Links
  • National Institute for Mental Health - a resource for scientific research and information about mental health
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - provides resources and information regarding prevention and treatment of addictions as well as other mental health issues
  • National Center for PTSD - a resource for post-traumatic stress disorder awareness, treatment, and other information for professionals and those personally affected by PTSD
  • OASIS - domestic violence support, resources, advocacy and shelter in Boone, NC
  • Boone Alcoholics Anonymous - support for individuals working towards addictions recovery
  • Triple P - Positive Parenting Program is an effective, evidence-based program which gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them confidently manage their children’s behavior, prevent problems from developing, and build strong, healthy relationships. Note: Suzi Woodard and Miranda Schooley are certified Triple-P consultants for parents with children ages 3-11 who have disruptive behavior problems (Level 4)
  • Love and Logic - provides simple solutions, tips, and practical techniques to help parents, educators, and other adults with kids of all ages. Note: David Kadans is certified to teach Love and Logic and incorporates the concepts into his family therapy work
  • Children's Council of Watauga County, Inc. - child care info and referral, professional development for child care workers, Resource Corner for info and materials for young children, parenting support and education groups and consultation, and an adult GED class for parents of young children
  • Parent to Parent Family Support NetworkTM - High Country - parent info and support group meetings, parent volunteer peer supporters, workshops and an e-newsletter all provide free support, caring connections, information, and hope to families who have a premature baby, a child with a disability, an emotional or behavioral challenge, a mental illness, a chronic health condition, or to families who are grieving the death of a child
  • North Carolina Problem Gambling Program - This program provides effective prevention, education, outreach, support, assessment, therapy/treatment, and therapist training throughout the state. Most people involved in gambling, betting or gaming (risking money or valuables to the outcome of a game, contest, or other event) can do so recreationally or socially, but others begin to engage more compulsively. If you know someone with a possible gambling problem, you can call the free, confidential NC Gambling Helpline 1-877-718-5543. At Blue Mountain Center, Suzi Woodard, Phillip Cole, and Tom Woodard are all trained in this area and are part of the NC Problem Gambling Program approved therapist network.
  • QuitLineNC - provides free research-based services to any North Carolina resident who needs help quitting tobacco use
  • The Men's Council - links to great resources on men and masculinity, annual men's gathering in April, news and info about other NC men's support groups and regional events specifically for men
  • The Children's Playhouse - provides children from birth to age eight with an enriching, educational play environment while at the same time offering their parents and caregivers friendly support in the important job of raising children
  • Be Natural Market - offers quality, wholesome products free from harmful ingredients as well as resource information for nutritional supplements, herbal medicines, and natural products
  • Prepare/Enrich - built on a solid research foundation, it is the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally to significantly improve a couple's relationship with a custom tailored program and provides couple exercises to build their relationship skills
  • Watauga Substance Abuse Prevention - local information about underage drinking and other youth substance abuse and ways to help research-based effective community prevention efforts
  • The Addiction Center - The Addiction Center website offers excellent information on chemical addiction (alcohol or other drugs) as well as reviews of some top treatment centers across the US. Founded by people in recovery to connect individuals with a possible drug use problem and their families with accurate information and resources.