If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.
If you are in immediate need of other assistance, please call Catawba County's hotline at 211. Trained staff are available 24/7 to help you access services like shelter, health care, food, and other social services programs.
Other assistance may also be available from the following agencies and non-profit organizations.
SHELTERS
EMERGENCY SHELTERS:
Salvation Army .................................................. (828) 322-8061
Family Care Center of Catawba Valley ........... (828) 324-9917
DAYTIME SHELTERS:
Grace House ...................................................... (828) 324-0025
Safe Harbor Rescue Mission ........................... (828) 326-7233
MEALS
Hickory Soup Kitchen ....................................... (828) 327-4828
Safe Harbor Rescue Mission ........................... (828) 326-7233
Salvation Army .................................................. (828) 322-8061
FOOD
Christian Community Outreach Ministries ..... (828) 328-1803
Crisis Pantry at Women's Resource Center .... (828) 322-6333
Eastern Catawba Coop Christian Ministries ... (828) 465-1702
DSS ...................................................................... (828) 695-5600
Good Samaritan Food Pantry ........................... (828) 495-8251
Greater Hickory Coop. Christian Ministry ....... (828) 327-0979
Meals on Wheels ............................................... (828) 695-5600
RENT / UTILITY / HOUSING
Christian Community Outreach Ministries ..... (828) 328-1803
City of Hickory Public Housing Authority ........ (828) 328-5373
Exodus Homes .................................................... (828) 324-4870
Family Care Center of Catawba Valley ............. (828) 324-9917
Safe Harbor Rescue (for Women & Children).. (828) 326-7233
National Center for Homeless Veterans .......... (877) 424-3838
Council of Governments Regional Housing .... (828) 322-9191
National Coalition for the Homeless ............... (202) 462-4822
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Christian Community Outreach Ministries ...... (828) 328-1803
Eastern Catawba Coop. Christian Ministries ... (828) 465-1702
Greater Hickory Coop. Christian Ministry ........ (828) 327-0979
Salvation Army .................................................... (828) 322-8061
Work First Program ............................................. (828) 695-5600
MEDICATION
Contact your local Publix Pharmacy for details about FREE refills for cardiovascular, diabetes, and antibiotic medications. They also offer 90-day refills on several other medications for under $10.00.
