| Organization/Agency |
ADAP |
| Phone/E-Mail |
(336) 384-3718 ADAP@skybest.com |
| Address |
PO Box 68
Lansing, NC 2864 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
16 and older |
| Services Offered |
Vocational training for developmentally
disabled individuals through actual production work acquired
from local industry. Basic education skills taught through
the compensatory education unit of the local community
college. Community integration trips and training to familiarize
participants with the resources of the community and how
to access those resources. Recreational training by accessing
local recreational opportunities and events. |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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 |
Avery, Watauga |
| Fees |
No fee for services. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Appalachian State University |
| Program/Service |
Appalachian Higher Education Access Network
of NC |
| Phone |
(828) 262-2291 |
| Address/Web Site |
PO Box 32087
ASU
Boone, NC 28608
http://www.fpext.appstate.edu/gstudies/cap/ahean/index.htm
|
| Ages of Youth Served |
High School |
| Services Offered |
Programs will be offered in the individual
high schools that receive mini grants. Information about
pre-college programs and college planning can be accessed
from the website:
http://www.fpext.appstate.edu/gstudies/cap/ahean/index.htm.
Information provided for parents, teachers and students.
Mentoring, youth volunteer opportunities, and tutoring
available. |
| Additional Counties Served |
Alleghany |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga, Wilkes |
| Fees |
Depends on program. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County 4-H |
| Program/Service |
Blue Ridge Adventure |
| Phone |
(336) 219-2650 |
| Address/Web Site |
134 Government Circle, Suite 202
PO Box 359
Jefferson, NC 28640
www.ces.ncsu.edu/ashe
|
| Ages of Youth Served |
9-17 |
| Services Offered |
Provides adventure therapeutic camping
experience for emotionally, socially and financially disadvantaged
youth. Seven day "Trek" or 12-day "Quest".
Participants are categorized by age and gender. Throughout
each session participants will backpack, cave, canoe,
rock climb and complete a ropes challenge course. |
| Fees |
Seven day $425 or 12-day $675 |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Arts Councl |
| Phone |
(336) 246-ARTS |
| Address/Web Site |
PO Box 353
Jefferson, NC 28640
www.ashecountyarts.org |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Various |
| Services Offered |
Annual student art exhibit at Ashe Arts
Center. Arts programming (concerts, lectures, etc.) in
Ashe County Schools. Arts residency activities through
the Mountain Arts Program in schools. Annual Spring Fest
(day long celebration of the arts with entertainment,
exhibits, hands-on art activities, and demonstrations).
Very Special Arts Festival (arts festival for disabled
youth). Ashe youth chorus. Volunteer opportunities for
youth |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Chamber and Visitors Center |
| Program/Service |
Youth Leadership Program |
| Phone |
(336) 246-9550 |
| Address/Web Site |
6 N Jefferson Avenue
West Jefferson, NC 28694
www.ashechamber.com |
| Ages of Youth Served |
15-16 (High School Sophomores) |
| Services Offered |
An eight month leadership program for those
who meet requirements of application which include subjects
such as leadership styles, team-building, environment,
business, community service, human services, the arts,
and challenges between scheduled monthly meeting times |
| Fees |
None. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
Child Health Program |
| Phone |
(336) 246-9449 |
| Address |
PO Box 208,
413 McConnell Street
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Various |
| Services Offered |
Child Health Services (well child checks
and sick visits). Immunizations. Dental program. |
| Fees |
Billed to Medicaid Insurance, self pay and
Health Choice. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County High School |
| Program/Service |
JROTC |
| Phone |
(336) 246-2330 |
| Address |
PO Box 450
West Jefferson, NC 28694 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14-18 |
| Services Offered |
Confidence building activities/teams (i.e.
Raider team, Drill team, Rifle team, white water rafting,
rock climbing, caving, and rappelling). Develop a sense
of community through community and school service (i.e.
highway clean up, blood drives, American Heart Association,
Special Olympics, Ashe County Arts Council, football,
basketball, and soccer games). Military funeral service
for Ashe County Veterans. Veterans Day and Memorial Day
services. Clean the stadium after games. Assist with Beta
Club Convention and basketball tournaments |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County JobLink Career Center |
| Program/Service |
Youth Services |
| Phone |
(336) 982-JOBS |
| Address |
626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 3
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14-21 |
| Services Offered |
Job search, career assessments, financial
aid information, and labor market information |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council |
| Phone |
(336) 219-2726 |
| Address |
150 Government Circle, Suite 1400
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
7-17 |
| Services Offered |
Identify needs of youth at risk of becoming
involved in the court system. Appropriating funds to local,
community-based efforts/ programs to prevent or intervene
in involvement in the court system. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Partnership for Children |
| Phone |
(336) 982-4588 |
| Address |
626 Ashe Central School Road
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Birth - 5 |
| Services Offered |
Child care subsidies, health programs including
dental and comprehensive health screenings. Cooperative
play center, Kindergarten readiness and pre-k classes. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Public Library |
| Phone |
(336) 246-2041 |
| Address/Web Site |
148 Library Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
www.arlibrary.org/ashe/ashe.htm |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Preschool - High School |
| Services Offered |
Books and other materials for homework
assistance; book discussion and other programs designed
for young adults and children; separate collections of
books and audiovisuals for young adults and children;
Internet and computer access; opportunities to volunteer |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Sheriff's Office |
| Program/Service |
DARE (Define; Assess; Respond; Evaluate) |
| Phone |
(336) 219-2600 |
| Address |
PO Box 395
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Kindergarten through 6th Grade |
| Services Offered |
This year is starting an exciting new curriculum
for elementary students. DARE to reduce drugs and violence.
Define the problem; Assess the possible choices; Respond
with a plan of action; Evaluate your decision. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe County Transportation Authority |
| Program/Service |
Wheels for Youth |
| Phone |
(336) 246-2000 |
| Address |
PO Box 1836
West Jefferson, NC 28694 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
All ages if accompanied by an adult. |
| Services Offered |
Provide transportation services to disadvantaged
youth. |
| Fees |
Depends on destination. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe Developmental Day School |
| Phone |
(336) 246-7791 |
| Address |
522 Academy Street
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
6 weeels - 5, up to age 9 with special needs |
| Services Offered |
Developmental day care |
| Fees |
$92.50 per week. Payment assistance may
be available through Ashe CCR&R. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe Memorial Hospital |
| Phone |
(336) 246-7101 |
| Address/Web Site |
200 Hospital Avenue
Jefferson, NC 28640
www.ashememorial.org |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14 and older |
| Services Offered |
Opportunities to serve as hospital volunteers,
providing transportation services for inpatients, and
providing information services for visitors. |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga, 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, Avery, Watauga |
| Fees |
Lessons are $10 each. Scholarships are available |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC
) |
| Program/Service |
Head Start |
| Phone |
(336) 246-6448 |
| Address |
200 Oak Street
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
3-5 |
| Services Offered |
Family services, comprehensive education,
parent involvement opportunities, health, nutrition, and
transportation. Also services to children with disabilities
and other special needs |
| Additional Counties Served |
Alleghany, Wilkes |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, 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 |
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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yancey
|
| Fees |
Sliding Fee Scale |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Community Foundation of Western North
Carolina |
| Program service |
Lynn Brown Slater Memorial Scholarship |
| Phone |
(828) 254-4960 |
| Address/Web Site |
PO Box 1888
Asheville, NC 28802
www.cfwnc.org |
| Ages of Youth Served |
17-22 |
| Services Offered |
One annual award of at least $3,000 is available
to a college-bound senior from Ashe County High School.
The award is non-renewable. It may be applied to any accredited
college, university, community college, or vocational
school within the United States. Students are expected
to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in college in order to receive
any outstanding balance on their scholarship. |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yancey |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe Youth Services, Inc. |
| Program/Service |
Copper Kettle Group Home |
| Phone |
(336) 246-2717 |
| Address |
PO Box 161,
603 Water Tank St.
West Jefferson, NC 28694 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
10-17 |
| Services Offered |
Youths attend local schools and participate
in extracurricular school activities. At the group home,
youth activities include home maintenance, tutored study,
individual counseling, and family conference |
| Additional Counties Served |
Alleghany |
| Fees |
Must be eligible for DSS payment, Emergency
fund through JCPC, or private pay. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Crossnore Academy |
| Program service |
North Carolina Public Charter School |
| Phone/E-Mail |
(828) 733-5241 info@crossnoreschoo.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 |
Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey
|
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Developmental Evaluation Center
(Location: Avery County Health Department) |
| Phone |
(336) 982-2754
(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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, 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, Avery, Watauga, Wilkes |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Appalachian State University |
| Program/Service |
Gear Up |
| Phone |
(828) 262-2291 |
| Address |
PO Box 32087 ASU
Boone, NC 28608 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
7th - 12th grade |
| Services Offered |
After school tutoring and leadership programs,
summer academic enrichment, college visits, in-school
workshops, professional development for teachers and school
personnel, and parent workshops on financial aid. |
| |
|
| Program/Service |
Get REAL
(Resources, Employment, Advancement, & Learning |
| Phone |
(336) 982-5627 |
| Address |
JobLink Career Center
626 Ashe Central School Rd
Unit 3
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14-21 |
| Services Offered |
Offer leadership development opportunities.
Work related services including paid and unpaid internships,
work experience and job shadowing, mentoring opportunities,
tutoring, occupational skills training, supportive service
needs and follow up services. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Girl Scout Council of Catawba Valley
Area |
| Program/Service |
Girl Scouts |
| Phone |
(336) 877-5123 |
| Address |
7834 Hwy 221 South
Fleetwood, NC 28626 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
5-18 |
| Services Offered |
Camping and leadership skills. Crafts. Giving
service back to the community. Learning about diversity
and other relevant issues girls face today. Learning about
conversation and getting along in groups. With the help
of volunteers, they can grow and reach the potential of
mature, well-adjusted young adults. |
| Fees |
$7.00 registration |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yancey |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Jeremy Brent Elliott Scholarship |
| Program/Service |
Scholarships |
| Phone |
(336) 877-1018 |
| Address |
PO Box 536
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Ashe High School Seniors |
| Services Offered |
Provide scholarships for vocational/ technical-bound
college students |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Watauga, Wilkes |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Mt Jefferson Child Development Center |
| Program/Service |
Child Care |
| Phone |
(336) 246-2208 |
| Address |
123 Gentry Street
Jefferson, NC 28640 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
6 weeks - 5 |
| Services Offered |
Provide a stimulating environment in which
each child's play encourages them to; create, learn, think,
see, feel, and hear in a manner that sharpens their knowledge
and sensitivity to people and the world around them. Also
provides internships for the Ashe County High School and
is also used for WCC and ASU. |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Watauga, 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, Avery, Watauga, 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, Avery, Watauga, Wilkes |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
North Carolina Cooperative Extension,
Ashe Center |
| Program/Service |
Ashe County 4-H |
| Phone |
(336) 219-2650 |
| Address/Web Site |
134 Government Circle
Suite 202
Jefferson, NC 28640
www.ces.ncsu.edu/ashe |
| Ages of Youth Served |
5-19 |
| Services Offered |
Youth and adults work together in hands-on,
learn by doing programs, activities and events to increase
life-skill development. Includes: after school program,
outdoor education and mentoring programs, community based
club programs, agriculture and safety programs, community
service and youth leadership Mentoring, tutoring, youth
volunteer opportunities available. |
| Fees |
Fees are charged for some programs. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
North Carolina Cooperative Extension,
Ashe Center |
| Program/Service |
NC Migrant Education Program |
| Phone |
(336) 219-2650 |
| Address/Web Site |
134 Government Circle
Suite 202
Jefferson, NC 28640
www.ces.ncsu.edu/ashe |
| Ages of Youth Served |
3-21 |
| Services Offered |
4-H after school program, 4-H Aims Club,
access to local and state resources or opportunities.
Also available are tutoring, youth volunteer opportunities,
and mentoring. |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, 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, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, 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, Watauga |
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| 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, Avery, Mithcell, Watauga, 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 Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yancey |
| Fees |
Financial contract with referral agencies. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Ashe School Based Health Center |
| Program/Service |
Top Dog Clinic |
| Phone |
(336) 384-1625 |
| Address |
PO Box 178
Warrensville, NC 28693 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
7th and 8th Grade |
| Services Offered |
Medical Care. Physical exams, routine lab
testing, health screening, treatment of illnesses and
minor injuries and follow-up. Health education and counseling.
Mental health education and intervention. Nutrition education
and intervention. Immunizations. Selected non-prescription
and prescription medications. |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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 |
Avery, Watauga, Wilkes |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Phone |
(336) 372-9675 |
| Address |
PO Box 1009
Winklers Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
15 1/2 and older |
| Services Offered |
Physical restoration, job development, job
placement, training directed toward preparing for work,
and vocational counseling for individuals with physical,
learning, or mental disabilities. |
| Additional Counties Served |
Alleghany, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yancey |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes Community College/Ashe Campus |
| Program/Service |
Adult High School |
| Phone |
(336) 246-3900 |
| Address/Web Site |
PO Box 504
363 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
204.84.96.72/wcc/homepage.htm |
| Ages of Youth Served |
16 and older |
| Services Offered |
Traditional college classes along with Continuing
Education and basic skills (Adult High School/ GED) classes. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Young Life |
| Program/Service |
Youth Ministry |
| Phone |
(828) 963-7946 |
| Address |
PO Box 209
Boone, NC 28607 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Middle - High School |
| Services Offered |
Offers a weekly meeting called "club"
open to any high school student. Offer weekend camp trips
in the fall and winter, as well as a 10 day camp experience
in the summer. Every effort is made to insure that the
week at camp is "the best week of their lives". |
| Additional Counties Served |
Avery, Watauga |
Alleghany
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