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Our Services & Programs
Workshops & Groups
The Women's Center offers workshops and groups on a variety of topics.
- Reading Groups
- Separation and Divorce Support Groups
- Career Workshops
- Financial Workshops
- Homeownership Classes
- Legal Clinics
- Important Registration Information
The Women's Center offers one monthly reading and discussion group:
Feminist Reading and Discussion Group
Fourth Thursdays of every month, 7:00-8:30 pm
Please note: Starting in February 2008, the time of the Feminist Reading Group will change to 6:30-8:00 pm.Upcoming Meetings at The Women's Center:
March 27, 6:30-8:00: Snow Flower and The Secret Fan by Lisa See
April 24, 6:30-8:00: The Girls who Went Away by Ann Fessler
May 22, 6:30-8:00: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Join this ongoing group for women that focuses on readings with a multicultural feminist perspective. Call Abbie Tom at 933-8972 for more information. Free. No pre-registration required; drop-ins welcome.
Separation and Divorce Support Groups
Separation and Divorce groups will be offered in the spring. More information will be provided as details become available. Please email us for more information about upcoming groups.
Support Group Guidelines: Potential group members must meet or speak on the phone with facilitators prior to the group for a screening interview to determine if the group is an appropriate match and to answer questions. Attendance at the first session of support groups is required and is essential to the process of trust-building.
There are no career workshops scheduled at this time. Please check back in the future for updated information.
Also, please visit Career Programs for more information on The Women's Center's career services.
There are no financial workshops scheduled at this time. Please check back in the future for updated information.
Also, please visit Financial Programs for more information on The Women's Center's financial services.
The Homebuyer Education Program is designed to support and educate homebuyers about the process and responsibilities involved in purchasing, owning, and maintaining a home. The Women's Center has combined efforts with other community organizations in order to better serve those interested in first-time homebuyer's classes. Visit Homeownership Programs for more information.
A variety of free legal clinics are offered throughout the year to arm you with information and help you deal with your legal issues. The Family Law Series being held this spring includes the following clinics:
- Contemplating Separation and Divorce - April 10, 2008
- Pro-Se (Do-It-Yourself) Divorce - April 10, 2008
- Child Custody and Child Support in NC - April 24, 2008
- Property Division in NC - May 1, 2008
- Spousal Support in NC - May 8, 2008
For more information about the clinics or to register please call The Women's Center at 919-968-4610. Pre-registration is required.
Also visit Legal Services for more information on The Women's Center's legal offerings.
Important Registration Information
For events that require pre-registration, please register at least one week prior to the workshop's or group's start date to ensure that there is still space available. Programs are open to women and men unless otherwise noted.
Pre-payment is required for all fee-for-service workshops. Full and partial scholarships are available. Please call 919-968-4610 for a scholarship application.
Register for a workshop with one of the following options:
- Enclose name, full address, and phone number along with the workshop title and mail it with your payment to:
The Women's Center
PO Box 1057
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Call 919-968-4610 to pay with a credit card
- Pay online with a credit card
- Come by The Women's Center at 210 Henderson Street in downtown Chapel Hill
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