At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helpingNorth Carolinians make healthy choices.
General Health
Dental Health
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Family Life
Substance Use Prevention
Bullying Prevention
CookWELL Kitchen
GrowWELL Garden
MindWELL Mental Wellness
PlayWELL Park
At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helpingNorth Carolinians make healthy choices.
Theater, museum, lab, playground, and more, there are so many ways to learn about healthy choices at the Poe Center.
Experience Poe Today.
Attend an Event
PoeFest Community Festival
October 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at The Poe Center for Health EducationYouth Mental Health First Aid
October 13 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Harnett County Main Public Library#YouthCulture: E-cigarettes 101
October 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at The Poe Center for Health EducationPrimeros Auxilios en Salud Mental Juvenil
November 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Partnership for Children of Johnston CountyYouth Mental Health First Aid
November 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Selma Baptist Church
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