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.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
January 14 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Wake County Northern Regional CenterYouth Mental Health First Aid
January 22 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm at Wake County Eastern Regional CenterYouth Mental Health First Aid
January 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at North Regional LibraryTerrific Teeth Day
February 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pmYouth Mental Health First Aid
February 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at New Beginnings Church of Deliverance
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