Health Supportive Services
The following organizations provide information and education on specific health conditions, most services are free though some may require a fee or referral.
Alzheimer’s Association
National: 800-272-3900
Triad Office: 336-285-5920
www.alz.org
American Cancer Society
National: 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
1-800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
336-542-4825
www.heart.org
American Lung Association
1-800-586-4872
www.lung.org
American Red Cross
Northwest NC Chapter: 336-333-2111
Toll-free (Winston-Salem): 800-733-2767
www.redcross.org
Arthritis Foundation
North Carolina Chapter: 336-769-1020
Toll Free: 800-283-9800
www.arthritis.org
Cancer Services, Inc.
Cancer patients only
336-760-9983
www.cancerservicesonline.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
1-800-344-4823
www.cff.org
Duke Family Support Program
Project C.A.R.E./Alzheimer’s Support
919-660-7510
http://dukefamilysupport.org
Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina
Local: 336-757-4681
Toll-free: 1-800-662-7119
www.nc.eastersealsucp.com
Department of Public Health
336-703-3100
www.co.forsyth.nc.us/publichealth
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
1-888-789-2922
www.mtnvalleyhospice.org
Health Supportive Services
Kidney Foundation
National: 1-800-622-9010
NC office: 1-704-519-0020
www.kidney.org
Lupus Foundation of America, NC Chapter
704-716-5640
www.lupus.org
Multiple Sclerosis Society
National: 800-344-4867
www.nationalmssociety.org
NC Brain Injury Association
1-800-377-1464
www.bianc.net
NC Stroke Association
336-713-5052
www.ncstroke.org
Novant Health Diabetes of Forsyth
Diabetes & Nutrition Center
336-277-1660
www.novanthealth.org
Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
1-866-903-7275
www.parkinsonassociation.org
Trellis Supportive Care
Palliative, Hospice & Family Care
336-768-3972
www.trellissupport.org
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health
Diabetes Care Center
336-713-7251
www.wakehealth.edu
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health
Epilepsy Information Service
336-716-4101
www.wakehealth.edu
Q: I am experiencing some new health symptoms. Where is the best place to start?
A: The best place to start when faced with new physical or mental health concerns would be your primary care physician. Also, many Medicare Advantage plans and employment retirement plans offer access to an on-call nurse case manager, who could be helpful.
Q: How can the Area Agency on Aging help with my newly diagnosed chronic disease?
A: The Area Agency on Aging offers Living Healthy workshops in Forsyth County and several surrounding counties. These workshops offer needed support, help dealing with pain and fatigue, information about making healthier nutrition and exercise choices and suggestions on better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. These workshops are for anyone dealing with a chronic or limiting health condition, as well as for their caregivers. Call 336-904-0300 for information.