Discover resources tailored to support new arrivals in North Carolina as they navigate their journey of integration and settlement. We aim to provide essential tools and information to help them thrive in their new community.

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights are easy-to-use resources created by the ACLU so you can have your rights at your fingertips.  Below are some of those important resources.  More can be found at the ACLU website.
Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents, or FBI:  English – Spanish – Arabic – Urdu – Vietnamese
Anti-Muslim Discrimination:  English – Arabic – Urdu
American Friends Service Committee
North Carolina Justice Center

National & Online Resources

North Carolina Specific Resources

Burlington

  • FOOD ASSISTANCE
    • Alamance County Meals on Wheels 411 West Fifth Street, Suite A, Burlington NC 27215 (336) 228-8815
  • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
    • The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 320 E Davis Street, Burlington NC 27215 (336) 227-4251
  • UTILITY ASSISTANCE
    • Salvation Army, 812 N Anthony Street, Burlington NC 27217, (336) 227-5529, Appointment based
  • RENT ASSISTANCE
    • Allied Churches, 206 N Fisher Street, Burlington NC 27217, (336) 229-0881, Appointment based
  • CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
    • Salvation Army, 812 N Anthony Street, Burlington NC 27217, (336) 227-5529
  • MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
    • Open Door Clinic, 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington NC 27217 (336) 570-9800
  • DENTAL ASSISTANCE
    • Alamance County Dental Clinic, 1914 McKinney Street, Burlington NC 27217 (336) 570-6415
  • MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
    • RHA Community Clinic, 2732 Anne Elizabeth Drive, Burlington NC 27215 (336) 513-4200
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE
    • Family Abuse Services, 1950 Martin Street, Burlington NC 27217 (336) 226-5982
  • CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
    • Alamance Partnership for Children, 2322 River Road, Burlington NC 27217 (336) 513-0063
  • YOUTH ASSISTANCE
    • Alamance County Community YMCA, 1346 S Main Street, Burlington NC 27215 (336) 395-9622
  • LEGAL ASSISTANCE
    • NC Legal Aid (Pittsboro office includes Alamance Co.), 959 East Street, Suite A&B, Pittsboro NC 27312 (919)542-0475
  • EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
    • DES, 2640 Columbine Lane, Burlington NC 27215 (336) 570-6800
  • OTHER ASSISTANCE
    • Women’s Resource Center, 411 W Fifth Street, Suite B, Burlington NC 27215 (336)227-6900

Charlotte

  • Mount Olive Presbyterian church food pantry, 5125 Mt. Olive Church Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 – (704) 394-8814, Mallard Creek United House of Prayer food pantry, 1739 Grace Lane. Charlotte, NC 28262 Dial the center at (704) 547-1007.
  • Loaves and Fishes, P0 Box 11234, Charlotte, NC 28220 704-523-4333. http://www.loavesandfishes.org/ (Clients must have a referral to receive services).
  • Care To Share Outreach Center, Program Type: Pantry 6600 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215, 704-568-8867.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank, 500-B Spratt St Charlotte, N .C. 28206, 704-376-1785.
  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28203 – 704-370-3232, http://www .ccdoc.org/ Contact: Dejerica Heath, 704-370-3232. (Provides walk-in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis; serve same clients only once a month) .
  • Department of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, (704) 336-3000.
  • Area Fund Pantry, 901 N. Tryon St Charlotte, NC 704-372-3010 ext. 200.

  • Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206, (704) 371-3001, www.crisisassistance.org.
  • Emergency Assistance-AFDC, 500-A Spratt Street Charlotte, N.C. 28206 704-371-3000.
  • Charlotte Area Fund, 901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-372-3010.
  • Matthews Help center and thrift store, 119 North Ames Street, Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 847-8383.
  • Department of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211 704-336-4809.
  • Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206.
  • Goodfellows, 700 Parkwood Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205, 704-333-5040.

  • Salvation Army, 534 Spratt St., Charlotte, NC, (704)348-2560.
  • Low Energy Assistance, 500 A Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 704-943-9490.
  • Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. (704)-371-3001. www.crisisassistance.org
  • Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission, 266 North Broad Street Mooresville, NC 28115, (704) 664-2357.
  • Charlotte Area Fund, 901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, (704)-372-3010.
  • Mecklenburg County Crisis Assistance Ministry 500 Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 704-371-3001.

  • Housing Authority of the City of Charlotte, 201 Frazier Avenue Charlotte, NC (704) 336-5282.
  • Housing Authority Of The City Of Charlotte, 400 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 336-5183.
  • Good Fellows Club, 700 Parkwood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 333-5040.
  • Community Link, 601 e St. Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 704-943-9490.
  • Hand in Hand Financial, Charlotte, NC 28210/ 866-617-7750.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development, https://portal.hud.gov/hudportai/HUD?src=/topics/rentalassistance
  • Mecklenburg County Assistance.
  • Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. (704)-371-3001. www.crisisassistance.org 
  • Emergency financial assistance, Extensive documentation required for appointments.
  • The Relatives, 1100 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 704) 377-0602 – Emergency housing for children & youth with crisis situations in the home.
  • Catholic Charities D.O.C .- Refugee Resettlement Office, 1123 S. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 370-3262, Case Management, housing assistance , social services, health care referrals, school registration, community & cultural orientation , budgeting and financial education, immigration assistance, employment assistance , interpretation, transportation to initial appointments , & after school programs.
  • Charlotte Area Fund, 901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-372-3010. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/Mecklenburg_county_assistance_.html

  • Dress for Success Charlotte, 202 E. Woodlawn Rd., Stu 104 Charlotte, NC 28217 Telephone- (704) 525-7706 Jackson Park Ministries Address-5415 Airport Dr. Charlotte, North Carolina 28208, Call (704) 392-4981.
  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-370-3232.
  • Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500A Spratt St. Charlotte, NC 28206 (704) 371-3001 – Offers donated clothing, shoes, books, & household items. Bring SS Cards for all family members , & provide address & information on family members
  • Project 658, 3646 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 733-9934. Assistance in Finding jobs, Family literacy classes, donates clothes & blankets & a community garden.
  • Community Service Center – Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1332 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206, 704-377-4741.
  • Goodwill, 2122 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC,
  • Goodwill Industries, 2901-A Freedom Drive 1909 Sardis Road, North 704-372-3434, 704-841-8600.
  • Value Village, 2917 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC.
  • Salvation Army, 1011 Central Avenu e, 704-332-1171
  • Dress for Success, 500 A Clanton Rd Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-525-7706 (need to have a scheduled interview or recent need due to recent employment).

  • Charlotte Community Health clinic, 8401 Medical Plaza Drive suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28262, (704) 316-6561.
  • Med Assist of Mecklenburg, 601 East 5th Street #350, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704)536-1790.
  • Care Ring, 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 140 Charlotte, NC, 28202, 704-375-0172, ($50 a visit if patient is uninsured. http://www.careringnc.org/
  • Charlotte Community Health Center, 6900 Farmingdale Dr., Charlotte, N.C. 28212 704-316-6561.
  • Charlotte Community Health Clinic, 8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 316-6561, http:/Icharlottecommunityhealthclinic.org/
  • MedAssist of Meek 601 E. 5th Street Suite 350, Charlotte, N .C.28202 704-536-1790.
  • Idlewild Medical Center, 6101 Idlewild Rd Suite 300 Charlotte, NC, 704-531-0990.
  • Department of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 336-3000.
  • Autism Society of North Carolina, Contact: Mariela Maldonado (800) 442-2762 ext. 1114.
  • Mecklenburg county Health Department, 2845 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-432-2491, Refugee Health Screenings, Immunizations, WIC appointments.
  • CMC Elizabeth Family, 2001 Vail Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 304-7000 Medicaid/Sliding Scale.
  • CMC Mercy Hospital, 2001 Vail Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207 P- (704) 304-5000.
  • CMC Main Hospital, 1000 Blyth Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 P- [704)355-2000.
  • CMC Myers Park, 1350 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 446-1600 – Medicaid/Sliding Scale.
  • Teen Health Connection, 3541 Randolph Road Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 381-8336.
  • Physical, school, family, sexuality, mental health & substance abuse issues. Help with weight concerns & offer physical exams for sports, employment.
  • Novant (Previously Presbyterian Medical Center) Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204, (704)384-4000.

  • Lake Norman Free Clinic, 14230 Hunters Rd Huntersville, NC 704-947-6858.
  • NCMOM-Charlotte Free Adult Dental Clinic, 501 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202, 704.339.6000, https://www.ncdental.org/for-the-public/ncdsf-mom
  • Meck. County Health Dept. 1801 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28208, 704-350-7305.
  • Carolinas Mobile Dentistry, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C. 28203, 704-355-5317.
  • Dental Clinic at CPCC, 1335 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204, (704) 330-6704.
  • Pediatric Dental Clinic CMC Biddle Point 1801 Rozzelles Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208, (980) 314-9600. (Dental for clients under 15 years old).

  • Mental Health association of central Carolinas, 3701 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211, (704) 365-3454.
  • Access Family Services, Inc., 2633 West Blvd. Charlotte, N.C. 28208, 704-521-4977.
  • Synergie of Wellness, L3C 5700 Executive Center Dr. Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28212, 704-215-4683 (Substance abuse counseling).
  • Thompson Child & Family Focus, Contact: Roger Suclupe, (704) 376-7180 x159
  • National Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273-8255.
  • Mobile Crisis- Available by phone & will come to your location (704)-566-3410.
  • Mental Health Association, 3701 Latrobe Dr. Charlotte, NC 28211, 704) 365-3454 – Education & Referrals.
  • Institute for Family Centered Services, (704) 594-9837, (Interpreters available & MHA has worked with this agency related to refugee mental health).
  • Family Preservation Services, (704) 344-0491, (Interpreters available & MHA has worked with this agency related to refugee mental health).
  • CriSyS – Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis Team, (704)-566-3410, (Emergency mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability crisis).
  • Another Level Counseling Services, 704) 548-5298, (Interpreters available & MHA has worked with this agency related to refugee mental health).
  • Center for Prevention Services, 1117 E. Morehead St. Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28204. (704) 375-3784 ext. 23, (Substance Abuse Counseling).
  • Behavioral Health Carolinas Healthcare, 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, 1-800-418-2065.
  • Behavioral Health Center- CMC Randolph, 501 Billingsley Rd. Charlotte, NC 282 11, 704-336-6404.
  • United Family Services 601 E. 5th St., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC, , 28202,704-332-9034.
  • Family Outreach and Counseling Center, 700 Parkwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205. 704-333-2033.

  • Charlotte Domestic Violence Shelter, 601 East Fifth Street-Administrative Office Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28202, Tel: 704.332-.9034.
  • Battered Women’s Shelter, 600 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 332-2513.
  • Legal Aid of NC, Battered Immigrant Project, Contact: Rona Karacacova (704) 971-2589 for domestic violence, sexual assault, & human trafficking.
  • Family Law Unit (704) 971-2589, General housing and consumer issues (704)- 376-1600- Documented only.
  • Safe Alliance, 601 E. Fifth Street, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-332-9034 – http://www.safealliance.org/
  • New Options for Violent Action (NOVA) 3623 Latrobe St., Suite 107, Charlotte, NC 28211,704-336-4344
  • Shelter for Battered Women 704-332-2513. YMCA DOWD (safe place).

  • DCDEE of North Carolina, http://ncchildcare.nc.gov/parents/pr_sn2_ov_fa.asp.
  • Child Care Resources 4601 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209. http://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/
  • Center for Human Development 3500 Ellington Street, Charlotte, NC 28211 704-336-7130.
  • The Learning Collaborative, 3045 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205, http://www.tlccharlotte .org/ (Offers assistance to low-income parents through Smart Start programs).
  • Gateway Academy Child Development Centers, 8 locations in Charlotte and Huntersville (for those who live in north Charlotte): http://www.gatewayacademy.com/programs/locations/
  • La Petite Academy, 3 locations in Charlotte and Huntersville (for those who live in north Charlotte), http://www.lapetite.com/child-care-centers/find-a-school/search -results/
  • St. Mark’s Child Development Center, 917 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 704-527-5433
  • Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, 4014 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205, Contact: Joanne Stratton Tate 704) 535-8080, Dual Language preschool classes for Hispanic children for $70/month plus enrollment fee; 8:30-12 or 1-4:30, and no transportation provided.
  • YMCA Simmons, 6824 Democracy Dr. Charlotte, NC 28212, (704) 536-1714.
  • Child Care Resources, Inc., 4600 Park Rd. Suite 400, Contact: Anna Groos, (704)-376-6697 ext. 187.

  • Hands on Charlotte, 1616 Central Avenue #200, Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 333-7471
  • Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance, 600 East Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202m, 704-336-2928.
  • Center for Balanced Living, 505 E Blvd Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-378-1390.
  • Time out Youth 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205 704-344-8335.
  • The Boys and Girls Club, Various Locations 704-568-4636. 15 locations in and around Charlotte http://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/bgccharlottelhomepage/
  • YMCA of Greater Charlotte Multiple location in and around Charlotte, http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/
  • Right Moves for Youth 2211, W. Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28208, (704) 377-4425, http://www.rightmovesforyout h.org/ (Works with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to provide support for youth in planning their future).
  • Catholic Charities D.O.C. Refugee Youth Programs, Girl Scouts/BoyScouts 1123 S. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28203, Contact: Susan Jassan (704) 370-3258. (Free for refugees or asylees (K-12) who have lived in the US less than 5 years.
  • YMCA Simmons, 6824 Democracy Dr. Charlotte, NC 28212, (704) 536-1714.
  • Our Bridge After-School Program, 1350 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Contact: Sil Ganzo, (704) 620-8555, Refugee & Immigrant children (K-5) M-F from 3-6pm with transportation.
  • International Center, 1600 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Contact: Stacy Feldstein, (980) 343-0436, Student enrollment, ESL & social work services.
  • College Foundation of North Carolina, Contact: Donna Weaver, (877)-2362, Information on college applications & financial Aid.
  • Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center, Contact: Fabiola Campi, (704)-1321 ext. 24, Help with issues related to special education, advocacy for parents & kids.
  • MeckED- www.mecked.org
  • Career Pathways, (704)-335-0100, Partnership s with local business to place students in work-based learning opportunities.
  • North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals, (919)-467-8424. Promoting education among Hispanic youth, offers college fairs & scholarships.
  • Southeast Asian Coalition,4938, Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Contact: Thanh-Thu Luong (980) 224-3081, Free tutoring for Middle & High School students.

  • Legal Aid of North Carolina, 1431 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (for clients only) Toll Free 1-800-738-3868, https://www.legalaidnc.org/about-us/offices/charlotte
  • Legal Services of Southern Piedmont 1431 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: (704) 376-1600. 1-800-247-1931 Spanish. http://www.lssp.org/
  • Mecklenburg County Bar and Foundation, 438 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207 704-375-8624.
  • Farmworkers Unit, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Contact: Victor Canales (910) 856-2180, Legal services for migrant & seasonal farm workers in NC.
  • International House, 1817 Central Ave. Suite 215 Charlotte, NC 28205, Contact: Alma Hernandez (704) 333-8099 ext. 111, IESL Classes, Language Conversation Hours, Citizenship Classes, Cultural Programs.  For Legal services call: (704) 405-0962.
  • Latin American Coalition, 938 Central Ave. #10 1 Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 531- 3848, Immigration Law Clinic, Employment Services, ESL classes.
  • Legal Services of Southern Piedmont 1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-376-1600.

  • The Urban League of Central Carolinas, 740 West 5th Street , Charlotte , NC 28202 (704) 373-2256.
  • Center for Employment Services, 2201 Caronia Street, Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 714-4051.
  • Aerotek, 2359 Perimeter Pointe Parkway Suite 200 Charlotte, North Carolina 28208, Phone: (704)329-8180.
  • Charlotte Works, 1401 W Morehead St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-206-1350. Job listings, career resources, workshops, etc. http://www.charlotteworks.com/
  • CPCC Career Coach, Assistance with building resumes and researching career paths and options. https://www.cpcc.edu/student-experience/career-services
  • Talent Bridge (employment agency) 6100 Fairview Rd. Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28210. https://talentbridge.com/
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Resources for job search toolkits, workshops , support groups, etc., https://www.cmlibrary.org/services/job-help
  • Project 658, 3646 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205, (704)-733-9934. Assistance in Finding jobs, Family literacy classes, donates clothes & !blankets & a community garden.
  • Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency (CRRA), 5007-101 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 535-8803, Resettlement services, case management, & employment services.
  • Employment Security Commission, 7140 Forest Point Blvd. #A, Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-566-2870.

Substance Abuse Prevention, 1177 E Morehead St Charlotte, NC, 704-375-3784

CASCADE, 5800 Executive Center Dr. Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28212. 704-336-4844

Furniture and Appliance Store, 339-C West Tremont Ave. Charlotte, N .C. 28203 704-371-3001 ext. 125.

Educational Resource:  http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-online-substance-abuse-counseling-programs/

COVID-19 Resources for Low-Income Families (discounted distance learning devices, remote learning programs, and free wireless internet access): https://www.inmyarea.com/internet/north-carolina/charlotte#low-income-resources

Greensboro

  • CHECK SAMHSA WEBSITE FOR 
    • Substance Abuse Spanish Speaking
  • DWI SPANISH SERVICES
    • Life Changes with Chris Ileido 336-387-0393
  • DWI SERVICES
    • ACDM Assessment and Counseling
      • 114 N Elm St #402, Greensboro, 336-574-3772
    • Al-Con Counseling Inc
      • 609 Walter Reed Dr #4646, Greensboro, 336-299-4655
  • METHADONE / SUBOXONE 
    • Greensboro Treatment Center
      • 207 S Westgate Dr Suites G-J, Greensboro, 336-273-9611
    • Crossroads Treatment Center
      • 2706 N Church St, Greensboro, 336-272-9990
    • Alcohol and Drug Services
      • 1101 Carolina St, Greensboro, 336-333-6860
    • Triad Behavioral Resources
      • 810 Warren St, Greensboro, 336-389-1413
  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE INPATIENT FOR UNINSURED INDVIDUALS
  • (THEY ALL SHOULD TAKE GUILFORD COUNTY RESIDENTS)
    • DETOX High Point Medical Center – Behavioral Assessment Center 
      • Confidential assessment, referral to detox available 24/7
      • 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262, 336-878-6098
    • DETOX Residential Treatment Services of Alamance (Burlington)  
      • 136 Hall Ave, Burlington, 336-227-7417
    • DETOX ARCA – Addiction Recovery Care Association  (Winston-Salem)  
      • 1931 Union Cross Rd, Winston-Salem,  336-784-9470
    • DETOX Daymark (Lexington)  
      • 1104 B South Main Street, Lexington,  336-300-8826
    • DETOX Crisis Recovery Center (Monroe) 
      • 1408 E Franklin, Monroe, 704-635-2080 
        • CALL ABOUT GUILFORD COUNTY RESIDENT
    • DETOX Crisis Recovery Center (Statesville) 
      • 524 Signal Hill Drive Extension, Statesville, 704-871-1045
        • CALL ABOUT GUILFORD COUNTY RESIDENT
    • Residential Treatment Services of Alamance (Burlington)  
      • Long-term treatment for MEN ONLY.  Six month to one year
      • 136 Hall Ave, Burlington,  336-227-7417
    • Daymark Recovery Services (Greensboro / High Point) 
      • Inpatient treatment MEN AND WOMEN 28 days or longer
      • 5209 W Wendover Ave, High Point 336-899-1550
    • Path of Hope (Lexington)
      • Inpatient treatment MEN AND WOMEN 28 day program
      • 1675 E Center St Ext, Lexington, 336-248-8914
    • ARCA – Addiction Recovery Care Association  (Winston-Salem)  
      • Inpatient treatment MEN AND WOMEN 14 day program
      • 1931 Union Cross Rd, Winston-Salem,  336-784-9470
    • Caring Services (High Point)
      • Long term treatment MEN AND WOMEN 90 days or more
      • 102 Chestnut Dr, High Point, 336-886-5594
  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT WITH FEES OR INSURANCE
    • Hope Valley Treatment Center (Pilot Mountain / Dobson)
      • Inpatient treatment MEN / WOMEN 28 days treatment / long-term care
      • 105 County Home Rd, Dobson 336-386-8511
    • Fellowship Hall (Greensboro)
      • Detox and Inpatient MEN / WOMEN 28 days treatment / long-term care
      • 5140 Dunstan Rd, Greensboro, 336-621-3381 / 800-659-3381
    • Old Vineyard (Winston-Salem)
      • Detox and Treatment MEN AND WOMEN / DUAL DIAGNOSIS
      • 3637 Old Vineyard Rd., Winston Salem, 336-794-3550
    • Presbyterian Counseling Center
  • OUTPATIENT MEN AND WOMEN
    • 3713 Richfield Road, Greensboro, NC, 336-288-1484
    • Teen Challenge
      • 7 month residential treatment with Christian framework

  • GCSTOP – Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem
    • Chase Holleman 336-505-8122   [email protected]
    • Clean needles, fentanyl test, case management, access to narcan, treatment, detox and treatment, access to a registered nurse
  • Urban Survivors Union
    • 336-669-5543
    • Clean needles, access to narcan, HIV testing

  • Therapeutic Alternatives  (FREE)
    • Mobile Crisis  877-626-1772
  • Family Services of the Piedmont  336-387-6161 (sliding scale)
    • 315 East Washington St, Greensboro
    • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
  • 24 hour Crisis Line Domestic Violence / Rape 336-273-7273
  • Kellin Foundation  336-429-5600   (reduced rate or free)
    • 2110 Golden Gate Dr Suite B, Greensboro
    • Mental Health, Trauma, Substance Abuse
  • Pintando Flores   336-335-1073 / 336-676-4078
    • 308 Pomona Dr Suite AB, Greensboro
    • Call to schedule for Monday Night Groups
    • Identity, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Sandhills Center Family Support and Community Collaboration  336-395-8828
    • Family Support Advocate, LaMonica Mitchell, 919-215-7153 OR call 1-800-256-2452 available 24 hours a day
  • Monarch  336-676-6840  (sliding scale and some insurance)
    • 201 North Eugene St, Greensboro
    • Medication, Depression, Anxiety
  • Sanctuary House  336-275-7896
    • 518 North Elm Street
    • Must have major mental illness in order to receive services
    • Provides support and network for individuals
  • Trinity Christian Counseling 336-291-7477
    • Alejandra Ydrovo, 2430 Reynolda Rd Suite B, Winston-Salem
    • Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Grief, Parenting, Anger Management
  • Strong Minds Program through UNCG 
    • (Offers services as part of a research program – may be eligible for gift card)
    • 336-256-8567, [email protected]
    • Depression, Anxiety, Trauma

Women’s Domestic Violence Shelters

  • Lexington (Family Services)  336-249-0237
  • Kernersville (Next Step Ministries)  336-413-5858
  • Greensboro (Clara’s House)  336-273-7373     
    • Through Family Services of the Piedmont crisis line for domestic violence and sexual assault. 
    • 24 hour Crisis Line Domestic Violence / Rape 336-273-7273
  • High Point (Carpenter House)  336-889-7273
    • Through Family Services of the Piedmont crisis line for domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Women’s Resource Center (Greensboro) 336-275-6090
  • Family Justice Center (Greensboro) 336-641-7233

Men’s Shelters

  • Red Shield Lodge with the Salvation Army 
    • 336-273-4542

Housing for Unhoused with Children

  • Pathways Center  336-271-5988
    • 3517 North Church St, Greensboro
    • Must have an income, must have custody of your children
    • Can stay for 60 days
  • Greensboro Interfaith Hospitality Network GIHN  (Paisley House)   336-574-0333
    • Can stay for 60 days
  • YWCA Greensboro

Housing for Women with Children

  • Room at the Inn       336-275-9566
    • For homeless pregnant women
    • Can stay for up to one year after delivery
  • Freedom House       336-286-7622
    • Christian 12-step based program for women with addiction
  • Sister Susan’s House (Youth Focus)    336-333-6553 / 336-841-6083
    • Accepts women with children 
    • Accepts pregnant women
  • YWCA Greensboro
  • NC Perinatal Substance Use services

  • Oxford House (addiction and alcoholism)  check website for vacancies 
    • www.oxfordvacancies.com
    • Must have 14 days clean to enter
    • Houses for men and women 
    • Across the state in multiple cities
  • Partnership Village I         336-286-6401
    • For single adults
    • Must be employed
    • Monthly rent $238, can stay for up to 2 years
  • Partnership VIllage II        336-286-6401
    • For families
    • Must be employed
    • Monthly rent $355, can stay for up to 2 years
  • Center of Hope       336-273-5572
    • Housing for men, women, and families
    • When employed they are responsible to pay a percentage
    • Provide residential services for dually diagnosed
  • The Servant Center       336-275-8585
    • For disabled and elderly
    • For males and veterans
  • Prince of Peace Haven     336-375-7530
    • Men in recovery from substance use
    • Sliding scale fee
    • Can stay for eight months to 2 years
  • Room at the Inn       336-275-9566
    • For homeless pregnant women
    • Can stay for up to one year after delivery

  • Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank
    • 305 West Lee Street, Greensboro
    • 336-271-5959
  • House of Refuge Missions
    • 216 South Elm Street, Greensboro
    • 336-691-1470
  • The Servant Center Grocery Assistance Program  (GAP)
    • 1312 Lexington Ave, Greensboro
    • 336-275-8585

Soup Kitchens & Community Dinners

  • Food Not Bombs – Greensboro
    • Monday servings starts at 5:30pm
    • Church of the Covenant  501 South Mendenhall, Greensboro
    • Thursday serving starts at 6:00pm
    • St Mary’s Episcopal Church  930 Walker Ave, Greensboro
  • Grace Community Church CARE Ministry Community Dinner
    • Wednesday servings start at 6:00pm
    • Back of the church in Eagle’s Nest
    • Grace Community Church   643 West Lee Street, Greensboro
  • Greensboro Urban Ministry / Potter’s House Soup Kitchen
    • Lunch is served EVERYDAY between 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • 305 West Lee Street, Greensboro
    • 336-271-5959

  • Grace Community Church CARE Ministry            336-379-1930
  • Greensboro Housing Coalition       336-691-9521
  • Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network       336-574-0333
  • Salvation Army, Center of Hope       336-273-5573
  • Interactive Resource Center       336-332-0824
  • Greensboro Urban Ministry / Weaver House       336-271-5959

Raleigh | Durham | Chapel Hill

  • Farmer Foodshare, P.O. Box 2873, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Questions: [email protected]
    • Farmer Foodshare connects people who grow food with people who need food. Simply put, we strive to make fresh, local food available to everyone in the community, and to make sure farmers growing it make a healthy living.
  • Food stamps (SNAP): Orange Co DSS, Homestead Rd, Food Pantry: InterFaith Council, Rosemary St, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
  • Salvation Army: 919-688-7306.
  • Food Stamps: Durham County Social Services (DCSS) (919)560-8761,
  • Nearby Food Pantries
    • Mt. Zion Christian Church (919) 688-4245ext 231
    • Terry Foley – (919) 873-0245
    • Care, Inc. – 919-683-5300.
    • InterFaith Council, Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
    • Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
    • Durham County Social Services Adult Access: 919-560-8612.

  • Orange Co Dept. of Social Services: Food Stamps (Food/Nutrition Services), Refugee Cash Assistance , Medicaid, Work First, Child Care Subsidy, Protective Services for Children/Adults (919)245-2800
  • Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill and 113 Mayo St., Hillsborough NC.
  • Refugee Cash Assistance, EIST: Orange Co. DSS, Homestead Rd,
  • Financial Counseling: InterFaith Council, Rosemary St., Carrboro
  • Catholic Charities (919) 560-8365 – Marlene Myers – 919-527-6300.
  • Operation Breakthrough, Inc., Family Empowerment Action to Self-Sufficiency (FEATS) program, 919-688-8111 ext. 253. (Application is required).

  • Urban Ministries – 919-212-7000.
  • Duke Energy Assistance Program – has programs to assist those who are having trouble paying their power bills. If you need that assistance, or know someone who does, please call us so that we can discuss payment plans or special handling for households with medical concerns. They also work with assistance agencies across the Carolinas and can refer customers to local programs that may be able to help them pay their power bills. 1-800- 943-6914.
  • Church World Service- Durham.
  • Orange Co DSS, Homestead Rd,
  • Grey Stone Baptist Church: 919-286-3596.
  • Urban Ministries (919) 220-8757

  • Interfaith Council (IFC)
    • (919) 967-0643 Men’s shelter and community kitchen ‘
    • (919) 932-6025 Women’s shelter
    • (919) 929-9287 Office, food distribution, emergency assistance (financial, clothing vouchers)
  • C.R.O.P.: 919-536-0104.
  • Salvation Army (919) 688-7306
  • Urban Ministries – 919-836-1642.
  • Durham Housing Authority, (919) 683-1551. Eligibility requirements: Qualify as an individual or family, Income from assets included with other income does not exceed income limits, No indebtedness to Durham Housing Authority, Has not committed fraud, misrepresentation or falsification of information, Has not violated any family obligation, Has not breached repayment agreement, No history of violent criminal activity, Family composition conforms to occupancy standards.

  • Orange Congregations in Mission, 732-6194, provides free food, gently used and discounted clothing, shelter, possible rent assistance, and medical needs for the disadvantaged and low income.
  • First Baptist Caring Center: 919-688-7308.
  • Oak Grove Outreach (919) 680-2927: Monday and Tuesday 9am – 12 pm.
  • Brooks Ave Church of Christ – 919-821-2400.
  • Durham County Salvation Army (919) 688-7306, Income-qualified individuals receive vouchers for clothing given every six months.

  • SHAC Medical Clinic – Free Clinic run by UNC Medical Students 6-9pm, Wednesdays, according to student schedules; Walk-in or call ahead for appt. (919) 843-6841. Located at the Carrboro Community Health Center, 301 Lloyd St., Carrboro, NC
  • Refugee Health Clinic: Orange Co DSS, Piedmont Health Clinic, Lloyd St.
  • Lincoln Community Health Center: 919-956-4000
  • Durham County Department of Public Health : (919) 560-7600
  • Open Door Clinic – 919-832-0820.
  • Durham County Department of Social Services: Direct Medical Fund, (919) 560-8600, Target Group: Families with minor children.

  • Piedmont Health Services: Carrboro
  • Community Health Center (919) 933-9087. 301 Lloyd St. Carrboro.
  • Samaritan Health Center: (919) 407-8223
  • Durham County Public Health: 919-560-7600.
  • SHAC: (646) 580-7422.
  • Dental Health for Wake county for Children – 919-250-4610.
  • Lincoln Community Health Center, Dental, (919) 956-4000, Minimum co-pay is $40 for uninsured patients and $3 for those with Medicaid.

  • Art Therapy Institute – Provides school-based mental health services, clinic-based counseling, refugee women’s support groups through grants (919) 381-6068, 200 N. Greensboro St., Suite D6,Carrboro
  • El Futuro Mental Health & substance abuse Services, Carrboro.
  • Durham County Network of Care: http://durham.nc.networkofcare.org /mh.
  • CAARE Clinic (919) 687-0793, Free for uninsured individuals.
  • Alliance Medical Ministry -919-250-3329 – Donald Ross.
  • Lincoln Community Health Center, Behavioral Health Clinic, (919) 956-4068. Must be registered patient for health care with Lincoln Community Health Center. Must receive ongoing primary medical care through PCP at main Lincoln Clinic or Satellite clinics, Walltown, Lyon Park, Holton.

  • Compass Center for Women and Families (919) 929-7122 (24 hour crisis line). Located at 207 Wilson St., Chapel Hill, NC
  • Orange County Rape Crisis Center, East Franklin St.
  • Durham Crisis Response Center: 919-403-9425.
  • The Healing Place – 919-838-9800.

  • Orange County Head Start/Early Head Start: County-wide home visiting and child care programs from pregnancy up to 3 years of age (preschool services for ages 3-5 in OCS District). Located at 800 Eastowne Dr., Ste.105, Chapel Hill. (919) 490-5577 ext. 248 (English/Spanish) or (919) 929-1850 (Burmese/ Karen)
  • Carrboro United Methodist Church
  • Durham Alliance for Childcare – (919)560-8300.
  • Wake Human Services – https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/human-services/children-and-family-services
  • North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education, (800) 859-0829

  • Carrboro YMCA. Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club: (919) 682- 7842
  • John Chavis community Center– 919-831-6984.
  • Durham Teen Center, (919) 354-2730
  • Durham Youth Commission: (919)560-1200.
  • Chapel Hill Community Center: (919) 968-2743.

  • Church World Service (CWS) Provides assistance with green card applications, citizenship, family reunification and travel documentation (919) 680-4310. Located at 112 S. Duke St., Suite 48, Durham, Church World Service immigration Law Counseling.
  • Legal Aid of North Carolina – 919-856-2564. Does not handle criminal cases.
  • NC Free Legal Help: 1.800.688.1413. lawHelpNC.org.

  • NC Employment Securities Commission – Provides employment services, unemployment insurance, and labor market information to the state’s workers, employers and the public (919) 968-2031, 503 W. Franklin St. (Skills Development Center), Chapel Hill NC.
  • Church World services Employment Services. Located at 112 S. Duke St., Durham, NC.
  • Express Employment Professionals: (919) 572-6755.
  • Adecco: 919-572-2662.
  • Durham Social Service: 919-560-8000.
  • REAP-Raleigh Employee Assistance Program – 919-872-4786.
  • First Baptist Church of Durham, Jobs for Life, (919) 688-7308.

  • Community Empowerment Fund – CEF provides savings opportunities, financial education, and assertive support to unemployed and underemployed individuals in Orange and Durham Counties. Chapel Hill: 919.200.0233, Durham: 919.797.9233, 133 1/2 East Franklin Street, Suite 105, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Food: Vimala’s Curryblossom Indian Restuarant – no one who can’t pay is turned away. Shea also can connect you with community resources.
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