24-Hour Crisis Line Numbers:
1-800-268-1488 (within area codes 828, 336 and 423)
262-5035 (within the Boone Area)
264-3761 (page via Sheriff's Office)
Domestic Violence
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A.S.H.E. (A Safe Home for Everyone) A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.) provides services and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to help them escape and recover from abusive environments. Services include 24-hour crisis assistance, shelter for families in crisis, court advocacy and accompaniment, support groups for adults and children, counseling services, educational programs and training, and financial assistance for survivors to become self-sufficient. |
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D.A.N.A (Domestic Abuse is Not Acceptable) DANA supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and advocate DV/SA prevention through community education. They provide both local and federal victims with services that include, but are not limited to: DV/SA Advocates to support and listen to the victim, written information and materials, referrals to appropriate agencies, shelter, educational Programs, trained victim compensation advocates, trained court advocates, trained medical advocates, english Support Group, spanish Support Group, transportation for victims to necessary appointments, and interpretating for Spanish speaking victims for necessary appointments. Their crisis line is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and will be answered by a trained advocate who can answer questions, address concerns, help in an emergency situation, or simply listen to your story. |
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New Day of Avery County Provides emergency safe shelter for victims who have been displaced from their homes due to domestic violence or sexual assault. |
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OASIS OASIS, Inc. (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter) works to end the cycle of violence in Watauga County. Services include: confidential emergency shelter, short-term crisis counseling, safety planning, information and referrals to community resources, case management, support groups, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, educational programs, servicios en Espanol |
Children & Young Adults
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The Children's Council (828) 262-5424 This is the Smart Start Partnership for Watauga County; Smart Start is the state-funded initiative that supports child care related health and family support services on behalf of children ages 0-5. Its goal is that all children will start school healthy and ready to learn. |
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Mountain Alliance Mountain Alliance is a community of individuals committed to providing Watauga County high school aged youth with opportunities to explore and develop their leadership potential through experiential learning. We work closely with Watauga High School to connect students with a support structure and caring community during their most formative years and to provide positive opportunities outside of school. |
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Western Youth Network WYN offers services for youth and families including susbtance abuse prevention, outdoor adventures, mentoring, and after school programs. |
Education
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Appalachian State ACCESS Program The ACCESS program offers such students a four-year university education at Appalachian debt-free. Specifically, the ACCESS program supplements federal financial aid grants, state financial aid grants and scholarships, and other forms of financial assistance with sufficient funds to cover the cost of institutional charges (tuition, fees, room, board) and, for those who qualify, an on-campus job for personal expenses for up to four years (eight semesters). |
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W.A.M.Y. Community Action W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc. reaches out to disadvantaged people in the four counties of Watauga, Avery, Mitchell and Yancey. They administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to change people’s lives including financial literacy, credit building, self-sufficiency, homelessness transition, and more. |
Shelter, Food & Medical Assistance
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Community Care Clinic The mission of the Community Care Clinic is to provide health care to low-income persons in our community who do not have health insurance. Through disease prevention, continuity of care, and active follow-up, we can promote the health and well-being of our community. |
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Hospitality House Hospitality House of Boone serves seven counties (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey) in northwestern North Carolina helping those in crisis and homeless situations rebuild their lives. The organization provides Emergency Shelter Services and Transitional Family Housing, operates the Bread of Life Community Kitchen, distributes the Second Harvest Food Box Program, maintains the Rock Haven Independent Living Facility, serves as a Red Cross Disaster Relief Center and administers WeCAN – a crisis intervention and homeless prevention program. |
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Hunger & Health Coalition The Hunger and Health Coalition provides food and pharmacy assistance to low income families in the area. They meet emergency needs while acting as a community resource assisting those in need to find a more permanent solution. |
Weatherization
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W.A.M.Y. Community Action W.A.M.Y.’s Weatherization Assistance and Heating Appliance Repair and Replacement programs enable low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient. By reducing the energy bills of our clients, funds are liberated to spend on more pressing family issues. On the average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 31% and overall energy bills by $358 per year. |
