Crisis/Emergencies
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Ashe Baptist Association Phone: (336) 846-5631 Fax: (336) 846-5631 Physical Address: 204 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Mailing Address: PO Box 850 Jefferson , NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Description of Services: Ashe Missionary Baptist Association Ministries: Southern Baptist Association of Churches High Country Choir Ashe Really Cares Baptist Campground Website: http://www.ashebaptist.org/ Ashe Really Cares (ARC) Director: Mrs. Pat Miller Phone: (336) 846-5234 Description of Services: Clothing and food in times of Crisis Email: ashereallycares@yahoo.com 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: www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina/greater-carolinas/about-us/locations/western-north-carolina.html Ashe County Sharing Center, Inc.
Phone: (336) 846-7019 Email: ashesharingcenter@skybest.com Address: PO Box 705 115 Colvard Street Jefferson, NC 28640 Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday-Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Description of Services: The Ashe County Sharing Center, Inc. is an ecumenical organization whose mission is to provide food for those in need throughout its extended community. Website: http://ashesharingcenter.org/ Buddy Walk of the High Country
Phone: (336) 246-2461 Contact person: Patricia Calloway Description of Services: Buddy Walk® of the High Country raises funds to support and enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Ninety-three percent of the funds raised are used in Ashe and the surrounding high country communities to advocate, to host social gatherings, and to provide support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Website: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Buddy-Walk-of-the-High-Country-1504384503114090/about/?ref=page_internal WIC (Womens, Infants, Children's Nutrition Supplemental Program
Phone: (336) 246-2013 Address: 413 McConnell St., Jefferson, NC 28640 Description of Services: Supplemental nutrition program for low-income pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children up to age 5. Program also provides healthcare referrals as needed. Website: www.nutritionnc.com United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development
Contact info: askusda@usda.gov Description of Services: Offers 2 loan programs: Home Repair and Home Ownership. Home repair loans are available to help improve and modernize homes. Some grants may be available to help remove any health and safety hazards. Home Ownership Loans are available to help people buy a home. Referral Criteria: People in a rural area who live in and own their own home and meet income limits. Mobile home owners must own their own land under the mobile home. Grants may be available to people age 62 and over. Website: https://www.rd.usds.gov/programs-services Safe Kids
Phone: (336) 846-5507 Description of Services: Implements evidence-based programs, such as car seat check-ups, safety workshops, and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. Website: www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-ashealleghany-counties |
A Safe Home for Everyone
Phone: (336) 982-8851 Crisis Line: (336) 246-5430 Address: 626 Ashe Central School Rd. Unit 1 Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Description of Services: Providing support, advocacy, and emergency housing services to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Services also include providing education, empowerment, and support for children, adolescents, and teens to work toward ending the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault. BROC-Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission
Phone: (336) 384-4543 (Emergency Services) (336) 667-7174 (Weatherization) FAX: (336) 384-4929 Address: P.O Box 255, Old Warrensville School Rd. Warrensville, NC, 28693 Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00PM Description of Services: Emergency Services include rental assistance to avoid eviction, utility assistance to avoid disconnection, heating fuel in the winter months also home weatherization. Trained technicians evaluate the needs of each home by conducting an audit, determine the best approach to improve efficiency methods that are the most appropriate and cost-effective for your home, making it warm in the winter, cool in the summer and safe for all year. Food: Emergency food Referral criteria: Elderly, handicapped or low-income families. Eligibility for service is based currently on up to 200% of the U.S> DHHS Poverty Guidelines. Website: http://brocinc.com 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, and Psychiatric Services. Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, Sliding Scale, and Payment Plan. Getting Help for a Health Crisis
Ashe Outreach Ministries
Phone: (336) 385-3663 Address: Ashe Outreach Ministries P.O. Box 157 Creston, NC 28615 Email: asheoutreach@gmail.com Description of Services: Our efforts to feed families and eliminate food insecurity in Ashe County started in 2005 and initially focused on Middle grades children. Since then, we have developed several specialized and focused programs. Over 25,000 lbs. of food is administered every month through 5 programs including: Mobile Meals, Riverview food pantry, and weekly community meals which are every Saturday, from 11-12:30, and they hold an Uptown Community Meal at the the Early Learning Center (the old West Jefferson Community Center cafeteria). Another meal is served every Thursday starting at 10am at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. There is also the School Backpack program: backpacks go home with students on Friday and during the summer to ensure that they have food while they are away from school. The program Outgrow Hunger teaches about the ability to provide food by growing a garden at residences, while also providing classes for gardening skills, cooking, and preserving. Ashe outreach ministries' goal is that those who are in hunger, especially each child, has food to eat and knows that the same holds true for tomorrow. Website: ashecountycs.org/ashe-outreach-ministries/ Hunger and Health Coalition
Phone: (828) 262-1628 Address: 141 Health Center Dr # C, Boone, NC 28607 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM Description of Services: At the Hunger and Health Coalition, it is our intention to alleviate the arduous decision with which our clients are faced each month which is food or life-saving medications. Mission statement is as follows: The mission of the Hunger & Health Coalition is to be a resource for individuals and families within our community that are struggling to provide themselves with basic needs such as food, prescribed medications and heat during winter. Love, generosity, and compassion guide our donors, volunteers and staff daily as they all help accomplish this mission. The Hunger and Health Coalition provides the following services to our Ashe clients: Prescription Assistance. Fees: Income based Website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com/ Jefferson United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (336) 846-9512 Address: 115 East Main St., Jefferson, NC 28640 Hours: Every Tuesday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. If Ashe County Schools are closed, the Food Pantry will be open the next day that school is in session. Description of Services: The JUMC Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If Ashe County Schools are closed, the Food Pantry will be open the next day that school is in session. We generally serve between 30 and 50 families every week. Our Pantry started in 2005. We are a partner with Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem and approximately 75% of our food comes from them. The rest comes from Federal food assistance, the church budget and donations. Website: https://www.jumc.church/food-pantry | ||||||
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Ashe Really Cares (ARC)
Phone: 336-846-5234 E-mail Address: ashereallycares@gmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 850 Jefferson, NC 28640 Physical Address: 204 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00pm When volunteers are available we may also be open 3:00pm - 5:00pm Donation and Drop-Off Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm Lunch Hour: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Description of Services: Ashe really cares is operated by the Ashe Baptist Association. Food: We are a partner with Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem and approximately 75% of our food comes from them. The rest comes from Federal food assistance, the churches budgets and donations. We all need nutritious substance to feed our bodies. It is a necessity for life and growth. We are grateful for the food items and are blessed that our neighbors can benefit from the shelf-stable items, dairy, meats and the fresh produce shared from our local farmers. Clothing: As the seasons change we are able, with your help, to provide clothes and shoes appropriate for the time of year. We are blessed with warm coats, winter wear, and shoes for the entire family during the cold months. During the warmer months we able to transition over to summer clothing. Babies and children grow fast and they are thankful that we are able to meet their needs. Household Items- We accept kitchen items, small appliance, bedding and bath. On many occasions we have had the opportunity to assist a family when they have lost their home to a fire, someone relocating quickly or a new family just starting out. Children’s Toys & Books- ARC witnesses many happy children when they visit our toy area. We share their excitement when they shop for toys and books. Through your gifts and donations we are able to share their joy. Website: https://ashebaptist.org/ |
Harvest Heart
Phone: 828-865-2400 Address: 247 Boone Heights Drive , Boone, NC 28607 Email: harvestheartclothing@gmail.com Hours: Thursdays from 9:00 am until noon and located behind the Harvest House Church. Description of Services: Harvest Heart is a local outreach whose mission is to support mothers and soon-to-be mothers, by providing them with free clothing, supplies, and information, for themselves and their families. We want to see mothers and families in the community feel empowered in raising their children, without the financial burden. We serve families in the following counties: Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes, and Caldwell. We partner with other organizations spread throughout the High Country, so if you are from another county and are in need of assistance, we will do our best to get you the support that you need. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harvestheartclothing Website: https://hhcboone.org/harvestheart Ashe DSS-Department of Social Services
Phone: (336) 846-5719 Address: 150 Government Cir #1000, Jefferson, NC 28640 Description of Services: Offers temporary financial help. Crisis Intervention Program (CIP): Offering financial help with utility bills for heating or cooling emergencies. Payments are made to the vendor. Medicaid, food EBT cards and other financial help may be available. Referral Criteria: People in Crisis. Help is available more than once in every 12 months. Meet income limits. Website: https://www.ashecountygov.com/ |