Crisis Resources Serving Ashe County

988 Lifeline

Free and confidential support for people in distress.

T:   988
Web: 988
Facebook: 988

American Red Cross

When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is ready to provide a place to sleep, warm meals, clothing, emotional support and hope to those affected.

E: scott.loudermelt@redcross.org
T: 828-264-8226
Web: American Red Cross
Facebook: Red Cross

A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.)

Services for victims and survivors of domestic violence including safe emergency and transitional housing and short-term crisis intervention counseling and support.

Crisis Line:336-246-5430
T: 336-982-8851
Web: A.S.H.E.
Facebook: Partnership

Ashe County DSS

DSS offers food & nutrition services, Medicaid assistance, investigation and intervention with suspected child and adult abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation, Work First emergency assistance, and energy assistance.

E: dssinfo@ashecountygov.com
T: 336-846-5719
Web: Ashe County DSS
Facebook: Ashe DSS

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission

BROC services include rental assistance, electric assistance, heating fuel, crises food assistance, and prescription assistance.

E: brocashe@gmail.com
T: 336-384-4543
Web: BROCinc.com
Facebook: BROC

Cannon Memorial Hospital

Behavioral health services include an outpatient clinic in Linville as well as an inpatient behavioral health hospital. Cannon also has telehealth available for outpatient.

Crisis line: 866-275-9552
T: 828-737-7888
Web:  UNC Health Appalachian

Daymark Recovery

Providing mental health and substance abuse treatment options.

24-hour crisis hotline: 866-275-9552
T: 336-246-4542
Web: Daymark
Facebook: Daymark

High Country United Way

Uniting people and resources to improve lives in the High Country.

E: info@highcountryunitedway.org
T: 828-265-2111
Web: High Country United Way
Facebook: HCUW

Hospitality House WeCan Crisis Assistance

Providing assistance for eviction, utility cutoffs, heating fuel shortages, and prescription medication needs.

E: info@hosphouse.org
T: 828-264-1237
Web: WeCAN Crisis Assistance
Facebook: Hospitality

Jefferson Oddfellows

The Jefferson Lodge assists with all emergent needs, as funding is available, including heating, groceries, medications, and more.

E: jeffersonoddfellows@gmail.com
T: 336-620-1167
Web: Odd Fellows
Facebook: OddFellows

194 Aho Road, Blowing Rock NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Providing legal support to those who are unable to afford an attorney. Services include domestic abuse, eviction, immigration, subsidized housing, and criminal record expungement.

T: 828-355-4890

Web: Legal Aid NC                                         Facebook: Legal AidNC

Safe Haven Baby Box

A safety device that allows a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender their newborn (less than 30days old) if they are unable to care for their newborn. The baby will be medically assessed and then safely placed in a new home through Ashe County Department of Social Services.

Located at the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office on an exterior wall at the front of the building.

Web:  Safe Haven Baby Boxes

Statewide Peer Warmline

Non-clinical support and resources to those in crisis; “peers” who are living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder who provide support to others who can benefit from their lived experience. 

Crisis Line:   855-733-7762
Web:  NC DHHS: Crisis Services

Vaya Health

Vaya provides a 24-hour crisis line for those in distress and in immediate need of support. This provides the ability for a confidential conversation with a trained professional.

Crisis Line:   800-849-6127
Web: Crisis Help | Vaya Health
Facebook: Vaya Health