I am working with someone who is struggling with basic needs (ie. experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness, needs healthcare, experiencing food insecurity, etc.)
Housing
Hospitality house
Address: 338 Brookhollow Rd., Boone NC
Phone: 828-264-1237
Website: https://www.hosphouse.org/
NW Housing Authority
Phone: 828-266-9794
Website: https://www.nwrha.com/regional-offices/watauga-county-field-office
Address: 869 Highway 105 Extension Suite 7, Boone, NC 28607
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
Provides tents
Phone: 828-406-9911
Website: https://www.wataugalead.org/
Address: 400 Shadowline Drive. Suite 100-B, Boone, NC 28607
Address: 338 Brookhollow Rd., Boone NC
Phone: 828-264-1237
Website: https://www.hosphouse.org/
NW Housing Authority
Phone: 828-266-9794
Website: https://www.nwrha.com/regional-offices/watauga-county-field-office
Address: 869 Highway 105 Extension Suite 7, Boone, NC 28607
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
Provides tents
Phone: 828-406-9911
Website: https://www.wataugalead.org/
Address: 400 Shadowline Drive. Suite 100-B, Boone, NC 28607
Domestic Violence
Oasis
Watauga County Crisis Line: 828-262-5035
Spanish Crisis Line: 828-504-0800
Website: www.oasisinc.org
Office Number: 828-264-1532
Watauga County Crisis Line: 828-262-5035
Spanish Crisis Line: 828-504-0800
Website: www.oasisinc.org
Office Number: 828-264-1532
Financial Assistance
Hunger & Health Coalition
Food boxes, prescriptions
Website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com/
MAIN LINE: 828-262-1628
PHARMACY: 828-264-5212
Address: 141 Health Center Drive, Suite C
Western Crisis Assistance Network (WeCAN)
Phone: 828-264-1237
Website: https://www.hosphouse.org/wecan
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian (Blowing Rock CARES)
Food boxes and financial assistance
Phone: 828-295-7675 Ext 19
Website: https://www.blowingrockcares.com/
Address: 1218 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Holy Cross, Valle Crucis
Distributes emergency financial assistance to people in immediate need in Watauga and Avery Counties.
Power and fuel bills, rent, transportation, medical costs and other needs.
Phone: 828-963-4609, ext 25 (leave a message; return call within 24 hours
Website: https://holycrossvallecrucis.net/mission-and-outreach-commission
Department of Social Services in Watauga County
Food and nutrition services, energy assistance, supportive services, Medicaid applications
Phone: 828-265-8100
Website: http://www.wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/SocialServices/home.aspx
Jobs
NC Works
Phone: 828-265-5385
Website: https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
Address: 130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone NC 28607
Vocational Rehab
Phone: 828-278-6250
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services
Food Insecurity
Hunger & Health Coalition
Food boxes, prescriptions
Website: https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com/
MAIN LINE: 828-262-1628
PHARMACY: 828-264-5212
Address:141 Health Center Drive, Suite C
Watauga County Health Department- WIC
Phone: 828-264-4995
Website: https://www.apphealthcare.com/
Address: 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone NC 28607
Food Pantry at ASU for faculty & students
Phone: 828-262-2659
Website: https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/food-pantry/
Address: East Hall, 175 Locust St., Boone 28608
Watauga County Project on Aging (Meals on Wheels)
Phone: 828-265-8090
Website: http://www.wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/Aging/home.aspx
Address: 132 Poplar Grove Connector UNIT A, Boone, NC 28607
Farmer’s Market and Food Hub - Double Up Bucks Program
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture
Phone: 828-386-1537
Website: https://www.brwia.org/doubleup.html
Address: 969 W King Street, Boone, NC 28607
Watauga County Schools
School pantries- backpack program, food pantries
- Contact individual schools
Watauga Food Council
Comprehensive list of local resources with days/times/locations
Website: http://www.wataugafoodcouncil.org/hungerrelief
Local Food Resources List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCQouUS5BWtH_0D1IZNsQJlsWFt9kido1ZqrAAIPUCo/edit
Transportation
AppalCart Paratransit
*Must be authorized by Department of Social Services- call first! (828-265-8100)
They need 2 week notice; grant funded- can approve Appalacart to go off route.
Medicaid Transport
Through the Department of Social Services (828-265-8100) - ask for Medicaid transport May need 10 days notice
Medical Needs
High Country Community Health ( medical and behavioral/mental health services)
The Mission of High Country Community Health is to provide quality, patient centered, culturally appropriate, affordable and compassionate care that serves the whole person. HCCH provides pediatric and adult care, dental services, mental health services ( for their primary care patients), and health and nutrition services.
The Mission of High Country Community Health is to provide quality, patient centered, culturally appropriate, affordable and compassionate care that serves the whole person. HCCH provides pediatric and adult care, dental services, mental health services ( for their primary care patients), and health and nutrition services.
Other Resources
Veteran’s Benefits
Website: https://www.countyoffice.org/boone-nc-veterans/
Legal Aid of Blue Ridge
Phone: 866-219-5262
Website: https://legalaidnc.org/office/high-country/
Address: 171 Grand Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
High Country Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 828-265-5434
Website: https://www.highcountryaging.org/
Address: 468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
Website: https://www.countyoffice.org/boone-nc-veterans/
Legal Aid of Blue Ridge
Phone: 866-219-5262
Website: https://legalaidnc.org/office/high-country/
Address: 171 Grand Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
High Country Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 828-265-5434
Website: https://www.highcountryaging.org/
Address: 468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
