ParentVOICE / FamilyVOICE

Supporting Youth. Strengthening Families. Building a Path Forward.

A family-centered program from Mental Health America of Central Carolinas designed to support youth and caregivers through education, advocacy, family navigation, skill-building, and connections to community resources.

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Helping Families Navigate Challenges Together

ParentVOICE / FamilyVOICE helps parents, caregivers, and youth build stronger relationships, improve communication, access needed resources, and develop strategies that support healthier outcomes for the entire family.

Through Mental Health America of Central Carolinas, participating families receive individualized support from trained staff who help identify family needs, connect caregivers with resources, strengthen parenting skills, and advocate for children and families navigating behavioral health, school, court, and community systems.

Family Navigation

Families receive personalized assistance identifying resources, understanding available services, completing referrals, and overcoming barriers that may make it difficult to access care.

Parent & Caregiver Support

Parents and caregivers receive practical tools, education, advocacy, and support designed to strengthen confidence, improve communication, and help families successfully navigate challenging situations.

Youth Support

Youth participate in structured programming focused on decision-making, personal responsibility, communication, emotional wellness, relationship-building, and positive growth.

JCPC Youth & Family Programming

MHA of Central Carolinas works with Mecklenburg County’s juvenile justice and community partners to provide structured support for eligible youth ages 12–17 and their caregivers.

Our goal is to help young people recognize their strengths, develop healthier coping and communication skills, build accountability, strengthen family relationships, and reduce the likelihood of future involvement with the juvenile justice system.

The VOICE Framework

Youth explore five core principles that encourage personal growth, responsibility, stronger communication, and healthier choices.

Values

Ownership

Integrity

Communication

Evolve

Program Schedule

Thursdays through November 19, 2026

Dinner: 6:00 PM
Program Sessions: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Participants must complete the program intake process before joining the current program cycle.

How Do I Participate?

Participation begins with a referral and intake process. This helps our team learn more about the youth and family, determine whether the program is an appropriate fit, and identify additional services that may be helpful.

Parents and caregivers may also submit a self-referral. The referral form includes an option allowing families to refer themselves directly to the program.

Community providers, schools, court partners, juvenile justice professionals, healthcare providers, and other community organizations may also submit referrals.

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What Families Can Expect

Individualized family navigation and resource connections
Parent and caregiver education and support
Youth group programming
Regular individual check-ins with participating youth
Family advocacy and assistance navigating community systems
Support connecting to behavioral health and mental health resources
Strategies for communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution
A welcoming, supportive, and strengths-based environment

Who We Serve

ParentVOICE / FamilyVOICE serves children, youth, parents, caregivers, and families throughout the Charlotte region, with JCPC programming specifically supporting eligible youth and families in Mecklenburg County.

MHA of Central Carolinas is committed to reducing barriers to mental health support and helping families receive assistance before challenges escalate into crisis.

Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
3703 Latrobe Drive, Suite 220
Charlotte, NC 28211

www.mhaofcc.org

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Interested in learning more about ParentVOICE / FamilyVOICE or wondering if the program may be a good fit for your child or family?

Our team is happy to answer your questions, explain the referral and intake process, and help you understand the support and resources available through the program.

Contact us today for more information. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, community provider, school professional, or referral partner, we’re here to help you take the next step.