HISTORY

In May of 1999 approximately 40 ministers met with representatives of North Carolina Baptist Hospital CareNet to discuss the formation of a pastoral counseling center in eastern North Carolina. In November of that year, community leaders joined the discussion, and a board of directors was appointed to oversee the process. The Center was developed as a partnership between NC Baptist Hospital CareNet and the local faith community. CareNet handles the clinical side, hiring and supervising of the clinical staff while the local faith community provides the hospitality ministry, which includes providing client aid for those without insurance, the facilities where the counseling takes place, and the local office staff. The local group incorporated as The CareNet Counseling East and operates as CareNet Counseling East. The partnership opened the Center in May 2000 with an interim director and three part-time staff members.

At that time a search was already underway to find a full-time director. It concluded in November 2000 when the Rev. Mr. Steven Scoggin was named as regional director. He arrived in February 2001 as the first full-time pastoral counselor. He continued to serve as director until April of 2004 when he left to serve as the President of CareNet. Under his leadership the center expanded to a staff of 2 full-time, 2 half-time and 1 part-time counselor. By the time he left, the Center was providing approximately 2000 hours of counseling per year.

In November 2002, a second location opened in Rocky Mount at the Lakeside Baptist Church. This center began by providing counseling one day a week and is now moving toward three days of ministry per week.

In April of 2004, Rev. Dr. Frank Dawkins became the director.

On 1 October 2005 the Center became known as CareNet Counseling East.

On October 2007 the Center moved next door to Suite 7A which allows it to be more handicap accessible.

On 27 October 2008 a third location was opened at Kennedy Home (between Kinston and LaGrange). The site currently provides services to residents of Kennedy Home and in 2009 will enlarge to provide services to Lenoir and Wayne counties residents.

It is anticipated that in 2009 the Center will prove approximate 3500 clinical hours of service. It currently is composed of a staff of 2 full-time, 2 half-time, 2 one-day per week and 1 one-evening per week counselors.

CareNet Counseling East
Main office
3219 Landmark Street, Suite 7A
Greenville, NC 27834-7688
252.355.2801
252.355.4708 (fax)
officemanager@careneteast.org