Community Resources
Homeless Resources
Yadkin & Surry Counties
Your Father’s House
Your Father's House strives to provide a safe and supportive environment conducive to recovery. Occupants are provided with opportunities for spiritual growth through Bible study, church attendance, and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Learn more at YourFathersHouse.org
The Shepherd's House
A place where you walk through the door of Hope and we help you in restoring hope and rebuilding lives through the Greater Mount Airy Ministry of Hospitality. Learn more at ShepherdsHouseMA.org
The Ark in Elkin
The Ark in Elkin. Staff works with each guest to develop a plan and way to move forward in housing, jobs/income, medical, substance abuse, transportation, and childcare. Learn more at TheArkElkin.org
Iredell County
Fifth Street Ministries
Fifth Street Ministries offers caring, sharing and compassion to people without a home, the impoverished and the working poor across all of Iredell County, North Carolina. We provide beds for people with no place to sleep and food for those with nothing to eat. Learn more at FifthStreetMinistries.com
Forsyth County
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission (WSRM)
Winston-Salem Rescue with information on addiction recovery, meal programs, clothing, medical, and dental. Learn more at WSRescue.org
Bethesda Center
Bethesda Center operates a day shelter and emergency night shelter for homeless men and women in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Learn more at BethesdaCenter.org
Grayson County, Virginia
Hope House (Galax, VA)
Hope Center Ministries designed a Three-Phase Program to best support the residents through the various stages of their recovery. Learn more at HopeCM.com/locations/galax
National Housing & Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has information on programs, listings, assistance, and more. Learn more HUD.gov/states/north_carolina
Alleghany County Public Housing – call 1-336-372-5256
Senior Care Resources
Many aging adults and their families are unaware of the different care options and programs available to them. One that is growing in popularity with families is assisted living, which is designed to maximize independence and quality of life.
Below are free resources that provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and assisted living options that are available in our area. Read more here:
Community Partners
Davie, Stokes, Surry & Yadkin Counties
YVEDDI
YVEDDI is a nonprofit Community Action Agency organized in 1965 to serve the people of Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties, with a 501(c)3 status. Community needs, program standards, laws, regulations and funding availability drive service delivery and participants must meet Federal Poverty Index Guidelines, certain age criteria, or other guidelines to qualify for services.
Learn more YVEDDI
National HUD
National Housing & Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has information on programs, listings, assistance, and more. Learn more HUD.gov/states/north_carolina
Health & Safety
VAYA Health
Serving individuals with mental health, substance abuse disorder, and suicide prevention. Find help from Vaya starting with a phone call to their Member & Recipient Services Line at 1-800-962-9003
Learn more: vayahealth.com
Alleghany County
AppHealthCare is a fully accredited district health department serving Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga counties and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Alleghany and Ashe counties.
AppHealthCare accepts private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as patients without health insurance. They offer a sliding fee discount program for patients. AppHealthCare is governed by a Board of Health and an FQHC Board, Partners in Public Health.
Learn more: AppHealthcare.com
Stokes County
The mission of the Stokes County Health Department is to promote health and safe living, prevent disease, care for the sick, protect the environment and provide essential services to meet community needs.
Stokes County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability regarding employment or the provision of services.
Learn more here: Stokes County Health Department
Surry County
The mission of the Surry County Health & Nutrition Center is to protect and promote personal, family and community health; ensure a safe and healthy environment; and to prevent or control the incidence and spread of disease.
Maintaining a healthy and educated community where families are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and clean environment.
Learn more here: Surry Health & Nutrition Center
Yadkin County
The Yadkin County Human Services Agency is comprised of the Social Services Division, the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) Division, the Medical Clinic and Environmental Health.
The mission of the Human Services Agency is to protect and improve the health and quality of life of the citizens of Yadkin County. This is accomplished through the strengthening families, promotion of self-sufficiency, eliminating poverty, assuring and maintaining a healthy environment, education of the people, providing preventative health services and enforcing state rules and regulations.
Learn more here: Yadkin County Human Services
National Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health. Learn more at CDC.gov
Medicaid Update
Expanded Care ENGLISH
NC Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes. You may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if you did not qualify before. NC Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, dental care, mental health and more – at little or no cost to you. Learn more here: medicaid.ncdhhs.gov
Dilatado ESPAÑOL
NC Medicaid pronto cubrirá a personas de 19 a 64 años con ingresos más altos de lo que se permitía antes. Es posible que puedas obtener cobertura médica a través de Medicaid incluso si no calificabas antes. Medicaid paga las visitas al médico, los chequeos médicos de rutina, la atención de emergencia, servicios de salud dental, servicios para la salud mental y más, a bajo costo o sin costo para ti. Aprende más aquí: medicaid.ncdhhs.gov
Opioid & Substance Abuse
Surry County
Surry County Substance Abuse Recovery with information on training, events, support groups, veteran’s resources, and more. Learn more SurryCountyCares.com
Yadkin County
Providing an array of outpatient and psychiatric services for the treatment of mentil illnesses, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Services are tailored to individual needs and delivered using evidenced-based approaches to increase effectiveness.
Stokes County
Providing an array of outpatient and psychiatric services for the treatment of mentil illnesses, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Services are tailored to individual needs and delivered using evidenced-based approaches to increase effectiveness.
Lock Your Meds®
Lock Your Meds® is a national campaign designed to reduce prescription drug abuse. Produced by National Family Partnership® (NFP), the campaign seeks to make adults aware of their potential to become “unwitting suppliers” to those who would abuse their prescription medications. Learn more at LockYourMeds.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety. To find help, call 1-828-254-8539 for Alcoholics Anonymous in Western North Carolina. To find a meeting near you visit AA.org/find-aa
For help finding meetings near you call 866-351-4022
National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline
Daymark Recovery Services
Providing an array of outpatient and psychiatric services for the treatment of mentil illnesses, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities. Services are tailored to individual needs and delivered using evidenced-based approaches to increase effectiveness.
24-hour Crisis Hotline: 800-275-9552
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988
Important Numbers
Use this number in the event of an emergency!
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24 hour mental health hotline or visit 988lifeline.org
Information Referral on Health & Social Services
National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)