SOCIAL SERVICES

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Our Seniors meet three days per week. The twenty-eight members of the Nimble Fingers meet each Tuesday from 10 AM to 12.30 PM in Bethlehem Center’s auditorium. Meeting time for the twelve member Sunshine Club for the Blind is 10 AM to 12:30 PM each Wednesday. 

Thursday mornings, 10 AM to 12 noon, the Wilmore Young-at-Heart Club meets. This ten member group meets in the Bethlehem Center auditorium on the fourth Thursday of each month and other locations the rest of the month.  For more information, contact Karie Barbieri 704-371-7416.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION

We provide substance abuse information and activities in Charlotte-Mecklenburg through one-on-one group interaction, appropriate referrals, consultations, seminars, workshops and speakers, literature dissemination and follow up. Programs are for all ages. Our staff are certified S/A Counselors and Certified S/A Prevention Consultants with many years of experience with helping you or a family member get the help they need.

If you are having trouble determining where we can help - we will show you how:

  • Alcohol

  • Tobacco and smokeless tobacco

  • Marijuana

  • Cocaine

  • Health Issues

  • Risk taking behaviors

  • Communication Skills

  • Relationships

  • Signs & symptoms of addictions

  • Domestic violence

  • Peer pressure

  • Methamphetamines in our society

  • Gangs VS Family

  • Career adventures

  • Grand-Parenting now

  • College is for you

  • Life skills

  • Dangers of guns

  • Violence and School

  • Bullying

  • Process of addiction

  • Self-esteem

  • Problem-solving

  • Family dynamics of addiction

  • Conflict resolution

  • College life & drugs

  • Anger management

  • Goal setting/time management

  • HIV/AIDS/STD's

  • Individual counseling

  • Family counseling

  • Suicide & teens

  • Depression in teens

If you don't see what you want, call Janis Ligon at 704.371.6475 or email us. 

All information is kept strictly confidential.

SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION FUND

Established in 1989, the Bethlehem Center Scholarship Fund provides students an opportunity to learn and lead, to be challenged and inspired, and to make a difference regardless of age, gender or past academic standing.  Since its inception, the Fund has granted over 100 scholarships to students enrolled in an institution of higher learning. 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 5.0 scale.
  • Applicant must show proof of acceptance at an academic, vocational, technical or post secondary institution.
  • Applicant must provide evidence of completed or ongoing volunteer activities.
  • Applicant must have leadership potential as evidenced by school or community activities.
  • If awarded a scholarship, the recipient must complete a minimum of 25 volunteers hours per semester with the Bethlehem Center.

Applications must be completed and submitted to the Bethlehem Center by August 1st for the Fall Semester and December 1st for the Spring Semester.  To apply or to request an Application Packet, contact sbratton@bethlehemcenter.org.
 

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