Local Resources
and Support
Local Nonprofits
- Homestead Recovery Center
- Offers case management, peer support, recovery support, financial support, outreach & advocacy, transportation, referrals, and clinical services
- (828) 355-9943
- Offers case management, peer support, recovery support, financial support, outreach & advocacy, transportation, referrals, and clinical services
- Hospitality House
- Offers housing, hunger relief, & crisis assistance
- (828) 264-1237
- Offers housing, hunger relief, & crisis assistance
- WAMY Community Action
- Offers housing & weatherization services, food & nutrition, family & youth development programs
- (828) 264-2421
- Offers housing & weatherization services, food & nutrition, family & youth development programs
- Quiet Givers
- Offers assistance with filling gaps between agencies via anonymous contributions
- Contact via website!
- Offers assistance with filling gaps between agencies via anonymous contributions
- Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture
- Offers sustainable, equitable local food system
- (828) 386-1537
- Offers sustainable, equitable local food system
- Legal Aid of NC
- Offers legal services to fight for families & protect victims of violence, save homes & prevent homelessness, and protect income & ensure economic opportunity
- (828) 355-4890
- Offers legal services to fight for families & protect victims of violence, save homes & prevent homelessness, and protect income & ensure economic opportunity
Childcare Information
Recursos para el cuidado de los Ninos:
- Little Faces Childcare: has openings for children of all ages as of 3/20/20
- (828) 898-2151
- 201 Banner Creek Rd. Banner Elk, NC
- Children’s Council:
- Diaper bank on Wednesdays from 8:30a-4:30. Temporarily moved to the Hunger and Health Coalition.
- Mother’s Connect: Pregnancy support circle via Zoom
- Circle of Parents: interactive supportive parent meetings
- Triple P Parenting Support
- Family Connects: Virtual home visits for parents of newborns to answer questions and provide support
- Visit www.thechildrenscouncil.org for more info or email robin@thechildrenscouncil.org
- Kingdom Kids Childcare in Newland
- Spaces available for children of essential workers
- (828) 733-0350
- MerryLand Academy and Childcare
- For children 6wks-12yrs of essential workers
- (828) 265-2333
Food Resources for Adults and Children
Recursos de Comida Para Adultos y Niños
Watauga County
- Hospitality House (828) 264-1237
- 338 Brook Hollow Rd. Boone, NC
- Drive-thru food pantry open 7 days/week. May pick up twice a month. (Hours: 11a-4p)
- Meals served 3x/day
- https://www.hosphouse.org/
- Hunger & Health Coalition (828)262-1628
- 141 Health Center Dr. Suite C Boone, NC
- Drive-thru service
- Hours: 10a-3p Monday-Friday
- https://www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com/
- FARM Cafe (828) 386-1000
- 617 W King St. Boone, NC
- Grab and Go Meals
- https://farmcafe.org/index.html
Avery County
- Volunteer Avery
- Food and assistance with utilities
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-12p
- (828) 737-0718
- Feeding Avery Families
- Box of groceries the first four Fridays of each month
- 9:30-11:30a and 1-3p
- 508 Pineola St. Newland, NC
- (828) 783-8506
- Reaching Avery Ministry (RAM)
- Will provide food to Avery Co residents
- 147 New Vale Rd. Newland, NC
- (828) 733-5127
Unemployment Information
Unemployment Resources:
- BOONE/WATAUGA CO.:
- Watauga County NCWorks Career Center
- Phone: 828-265-5385
- Email: ncworks.1900@nccommerce.com
- Address:130 Poplar Grove Connector, Appalachian Ent. Center, Boone, NC 28607
- NEWLAND/ AVERY CO.:
- Avery County NCWorks Career Center: Unemployment Office
- Phone: 828-733-5014
- Email: ncworks.0495@nccommerce.com
- Address: 785 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC 28657
Online Unemployment Resources:
Recursos para el desempleo (por internet):
- NC Department of Commerce – General Information for Unemployment
- NC Department of Commerce Employment Security
- NC Department of Commerce COVID-19 Changes
- NC Department of Health and Human Services – General COVID-19 Information
Healthcare Information
- Mobile Engagement Team (MET)
- Crisis service
- Can check in through tele-health or in person
- You may access this service 24/7/365 by calling 828-733-HELP (4357).
- Routine Outpatient Therapies and Mediation Management
- Video sessions and telephone sessions are available.
- For persons with neither, accommodations will be made.
- Call 828-733-5889 for an appointment.
- Walk-in Emergency Clinic
- For mental health or substance abuse crisis, emergency clinics remain open for walk-ins.
- The walk-in clinic is located at 360 Beech Street.
COVID-19 Updates
OASIS, Inc. remains available to provide services, information, and shelter.
OASIS offices are open to the public Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm in Watauga County, and 8:30am-4:30pm in Avery County. We ask visitors to wear a mask in the building if they are able.
Call us at (828) 264-1532 for questions.
If you are in a crisis situation, please call the following numbers:
Watauga: (828) 262-5025
Avery: (828) 504-0911
Spanish: (828) 504-0800
For up to date resources for our area:
Go to http://www.nc211.org, or simply dial 2-1-1 on your phone.
AppHealth Care: https://www.apphealthcare.com/covid-19-information
Find my testing place (Available in English and Spanish): https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place
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Vaccine Information
Do you have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Click here for more information about the vaccine, vaccination locations, and who gets vaccinated when.
Wondering where you can get your vaccine? Find your location here.
Vacunas contra el COVID-19
Proyecto de Inmigrantes Abusados
Un proyecto a nivel estatal de la Iniciativa Estatal de Ayuda Legal de Carolina del Norte sobre Violencia Doméstica y Asalto Sexual.
Llame a nuestra línea de admisión: 1-866-204-7612
Se habla español. MARTES: 3:30PM – 7:30PM JUEVES: 9:00AM -1:00PM
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