Crisis/Emergencies
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SAFE, Inc. ( Sheltered Aid for Families in Emergencies)
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. 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 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: https://sites.google.com/a/safewilkes.org/safe-inc-sheltered-aid-to-families-in-emergencies/home Departments of Social Services-Child Protective Services
Phone: (336) 651-7400 Fax: (336) 651-7568 Address: 304 College St. Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Description of Services: The Child Protective Services program strives to ensure safe, permanent, nurturing families for children by protecting them from abuse and neglect while attempting to preserve the family unit. Child Protective Services help prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation, or neglect by a person responsible for a child's health or welfare. Child Protective Services also help protect children who have no parent, guardian, or custodian to provide care and supervision, or whose parents or guardians or custodian is unable to provide for the care or supervision and lacks an appropriate alternative child care arrangement. Eligibility: Any child in need of protective services Fees: None Service Area: Wilkes County The Salvation Army
Phone: (336) 838-1145 Address: 910 C St #5 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Description of Services: Emergency Assistance Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Byrd Ridge Crisis Center
Clothing Closet Phone: (336) 667-3243 or (336) 838-5847 Address: 737 Byrd Ridge Rd North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Office Hours: Call for assistance Description of Services: Food and Clothing for those in need. Clients are seen by appointment only. BROC- Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission
Phone: (336) 667-7174 Fax: (336) 667-5920 Email: borcds@charter.net Address: 710 Veterans Drive North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Description of Services: Assists 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. Eligibility: Low-income families, elderly and dislocated workers. Clients covered by Medicaid are not eligible for prescription assistance. Website: brocinc.com Food and Nutrition Services DSS
Phone: (336) 651-7400 Address: 304 College Street Wilkesboro, NC - 28697 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Description of Services: A Federal food assistance program that helps low income families. In NC, monthly allotments of Food and Nutrition Service benefits are issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards). Ages: Families with low income qualifications Eligibility: If your total income falls below the appropriate gross income limits for your household size. Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-services-food-stamps 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/blue-ridge-piedmont.html United Way of Wilkes County
Phone: (336) 838-7800 or (336) 651-7800 Fax: (336) 651-7807 Address: One United Way, Building 910 C Street North Wilkesboro, NC 2865 Description of Services: Offers financial help with utilities up to $100 per 12 months. Website: https://uwwilkes.org/ WeFood 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 Website: arlibrary.libguides.com/WilkesCommunityResources/FoodClothing 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. Website: maplesprings.org/ 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. Website: wilkesfaithhealth.weebly.com/crisis-assistance.html 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. Website: www.findhelp.org/pilgrim-baptist-church--wilkesboro-nc--food-pantry/6269818819575808?postal=28651 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. Website: www.facebook.com/UnionBaptistHamptonville/ 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. |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crisis Assistance
Phone: (336) 667-4231 Email: office@stpaulwilkesboro.org Address: 200 W. Cowles Street PO Box 95 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Office Hours: Thursday from 11:30am - 1:30 pm Description of Services: Volunteers meet in the Parish House for the purpose of meeting with and trying to help persons who need financial assistance with utility bills, rent, medicine and other specific needs. Lunch is served for persons as they wait to be interviewed. An interview team meets with each person to assist in determining whether the applicant is eligible for assistance and whether we have the funds to help them. In many cases we are able to partner with other churches and charities to meet needs beyond our limits of financial support (usually $100 to $200.) Website: stpaulwilkesboro.org/outreach-ministries Department of Social Services-Crisis Intervention
Phone: (336) 651-7400 Address: 304 College St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Description of Services: The Crisis Intervention Program provides assistance to low-income families who are experiencing, or in danger of experiencing a heating or cooling related emergency. Provides payments directly to vendors. Administers SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Eligibility: Low-income families Service Area: Wilkes County Ebenezer's Attic
Clothing Assistance Phone: (336) 838-2842 Address: 909 Main St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Description of Services: Community Thrift Store Voucher's given at Our House for Emergency clothing. Website: http://ebenezerfamily.org/attic/ Wilkes Ministry of Hope
Phone: (336) 903-1414 Address: 514 Elkin Hwy. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am - 2pm Description of Services: Wilkes Ministry of HOPE (Helping Other People Excel) is a local ministry designed to assist those who need help with providing food and shelter for themselves and their families. We offer food assistance for individuals and families.
Website: www.rise4me.com/resources/wilkes-ministry-of-h-o-p-e/ Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes
Phone: (336) 838-5331 Physical Address: 164 Union School Dr North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Mailing Address: PO Box 1072 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Office Hours: Call for assistance Description of Services: Food Assistance and Back Pack Program Website: www.scmofwilkes.org/ 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 Getting Help for a Health Crisis
Pilgrim Outreach Center
Phone: (336) 927-3491 Address: 493 Pilgrim Baptist Church Rd., Wilkesboro, NC Description of Services: Food pantry open third Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. Call for appointment. Website: www.freefood.org/l/pilgrim-baptist-church-outreach-center?_gl=1*1wwuxdt*_ga*YW1wLU 9TcG9CcDYyYndNUHJIMVdYbjhScnlvM1lONGV5X1RtaUYtUm9vbkNQdC1MS1llaXFJZ0VQVT BFTDJSdGhQZzg. 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. Website: arlibrary.libguides.com/WilkesCommunityResources/UtilitiesRent Crossfire United Methodist Church Firewood Ministry 3200 Statesville Rd., N. Wilkesboro, NC (336) 667-1324 No delivery. Call 667-1324. Website: bikerchurch.com/outreach-programs/ 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. Website: wilkeschamber.chambermaster.com/list/member/our-house-child-abuse-prevention-team-capt-1019.htm 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. Website: brocinc.com/index.html 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. Website: www.prographicsinc.com/ Emergency Housing
Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter
Address: 3200 Statesville Rd 2nd Floor, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Phone: (336) 838-7120 Hours: 6:30 PM-6:30 AM Description of Services: The Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter is Wilkes County's only homeless shelter. We have been open since 1987 and we are open 365 days per year. Currently our hours of operation are 6:30 pm until 6:30 am. We serve men, women and families with children. We provide beds, shower facilities, food and a laundry machine free of charge for anyone needing our services. We are a temporary homeless shelter. We request that your stays with our facility be short term. Our hope is that after a short stay with us, you are able to find permanent housing for yourself and your family. If you require more than 14 calendar nights, special limited accommodations may be granted. Long term or chronic homeless individuals should be cared for by other out of town organizations. We will assist in contacting those organizations for those individuals or families. Website: www.wilkeshomelessshelter.com/ | ||||||