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Health Services

Associations and programs providing health information; Listings for Adult Day Cares and Mental Health Facilities.

Adult Day Services of Wilmington
220 Avondale Avenue
Suite 103
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-799-8818
910-799-3303 Fax

Abundance of Love
Adult Day Care Center
212 E. Columbus Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-914-0711
www.abundanceofloveadultdaycenter.com
rose41136@embarqmail.com

Adult Day Care Description

Provides an organized program of services and
supervision for older independent adults in a community
group setting, and respite for their caregivers.
Nutritional meals and transportation may be provided.

Adult Day Health Care Description

An organized program of services for the physically or
mentally challenged, frail or at-risk adults that provides
supervision and socialization. Services must include
health care services, as well as nutritional meals and transportation as appropriate.

American Cancer Society

Online information and resources pertaining to cancer.
ACS Web Page

American Diabetes Association

Online resources and information pertaining to diabetes.
ADA Web Page

American Heart Association

Online resources and information pertaining to heart disease and stroke.
AHA Web Page

American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)

Online resources and information pertaining to Parkinson's Disease.
APDA Web Page

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA)
(Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Online resources and information pertaining to Lou Gehrig's Disease.
ALSA Web Page

Arthritis Foundation

Information and resources pertaining to arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation Web Page

Columbus County Industries
910-642-5827
Contact Person: Amy Odom
Mental Health/ Developmental Disabilities

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA)
Department of Social Services/ Older Adults
19 Government Drive
PO Box 219
Bolivia, NC 28422

910-253-2118
910-253-2071 Fax
Contact: Evelyn Johnson
Brunswick County
email: ejohnson@brunsco.net

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA)
Canterbury Shopping Center
2212 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-7711
910-343-7076 Fax
Contact Persons: Leanne McTavish
New Hanover County

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA)
Pender Adult Services
901 S. Walker Street
PO Box 1251
Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-9119
910-259-9144 Fax
Contact Person: Robin Meeks
Pender County

Elderhaus PACE
(Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
1950 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-8209
If you are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, all PACE services are covered at no additional cost.
Call for more information.

Elderhaus, Inc.
Elderhaus at the Lake
1950 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-8209
910-343-8836 Fax
Linda Pearce, Director
Brunswick, New Hanover & Pender Co.
Services include Adult Day Care, Adult Day Health Care, Group Respite

Group Respite Definition

This service provides a safe setting where caregivers
can take care receivers who do not require personal (hands-
on) care to get a break from their caregiving responsibilities.
The program operates on a scheduled basis for a period of less than 6 hours a day.

Healthfinder

Online health information guide
Healthfinder Web Page

Independent Living
1506 Market Street, Suite B
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-251-5810
910-251-2659 Fax
Serves All Four Counties.

Mayo Clinic Health Information

Variety of health-related topics and information, including Alzheimer's Disease.
Mayo Clinic Web Page