Local Economic Resources

A primary goal of Student Support Services is to assess the needs of students and connect families to available community resources. 

• Dorcas Ministries: https://dorcascary.org/ Dorcas serves families that live in or go to school in Cary or Morrisville. Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Job Training, Childcare, Education, Cary Parks & Rec

• Western Wake Crisis Ministries: http://wwcm.org/ WWCM serves people living in Apex, New Hill, or Friendship. Financial Assistance, Food Pantry, Referrals to other agencies

• Western Wake Crisis Ministry Resource List: http://wwcm.org/our-services/resources/

• White Oak Foundation (Apex): http://whiteoakfoundationnc.org

Food Resources are available in Cary, Apex, and Raleigh.  

• Food Stamps and EBT: http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/social/food/Pages/default.aspx 

Housing and Financial Resources

• McKinney-Vento Act - If you are experiencing a housing crisis, such as homelessness, THIS LINK provides information on the supports available for families. Please contact your school social worker for more information. 

• Assistance Program for Water and Sewer Utility Customers

Mental and Physical Health Resources

• Alliance Health - Alliance Health serves individuals and families by offering treatment and support for various emotional and behavioral health concerns. Alliance Health serves individuals and families who are insured by Medicaid or are uninsured. Their Access and Information line is available 24 hours a day at 800-510-9132. Visit the Alliance Health website for more information: https://www.alliancehealthplan.org/

• Wake Network of Care - The Wake Network of Care website can be used to locate Mental and Physical Health services.

Legal Resources

• Legal Aid  - Legal Aid of North Carolina/Ayuda legal de Carolina del Norte