Postpartum Depression Support:
Always contact your obstetrician if you feel you may be suffering from postpartum depression.
For a short questionnaire to help you decide if you may be suffering from postpartum depression, go to:
http://psychology-tools.com/epds/
For local postpartum depression support groups, please call (919) 454-6946
Developmental Concerns:
Children’s Developmental Services Agency:
For children age 0-3 with special developmental needs (including speech, occupational, or physical therapy), visit this site and scroll down to find your local CDSA Office. CDSA is a service of the public school system, and will provide you with a free, comprehensive developmental evaluation and access to early intervention services.
http://www.beearly.nc.gov/index.php/contact/cdsa
Wake County CDSA: (919) 662-4600 Ext. 239
Wake County Preschool Services:
For children age 3-5 with special developmental needs who live in Wake County, contact Wake County Preschool Services for a free, comprehensive evaluation for special educational needs:
http://www.wcpss.net
Phone: (919) 431-7700
Email: [email protected]
Project Enlightenment:
For guidance regarding toddler and preschool behavioral concerns, contact Wake County Project Enlightenment. Services include daycare and preschool behavioral consultation, developmental screening, parent behavioral workshops, and individual parent behavioral counseling:
http://projectenlightenment.wcpss.net
(919) 856-7774
Autism:
For community resources for children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder, contact:
University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program
http://www.teacch.com
North Carolina Autism Society
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
If you are concerned that your child may have symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder, please talk to your child’s doctor and visit:
You can also download a free screening tool for autism in toddlers at:
ADHD:
For information and support for children and adolescents with ADHD, contact:
If you are concerned that your child may have symptoms of ADHD, please discuss your concerns with your child’s doctor. If needed, please consider completing these rating scales:
Vanderbilt Parent Diagnostic Rating Scale:
http://www.chadd.org/Portals/0/AM/Images/Understading/ADHD_Parent_Initial.pdf
Vanderbilt Teacher Diagnostic Rating Scale:
http://www.chadd.org/Portals/0/AM/Images/Understading/ADHD_Teacher_Initial.pdf
Weight Problems:
For concerns about your child’s weight and fitness, contact:
WakeMed Energize Program:
https://www.wakemed.org/landing.cfm?id=609
Eat Smart, Move More NC:
www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com
Mental Health Crisis:
The following community resources are available for urgent mental health crises for children and adolescents. For non-urgent mental health concerns, please contact our office for specific advice, guidance, and referrals.
Holly Hill Response Line
www.hollyhillhospital.com
(919) 250-7000
Wake County Crisis and Assessment
107 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-1579
