services and programs

Our Services & Programs

The Women's Center offers the following services and programs:

  • Legal Services
    Community members receive free 15-minute phone appointments with an attorney and/or free 30-minute in-person appointments with a UNC law student. Also, a family law book is available in English and Spanish.


  • Financial Counseling
    Financial counseling helps individuals and families budget their money and meet their financial goals.


  • Homeownership Program
    The Individual Development Account (IDA) Homeownership Program provides education and financial support to low- and moderate-wealth residents of Orange County who are seeking to buy their first homes.


  • Career Program: New Choices...Strategies for Success Individual career counseling helps with resume and interviewing skills, job searches, and career exploration.


  • Adolescent Programs
    The Women's Center offers two adolescent programs:

    • Teens Climb High (THC) is an emplowerment and pregnancy prevention program for middle school girls from low-income families in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • M.A.G.I.C. (Media Analysis of Gender and Image Construction) is a media literacy program that helps middle- and high-school youth gain critical thinking skills regarding damaging media messages.


  • Workshops & Groups
    A variety of workshops, reading groups and support groups are offered throughout the year.


  • Resources & Referrals
    One-on-one referrals are provided to clients who walk in or call. In the Resource Room, in-depth information is available about community services including listings of attorneys and therapists; up-to-date job openings from Triange employers, housing opportunities, and a free resource poster that lists local services and agencies that women and families might need.


To make an appointment or for more information, please stop by The Women's Center, email us or call us at 919-968-4610.

 

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