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.

 

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)

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
 

Child Advocacy & Parenting Place

call: 910 791 1057 for details

Children's Workshop

"Self-esteem building activities for children ages 7-12"

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.

 

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.

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."

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.

 

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.

 

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
 

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.
 

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