Crisis/Emergencies
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SAFE, Inc.
Address: 1260 College Avenue, Suite 6 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Phone:
Our crisis line is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year Description of Services: SAFE (Sheltered Aid to Families in Emergencies) is a non-profit agency serving women, men, teens and children whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual violence. We've helped people in Wilkes County, North Carolina since 1980. We are here to offer survivors of domestic and sexual violence options for safety, empowerment, healing and hope. Our services include: Emergency Shelter The SAFE shelter is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide immediate, safe housing to women and children who have left home due to domestic violence. (Men are sheltered in a separate location.) We've helped hundreds of families get a fresh start since first opening our doors in 1981. Our caring shelter supervisors provide advice and support to help victims build a safe future for themselves and their families. 98% of our recent shelter clients said they would recommend SAFE to a friend. If you need emergency shelter, please call us any time at (336) 838-SAFE (7233). There is no charge to stay in the shelter for those who qualify. Help Line: SAFE's help line, (336) 838-SAFE (7233) is open 24 hours a day to provide support services to victims and survivors of sexual assault and family violence. Advocacy SAFE's trained advocates provide support to victims, including:
Our advocates do not give legal advice; they provide support and help victims understand their options. For more information, please contact our court advocate at (336) 838-9169. Find out more about how we can help at our Legal Options webpage. Counseling and Support SAFE offers two support groups for survivors:
SAFE also offers individual counseling for adult and child survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Therapy is provided by licensed professional counselors. For more information, please call (336) 838-9169. Child Advocacy Center SAFE operates SAFE Spot, the Child Advocacy Center of Wilkes County. SAFE Spot provides comprehensive, community-based services to children and families affected by sexual abuse or severe physical abuse.The center is currently providing forensic interviews, child medical evaluations, victim advocacy and case coordination services. Trauma focused mental health care is provided by center partners. The center occupies a 1,200 square foot facility adjacent to the SAFE offices. For more information on SAFE Spot, please contact Child Advocacy Center Coordinator Shellie Bowlin at (336) 838-9169. Sexual Assault Services SAFE's sexual assault program serves victims of sexual assault through hospital response, crisis call response, advocacy, counseling and psychoeducation. All services are free and confidential. Website: http://www.safewilkes.org/home Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 651-7400 Administers SNAP (food stamp) benefits American Red Cross of the Blue Ridge
Phone: (828) 264-8226 Address: 331 Queen St., Suite B Boone, NC 28607 Description of Services: The American Red Cross of the Blue Ridge services include Blood services, Disaster services, Health & Safety services, services to the armed forces and more. Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: There are no fees for most programs and services, however there is a potential fee for certain registered classes, like CPR. Service Area: Alleghany, Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Watauga and Wilkes County Website: http://www.redcross.org/local/western-north-carolina/blue-ridge-piedmont Emergency Rent Assistance
BROC Emergency Services 711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-7174 Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Does not assist with deposits. Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. 514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry 200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC map (336) 667-4231 Provides limited financial assistance to prevent eviction. Applications accepted only on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Free lunch provided. Home Repair, Accessibility & Weatherization Crossfire United Methodist Church 3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-1324 Handicap ramps and minor home repairs for those who can't help themselves. BROC Weatherization Program 711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-7174
Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. 514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Handyman Ministry provides handicap ramps and minor home repairs. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heat and Power Bill Assistance BROC Emergency Services 711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-7174 Provides limited assistance to prevent disconnection of electric service. Limited heating fuel assistance during winter. Does not assist with reconnection fees. Elderly, disabled clients preferred. Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. 514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Provides limited financial assistance and firewood. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance Ministry 200 W. Cowles St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-4231 Provides limited assistance with power bills. Applications accepted only on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Free lunch provided. Wilkes DSS Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) 304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 651-7462 Provides one time assistance with heating bills Jan. 1 through March 31. Funds are usually depleted early. Crossfire United Methodist Church Firewood Ministry 3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-1324 No delivery. Call 667-1324. Wilkes Senior Resources Summer Fan Program 228 Fairplains School Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-5281 Low Income Housing Northwest Regional Housing Authority Located in Historic Wilkesboro School apartment complex 215 W. South St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-8979 Provides assisted rental housing at Cub Creek Apartments. Administers the HUD Section 8 program which provides housing vouchers to help low-income families, the elderly and the disabled to obtain housing in the private market. North Wilkesboro Housing Authority 101 Hickory St., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-3203 Provides assisted rental housing in several apartment complexes in North Wilkesboro. Income Based Apartments
Housing for the Elderly & Disabled
Baby Needs Child Abuse Prevention Team/Our House 203 E. Main St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-5555 Provides diapers. Wilkes County Fire Marshal's Office 580 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 921-7533 Provides car seats. Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. 514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Baby Closet provides diapers, baby clothes, etc. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center 1224 School St., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 838-9272 Provides diapers, baby layettes and other material needs. Holiday Help BROC Care Connection Christmas for Kids Program 711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-7174 Provides toys for needy children at Christmas. Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. 514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Toy store enables parents to buy Christmas toys at a greatly reduced rate. Parents must be referred to participate. Lifeline: Subsidized Mobile Phone Services
Mentoring Wilkes Circles of Care (801) 810-9262 Organization offers resources and support to help families on their journey out of poverty. |
Mobile Crisis Management Team
Daymark Recovery Services Phone: 1-877-492-2785 Description of Services: Mental Health Outpatient treatment, substance Abuse Outpatient, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Intensive In-Home treatment, Psychiatric Services Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, Sliding Scale, and Payment Plan Food
Antioch Baptist Church Clothing Closet
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 984-2323 Clothing closet and food pantry open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Food Pantry
Peace Haven Baptist Church 737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 838-5847 Food pantry open by appointment on Wednesdays only. To get an appointment, call 838- 5847 Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Crossfire United Methodist Church Food Pantry
3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-1324 Food pantry open noon-5 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. No appointment necessary. Also offers a community garden program. Maple Springs United Methodist Church Food Pantry
15733 Elkin Hwy. (NC 268), Ronda, NC (336) 835-2544 (Jim Harris, pantry director) Food pantry open third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Food Pantry
2794 Mt. Sinai Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 984- 3258 Food pantry open second Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m. Pilgrim Baptist Church Food Pantry
493 Pilgrim Baptist Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (336) 927-3491 Food pantry open third Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. Call for appointment. Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
4187 W. US Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC (336) 838-5331 Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment only. Also provides Operation Backpack, a food assistance program for school-aged children. Union Baptist Church
760 Union Baptist Church Rd., Hamptonville, NC Food pantry open third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e.
514 Elkin Hwy., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 903-1414 Food pantry open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointment recommended. BROC Elderly Nutrition Program
(336) 667-7174
His Light Church and Soup Kitchen Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC (old Quincy's building) (336) 984-7930 Meals every evening at 5 p.m. Wilkes County Health Department
306 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map (336) 651-7450 WIC provides supplemental nutrition assistance to low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age five with a nutrition-related health problem. Clothing
Antioch Baptist Church Clothing Closet
1298 Antioch Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC map (336) 984-2323 Clothing closet and food pantry open 8:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month BROC
711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC map (336) 667-7174 Used clothing, other items available. Byrd Ridge Crisis Center Clothing Closet 737 Byrd Ridge Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC map (336) 838-5847 Clothing closet open by appointment on Wednesdays only. To get an appointment, call 838- 5847 Tuesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 1714 N. NC Hwy. 16, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (336) 973-3056 Clothing closet open by appointment only. Call (336) 466-7971. Wilkesboro Church of Christ Clothing Closet 1740 Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 map (336) 838-5695 Open weekly by appointment. Call (336) 838-5695. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC)
Phone: (336) 667-7174 Address: 711 Veterans Drive, N. Wilkesboro, NC Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Description of Services: Emergency Assistance: This program is designed to assist low-income families, elderly and dislocated workers living below the current federal poverty guidelines in emergency situations by providing emergency financial assistance. Services include rental assistance to avoid eviction, utility assistance to avoid disconnection, heating fuel in the winter months, and crisis food assistance. The Agency also provides prescription assistance through the United Way of Wilkes County. Clients covered by Medicaid are not eligible for prescription assistance. The community-wide Needs Assessment helps community services workers determine a family’s needs, goals, and eligibility for services. Eligibility for all programs is based upon the current US Health and Human Services Division of Social Services, Federal Poverty Guidelines. Family Self-Sufficiency Program: The Family Self-Sufficiency project is a comprehensive program that supports individuals and families to alleviate barriers, utilize available resources, and to promote economic independence. Clients must have the desire to succeed, be willing and able to work, and commit to program guidelines. Service Area: Wilkes County Website: http://brocinc.com/index.html Getting Help for a Health Crisis
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