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
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.
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
