Community Resources + Information

Do you need assistance? No matter where you live in NC, you can dial 2-1-1 and a compassionate, trained NC 2-1-1 call specialist will help you to find available resources in your community. NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources within their community. Learn more at nc211.org or How to 211.

Health Information

• COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself and Others
• Mental Health Association in Forsyth County is the community connector, educator and resource navigator for mental health care in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Information from WS/FCS

• School Health Alliance for Forsyth County
  • Located in schools to keep youth in Forsyth County healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
• WS/FCS Student Services Health + Wellness: Support for Parents
• WS/FCS COVID-19 Guide and Resources

Trauma Response

Everyone responds and reacts to trauma in many different ways. As a parent, it is important to talk to your children about traumatic events, but many don't know how or where to start. Suzanne C. Danhauer, PhD — psychologist and Director of Faculty Well-Being and Resilience — has compiled the below resources to help students and families cope in the aftermath of the shooting at Mount Tabor High School.

• American Psychological Association
  • En español
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  • En español
• SAMHSA
• Child Mind Institute
  • En español

*For information only. These resources were shared by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. 

Andy Hagler, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, has complied the below resources on behalf of the Executive Committee of the United Way Agency Executives in response to the school shooting at Mount Tabor High School:

• American Counseling Association 
• Mental Health America
• EAP Consultants

Financial Information + Assistance

• Second Harvest Find Food Now Tool can help you obtain food for yourself or your family.
  • En español
• Affordable Connectivity Program provides internet service for no more than $30 per month for eligible households.
• Eviction Diversion Network
• Financial Pathways of the Piedmont
  • Hablamos Español: 336-896-1191 x 1144
• ESR to support and empower social and economic self-reliance for local community members.

Career + Job Seeking Services

• Goodwill’s Workforce Development Services 
  • Career Coaching Services
  • Skills Classes are offered in fields such as introductory healthcare, office technology, and skilled trades.
• NCWorks Career Center
• NCWorks Piedmont Triad Regional NextGen Youth Program for youth ages 16-24 who need additional assistance to enter or complete an education program or to secure or hold employment.
• Winston-Salem State University Job Corps Scholar Program a free two-year program for 16-24 year olds seeking employment assistance.