Notices & Events
CFPA Quarterly
Dinner at Olympia restaurant, on Oleander Dr.
Thursday, April 15th at 7 PM.
All psychologists in the Cape Fear area are welcome to attend, whether
or not they are members of CFPA.
Coastal Horizons is pleased to announce the opening of its Latino Mental health Clinic. The Latino Clinic provides the following services in Spanish for Latinos and their families: psychiatric, psychotherapy, substance abuse and a helpline. Clinic services are available Tuesdays evenings 5-7 PM by appointment (910.343.0145) at 615 Shipyard Blvd. The clinic accepts Medicaid, some insurance, and selfpay. Please see the brochure for additional information, or contact Gabriel Salazar or Setzuko Maeda at 910.343.0145.
Delta Behavioral Health’s Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program
A Place to Build a Life Worth Living
Delta Behavioral Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) is an intensive day treatment option for adults dually diagnosed with chemical addiction disorders and co-occurring major mental illnesses. The curriculum incorporates chemical addiction treatments, including Twelve Step facilitation and Motivational Interviewing, with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and other cognitive and behavioral health approaches. Individual therapy is also available. SAIOP clients meet 3 days per week for 3 hours per day.
Referrals are accepted on an ongoing basis from counselors, therapists, physicians, and hospitals as well as from individual consumers.
Space is limited to 9 adults per day; there is an established waiting list. Screening is required; Admission is by Delta’s LCAS, only. Most insurance is accepted.
Delta Behavioral Health’s Partial Hospital Program (PHP):
A Place to Build a Life Worth Living
Delta Behavioral Health’s Partial Hospital Program (PHP) is an intensive day treatment option for adults with acute mental illness using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) platform and other cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches. PHP clients meet 5 days per week for 4 groups per day
Referrals are accepted on an ongoing basis from counselors, therapists, physicians, and hospitals as well as from clients themselves.
Space is limited to 9 adults per day; there is an established waiting list. Screening is required; Admission is by Delta physician only. Most insurance programs are accepted except Medicare and Tricare.
Support groups in Wilmington
No endorsement is implied; only details for you to be aware of the group's focus, and how to contact them.
| Purpose |
Day & Time |
Location |
Addictive behaviors: help in gaining independence from various forms of addiction (alcohol, drugs, activities, etc.). Free; handbook at cost - $9. |
Thursday |
Unit. Universalist Church annex
4313 Lake Ave.
Pete: 612 1206
SMART Recovery |
Al-A-Teen |
Tuesday, 6:30 PM |
WHAT
4005 Oleander Dr.
(910) 509 2380 |
Anxiety support group |
Thursday |
Pine Valley United Meth. Church
3788 Shipyard Blvd.
Wilmington
Dr. Savard, 763 8134 for details |
Anxiety, panic, depression, OCD, bipolar support group |
Wednesday
3-4:30 PM |
Trailer next to Southeastern MHC
2023 S. 17th St.
253 0863, 251 6554 |
Autism spectrum social skills group (autism, HFA, Asperger's, PDD NOS). Ages 7-12 |
Hampstead |
Anchor Psychological |
Bariatric surgery support:
Post-op through 24 months:
Post-op at 24+ months:
Both address post-op lifestyle, and body image changes, accountability and support for continued weight loss and maintenance.
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Every other Tues.,
6:15 PM.
Every other Thurs.,
6 PM |
Chrysalis Counseling Center
3806 Park Ave.
Wilmington
790 9500 |
Cape Fear Peers - peer run group for 18+ year olds, on mental health issues |
Wednesday, 3:30 PM |
The Oaks
NH Regional Hospital
S. 17th St.
Debra: 815 6624 |
CHADD, Adults with ADHD Support Group, and parents of kids with ADHD Support Group. Free, $2. donation appreciated (no babysitting available for such kids)
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2nd Monday, 7-9 PM |
YWCA
S. College @ Holly Tree.
Wilmington CHADD |
Children's Program: focus on promoting good decision making and developing positive attitudes. Special emphasis placed on social skills, anger mgmt, impulse control, and self esteem |
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Child Advocacy & Parenting Place
call: 910 791 1057 for details |
Children's Workshop
"Self-esteem building activities for children ages 7-12"
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2nd & 4th Wednesdays
5:30-7:30 PM
Free dinner is provided, and free transportation is available if needed |
Rape Crisis Center
615 Shipyard Blvd.
Wilmington
392 7460
800 672 2903 |
Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Support Group |
Wednesday |
815-0222, call for details |
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group for adults |
Monday 6-8 PM
Tu. 10-11:30 AM, 6-7:30 PM
Wed., 6-8 PM
Th., 10-11:30 AM |
Delta Behavioral Health
1920 Tradd Ct.
343 6890
Jane St. John |
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group.
Skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness.
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14889 US Hwy 17
Hampstead
270 9995
Kim Bolen - Anchor Psychological |
DivorceCare
Participants have to be divorced. 13 week program for $15.; "scholarships are available."
Children's program, for ages 5-12, helping them deal with divorce. Same night, same time. Program will include talking, dance, activities and crafts.
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Tuesday
6:30 PM |
St. Andrews-Covenant Church
1416 Market St.
Wilmington
Cathy:371-5951
Vicky: 313-1312 |
Divorced, separated or widowed support group
("all denominations welcome") |
Tuesday
6:30 - 8 PM |
The Navigator Catholic Church
5051 Ocean Hwy. West
Shallotte
Dave: 579 9190 |
Girls Inc., for girls only, ages 6-18
After school & summer camp programs.
"Girls Inc. core curriculum includes: career and life planning health & sexuality, leadership and community action, sports & adventure, self-reliance and life skills, and culture & heritage."
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Daily, after school |
1502 Castle St.
Wilmington
910 763 6674 |
Girls support groups:
Adolescents (ages 13-16): addressing issues such as body image, self-esteem, relationships, family issues
College age women: addressing eating and body image, depression & anxiety, family & relationshipissues, stages of life transition.
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Every other Tues.,
6 PM.
Every other Thurs.,
6 PM |
Chrysalis Center
3806 Park Ave.
Wilmington
910 790 9500 |
Grandparent Support Network
and for other relatives who are full-time guardians to children.
Discuss ideas and approaches to raising their children, connect to community resources, and dialogue with specialists. |
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Child Advocacy & Parenting Place
call: 910 791 1057, x12
Evie Schulz |
Grandparents raising grandchildren |
Wednesday
9 AM |
Seaside United Methodist Church
1300 Seaside Rd.
Sunset Beach
579 5753 |
Parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays |
First Monday
7:30 PM |
St. Jude's MCC Church
19 N. 26th St.
Wilmington
910 452 9162 |
Hoarding group, for adults |
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Dr. Jennifer Staat
547 3093 |
Military: support group for wives of deployed or about to deploy service personnel. For Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead and surrounding towns. |
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Inner Solutions
Jessica Powell
910 791 5575 |
Parents of kids 2-12 years
Parents of kids 0-3 years
Parents of teens |
Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM
or
Tuesdays, 10 AM-noon
Wed,1:30-3:30 PM
or
Wed.,6:30-8:30 PM
Wed.,6:30-8:30 PM |
For all groups to the left:
Child Advocacy & Parenting Place
call: 910 791 1057, x15
Child care is not available at these classes.
Cost is $75. - $85. per 6 or 7 week course, "or at reduced rates. No one will be refused services due to inability to pay." |
S-Anon Support group for family and friends of sexaholics/sex addicts. "Open to all ages." |
Tuesday
8 PM |
Unitairan Church
4313 Lake Ave.
Wilmington. |
Survivors of rape, sexual assault, & childhood sexual abuse for females between the ages of 18 - 25 |
Thursday
6-7 PM |
WHAT Community Meeting Room
4005 Oleander Dr.
(910) 392 7460 or 800 672-2903
Free transportation available |
Adult female survivors of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse |
Monday
5:30 - 7 PM |
Rape Crisis Center
615 Shipyard Blvd.
(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903
Free transportation is available |
Non-offending parents of sexually abused/molested children |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
5:30 - 7 PM
Free dinner is provided |
Rape Crisis Center
615 Shipyard Blvd.
(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903
Free transportation is available |
Single Moms Support Group, to talk about challenges of being a single mom, learn new skills, build a support network. |
Thursdays
5:30-7 PM
Children's program and a light supper are provided. |
Child Advocacy & Parenting Place
call: 910 791 1057 for details |
'Pre-Teen Social Skills' - self confidence, listening, relationship building, social anxiety, and more |
Once a week for 10 weeks |
Pat Nolan
4000 Oleander Dr., #2A
392 5889 |
'Teen Talk' - anger management, peer pressure, relationship building, empathy for others, and more |
Once a week for 10 weeks |
Pat Nolan
4000 Oleander Dr., #2A
392 5889 |
Teen workshop for girls, ages 13-18 |
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
5:30 - 7 PM.
Free dinner is provided |
Rape Crisis Center
615 Shipyard Blvd.
(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903
Free transportation is available |
Transgender Support group, free |
1st & 3rd Tuesdays |
Delta Behavioral Health
1920 Tradd Ct.
Wilmington
343 6890 |

AATBS Online Continuing Education
On-line courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
"Most under $9. per CE hour"
Continuing Ed Courses Online
On-line APA approved CE courses, including ethics requirement for NC
10% discount - use code: E2272
Health Forum Online - CE courses
APA & NASW approved
Compact Clinicals
APA & NBCC approved
(800) 408 8830
Home Study Credit
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC counselors, and marriage/family therapist
(800) 667 7745
CE-Credit
"800 courses, 3000 credit hours, unlimited use, for only $137/year "
Courses available for psychologists, clinical social workers, M&FT's, and mental health counselors.
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge
"Over 230 courses for psychologists"
Mental Health CE's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and M&FT's
"Play CD or read transcript online, read brief 2-4 page booklet, answer questions, and get CE certificate"
Professional Development Resources
"Over 100 CE courses available"
Psyc TV
"Get Continuing Education credit by watching our online videos featuring national experts -- it's quick and easy!"
10% off on the first order. CE's for psychologists, social workers, NBCC
PESI.com
"Earn CE for as low as $29.99. Choose from webcasts, podcasts, teleseminars, & seminars on CD!"
"Insomnia, Depression & Anxiety"
Greenville, March 11th
Fayetteville, March 12th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, OT/PT, RN/LPN's,NBCC, RD/DTR's, dentists, dental hygienists, nursing home administrators, massage therapists
For more information, contact INR
(800) 937 6878
Cost: $86. for early registration
"The Immune System: the mind-body connection - who gets sick & who stays well"
Charlotte, April 12th
Hickory, April 13th
Columbia, April 16th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, S&LP's, M&FT's, NAADAC, nurses, OT/OTA's, pharmacists, dental professionals, nursing home administrators
For more information, contact IBP
(866) 652 7414
Cost$ $75. for early registration
"Veterans & Their Families: treating challenging mental health issues - traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, substance abue"
Columbia, March 10th
Charlotte, March 11th
Raleigh, March 12th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, NAADAC, M&FT's, nurses
For more information, contact PESI.
(800) 844 8260
Cost: $184.99 for early registration
$ 60. for coordinator of the day.
"Comprehensive Child Therapy: practical approaches, treatments & interventions"
Raleigh-Duram, March 10th
Richmond, March 11th
Norfolk March 12th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, M&FT's, NAADAC, NBCC, nurses, case managers, educators
For more information, contact Cross Country Education
(800) 397 0180
Cost: $159. for early registration
"So You are Going to be a Witness: when the legal system & mental health system collide"
Charlotte, March 24th
Greensboro, March 25th
Raleigh, March 26th
6 CEU's including 3 of ethics
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT's, NAADAC, nurses/NP's, nurse specialists, teachers & school personnel
For more information, contact Health ED
(800) 839 4584
Cost: $179. for early registration
"Wisdom of the Dream: a Jungian approach to dream interpretation"
Norfolk March 24th
Richmond, March 25th
Raleigh, March 26th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT's, NAADAC, nurses, case managers
For more information, contact Cross Country Education
(800) 397 0180
Cost: $159. for early registration
"Personality Disorders: the challenges of the hidden agenda"
Raleigh, April 12th
Charlotte, April 13th
Live Webcast, April 13th ("Your whole office can attend for one low price!")
Columbia, April 14th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, NAADAC, M&FT's, case managers, nurses
For more information, contact PESI
(800) 844 8260
Cost: $184.99 for early registration
$ 60. for coordinator of the day.
"Autism, Asperger's & Sensory Processing Disorder"
Winston-Salem, April 12th
Raleigh, April 13th
Fayetteville, April 15th
Charlotte, April 16th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologsits, social workers, NBCC, PT/OT, educators
For more information, contact Summit Education
(800) 433 9570
Cost: $179. for early registration
"Understanding Older Minds: issues in geriatric health care"
Greenville, SC April 20th
Columbia, April 21st
Myrtle Beach, April 22nd
Charleston, April 23rd
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, PT/PTA's, OT/OTA's, nurses/NP's/nurse specialists, CCMC, nursing home administrators
For more information, contact Health Ed
(800) 839 4584
Cost: $179. for early registration
"Clinical Supervision: a four stage model of growth & discovery - teacher, guide, gatekeeper, consultant"
Raleigh, April 22nd
Wilmington, April 23rd
6 CEU's including 2 hours of ethics
Approved for psychologists, social workers, M&FT's, NAADAC, NBCC
For more information, contact Health Ed
(800) 839 4584
Cost: $179. for early registration
"Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Phobias & PTSD"
Charlotte, April 28th
Winston-Salem, April 29th
Raleigh, April 30th
6 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, NAADAC, NBCC, M&FT's, nurses/NP's/CNS
For more information, contact PESI
(800) 844 8260
Cost: $184.99 for early registration
$60. for coordinator of the day.
"Focused Minds: enhancng student attention, memory & motivation"
Washington, D.C. May 6th-8th
Up to 16-20 CEU's
Approved for psychologists, social workers, S&LP's, educators, certified counselors.
For more information, contact Learning & The Brain
(781) 449 4010, x101 or x102
Cost: $495. for registration before February 26th
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