Health Care Resources in Durham, NC

Resources

General Resources

 

  • NCCARE 360: Connects health care and human services organizations to local services and resources through a statewide coordinated care network. NCCARE360 helps providers electronically connect clients with identified needs to community resources and allow for feedback and follow-up.
  • NC 211: Provides free and confidential information 24/7 on health and human services and resources throughout North Carolina. Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 for assistance.

 

Behavioral Health

  • Alliance Health (formerly Alliance Behavioral Health and The Durham Center)
    24 Hour Help and Crisis Number: (800) 510-9132 or (919) 560-7100
  • Carolina Outreach Behavioral Health Urgent Care
    Address: 2670 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
    Phone: (919) 251-9009
  • El Futuro is a nonprofit outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive mental health services to Hispanic individuals and families in a bilingual environment.

Care Coordination

Local Access to Coordinated Healthcare (LATCH)

LATCH-DukeWell provides assistance free-of-charge by telephone, in-home, or in other community locations. Services include assistance in finding a Primary Care Provider/Medical Home; health services coordination & navigation; post-hospital follow-up; patient education; chronic disease management; assistance with benefits like Medicaid, Disability, SNAP (food stamps); Spanish-language interpretation & translation; transportation to get to medical appointments; eyeglasses assistance; and referrals to low cost dental services.

Clinics

Primary Care Clinics with Spanish-speaking Providers

Searchable Databases

Durham County Network of Care.
A resource directory to help locate needed services and supports throughout the Durham community.

Disability

Financial assistance

Food

End Hunger Durham has an updated  list of food pantries in Durham and also a mobile phone app.

Medicaid

To apply for Medicaid visit the Durham County Department of Social Services located at 220 E. Main St., Durham, NC 27702-0810. Phone: (919) 560-8000.

If clients are unable to go to the Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) office, they may also print and mail completed Medicaid and Health Choice Applications to the DSS office. Or they may call and ask that an application form be mailed to them.

Medical Supplies

  • Gurley’s Medical Supply
    1058 West Club Boulevard, Durham, NC. Located in The Shops at Northgate beside C&H Cafeteria
    (919) 237-3608
  • Medical Supply Superstore
    3300 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705
    (919) 220-0740

Nutrition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pharmacies

Low cost and community pharmacies

Clinical Pharmacies

Lincoln Community Health Center Pharmacy

Lincoln Community Health Center Pharmacy is not a public pharmacy and serves only patients who are registered and receive their continuity of care at Lincoln or its satellite clinics.

1301 Fayetteville St.
Durham, North Carolina 27717-2119
(919) 956-4159. Refill line: (919) 956-4056

Duke Outpatient Pharmacy

First Floor, Room 1822 (across from Pink Smock, beside Clinic 1-D)
200 Trent Drive, Durham
Phone: (919) 684-2908

Rehabilitation

NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Vocational Rehab)
Employment and independent living services for people with disabilities—physical, mental or intellectual.
Address: 4312 Western Park Place, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 560-6810

Seniors

  • Durham Center for Senior Life
    Provides information and referrals, social and Senior Center services, congregate nutrition, adult day health services.
    406 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
    Phone: (919) 688-8247
  • Division of Community Health Benefit Enrollment Center
    Provides assistance with the following core benefits Medicare Part D, Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy program (pays for Part D premiums, reduces drug copays and eliminates the donut hole); Low-Income Energy Assistance Program; SNAP (food stamps); Medicaid; Medicare Savings program and other benefits.
    Phone: (919) 681-7356
  • Senior PharmAssist
    Senior PharmAssist helps Durham County seniors obtain and better manage needed medications, and by providing health education, Medicare insurance counseling, community referral, and advocacy.
    406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
    (919) 688-4772

Transportation

DATA Access Paratransit Service – Durham Area Transit Authority

American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter
Provides transportation to medical appointments.
Address: 4737 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 489-6542

COVID-19 Resources

Personal Safety During COVID-19 Information on mask use and hand washing. Visit:  COVID-19 Personal Safety Access to Health Care How to apply for insurance through the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid. Go to: Health Care for those Affected by COVID-19 Direct Support Nonprofits and other community-based organizations who are providing direct support to those affected …

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