Parent Resources
We understand how hard it can be to find quality resources as a parent, especially when your child needs additional supports. To aid in this process, we have compiled a list of local and state-based resources as recommended by our client’s families based on experience. Although we have listed the locations closest to Jacksonville for each resource, please also check websites as most resources also serve surrounding areas across North Carolina.
Please also note that we are not partnered or affiliated with any of the businesses, organizations, or entities listed below.
Speech Therapy
Phone: (252) 672-8680
Address (Main Office): 2994 Old Airport Rd. New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: (910) 353-2440
Address: 58 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546
Counseling Services
Without Limits Counseling Services PLLC
Phone: (910) 218-0006
Address: 231 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 508-8163
Phone: (910) 343-0145
Address: 615 Shipyard Boulevard Wilmington, NC 28412
Occupational Therapy
Advantage Therapy & Rehabilitation
Phone: (910) 298-2331
Address: 103 N. Plain Rd Jacksonville, NC 28546
Phone: (910) 347-2212
Address: 410 New Bridge Street, Suite 10A Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 329-4444
Address: 624 US-17, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
Trillium NC Innovations Waiver
NC Innovations is a Medicaid Waiver program for individuals with intellectual disabilities/ developmental disabilities who prefer to receive long-term services and supports in their home or community, rather than an institutional setting. It helps individuals and families have more control over their lives by offering a large array of service options, providing opportunity for meaningful activities through community involvement or work, and helping achieve life goals. Please see this brochure for more information: https://www.trilliumhealthresources.org/sites/default/files/docs/Individuals-Families/NC-Innvoation/Trilium-Brief_Description_Services_NC_Innovations_Waiver.pdf
Please use this link for more information on the waiver and how to apply: https://www.trilliumhealthresources.org/members-recipients/intellectualdevelopmental-disabilities-idd/nc-innovations
Respite Care
Exceptional Family Members Program (EFMP)
Phone: (910) 449-5251
Address: Bldg. AS-120 White St. MCAS New River
Phone: (252) 636-6007
Address: 2801 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC 28562
Parent Support Groups
Autism Society of North Carolina www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.onslow
Family Support Network of North Carolina https://www.familysupportsenc.org/
Some Facebook Groups include: Autism Parent Support Group, Autism Resource Group of North Carolina, Toddlers with Autism, and Autism Awareness & Parents Support
Screening and Diagnosis
Online Screening Tools/Signs and Symptoms:
Local Offices that provide psychological testing and diagnosis: