Crisis/Emergencies
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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.html 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Food Stamps Phone: (828) 733-8248 Address: Avery County DSS 175 Linville St, Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Eligibility: Income eligibility determined upon application Feeding Avery Families
Empty Bowls for Families Phone: (828) 260-6043 Address: 130 Montezuma St., Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Open the last Wednesday of each month Description of Services: Feeding Avery Families (FAF) is a non-profit Christian organization in Avery County dedicated to eliminating hunger by any means possible including monetary donations, volunteerism, or food donations. Food boxes given out. Service Area: Avery County Website: https://www.facebook.com/feedingavery/ Avery Senior Center
Phone: (828) 733-8220 Fax: (828) 733-8279 Physical Address: 1655 Shultz Circle Newland, NC 28657 Mailing Address: PO Box 447, Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Description of Services: Congregate meals Monday - Friday beginning at 11:45 AM and home delivered meals. Our office maintains information and data on current aging issues. We assist older adults and their families in acquiring needed information whether directly or by referring them to the correct agency source. Activities and Services:
Eligibility: Minimum of 60 years old. Fees: Some Fees Apply Website: http://www.averycountync.gov/departments/senior_services.php 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: food or life-saving medications. 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 Avery clients: Prescription Assistance. Fees: Income based Website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com/ Harvest Heart
Phone: 828-865-2400 Address: 247 Boone Heights Drive , Boone, NC 28607 Email: [email protected] 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 |
Reaching Avery Ministry
Phone: Office: (828) 733-5127 Store: (828) 733-5095 Email: [email protected] Address: 147 New Vale Rd, PO Box 234 Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Tuesday -Friday 9:30 am -4:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Description of Services: Services include emergency food box, used clothing, utilities, and rent/mortgage assistance, housekeeping basics, gas and emergency shelter for one night. Eligibility: Must be in an emergency situation with little or no income. The difference between income and expenses determines eligibility. Service Area: Avery County Website: http://www.ramsrack.com/ Move with Compassion Ministry
Phone: (828) 260-4262 or (828) 260-2481 Address: 7969 Highway 19E Elk Park, NC Office Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm Description of Services: MWCM is a non-profit organization that distributes food to the hungry on the third Saturday of each month. We are able to feed 210 families in Avery, Carter and the surrounding counties. We also have a Thrift Store that is open to the public. We get new donations coming in weekly. All proceeds go towards buying the food. All donations, material or monetary, are greatly appreciated. Service Area: Avery, Carter and the surrounding counties. Website: www.averyjournal.com/news/move-with-compassion-ministries-raising-funds-for-new-building/article_3a64ecac-291f-535a-a293-5197f99a487c.html or Volunteer Avery County
Address: 165 Shultz Street, Newland, NC 28657 *Located behind Senior Center Office Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-4:00pm Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm Description of Services: Volunteer Avery County finds resources to aid families and individuals that do not qualify for public assistance and fall through the cracks. Priority given to those with limited incomes, elderly individuals and families with children in the home. Self–referral accepted, agency referrals encouraged. Food Boxes Available. Area Served: Avery County residents. Website: http://www.averycountync.gov/departments/volunteer_avery_county.php WIC (Women Infants and Children)
Toe River District Health Dept. Phone Number: (828) 733-6031 Fax: (828) 733-6034 Physical Address: 545 Schultz Street Newland, NC 28657 Mailing Address: PO Box 325 Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Description of Services: Women who are pregnant, have had a baby in the last 6 months, are breast feeding up to 1 year and children under 5. Supplemental nutrition. Website: http://www.averycountync.gov/departments/health_department.php Getting Help for a Health Crisis
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry
Phone: (828) 208-2019 Address: 1353 Roan Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Mailing Address: NFN Food Ministry PO Box 322 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Description of Services: Our mission at Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Ministry is to reach out to those who have food insecurity with love and respect, and serving those in need without judgement. We provide food boxes, an open market, and community meals. Counties Served: Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Website: https://www.facebook.com/nfnfoodministry/ https://www.nfnfoodministry.org/ | ||||||