McDowell County Community Resource Guide 2024
This list is a collection of resources available to McDowell County residents compiled and verified by the MATCH Program (McDowell Access to Health and Care) with their social work intern through WCU. It does not represent all public services within McDowell County, nor does it cover all services available to McDowell County residents located outside the county. The service providers listed did not pay to be added, nor is this list a recommendation for any provider. To add or change a listing, please contact 828-659-5289 or email amy.vaughn2@hcahealthcare.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Food and Nutrition Resources Page 2
Mental Health Crisis Services Page 6
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources Page 7
Substance Use Treatment/Recovery/Prevention Page 9
Access to Care Programming Page 12
Community Support Services and Resources Page 13
Transportation Page 18
Re Entry Programs Page 19
Shelters and Housing Resources Page 19
Legal Resources Page 21
Area Hospitals Page 22
Urgent Care Centers Page 22
Primary Care Offices Page 23
Assisted Living Facilities/Hospice/ In Home Health Page 24
Employment Resources Page 25
Education Resources Page 26
Youth Development and Child Care Resources Page 27
Community Engagement Page 28
Law Enforcement Page 29
Intellectual,Development, Physical Disability Resources Page 30
Veterans’ Services Page 31
Emergency Assistance Page 32
Dental Resources Page 33
Pet Resources Page 35
Disability Application Assistance Page 36
Food and Nutrition Resources
Grace Community Church | Food Pantry | 5182 US 70 West, Marion | (828) 724-9599 | First thursday of each month 2-3:30pm |
Centro Unido Latino Americano (CULA) | Food Pantry | 79 Academy Street, Marion | (828) 652-0727 | Every other Thursday; Drive through pantry with premade boxes; 12 - 5 pm; Enter Hillcrest Rd |
Dysartsville Christian Ministries | Food Pantry | 174 Trinity Church Loop, Nebo | (828) 448-9054 | Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
St. John's Food Pantry | Food Pantry | 339 S. Main St, Marion | (828) 652-4144 | Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Foothills Food Hub Crooked Creek Distr. | Food Distribution | Crooked Creek Fire Dept 4503 Bat Cave Road Old Fort | (828) 659-5289 | Mondays, 4:00 - 5; Drive through pantry |
Foothills Food Hub Jacktown Distr. | Food Distribution | 608 Jacktown Rd Marion | (828) 659-5289 | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5 Drive through pantry |
West Marion, Inc | Food Distro | Addie’s Chapel 201 Ridley St Marion | 4th Thursdays 3:30-5pm | |
Providence UMC | Food Distro | 83 Providence Rd Marion, NC 28752 | (828)-738-3142 | Thursdays 12pm until out |
Clinchfield UMC | Food Distro | 151 Ridge Rd Marion, NC 28752 | Thursdays 11:00am-12:30pm | |
Loving Hearts Bear Closet | Hot Meal | 337 Garden Creek Rd Marion NC 28752 | (828) 803-8790 | Pre Order by Calling Wed 2-4pm |
YMCA Mobile Market - A.C. Bud Hogan Community Center | Produce Distribution | 32 East Main St., Old Fort | (828) 775-7081 | 2nd and 4th Thursday 10:30-11:30am |
Bounty & Soul (Black Mountain) | Food Distribution | 205 NC 9, Black Mountain | (828) 419-0533 | Tuesday, 11:00am -1:00pm; Curbside pickup; Please do not arrive early Friday, 4:00 - 6:00pm; Curbside pickup; Please do not arrive early |
MANNA Food HelpLine | Toll-Free Phone Number | Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm | 1-800-820-1109 | Information about Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps) and help finding food assistance |
Despensas Públicas y Sitios de Comida | ||||
Iglesia - Grace Community Church | Despensa de Comida | 5182 US 70 West, Marion | (828) 724-9599 | Primer y Tercer miércoles, 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Mercado móvil de YMCA - Biblioteca de Marion | Distribución de Verduras y Frutas | 90 W Court St, Marion | (828) 775-7081 | Tercer martes, 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Mercado móvil de YMCA - Centro comunitario A.C. Bud Hogan | Distribución de Verduras y Frutas | 32 East Main St., Old Fort | (828) 775-7081 | Segundo y Cuarto jueves, 10:30 – 11:30am |
Mercado móvil de YMCA - Iglesia Grace Community Church (Marion) | Distribución de Verduras y Frutas | 5182 US-70, Marion | (828) 775-7081 | Primer miércoles, 3:30 - 4:30pm |
Iglesia - East Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church | Comida Caliente | 900 Baldwin Ave, Marion | viernes, 7:00 - 9:00 pm; caldo o sopa caliente | |
Centro Unido Latino Americano (CULA) | Despensa de Comida | 79 Academy Street, Marion | (828) 652-0727 | Cada otro jueves; Servi-carro con cajas preparadas; 12 - 5 pm; Entrada por Hillcrest Rd |
Iglesia - Dysartsville Christian Ministries | Despensa de Comida | 174 Trinity Church Loop, Nebo | (828) 448-9054 | jueves, 3:30 - 5:00pm |
Despensa de Comida de St. John's | Despensa de Comida | 339 S. Main St, Marion | (828) 652-4144 | viernes 4:00 - 6:00pm |
Bounty & Soul (Black Mountain) | Despensa de Comida | 205 NC 9, Black Mountain | (828) 419-0533 | martes, 11:00am -1:00pm; Recoger al lado de la acerca; Favor de no llegar antes viernes, 4:00 - 6:00pm; Recoger al lado de la acerca; Favor de no llegar antes |
Foothills Food Hub Distribucion en Crooked Creek | Despensa de Comida | Crooked Creek Fire Dept 4503 Bat Cave Road Old Fort | (828) 659-5289 | lunes, 4:00 - 5:30; Despensa de Servi-carro |
Foothills Food Hub Distribucion en Jacktown | Despensa de Comida | 608 Jacktown Rd Marion | (828) 659-5289 | martes, 4:00 - 5:30; Despensa de Servi-carro |
Distribución de Iglesia Livingstones Church (en asociación con FFH) | Despensa de Comida | 97 Clay St, Marion, NC 28752 | (828) 659-5289 | viernes, 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
FoodBox Delivery Program: Foothills FoodHub and MATCH
CONTACT: MATCH
Phone: 828-659-5289
Online Request Form: Request a FoodBox
DETAILS: Contact free foodbox delivery for those with transportation barriers. Deliveries are made on Tuesday or Friday, depending on address.
McDowell County DSS
CONTACT:
828-652-3355
145 East Court St.
Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
DETAILS: Service: SNAP Benefits and App
Foothills Health District (McDowell County Health Department)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-6811
Address: 408 Spaulding Rd Marion, NC 28752
Website: http://www.foothillshd.org
HOURS: Monday- Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
DETAILS: WIC
Foothills FoodHub Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program
CONTACT
Phone: 828-748-8899.
Email:hopsupport@foothillsfoodhub.com
Website: https://foothillsfoodhub.org/
DETAILS: Healthy Weekly Food Boxes for qualifying Medicaid recipients. Contact HOP for eligibility requirements.
Marion Tailgate Market
CONTACT
Address: 67 W Henderson St Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Saturday 10am-2pm
DETAILS: Double your SNAP Dollars on fresh local produce.
Love Boxes 24/7
East Marion UMC
210 Baldwin Ave
Marion, NC 28752
East Marion Community Church
660 Baldwin Ave
Marion, NC 28752
East Marion Pentecostal Church
900 Baldwin Ave
Marion, NC 28752
Clinchfield UMC
151 Ridge Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Mental Health Crisis Services
Emergency: 911
RHA Mobile Crisis- 1.888.573.1006
Strategic Interventions: 1.828.442.9580
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 (dial these three numbers for a direct link)
Suicide & Crisis Line Call or Text 988
Crisis Text Line:
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
CareNet Counseling Marion
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 559-0125
Address:79 Academy St, Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://carenetnc.org/about/our-regional-centers/western-region/
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
DETAILS: Spiritually integrated counseling services, psychotherapy, research and education. Services are for people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths including for; Adults, young children, teens, families, seniors, and couples, group counseling, premarital counseling, counseling for ministers.
Cost: Insurance Accepted, Financial Assistance available
RHA
CONTACT:
Phone:828-652-2919
Address: 486 Spaulding Rd Suite B, Marion, NC 28752
Website: rhahealthservices.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
DETAILS:
Strategic Interventions
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 655-3231
Address: 33 Burgin St. Unit B Marion, NC 28752
Website: strategicshc.com
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
DETAILS: Serves Adults with severe and persistent mental illness through Evidence Based Practices. Access to board-certified psychiatrists and highly trained therapists, social workers, nurses, dual disorder specialist, Certified Peer Support specialists, vocational specialists, substance use specialists, housing specialists and qualified mental health professionals. At Strategic Interventions individuals can get help for anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and any delusional disorder. To make a referral via telephone please call 828-655-3113.
VAYA Health LME/MCO
CONTACT:
Phone(s): 1-(800) 849-6127 828-225-2785
Address:200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 206, Asheville, NC 28806
Website: www.vayahealth.com
HOURS: 8:30am-5:30pm M-F DETAILS:
Services Offered: This is a local management entity (LME) serving 23 counties in Western North Carolina. This agency serves those people who have a mental illness, a developmental disability, or someone dealing with substance use issues. The toll-free phone number listed above can be accessed 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Spirit of Truth Christian Counseling
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-7710
Address: 130 Logan St Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: Specializing in addiction, trauma, and anger management
Wings of Flight Center for Change, PLLC
CONTACT:
Phone:828-407-0880
Address:
Email:support@wingsofflightcenterforchange.net
Website:http://www.wingsofflightcenterforchange.com
DETAILS:Mental Health and Substance use Counseling including individual, family, and group therapy as needed. We provided telehealth as well as in-person services. If you are looking for support on your journey of self-discovery or dealing with some stressors, we would love to help! We enjoy working with individuals who may be struggling and need an empathetic ear. We believe everyone can improve their sense of well-being with some support. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
COST: Accept most Major insurances and Medicaid with the exception of Wellcare.Also offer self pay rates and a sliding fee scale based on income.
Black Mountain Counseling Center
CONTACT:
Phone:(828)669-9798
Address: 144 E Main St Old Fort NC 28762
Website :https://www.blackmountaincounseling.org/
DETAILS: A nonprofit counseling organization with a team of 12 licensed behavioral health counselors with all sorts of specialties: we offer individual, family and couples counseling, either in-person or virtually, to people regardless of their ability to pay. Most major insurances accepted, as well as Medicaid. Financial assistance IS available for Medicare, uninsured, and underinsured individuals
WNC Community Health Services & Mobile Unit
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-583-6733
Address:136 Creekview Court Marion, NC 28752
Website: wncchs.org
DETAILS: Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Immunizations. Mobile Medical and Dental Unit. Most insurance accepted,Sliding fee program available for uninsured patients
Substance Use Resources: Prevention/Treatment/Recovery
HOURS:Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Alcoholics Anonymous (Marion, NC)
CONTACT: Serenity Seekers Marion
Address: 241 West Court Street Marion NC 28762
HOURS: Weekly meeting schedule: Sunday, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
DETAILS: Alcohol use, 12 Step Program meetings for McDowell County community members. No dues or fees for AA membership. Recurrent Meetings: See website for details: alcoholicsanonymous.com
Narcotics Anonymous
CONTACT:
Address: 241 West Court St Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Saturdays 7pm
DETAILS: St Matthews Lutheran Church
ROCK Recovery Meeting
CONTACT: Living Waters Tabernacle
Address 344 Moffitt Hill Church Rd Old Fort NC
DETAILS: Thursdays at 5;30pm
EMAIL r.o.c.krecovery23@gmail.com
McDowell Partnership for Substance Use Awareness: Family Support Group
TBA
Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
CONTACT:
Phone: Facility Main Phone Number: (828) 257-6200 Detox Fax Number: (828) 257-6268
Rehab Admissions Phone Number: (828) 257-6230
Address: 201 Tabernacle Road Black Mountain, N.C. 28711
DETAILS: Julian F. Keith is one of three state operated North Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers (ADATCs) specifically designed to provide medically-monitored detoxification/crisis stabilization, and short-term treatment, preparing adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders for ongoing community-based recovery services. Admission is available to any adult in our region regardless of financial resources or insurance status. Patients pay on a sliding scale according to their income.
Caldwell C3 Comprehensive Care Center
CONTACT:
Phone: 1-800-848-0180
Address:2415 Morganton Blvd., SW Lenoir, NC 28645
Website: https://rhahealthservices.org/caldwell-c3/
DETAILS: The Caldwell C3 Comprehensive Care Center provides treatment and support services regardless of where you are in your recovery journey. If you need help with mental health, substance use or other wellness issues, please call us or just stop in. No appointment is necessary. The Caldwell C3 Center offers the very latest in integrated behavioral healthcare with a varied continuum of services to meet your needs. We provide intensive therapeutic interventions and crisis services, a diverse range of outpatient programs, a Recovery Education Center (REC) and Peer Support Services to help you reach and maintain your wellness goals. Our goal at the Caldwell C3 Center is to provide a foundation for recovery and help people achieve stable, sober, independent lives within their communities.
McLeod Centers for Wellness
CONTACT:
Phone:828-659-3966
Address: 117 W Medical Ct Marion, NC 28752
Hours: Office M-F 5am-12:30am Dosing and Counseling for Patients: M-F 5am-11 and Sat-Sun 6am-9am
Website:https://www.mcleodcenters.org/wp/
DETAILS :Per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a clinically-driven, “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT often prevents or reduces opioid overdose by normalizing brain chemistry, blocking the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, and relieving physiological cravings. The aim of MAT is for patients to achieve stability, generally a year or more of continued participation and compliance with treatment recommendations. In addition to the FDA-approved medications (either Methadone or Buprenorphine), patients receive individual treatment planning, urinalysis testing, and referrals to community resources as needed. Financial assistance is available
High Country Country Health/Olive Branch Ministries
CONTACT:(828) 412-1095
DETAILS-Syringe Exchange Services, Low barrier Suboxone treatment, Hep C testing and Treatment
Project CARA-MAHEC
CONTACT: Phone:828-659-3621
Address: Mission Women’s Care McDowell 472 Rankin Dr Marion, NC 28752
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
DETAILS: Substance Use Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
McDowell IMPACT Recovery Community Center
CONTACT
Phone:(828)527-6014
Address: 50 Franklin Ave Marion, NC 28752
Hours: 8:30-4pm
Details: Peer Support with lived experience, Narcan, voluntary groups (listed on monthly calendar), connection to SSP, Hep C testing/treatment, MAT, and connection to community resources, recovery resource navigation assistance.
CONTACT
Phone: 828-669-0011
Address: 32 Knox Road – PO Box 40 Ridgecrest, NC 28770
Hours:
Website: https://firstinc.org/overview/
Details: FIRST is a residential therapeutic community for individuals with chronic substance use disorders that provides transitional housing, group counseling, self-help meetings, case management, job-placement assistance, and other services to individuals struggling with addiction, homelessness, unemployment, and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
CONTACT
Phone:828-257-6200
Address: 201 Tabernacle Road Black Mountain NC 28711
Hours:
Details:The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers (ADATCs) serve adults in need of substance use disorder treatment and psychiatric stabilization. They offer an array of specialized programs to meet the complex needs of their population, including statewide perinatal treatment, opioid treatment, and evidence-based treatment for trauma survivors and veterans. The ADATCs are specifically designed to provide short-term, medically monitored detoxification/crisis stabilization to prepare adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders for ongoing community-based recovery services.
Access to Health Care Programming
MATCH (McDowell Access to Care and Services)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-5289
Address: 430 Rankin Dr. Marion, NC 28752
Website matchmcdowell.com
Email: amy.vaughn2@hcahealthcare.com
Facebook: MATCH on Facebook
HOURS: Monday-Friday :9am-5pm
DETAILS: ACA Health Insurance Enrollment, Medicaid Enrollment, Free Tax Filing Services, Free Primary Care,Specialty Care ,Transportation,Case Management,Housing, Dental, Vision, Medical Supplies, Medication Assistance, Utility Bill Assistance, Education, Behavioral Health, Employment, Preventive Health Resources
Community Care Paramedic Program
CONTACT:
Phone: EMS- 828-652-3241
EM/ Addressing- 828-652-3241
911 Communications - 828-659-2241
Address:129 Barnes Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Website: http://www.mcdowellem.com/
DETAILS: Community paramedics work daily with elderly and at-risk patients to connect them with community resources that can help improve their quality of life. The program also works in partnership with McDowell Hospital to provide follow up care to patients being discharged home who are at high risk of being readmitted. The third objective of the program is to conduct wellness events within the community to raise awareness of uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, and other conditions.
Foothills Health District (McDowell County Health Dept)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-6811
Address: 408 Spaulding Road Marion, NC 28752
Website: http://foothillils.org
HOURS: 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
DETAILS: Maternity care for Medicaid and uninsured patients including undocumented clients, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP), STI Testing, Immunizations, Family Planning (Birth Control), Hep C testing and Treatment, WIC, and more. Sliding Scale Available.
Community Resources and Services
CULA (Centro Unido Latino-Americano)
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 652-0727
Address: 79 Academy St. Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://www.culawnc.org/
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
DETAILS:A Non profit that provides services that reach the community while also advocating for the Latinx people who face systemic barriers that hinder their growth.
Centro Unido offers different services for education, labor, health, emergency assistance, and more.
Loving Hearts for Christ BEAR Closet
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-803-8790
Address: 337 Garden Creek Rd Marion, NC 28752
Email: bearcloset18@gmail.com
Website: www.bearclosetofmarion.com
Email: bearcloset18@gmail.com
HOURS: Monday & Friday: Closed Tuesday 2pm to 4pm, Wednesday 12pm-4pm
DETAILS: Offering essentials for families with Children 0-5, community resources, free classes, Circle of Parents groups and community events. For more information, please visit their website or contact their Director of Program Services:
McDowell County Senior Center
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-0821
Address: 100 Spaulding Road, Marion, North Carolina 28752, United States
Website: https://mcdowellcountyseniorcenter.org/
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
DETAILS:The McDowell Senior Center in Marion and the A.C.“Bud” Hogan Community Center in Old Fort are the designated focal point on aging service providers where senior adults come together for a variety of activities, programs and services.
McDowell County Volunteer Center
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-0821
Address: 100 Spaulding Rd Marion NC 28752
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/volunteercenterofmcdowell/
DETAILS: The Volunteer Center of McDowell County links individuals and groups to volunteer opportunities
A.C. Bud Hogan Nutrition Center in Old Fort
CONTACT:
Website: https://www.mcdowellseniorcenter.org/old_fort.html
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/657289864654864/
Phone: 828-659-0821
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
DETAILS: The A.C.“Bud” Hogan Community Center in Old Fort are the designated focal point on aging service providers where senior adults come together for a variety of activities, programs and services. The senior centers promotes community awareness of the needs and talents of senior citizens by providing the opportunities to make new friends and renew old friendships, improve physical fitness, learn new skills, get information and advice, develop creatively, volunteer in a variety of different areas and have lunch with friends
McDowell Pregnancy Care Center
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-7676
24/7 hotline: 800-712-HELP (4357)
Address: 40 South Main Street Suite 110, Marion NC 28752
Website: mpccnc.org
HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
DETAILS:
McDowell Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization committed to providing care, compassion, information and support to anyone facing pregnancy whether planned or unplanned. We have been serving McDowell and surrounding counties since 2003.
All services are free and confidential.
New Hope McDowell
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-6150
Website: https://newhopeofmcdowell.org/
HOURS: Open 24/7
DETAILS: A Domestic Violence shelter that promotes H.O.P.E (Healing, outreach, prevention, and empowerment). These words represent what is most important to our agency. By providing an environment that allows survivors to heal, programs that expand community knowledge, presentations, and training to discuss prevention strategies, and services that promote empowerment of survivors, we feel we are fulfilling our mission.
Services for the Blind
CONTACT: Sandy Freeman
Phone:828-659-0844
Fax: 828-652-9167
Email: sandy.freeman@dhhs.nc.gov
Address: PO Box 338 207 E. Court Street Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
Corpening Memorial YMCA
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-9622
Website: www.ymcawnc.org
https://www.facebook.com/CorpeningY
Address: 348 Grace Corpening Dr. Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: M-Th 5 am-8 pm
Fri 5 am-6 pm
Sat 8 am-12 pm
Sun. (Starting in Feb) 1-5 pm
DETAILS: Offers income-based membership rates to serve the entire community regardless of income. No referral needed, open to all.
Services: Group Exercise classes, financial assistance through the Corpening Foundation, Water safety training, childcare, afterschool programs, evidence based healthy aging programs, youth and adult sports, youth development, indoor rock climbing, personal training, income based rates, charity drives (food, diapers, school materials, etc.)
McDowell Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-4240
Email: mountains@mcdowellchamber.com
Address: 1170 W. Tate St. Marion, NC 28752
Website: http://www.mcdowellchamber.com
HOURS: M-F 9-5, Saturday 9-4, Sunday 10-3
DETAILS: Chamber Membership, which primarily includes networking and marketing. Their mission is to connect businesses with services, resources, and advocacy for economic growth through active leadership and equitable community engagement. A basic membership cost for a small business is $200.
McDowell County DSS
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-3355
Address: 145 East Court St. Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
DETAILS: SNAP Benefits and App, Medicaid, LIEAP, Emergency Assistance as available.
NC School for the Deaf
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 432-5200
Video Phone: (828) 475-0832
Address: 517 W. Fleming Dr. Morganton, NC 28655
Website: ncsd.net
DETAILS: The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a day and residential program for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH), situated in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina. NCSD holds dual accreditations from the Council of Educational Administrators for Schools for the Deaf (CEASD) and Advanced Education
McDowell County Dread Disease Association
CONTACT:
DSS: 828-652-3355
MATCH: 828-659-5289
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
DETAILS: McDowell County Dread Disease is a non-profit whose purpose is to receive and disburse funds for the aid of hardship cases who meet the definition of a dread disease. The term "dread disease" refers to such diseases as cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, and other life threatening or debilitating diseases. Applications for funding will be limited to two requests from the same individual each calendar year.
Applications are available at the Dept. of Social Services or McDowell Access to Care and Health (MATCH).
Corpening Foundation
CONTACT:
Phone:828-659-9622
Address: 348 Grace Corpening Dr. Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: Provides emergency assistance for rent, utilities, home repairs, for McDowell County residents. Restrictions may apply. Schedule appointment w/ Front desk of Corpening YMCA.
McDowell County Health Coalition
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-6661
Email: McDowellCountyHealthCoalition@gmail.com
Website: www.resilientmcdowell.com www.mcdowellhealthcoalition.org
DETAILS: The McDowell County Health Coalition connects, convenes, collaborates, and creates opportunities for whole-person health in the McDowell community. MCHC offers resiliency programming and training. Host of the Summer THRIVE Series.
NCCE-McDowell County Center
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8104
Address: 60 E Court St Marion, NC 28752
Website: mcdowell.ces.ncsu.edu
DETAILS: Nutrition Education, Livestock and Forage Education, Horticulture, Small Farms Info, Youth Development and Leadership, Keep McDowell Beautiful, Compost Education, School Gardening, Local Community Clean-ups, Pesticide Education, Home Gardening,and more.
McDowell County Public Library
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-3858
Address: 90 W Court St Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://mcdowellpubliclibrary.org/
DETAILS: Public Library Services, Teen and Children's Programming, Education
McDowell Arts and Crafts Association (MACA)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8610
Address: 50 S Main St
Website: https://www.mcdowellarts.org/
DETAILS: A nonprofit for the arts. Supports local artisans. Community theater, children’s programming, and more.
McDowell SAGE
CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/mcdowellsage/
DETAILS: LGBTQ+ Resources and Support
East Marion IPHC En Espanol
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-2189
Address: 900 Baldwin Ave Marion NC 28752
Email: info@iglesiaeastmarion.org
Hours:Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
DETAILS: The mission of East Marion IPHC en Español is to follow Jesus’s example of being salt and light to the world through breaking barriers and building educational bridges, language unity, health justice and promoting the importance of local food systems to young, old and everyone in between. Ephesians 4: 11-13.
SERVICES: Translation of documents, leaflets, flyers, contracts, etc., Interpreting at appointments, meetings, presentations, etc. (consecutive, simultaneous, whispered, and telephone interpreting), notary public, ESL morning & night classes (beginner, intermediate, advanced), GED/HiSet morning & night classes (Spanish and English), Spanish classes, computer classes (Spanish and English), Counseling in spanish, COVID-19 resources, MATCH services, FaithAction ID program, Generation of Creative Learning program, clothes closet, worship and praise service, Sunday School for children.
LifeWorks Program-Community Action Opportunities
CONTACT
Phone:828-777-5142
Address: 316 Baldwin Ave Marion, NC 28752
Website:https://communityactionopportunities.org/lifeworks-faq/
Hours: 8:30-5pm
DETAILS: Life Works helps families increase their income by supporting them with education/training, helping them obtain full time, living-wage work while learning to manage their finances. Our team can work with you on everything from child care to career counseling, financial assistance to housing.
CRITERIA: 1-Individuals/families have to be living at or below 125% of the federal poverty guideline for their household size. A household is defined by all members who are related by blood or marriage living within one home. 2- At least one family member has to be ready for full-time, living wage work.3-individuals have to be ready and able to work in partnership with their Life Works Coach long-term
Transportation
McDowell Transit
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-0744
Website: http://mcdowelltransit.org/
DETAILS: A federally and locally funded organization that provides free transportation services to the residents of McDowell County.
SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS:
OUT OF COUNTY TRANSPORTATION:
NO SHOW AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
MEDICAID
For Medicaid Clients requesting Medicaid-approved medical appointments:
Re-Entry Programs
Freedom Life Ministries
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-2224
Address: 130 North Logan Street Marion, NC 28752
Email: info@freedomlifeministries.org
Website: freedomlifeministries.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
DETAILS: Serves justice involved individuals and their families with programs designed to help clients begin a journey to a new life. Counseling, Case Management, Housing, and more.
Shelters and Housing Resources
Mission Ministries Alliance-Friendship Home (Women and Children)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-6490
Website: https://www.missionministriesalliance.org/
Address: 124 Fleming Avenue Marion/804 State Street Marion
HOURS: 24/7
DETAILS: Shelter, housing, substance use treatment, Peer Support, Street Outreach. No referral needed.
Mission Ministries Alliance-M3 Center for Men and Overnight Shelter
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-3981
Address: 804 State Street, Marion 28752
Website: https://www.missionministriesalliance.org/
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
DETAILS: Must be experiencing homelessness. Emergency overnight sheltering, food boxes, harm reduction, Peer Support and more.
Foothills Regional Commission (section 8)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-351-2342
Address: 11 W Court St Rutherfordton North Carolina, 28139
Website: Section 8
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
DETAILS: Please visit our website for more information on eligibility, applications, local housing availability and for a map for the Foothills Regional Commission.
Gateway Home Repair Program
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-9273
Website: https://gatewaywellnessfoundation.org/home-repair-application/
Address: 74 North Garden Street Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: Home Repairs for low income families in McDowell County. Contingent on available funding.
CAO Weatherization program
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-252-2495
Fax: 828-253-6319
Address: 25 Gaston St, Asheville NC 28801
Website: communityactionopportunities.org/weatherization
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
DETAILS: Qualifications to Access: Households living at/below 200 percent of the federal income guidelines are eligible for services. Families receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) or Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) during the prior 12 months from application for weatherization are categorically eligible. Services Offered: Weatherization services: including testing the safety and efficiency of the primary heating system; air sealing walls, floors and ceiling; installing ventilation fan; insulating attics, walls, floors, heating ducts, pipes and water heaters; installing vapor barriers; testing and installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors; replacing old energy-consuming refrigerators.
NC Homeowner Assistance Fund
CONTACT:
Phone:1-855-696-2423
Website:https://nchaf.gov/
DETAILS: For qualified homeowners who are past due on mortgage and housing-related payments by at least 30 days, the fund offers:*Housing payment assistance for primary residence in North Carolina (for example, single-family home, townhome, condo or mobile home). *Assistance for mortgage reinstatement to catch up on late payments (first and second mortgages) or other housing-related costs due to a period of forbearance, delinquency or default. *Assistance covering other housing-related costs such as homeowner’s insurance, flood insurance, mortgage insurance, homeowner’s association dues/fees or delinquent property taxes to prevent foreclosure
VAYA Health-Permanent Supportive Housing
CONTACT:
Phone 1-800-962-9003, ext. 4560.(Ask for a Coordinated Entry referral – this is the name of the process that matches you to the best housing option. Staff will connect you to the resources you need.)
EMAIL: housingteam@vayahealth.com
DETAILS :PSH finds housing for people with a disability who are experiencing homelessness. PSH pays your rent and helps you stay in your home for good. Vaya has PSH programs in Alexander, Caldwell, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Madison, Macon, McDowell, and Swain counties.
Supportive Housing Development Program-VAYA Health
CONTACT:
Phone: 1-800-962-9003
DETAILS: The Integrated Supportive Housing Program is managed by the N.C. Housing Finance Agency. The program provides interest-free loans for independent apartments where no more than 20 percent of the units are integrated and set aside for people with disabilities.
Low Income Apartments in McDowell County
Harrison Terrace
90 Harrison Terrace Drive
Marion, North Carolina, 28752
Call For Rent1-3 BR Affordable
(828) 559-2591
Phillips Ridge
200 McDowell High Dr.
Marion, North Carolina
Call For Rent1-3 BR Affordable
(980) 269-1534
Capitol Hill Apartments
351 State St
Marion, North Carolina
Call For Rent1-4 BR Rent Assisted
(828) 652-4382
Heritage Hill Apartments
111 Crawford St
Marion, NC 28752
Call 828-652-1155
California Arms Apartments
221 California Ave
Marion, NC 28752
Call (828) 652-8225
Spaulding Woods
838 Spaulding Woods Rd
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-7203
Legal Resources
Legal Aid of North Carolina Foothills Office
CONTACT:
Phone: 1-866-219-5262
Email: https://legalaidnc.org/apply/
Website: https://legalaidnc.org/get-help/
Address: 211 East Union St Morganton, NC 28655
HOURS: Apply by phone: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday – Friday; 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Friday. Apply online: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
DETAILS: Low-income people qualify according to federal standards. Services are free of charge. Cases include housing, eviction, housing discrimination, foreclosure, domestic violence & sexual assault, human trafficking, Affordable Care Act, Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP, SSDI, unemployment benefits, Veterans Affairs, consumer, debt collection, repossessions, and more.
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.
Pisgah Legal
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-253-0406
Address: 62 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801
Website: http://www.pisgahlegal.org/
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
DETAILS: Provides free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty; Helps more than 20,000 of the most vulnerable people in our communities annually to meet urgent needs such as: housing, safety from abuse, health care and income; Partners with dozens of other agencies to make sustainable change for people in crisis; Coordinates the services of approximately 300 pro bono attorneys in WNC; Improves systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income people. ACA Navigation and VITA Tax Services.
Area Hospitals
Mission Health-McDowell
CONTACT:
Phone:(828) 659-5000
Address:430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Website: Missionhealth.org
HOURS: Open 24/7
Urgent Care Centers
McDowell Express Care-UNC Healthcare
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8727
Address: 2293 Sugar Hill Rd Suite D, Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: 8:00am-8:00pm M-S Sunday 2:00pm-8:00pm
COST: Insurance accepted. Financial assistance available
Mission MyCare Now
CONTACT:
Phone:828-213-4444
Address: 472 Rankin Dr Entrance #4, Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Sunday: 7am-7pm
DETAILS:
Lake James Urgent Care
CONTACT:
Phone:828-707-7272
Address:1610 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761
HOURS: Open 24/7
DETAILS: For Appointments please visit: lakejamesurgentcare.com
If you are scheduling an after-hours appointment (9 PM – 7 AM) please call prior: 828-707-7272
COST: Covid-19 Antibody Test From: $75.00 ,CDL Physical Exam | DOT Medical Exam,From: $150.00, Rapid Covid-Test (add Flu test for $25) From: $50.00, Office Visit,From: $95.00, Telemedicine, From: $45.00, Home/Mobile Visit From: $250.00
Primary Care Offices
McDowell Family Practice
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-580-1750
Fax: 828-580-1751
Address: 20 S. Medical Court Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
WNC Community Health Services & Mobile Unit
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-583-6733
Address:136 Creekview Court Marion, NC 28752
Website: wncchs.org
DETAILS: Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Immunizations. Mobile Medical and Dental Unit. Most insurance accepted,Sliding fee program available for uninsured patients
Mission Health Center-Sugar Hill
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-7776
Address: 1633 Sugar Hill Road Marion, NC, 28752
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Hopscotch Health
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-398-0120
Address:2845 Sugar Hill Rd Suite 10, Marion, NC 28752
Hours:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Details: Primary Care for Medicare patients and older adults
McDowell Medical Associates-Sugar Hill (UNC Health)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8727
Address: 2293 Sugar Hill Rd Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Old Fort Family Practice
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-668-6435
Address: 32 E Main St Old Fort, NC 28762
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Keys of Hope and Wellness
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-2180
Address: 176 N Logan Street Marion NC 28752
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keysofhopemedical/
Website: keysofhope.weebly.com
DETAILS: Holistic Primary Care
Marion Medical Clinic
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-1044
Address: 6E Medical Ct Suite 1Marion, NC 28752
Website: Marion Medical Clinic
DETAILS: Primary Care. In person and telehealth appts available
Assisted Living Facilities
McDowell Assisted Living
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 652-3033
Address:5235 NC-226 S, Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Sunday 6:00am-10:00pm
DETAILS: An Assisted Living facility in Marion that offers a variety of activities for their residents as well as meal preparation and socialization to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Common spaces indoors available for residents to socialize with peers. 24 hour on duty staff to assist with any emergencies and available staff to help with diabetes management along with mobility assistance.
Nebo Family Care Home
CONTACT:
Address:405 Jack Corpening Road Nebo, NC 28761
Price & Availability: (855) 344-4048
General Info: (828) 659-1516
Fax: (828) 659-1516
DETAILS: Assisted living facility in McDowell County, Nebo, please call for pricing and more information.
Rocky Pass Family Care
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-7058
Address: 5349 NC-226, Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: Assisted living facility in McDowell County, please call for pricing and more information.
Hospice and In Home Health Services
Medi Home Health and Hospice
CONTACT:
Phone:828-733-3663
Address:3616 Mitchell Ave Suite 10 Newland NC 28657
Website:https://www.msahealthcare.com
Email:clward@msahealthcare.com
DETAILS:Home Health, Hospice-in home Aid, and Direct Medical Equipment. MSA Home Health & Hospice is committed to caring for and educating patients, to live as independently as possible. Home Health care is appropriate whenever a person is homebound, but needs ongoing care. A specialized Hospice plan of care is provided to patients and their families who are facing life limiting illnesses.
CarePartners Hospice McDowell
CONTACT:
Phone: 8286597068
Address: 575 Airport Rd Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: Advanced Care Planning, Palliative Care, Homecare Hospice
Employment Resources
NCWorks McDowell
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-7131
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/McDowell-NCWorks-1-2120680578171215
Address: 316 Baldwin Ave. Marion NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00 Friday 8:30-12:00
DETAILS: Resume Writing, Job Search Assistance, Scholarship Assistance, Wifi/Computer Access. Interview skills, WIOA, OTJ training, TAA, Reentry Services, and Veteran Services.
Vocational Rehab
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-583-9500
Address: 451 N Main St Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services
HOURS: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Closed every state holiday
DETAILS: The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence. If you have a disability that prevents you from achieving career success or independence in the community of your choice, DVRS can connect you to services and resources to help you meet your goals.
Manpower
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8865
Email: marion.nc@manpower.com
Address: 2845 Sugar Hill Road Suite 13, Marion, NC 28752
Website: Manpower
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
PROMAN Staffing
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-9300
Address: 1835 N Main Street (On the 5 lane--across from the Budget Inn)
Website:
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Two Hawk WIOA and WIOA Youth Services
CONTACT:
Phone: 910-734-3174
Address: 316 Baldwin Ave, Marion NC 28752
Website:
HOURS: 8-5pm
DETAILS:Education Services - Pay tuition, books, fees, required testing fees, required uniforms, tools, equipment, immunizations, physicals, supportive services. Transportation reimbursements. Employment Services - General career services - resume assistance, job search assistance, interviewing skills, assist with employment onboarding costs.
Education Resources
McDowell Technical Community College
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-6021
Website: http://www.mcdowelltech.edu
Address: 54 College Dr. Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
DETAILS: Open Door Admissions-Go to main web page, under New Student & Orientation. Curriculum Programs, Continuing Education, Career and College Readiness (Adult High School and High School Equivalency), and Human Resource Development (employability skills). We also have two Early Colleges on our campus along with a large population of high school students through our Career and College Program. Both programs offer tuition-free college level courses to students while enrolled in high school.
McDowell Technical Community College-College and Career Readiness(CCR) & Human Resource Development Programs
CONTACT:
Phone: 828.659.6001
Address: 316 Baldwin Avenue, Marion, 28752
Website: https://www.mcdowelltech.edu/
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
DETAILS: Services: High School Equivalency, Adult High School, ESL, Resume Writing, Computer Literacy, Interview Skills, Employability Skills, OSHA training (within an HRD course), Adult Basic Education (Low level adult students) Other information: Our doors and open and ready to serve that have education needs as well as preparation for the workforce. Classes offered on site and in various community locations
Two Hawk WIOA and WIOA Youth Services
CONTACT:
Phone: 910-734-3174
Address: 316 Baldwin Ave, Marion NC 28752
Website:
HOURS: 8-5pm
DETAILS:Education Services - Pay tuition, books, fees, required testing fees, required uniforms, tools, equipment, immunizations, physicals, supportive services. Transportation reimbursements.
Employment Services - General career services - resume assistance, job search assistance, interviewing skills, assist with employment onboarding costs.
McDowell County Schools Central Office
CONTACT:
Phone:828-652-4535
Address: 344 S Main St Marion, NC 28752
Website:https://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us/
DETAILS:The mission of McDowell County Schools is to deliver excellence in education where students are engaged in collaboration, communication, and innovation so that they graduate ready to achieve success and positively shape the future.
Youth Development and Child Care Services
McDowell Department of Social Services (Child Care Vouchers)
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-0690
Website: http://www.mcdowellcountyncdss.org/
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DETAILS: Eligibility: In order to qualify for financial assistance for childcare, parents must meet certain income guidelines and parents must also have a need for childcare. Most parents receiving child care assistance are working and/or attending school full-time. The subsidy program can assist parents with the cost of child care for children from newborns through age 12. (Note: In some cases, children over age 12 may qualify for childcare assistance.)
McDowell County Schools Head Start and Early Head Start
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 652-3229
Email: headstart2111@gmail.com
Address: 2111 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, North Carolina
Website: www.mcdowellheadstart.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
DETAILS: A comprehensive early learning program that addresses education, nutrition, health, and social service needs of low-income children ages 3-5 and their families. Early Head Start is the infant/toddler program modeled after Head Start to serve low income pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers the same way that Head Start serves preschoolers and their families.
Corpening Memorial YMCA
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-659-9622
Website: www.ymcawnc.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CorpeningY
Address: 348 Grace Corpening Dr. Marion, NC 28752
HOURS: M-Th 5 am-8 pm Fri 5 am-6 pm Sat 8 am-12 pm Sun. (Starting in Feb) 1-5 pm
DETAILS: Youth development, Youth Sports, Afterschool Care, Summer Camps. Scholarships Available.
NCCE-McDowell County Center -4H Programming
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-8104
Address: 41 S Garden St. Marion, NC 28752
Website: http://www.mcdowellem.com/
HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00-5:00 pm
DETAILS: Youth development, volunteer opportunities, community service, youth leadership, summer camps and programming. Scholarship opportunities available.
McDowell County Parks and Recreation Department
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-652-3001
Address: 25 Academy St, Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://mcdowellparksandrecreationofficial.com/
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
DETAILS: The mission statement of the McDowell County Parks and Recreation Department is to further enhance the quality of life for the citizens of McDowell County. The Parks and Recreation Department strives for the acquisition, development, conservation, and maintenance of a system of parks, recreation facilities and open areas for the enjoyment of everybody.
Summer in McDowell
Website: www.summerinmcdowell.com
DETAILS: Provides a list of free or low cost summer activities for families. Sponsored by the MATCH program.
Community Engagement
West Marion, Inc
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-317-9729
Website: https://www.westmarion.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597175257243996
DETAILS: The mission of the West Marion Community Forum, Inc., aka West Marion Inc, is to enhance the quality of life of our residents and overcome racial barriers by building bridges in McDowell County. We do this by showing compassion, advocating for policy and systems change, promoting economic development, sharing resources, empowering youth, and creating equitable outcomes for all.
SERVICES:: West Marion Community Forum, Marion East Community Forum, Old Fort Community Forum, Men of McDowell, Health Equity Programming, Racial Equity Training and Education, People on the Move Old Fort.
HOURS: For a calendar of community forums and events check out the West Marion Community Forum Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597175257243996
McDowell Partnership for Substance Use Awareness
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-559-2224 Ext 213
Website: https://www.facebook.com/McDowellPSA
Address: PO Box 1709 Marion, NC 28752
Hours: M-F 8 am-5pm
DETAILS: McDowell Partnership for Substance Awareness uses inclusion, advocacy, research, education, and partnership strength to facilitate change toward a healthier, more compassionate McDowell County where access to services is available to all residents without regard to history, religion, culture, race, economic status, gender identity or experiences. Our partnership is open and inclusive to service providers and residents who are engaged or have been touched by substance use disorder or underlying co-occurring conditions. Please contact us for questions or to receive notifications of events, activities or meetings in which we are involved. Every voice, every person, in McDowell County is important to our work and we encourage you to get involved.
Local Law Enforcement
Marion Police Department
CONTACT:
Phone:828-652-5205
Emergency: 911
Address: 270 South Main St Marion NC
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Website: https://www.marionnc.org/176/Police-Department
DETAILS: The Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Marion through proactive enforcement, patrol, and investigations within the City Limits.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Department
CONTACT:
Phone:(828) 652-2235 Emergency: 911
Address: 593 Spaulding Rd Marion, NC 28752
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Website: https://mcdowellsheriff.org/
DETAILS: The McDowell County Sheriff's Office believes in the dignity and worth of all people. It is the duty of our office to safeguard lives and property while always respecting the people's constitutional rights.
Intellectual, Developmental, Physical Disability Resources
VAYA Health LME/MCO
CONTACT:
Phone(s): 1-(800) 849-6127 828-225-2785
Address:200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 206, Asheville, NC 28806
Website: www.vayahealth.com
HOURS: 8:30am-5:30pm M-F
DETAILS: Services Offered: This is a local management entity (LME) serving 23 counties in Western North Carolina. This agency serves those people who have a mental illness, a developmental disability, or someone dealing with substance use issues. The toll-free phone number listed above can be accessed 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Vocational Rehab
CONTACT:
Phone: 828-583-9500
Address: 451 N Main St Marion, NC 28752
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services
HOURS: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Closed every state holiday
DETAILS: The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence. If you have a disability that prevents you from achieving career success or independence in the community of your choice, DVRS can connect you to services and resources to help you meet your goals.
Family Support Network/HOPE Group
CONTACT:
Phone:(828) 256-5202 Vickie Dieter
Website:www.fsnhope.org
Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/groups/22931011447761
DETAILS: Family Support Network/HOPE provides information, training and support for individuals with disabilities and their families in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln and McDowell Counties.
NC Independent Living Rehabilitation Program
CONTACT:
Phone: 1-877-832-3832
DETAILS:The Independent Living Rehabilitation Program (IL) helps consumers live a more independent life. IL provides an alternative to living in a nursing home or other facility for eligible individuals. Services are person-centered and may be provided directly, purchased or coordinated through other community resources. If the Independent Living program is unable to meet a person's needs, that individual may be referred to other partners for services as appropriate.
Services may include:
Guidance and counseling,Rehabilitation engineering,Home and vehicle modifications,Independent living skills training, Certain equipment purchases,Assistance with leisure activities,Personal assistance services, Service Animals for People with Disabilities, NC Independent Living Rehabilitation Program Brochure
Eligibility
You may be eligible for IL services if:
-You have a significant disability
-The disability severely limits your ability to live independently
-Our services will improve your ability to live independently
-The financial resources of eligible individuals will be considered for the delivery of some services provided under the IL program. Some services are available to eligible individuals without regard to their financial need
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NC School for the Deaf
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 432-5200
Video Phone: (828) 475-0832
Address: 517 W. Fleming Dr. Morganton, NC 28655
Website: ncsd.net
DETAILS: The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a day and residential program for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH), situated in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina. NCSD holds dual accreditations from the Council of Educational Administrators for Schools for the Deaf (CEASD) and Advanced Education
Services for the Blind
CONTACT: Sandy Freeman
Phone:828-659-0844
Fax: 828-652-9167
Email: sandy.freeman@dhhs.nc.gov
Address: PO Box 338 207 E. Court Street Marion, NC 28752
DETAILS: The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
Veterans Services
NCWorks
CONTACT: Patrick Hamber-Career Advisor-Veteran
Phone: 828-652-7131
Address: 316 Baldwin Ave Marion NC 28752
DETAILS: Employment counseling and career development for Veterans
McDowell County Veterans’ Service Office
CONTACT:
Phone: (828) 659-0821
Address: 100 Spaulding Rd Marion, NC 28752
Website:
DETAILS:The McDowell County Veterans Services, located in Marion, NC, provides support for veterans of the US Armed Forces. Veteran Services connects veterans with several government agencies and nonprofit organizations at the federal, North Carolina state, and Marion level. These services include veteran benefits assistance, services for veterans with disabilities, and information about medical care, insurance, and education benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) also provides veteran services in Marion.
You may contact Veterans Services for questions about:
Applying for military and veterans' benefits
Veterans Affairs Offices and Vet Centers
McDowell County VA Hospitals and health benefits
VA Burial services
McDowell County VFW and AMVETS posts
Emergency Assistance
Safelink Wireless-Lifeline
CONTACT:
Phone: 1-800-SafeLink
Website: https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Web/www/default/index.html#!/newHome
DETAILS :Lifeline is a federally-sponsored program that provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive a mobile phone and a monthly discount on their service. SafeLink benefits are limited to one line per household. SafeLink Wireless is a service of TracFone Wireless, Inc., a Verizon company.
Affordable Connectivity Program
CONTACT:
Phone: Contact the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575.
Website:https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply/
DETAILS: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.
Corpening Foundation
CONTACT
Phone: 828-659-9622
Address: 348 Grace Corpening Dr Marion NC
DETAILS: The Corpening Foundation can help McDowell residents with emergency needs such as car repairs, rental assistance, and utility assistance. Call the Corpening YMCA and ask to schedule an appointment with the Corpening Foundation
McDowell County Dread Disease
Details: This organization can help cover medical costs and assist with medication for certain medical conditions. For an application please contact the MATCH program at 828-659-5289.
Dental Resources
WNC Community Health Services-Mobile Dental Unit
Website:https://www.wncchs.org/dental-care
Hours: Varies
Contact: Call 828-583-6733 for available dates and appointments
Details: Dental Insurance and Medicaid Accepted. Sliding scale available for uninsured patients. Services:Preventive services (i.e., education, counseling and tartar removal),
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation,Treatment planning, Restorative procedures (e.g., fillings), Surgical procedures (e.g., extractions)
Rutherford Health Center-Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone: 828-288-2881
Address: 187 West Main St Spindale NC 28601
Website https://www.brchs.com/locations/blue-ridge-health-rutherford/
Details: Federal Qualified Health Center. Accepts Medicaid and other types of dental insurance. Sliding scale available for uninsured patients. teeth Cleanings, Cavity Fillings,
Gum Disease Treatment, Tooth Extractions, Crowns, Root Canals, X-Rays, School-Based Dental Services
Bakersville Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone: 828-537-5991
Address: 89 N Mitchell Ave Bakersville, NC 28705
Website: https://www.mchp.care/dental
Details: Medicaid and most dental insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale based on income is offered to all uninsured patients. Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation, Dental X-rays, Regular teeth cleanings for adults and children, Deep teeth cleanings and treatment of gum disease, Dental Sealants and Fluoride treatments, Tooth Extraction, Root Canals, Crown/Bridges, Composite fillings/restorations, Dentures/Partials, Nitrous Oxide Sedation (A safe and effective means ofmanaging pain and anxiety in dentistry).
Rutherford Health Clinic-Dental
Contact:
Phone: 828-288-2881
Address: 187 West Main St Spindale, Nc 28160
Website: https://www.brchs.com/locations/blue-ridge-health-rutherford/
Details: Medicaid and most insurance accepted. Offers sliding fee scale based on income. Teeth Cleanings, Cavity Fillings, Gum Disease Treatment, Tooth Extractions, Crowns, Root Canals, X-Rays, School-Based Dental Services
ECU Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone:
Address:179 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 2877
Website:828-765-0110
Details: Medicaid and other insurance plans are welcomed. Payment for services is due when services are rendered and may be made by cash or credit card. If you have dental insurance, we will assist you with your claim submission. Financial assistance may be available for uninsured patients. Comprehensive General Dentistry, Children’s Dentistry, Oral Surgery – Extractions, Root Canals, Sealants and Tooth Colored Fillings, Crowns and Bridges
Dentures and Partial Dentures, Implant Services, Periodontal Services and Cleanings
Cosmetic Tooth Whitening, Digital Radiography, 3-D/Cone Beam Imaging
Dentists Accepting Medicaid
Note: This list is updated monthly. Dentists can stop taking new patients at any time.
WNC Community Health Services Dental Clinic
Website:https://www.wncchs.org/dental-care
Hours: Varies
Contact: Call 828-583-6733 for available dates and appointments
Rutherford Health Center-Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone: 828-288-2881
Address: 187 West Main St Spindale NC 28601
Website https://www.brchs.com/locations/blue-ridge-health-rutherford/
Bakersville Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone: 828-537-5991
Address: 89 N Mitchell Ave Bakersville, NC 28705
Website: https://www.mchp.care/dental
Rutherford Health Clinic-Dental
Contact:
Phone: 828-288-2881
Address: 187 West Main St Spindale, Nc 28160
Website: https://www.brchs.com/locations/blue-ridge-health-rutherford/
ECU Dental Clinic
Contact
Phone:
Address:179 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 2877
Website:828-765-0110
Biltmore Avenue Dentistry
Contact
Phone 838-216-9531
Address: 1 Hospital Dr #200, Asheville, NC 28801
Website https://bafdentistry.com/
Mountain View Family Dentistry
Contact
Phone: 828-294-1448
Address:3055 NC 127 S Hickory, NC 28602
Website:https://mtviewfamilydentistry.com
Pet Resources
Free Spay and Neuter Vouchers
Contact:
Phone: 828-652-3355
Address: 145 East Court St Marion, NC
Details: McDowell County DSS offers free spay and neuter vouchers for those receiving SNAP, Medicaid, or low income wage earners.
Disability Application Assistance
McDowell Access to Care and Health-SOAR Program
Contact:
Phone: 828-659-5289
Address: 430 Rankin Dr Marion, NC
Details: The SOAR Program provides free assistance for those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of experiencing homelessness in accessing SSI/SSDI benefits
Fred Coats Attorney
Contact:
Phone: 828-659-2439
Address: 25 West Henderson Street, Marion, NC
Details: Local Attorney with over 35 years experience handling SSA and SSI claims. No win-No fee
Resources for Older Adults
McDowell County Senior Center-Marion
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McDowell County Senior Center-Old Fort Branch
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