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Watauga County Services

Organization Phone
Alcohol & Drug Council (828) 262-5051
American Red Cross (828) 264-8226
Appal Cart (828) 264-2278
Ashe Civic Center (336) 246-4483
Ashe Pregnancy Care Center (336) 246-4100
Blazing Saddles (828) 295-3335
Boone Crisis Pregnancy Center (828) 265-HELP
Boy Scouts of America (336) 760-2900
Caldwell CC & Technical Institute (828) 297-3811
Camp Sky Ranch (828) 264-8600
Child Support Enforcement Office (828) 265-5371
Communication Disorders Clinic, ASU (828) 262-2185
Community Foundation of Western NC (828) 254-4960
Crossnore Academy (828) 733-5241
Dept. of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevent (828) 733-9524
Developmental Evaluation Center (828) 265-5391
Family Support Network (Parent to Parent) (828) 262-6089
Foster Grandparent Program (336) 246-4898
Get REAL (828) 265-5385
Grandfather Home for Children (828) 898-5465
Healthy Carolinians, Car Seat Program (828) 264-0860
Hospitality House of the Boone Area, Inc. (828) 264-1237
Intermountain Children's Services, Inc. (828) 688-2190
Job Corps Recruitment 1-888-451-6012
Literacy Council of Watauga County (828) 264-8784
Marriage and Family Clinic, ASU (828) 262-4890
Mayland Community College, Basic Skills (828) 765-0728
The Mountain Alliance (828) 263-0383
New River Behavioral Healthcare, Mental (828) 264-5586
New River Behavioral Healthcare, Youth (828) 264-8759
New River - PACT (828) 265-4472
NC Cooperative Extension - 4-H (828) 264-3061
NC Dept. of Labor - Apprenticeship (828) 612-8901
Northwestern Regional Housing Authority (828) 264-6683
OASIS (828) 264-1532
The Playhouse (828) 263-0011
Project Challenge North Carolina, Inc. (828) 765-0776
Rainbow Center (336) 667-3333
Upward Bound, ASU (828) 262-2291
Vocational Rehabilitation (828) 265-5396
Volunteer Outreach Center (828) 265-3337
W.A.M.Y. - Total Family Development. (828) 766-9150
Watauga County Dept. of Social Services (828) 265-8100
Watauga County Health Dept. - Baby Love (828) 264-6635
Watauga County JobLink Career Center (828) 265-5385
Watauga County Parks and Recreation (828) 264-9511
Watauga County Public Library (828) 264-8784
Watauga County Schools (828) 264-7190
Watauga Youth Network (828) 264-5174
Western Watauga Branch Library (828) 297-5515
Wraparound Care for Families (828) 262-3994
Young Life (828) 963-7946
Services:
Organization/Agency Alcohol/Drug Council
Program/Service Prevention of and help with Substance Abuse
Phone/E-Mail (828) 262-5051 adcwc@apptechnc.net
Address 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite G
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Provides educational programs and assistance related to information on drugs, addiction, intervention methods, parenting, self-help groups, and prevention. Serves as a clearinghouse, a resource center and a substance abuse book and video library. Offers support, networking possibilities, and opportunities to work on prevention and reduction of substance abuse in the community. Works with families, individuals, schools and organizations.
Additional Counties Served Ashe, Avery
Fees No fee for services.
   
Organization/Agency American Red Cross
Program/Service Watauga Chapter
Phone/E-Mail (828) 264-8226 Watarc@boone.net
Address 842 W. King St.
Boone NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Residents of Watauga
Services Offered Blood services, disaster relief (natural or man-made), emergency communications for families with members in the Armed Forces, health safety classes (CPR, First Aid and Safety, Swimming, Lifeguard training).
   
Organization/Agency Appal Cart
Program/Service Transportation
Phone/E-Mail (828) 264-2278 appalcart@appalcart.com
Address/Web Site PO Box 2357
274 Winklers Creek Road
Boone NC 28607
www.appalcart.com
Ages of Youth Served All
Services Offered Fixed route bus service in the Boone area, van service throughout Watauga County, and ski shuttles to Sugar Mountain.
Fees Cash fares, checks from agencies or businesses, or student ID
   
Organization/Agency Ashe Civic Center
Phone (336) 246-4483
Address/Web Site 962 Mt. Jefferson Rd.
W. Jefferson, NC 28694
www.ashecivic.com
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Music concerts, meeting facilities, drama, comedy, dance and visual arts showings.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes
Fees Depends on program.
   
Organization/Agency Ashe Pregnancy Care Center
Program/Service Assist women and men in a crisis (unplanned) pregnancy
Phone (336) 246-4100 or 1-866-TLCFORU
Address 116 Faw Roland St.
PO Box 1572
Jefferson, NC 28640
Ages of Youth Served 11-21
Services Offered Information and education on abstinence (sexual purity until marriage) sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, adoption, abortion and abortion alternatives. Free pregnancy tests. Referrals for pastoral counseling, medical care, community services, legal services, adoption agencies/facilitators, maternity homes and housing. Clothes room with gently used maternity/baby clothes and supplies, emergency diapers. Baby furniture available by earning Mom's Money. Forgiven and Set Free post-abortion support classes. Health information for young teen girls and parents with our "Growing Up" parties.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes
   
Organization/Agency Blazing Saddles
Program/Service Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
Phone (828) 295-3335
Address PO Box 3082
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 3 and older
Services Offered Opportunities to learn horsemanship; caring for and riding horses. Provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities including physical, mental, emotional, medical, learning, attention deficit, speech, etc. Volunteer opportunities available.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery
Fees Lessons are $10 each. Scholarships are available
   
Organization/Agency Boone Crisis Pregnancy Center
Phone/E-Mail (828) 265-HELP (4357) bcpc@boone.net
Address 232 Furman Road
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 10 and older
Services Offered Medical support including free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, physician referrals and other testing. Material assistance such as baby and maternity clothes, housing and baby items. Emotional support including counseling, education, adoption referrals, and post-abortion support groups. Spiritual encouragement through Bible studies, lending library, and evangelism. Abstinence until marriage education and programs.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Boy Scouts of America: Old Hickory Council
Program/Service Boy Scouts
Phone (336) 760-2900 or 1-888-760-2035
Address 457 Goddard Lane
Millers Creek, NC 28651
Ages of Youth Served Boys 6-21; Venturing and Explorers ages 14-21; K-12 in school learning for life girls and boys
Services Offered Youth development, stressing character and development utilizing outdoor activities.
   
Organization/Agency Caldwell Community College and Technical Instutite
Program/Service Education
Phone (828) 297-3811
Address/Web Site PO Box 3318
Boone, NC 28607
www.caldwell.cc.nc.us
Ages of Youth Served 18 and older
Services Offered College transfer and technical program
   
Organization/Agency Camp Sky Ranch
Program/Service Camp
Phone (828) 264-8600
Address/Web Site 634 Sky Ranch Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Private, residential camp for children and adults with mental handicaps (mild and moderate).
Fees $725 per two week session
   
Organization/Agency Child Support Enforcement Office
Program/Service Assistance
Phone (828) 265-5371
Address 938 W King St
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Locate non-custodial parents; establish paternity; establish child support order; enforce child support orders.
Fees $10-25 sliding scale application fee for non-welfare recipients
Additional Counties Served Avery, Mitchell
   
Organization/Agency Appalachian State University
Program/Service Communication Disorders Clinic
Phone (828) 262-2185
Address ASU Box 32041
Boone, NC 28608
Ages of Youth Served Birth to 21
Services Offered Speech, language and hearing diagnostics and treatment.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey

Fees Sliding Fee Scale
   
Organization/Agency Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Program service Scholarships
Phone (828) 254-4960
Address PO Box 1888
Asheville, NC 28802
Ages of Youth Served High School Seniors and Graduates
Services Offered Applications available in fall and due in the spring. Awards may be applied to any accredited college, university, community college, or vocational school in the US. Awards also available for students who are children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of Vietnam era Veterans.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Crossnore Academy
Program service North Carolina Public Charter School
Phone/E-Mail (828) 733-5241 info@crossnoreschool.org
Address/Web Site PO Box 309
Crossnore, NC 28616
www.crossnoreschool.org/academy.html
Ages of Youth Served K - 12th Grade
Services Offered Providing a quality education for children who choose Crossnore Academy as their public school. Instruction based on North Carolina's standard courses of study. Uniforms and planners are provided.
Additional Counties Served Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Department of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Prevention
Program service Intervention and Prevention Division
Phone (828) 733-9524
Address PO Box 609
Newland, NC 28657
Ages of Youth Served 6-18
Services Offered Consultation, intake, case supervision, and post release supervision of delinquent and undisciplined juveniles to protect the citizens of NC from juvenile crime.
Additional Counties Served Avery, Mitchell, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Developmental Evaluation Center (Location: Avery County Health Department)
Phone (828) 265-5391
Address 115 Den Mac Drive
Boone NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Birth to 5
Services Offered Serves children who are at risk for or are suspected of having developmental delays. Evaluates health, growth, development, and learning of young children. Observation and evaluation, helps to identify areas of development that need special attention. Recommendations for services are made and assistance with accessing resources is provided.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
Fees No charge for evaluation, infant, toddler or preschool services. Fees based on a sliding fee for therapy services
   
Organization/Agency Family Support Network of the High Country
Program/Service Support
Phone (828) 262-6089
Address 150 Den Mac Drive
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Families and Children
Services Offered Provides support to families who have children with special needs or chronic illnesses, and to families who have experienced the death of a child. Matches families with other families who have had similar experiences. Provides families and professionals with information about specific disabilities and illnesses, and with referral to state and national resources.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
Fees All services are free and confidential
   
Organization/Agency Foster Grandparent Program
Program/Service FGP
Phone (336) 246-4898
Address PO Box 50
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Ages of Youth Served Birth to 21
Services Offered Senior Citizens tutoring at local schools and childcare assistance at local day care centers and at-risk centers for troubled youth
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
   
Program/Service Get REAL
(Resources, Employment, Advancement, & Learning
Phone (828) 265-5385
Address JobLink Career Center
207 Winklers Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 16-21
Services Offered Career assessment, counseling, work experience (paid and un-paid) and leadership development. Participants work at their own pace to achieve their goals in a progressive learning process. Youth choose their own goals and career pathways.
   
Organization/Agency Grandfather Home for Children
Program/Service Support
Phone (828) 898-5465 or (828) 898-5393
Address PO Box 98
Hickory Nut Gap Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604-0098
Ages of Youth Served 5-18
Services Offered A private agency affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) that provides love and healing to children, youth and families who have been hurt by emotional, sexual or other abuse. Our Christian staff work with children to resolve the hurt so that they can again live with a family. If a child cannot be reunited with the family of birth, an adoptive family or another community living arrangement is the goal. Provides support services to help families remain together free of abuse.
   
Organization/Agency Healthy Carolinians
Program/Service Car Seat Program
Phone (828) 264-0860
Address 155 Furman Rd
Suite 7
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Those in need of safety seats
Services Offered To provide car safety seats, coordinate training on proper installation and use. Medicaid eligible children receive free seat, other receive coupons for 10% discount at Wal Mart or K-Mart.
   
Organization/Agency Hospitality House of the Boone Area, Inc
Phone (828) 264-1237
Address 302 W. King Street
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Birth to 17, with legal guardian
Services Offered Group housing, case management and referrals
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
Fees None
   
Organization/Agency Intermountain Children's Service, Inc
Program/Service Head Start
Phone (828) 688-2190
Address PO Box 338
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Ages of Youth Served 3-5
Services Offered Comprehensive child development program for economically disadvantaged preschoolers. Services include education, social services, parent involvement, services to the disabled, health, mental health, nutrition, and transition services.
Additional Counties Served Avery, Mitchell, Yancey
Fees No fees for services.
   
Organization/Agency American Business Corporation
Program/Service Job Corps Recruitment
Phone 1-888-451-6012
Address 2216 W. Meadowview Rd., Suite 109
Greensboro, NC 27407
Ages of Youth Served 16-24
Services Offered Residential & non-residential employability training to include trade training, academic (HS and GED) and some community college. Job preparation and retention skills. Trained at Job Corps Centers and provide placement services and mentoring upon completion.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
   
Organization/Agency Literacy Council of Watauga County
Program/Service Reading Assistance
Phone (828) 264-8784 (Watauga County Library)
Address 140 Queen Street
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 1st grade and older
Services Offered Individual tutoring and reading instruction for both native English speakers and persons speaking a foreign language. Available 1st grade to adult.
   
Organization/Agency Appalachian State University
Program/Service Marriage and Family Clinic
Phone (828) 262-4890 or (828) 262-2055
Address Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling
Room 102, Edwin Duncan Hall, ASU
Boone, NC 28608
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, adjustment, separation counseling, step family therapy, and premarital counseling. Child and adolescent therapy services also available.
Fees A sliding scale fee is used. No one is denied services due to inability to pay.
   
Organization/Agency Mayland Community College
Program/Service Basic Skills Program
Phone (828) 765-0728
Address/Web Site PO Box 547
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
www.mayland.cc.nc.us
Ages of Youth Served 16 and up
Services Offered To assist students through the high school level in basic skills.
Additional Counties Served Avery, Mithcell, Yancey
Fees GED test fee $7.50
   
Organization/Agency The Mountain Alliance
Program/Service Leadership Development Program
Phone (828) 263-0383
Address/Web Site PO Box 2854
Boone, NC 28607
www.mountainalliance.org
Ages of Youth Served 9th - 12th grades
Services Offered Includes but not limited to: adventure learning, experiential education, and service learning. Volunteer at the Hospitality House, Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute, and local wood lot. Trips include canoeing, rock climbing, caving, and backpacking. Activities incorporate orienteering, environmental awareness, team-building, leadership, and positive self concept.
Fees none
   
Organization/Agency New River Behavioral Healthcare, Mental Health
Program/Service Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
Phone (828) 264-5586
Address 895 State Farm Road -
Suite 504
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Birth to 18
Services Offered Case management, Family Preservation, Wraparound Care for Families, (PACT) Parents and Children Together, Community Based Services
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
Fees Sliding fee scale. Medicaid and insurance accepted
   
Organization/Agency New River Behavioral Healthcare, Youth Services
Program/Service Youth services
Phone (828) 264-8759 or (828) 264-5586
Address 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite B
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Assessment and referral, counseling, family and children's services, psychiatric services, and substance abuse counseling. Consultation/ Education/ Prevention. Student Assistance Programs. Developmental disabilities services. Crisis intervention. Specialized services such as residential care, in-home assistance, wrap around care, strength based planning social rehabilitation, case management and psychological evaluation. 24-hour crisis service.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
Fees Sliding fee scale. Medicaid and insurance accepted
   
Organization/Agency New River PACT
Program/Service Parents and Children Together
Phone (828) 265-4472
Address 377 Shadowline Drive
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Birth-3/Teen parents
Services Offered Provide high-risk intervention and individualized instruction for children with special needs or who are developmentally delayed. Service coordination based on the needs of the child. Can arrange for any physical or occupational therapists. Provides parenting information
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
   
Organization/Agency North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Program/Service 4-H, Watauga County Center
Phone (828) 264-3061
Address/Web Site 971 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
www.ces.ncsu.edu/watauga
Ages of Youth Served 5-19
Services Offered Clubs, special interest groups, workshops, camps, school enrichment programs, and other resources.
   
Organization/Agency North Carolina Department of Labor
Program/Service Apprenticeship
Phone (828) 612-8901
Address/Web Site PO Box 206
Newland, NC 28657
www.nclabor.com
Ages of Youth Served 16-18
Services Offered Assistance in training to develop a qualified, trained workforce which will, in turn, provide better citizens and better communities
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
Program/Services Section 8 Voucher Housing Assistance
Phone (828) 265-6683
Address 869 Highway 105 Ext
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 18 and older, unless emancipated by court decree
Services Offered Housing subsidies to youth over age 18 or emancipated by the Court. Some employment of youth in summer months.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency OASIS
Program/Service Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter
Phone/E-Mail (828) 264-1532 (828) 262-5035
oasis@boone.net
Address PO Box 1591
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Provides a 24-hour crisis line for family violence and sexual assault 828-262-5035. Shelter for abused women and their children, short-term counseling and support through the crisis period, and information and referrals. Educational programs to schools, camps, church, civic, and professional groups available.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Avery
   
Organization/Agency The Playhouse
Program/Service A Creative Play Center for Families
Phone (828) 263-0011
Address/Web Site PO Box 1591
Boone, NC 28607
www.goplayhouse.org
Ages of Youth Served 8 and under
Services Offered Provides a safe and friendly environment in which children and their parents can play and explore the arts. Designed to appeal to every learning style, the Playhouse will stimulate children to exercise their brains and bodies in creative ways. Special activities, arts and crafts, crawl-spaces for pre-walkers, book nook and toy lending library, sand and water play area, music and drama, etc.
Fees Various 6 Month Membership Plans, Fee $30-$50. Daily fees also available.
   
Organization/Agency Project Challenge North Carolina, Inc
Program/Service Project Challenge
Phone (828) 765-0776
Address/Web Site 11A Link Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
www.projectchallenge.org
Ages of Youth Served 10-18
Services Offered Community service, restitution, youth leadership development and challenging recreational activities for undisciplined, delinquent youth
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mithcell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Rainbow Center
Program/Service Emergency Shelter - Long Term Group Home
Phone (336) 667-3333
Address PO Box 1194
515 Boston Ave.
N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Ages of Youth Served Birth-21
Services Offered Intensive family preservation, emergency group care, short term family reunification program (within 50 mile radius), long term family reunification programs (within 50 mile radius), and long term group home care
Additional Counties Served Alleghany Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
Fees Financial contract with referral agencies.
   
Organization/Agency Appalachian State University
Program/Service Upward Bound
Phone (828) 262-2291
Address/Web Site PO Box 32087 ASU
Boone, NC 28608
www.upwardbound.appstate.edu
Ages of Youth Served 14-18
Services Offered Weekly tutoring and advising during the academic year at Appalachian State University. Six-week summer residential component that focuses on academic preparation, self-esteem, and confidence building. Career exploration and college preparation. Opportunities for travel, exposure to cultural events, and college visitation.
Additional Counties Served Ashe, Avery, Wilkes
   
Organization/Agency Vocational Rehabilitation
Phone (828) 265-5396
Address PO Box 1009
Winklers Creek Road
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 16 and older
Services Offered Physical restoration, job development, job training, placement, or vocational counseling for individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Additional Counties Served Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Volunteer Outreach Center
Program/Service Volunteer Opportunities
Phone (828) 265-3337
Address/Web Site PO Box 408
Boone, NC 28607
www.volunteeroutreach.org
Ages of Youth Served All ages, adult supervision may be required.
Services Offered We collect volunteer needs from local agencies and human service organizations in order to offer volunteer placements to volunteers of all ages year round. We regularly provide workshops or meetings on related topics. Our primary annual events are National Youth Service Day in April and Make a Difference Day in October. We do random other events and may be able to help organize one for other groups. We are a service of the High Country United Way.
   
Organization/Agency W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc
Program/Service Total Family Development
Phone (828) 766-9150
Address PO Box 894
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Youth who are members of a family served through the Total Family Development Plan are assisted with obtaining education and job training, job search, transportation, child care, clothing, emergency fuel and utility assistance, minor medical bills and prescriptions assistance, school supplies, and educational items. Referrals to other resources and agencies.
Additional Counties Served Avery, Mithcell, Yancey
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County Department of Social Services
Program/Service Child Welfare Services
Phone (828) 265-8100
Address 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Birth-18
Services Offered Protective services, foster care, adoption services, case management, and community collaboration.
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County Health Department
Program/Service Baby Love: Maternity Care Coordination
Phone (828) 264-6635
Address 126 Poplar Grove Connector
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Maternity care coordinators assist pregnant women, including pregnant teens, in obtaining medical care and an array of social support services such as transportation, housing, job-training and daycare. Covered services also include childbirth and parenting classes, in-home skilled nursing care for high risk pregnancies, postpartum/newborn home visits, nutrition counseling, and psychosocial counseling.
Fees Medicaid eligible.
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County JobLink Career Center
Program/Service Youth Services
Phone (828) 265-5385
Address 207 Winklers Creek Road
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 14-21
Services Offered Job search, career assessments, financial aid information, and labor market information
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County Parks and Recreation
Program/Service Public Recreation
Phone (828) 264-9511
Address 231 Complex Drive
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Recreational sports (baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, football, basket ball). Summer camps, dance, holiday craft programs and swim lessons.
Fees Vary based on type of activity or program.
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County Public Library
Phone (828) 264-8784
Address/E-Mail 140 Queen Street
Boone, NC 28607
www.arlibrary.org
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Books and other materials for recreational use or academic support; book discussion and other programs designed for young adults and children; separate collections of books and audiovisuals for young adults and children; daily story hour; Internet and computer access; opportunities to volunteer.
   
Organization/Agency Watauga County Schools
Program/Service Education
Phone (828) 264-7190
Address/E-Mail PO Box 1790
Boone, NC 28607
www.watauga.k12.nc.us
Ages of Youth Served Various
Services Offered Pre K-12 grade comprehensive educational programming for productive citizenship and life-long learning. Comprehensive public education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at eight K-8 schools and one high school for grades 9-12. Five K-8 schools (Bethel, Cove Creek, Hardin Park, Mabel, and Parkway) offer a single preschool class for up to 18 four year olds.
Fees Fee based after school care available 2:30-5:45 p.m. at most K-8 schools
   
Organization/Agency Watauga Youth Network
Phone (828) 264-5174
Address/E-Mail 155 WYN Way
Boone, NC 28607
Ages of Youth Served 7-17
Services Offered Governor's One-on-One Program (Mentoring). Youth Resource Center with after-school program. Support Our Students after-school program. Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Project. Parent/Caretaker Specialist.
   
Organization/Agency Western Watauga Branch Library
Phone (828) 297-5515
Address/E-Mail 1085 Old US Hwy 421
Sugar Grove, NC 28697
www.arlibrary.org
Ages of Youth Served All ages
Services Offered Special young adult and children programming; collections designed for children and young adults; Internet and computer access; materials available for homework assistance; volunteer opportunities for young adults.
   
Organization/Agency Wraparou