County resource guide
Onslow County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Onslow County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jacksonville
Onslow Memorial Hospital — Pediatric & Developmental Services
Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville provides pediatric care and developmental screening for Onslow County. Autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the pediatric department, with pathways to ECU Health and UNC TEACCH for comprehensive workups. Tricare accepted for the large Camp Lejeune military population.
Tricare accepted. Key resource for Marine Corps and Navy families at Camp Lejeune.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Jacksonville · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Jacksonville
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Jacksonville serving Onslow County children. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. Tricare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance accepted — a critical resource for Camp Lejeune military families.
Tricare accepted. Staff experienced with military family needs at Camp Lejeune.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jacksonville · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Onslow / Camp Lejeune Region
ASNC support for Onslow County families including Camp Lejeune military community. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to local and statewide resources. Staff experienced with military family needs during PCS moves.
ASNC staff understand Tricare and EFMP resources. Active military community presence.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The EFMP at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune coordinates healthcare and school services for military children with special needs including autism. Enrollment ensures the family's needs are factored into assignments and connects families to on-base resources and civilian community services.
FREE. Required enrollment for military families with special-needs children. Start here before any other service.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Onslow County families — including military families navigating Onslow County Schools after a PCS move. Staff understand both IDEA rights and the unique challenges of frequent school transitions.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Experienced with military family school transitions.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Coastal Families
North Carolina's PTI center provides free IEP and special education advocacy to New Hanover families. Staff can attend IEP meetings virtually, review evaluations, and explain family rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded. Serves all NC counties including coastal communities.
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