Mental Health/Disabilities
Alcoholics Anonymous
Please contact: Wilson Crisis Center anytime 24-hours a day, 7-days a week for meeting times, location and updates. (252) 237-5156 A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. There are no fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Alzheimer’s Disease Family Support Group
First Baptist Church 311 W. Nash Street - 2nd Thursday: 11AM –12PM (252) 234-5960
Spring Arbor 2405 Ward Boulevard - 3rd Tuesday: 11AM –12PM (252) 243-2773
Our purpose is to provide information, support and hope for families dealing with a loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Support groups are sponsored by Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and The Mental Health Association in Wilson County (a United Way agency), respectively.
The Arc of Wilson County
PO Box 3943 509 W Nash Street Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8266
The Arc advocates and provides programs and support to all Wilson County residents (and their families) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please visit us at: http://www.arcofwilsonnc.org/.
Diversified Opportunities, Inc.
1010 Herring Avenue Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-0378
Mon – Fri 8AM to 4PM
Provides vocational evaluation, training and job placement for individuals age sixteen and over with disabilities or disadvantaged circumstances so that they might secure an optimal earned income and enhance their independence in the community. Programs include: Adult Basic Literacy, Adult Development Vocational Program, Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment, Supported Employment, LongTerm Vocational Support, Job Development and Job Coaching. Visit us at: http://www.diversifiedopportunitiesinc.com/.
Eastpointe
(800) 913-6109 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
Eastpointe will assist you if you need help with Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and/or Substance Abuse Services. Call Center staff will conduct a telephonic screening to determine the right services for you, make referrals for you, schedule a screening appointment, and help with crisis and emergency situations. In addition, we offer education and training for members, family members and community stakeholders about Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and/or Substance Abuse.
Mental Health Association in Wilson County
PO Box 652 509 W Nash Street Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-2773
A non-profit voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mental illness and mental health, including research, advocacy, public policy, education, information, awareness and services.
Narcotics Anonymous
Please contact: Wilson Crisis Center anytime 24-hours a day, 7-days a week for meeting times, location and updates. (252) 237-5156 Offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a 12-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. Membership is free. Through all of our service efforts and our cooperation with others seeking to help addicts, we strive to reach a day when every addict in the world has an opportunity to experience our message of recovery in his or her own language and culture. Please visit us at: http://www.na.org/.
Special Olympics
500 Sunset Road Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-2285
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and to demonstrate courage. Visit us at: http://sonc.net/wilson/.
SSCRI DWI Services
3904-A Airport Drive Wilson, NC 27896
(855) 937-3496 (855)
YesFixMyDWI We start off with your DWI/Criminal Drug Possession Assessment (required by the State of North Carolina). The Assessment will determine what treatment plan applies to your individual needs. The treatment plans consist of:
The Alcohol & Drug Education Traffic School;
Short-Term or LongTerm Substance Abuse Treatment; Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide FREE Transportation to and from your assessment and treatments. We provide this convenience because we know you can’t get back behind the wheel until your treatment is complete! For more information call (855) YES FIX MY DWI or visit our website at: www.YESFixMyDWI.com.
Stepping Stones Community Resources, Inc.
3904-A Airport Drive Wilson, NC 27896
(919) 269-9300
We are committed to serving those who are fighting addiction, substance abuse, and behavioral/mental health disorders. We take a proactive approach to ensuring the individual needs of those served with a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment and provide treatment/services such as Substance Abuse Counseling Outpatient Treatment, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program, Case Management, DWI Services. For more information visit our website at: www.SteppingStonesCRI.net.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
306 Nash Street NE Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-7161
Services are provided to persons with physical, mental, or emotional impairments which result in a substantial impediment to employment. Services include disabilities and vocational assessment, employment training, counseling, and placement. Visit: www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/.
Wilson Regional Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2705 Wooten Blvd., SW Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-3104
Provides information, referrals, interpreter referrals, communication support, TTY distribution, VRS service, ALD devices, outreach, education, and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing and their families. Visit our website for more information.