Camden County JCPC Youth Services

What is JCPC?

The NC Department of Public Safety partners with Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils in each country to reduce and prevent juvenile crime. JCPC board members meet bi-monthly, meetings are open to the public and all business is considered public information.

How can JCPC help the youth of Camden County?

• JCPC coordinates community programs and activities for youth; and collaborates with various county agencies such as the local school system to identify at-risk youths.
• JCPC maintains open communication with guidance counselors, court counselors, school resource officers and parents/guardians of program participants of referred youth.
• JCPC performs intermediate skilled human support work:

Mentoring, Interpersonal Skill Building, Experiential Skill Building, Vocational Skill Building, Restitution, Teen Court, Group Support, Behavioral Prevention Strategies, Positive Youth Development, Promote Delinquency Prevention, Support Local Educational Institutions, Community-Based Services, Individual Case Management, Reduce and Prevent Juvenile Crime, Structured Activities and Programs, Mediation/Conflict Resolution

Who Coordinates JCPC Youth Services?

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) in conjuction with Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to the prevention and reduction of youth misconduct by effectively intervening and education youth in order to support families, increase public safety, and strengthen the community. We are focused on positive youth development and building strong character within our community youth.

Registration for the 2016-2017 Albemarle Smart Start Pre-Kindergarten will be held at the Albemarle Smart Start Partnership located at 1403 Parkview Drive, Elizabeth City, NC (Click here for Google map) on the following dates:

• March 18, 2016 from 9AM to 12PM, and 1PM to 3PM
• March 21, 2016 from 9AM to 12PM, and 2PM to 6PM
• March 30, 2016 from 9AM to 12PM, and 2PM to 5PM

Additional Registration will be held at the Camden County Senior Center (Click here for Google map) on the following dates:

• April 4, 2016 from 11AM to 5PM
• April 12, 2016 from 4PM to 7PM

Please bring the following items to complete application process:

• Child's birth certificate for proof of age
• Child's social security card
• Child's shot record (must be up to date)
• Verification of Income (2015 w-2 forms or 2015 income tax documents or pay stubs)

Eligibility:  Must reside in Camden County, Child must be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2016.

You must submit at least one document from each of the following categories:

• Proof of Residence
  • Electric Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Cable Bill
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Lease Agreement
• Proof of Identification
  • Valid NC Drivers License
  • Government Issued Identification Card

For more information, please contact Kathy Greene at 252-333-3205 ext 121.

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Taking care of your health means paying attention to your body and your mind.

Visit www.Trillium NC Access Point.org

You can do the following:

• Take a confidential mental health screening
• Search the provider network
• Learn about behavioral health issues.

There is a phone Kiosk located inside the Camden County Public Library to take the confidential mental health screening. It is located on the far right-hand side for your convenience and privacy. You can also call 877-685-2415, 24-hours Access to Care for services and treatment.

Why Should You Take a Screening?

Mental health screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about may need to reach out to a doctor or mental health professional for an evaluation. They are educational, not diagnostic. Remember --these screening cannot be linked to any one individual, so you remain anonymous. It takes only a few minutes per screening, and at the end you will presented with information and next steps.

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