| 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, Watauga |
| 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, Watauga |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC
) |
| Program/Service |
Head Start Administrative Office for Alleghany,
Ashe, and Wilkes |
| Phone |
(336) 667-7174 |
| Address |
1203 A School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC
) |
| Program/Service |
Head Start Cub Creek Center |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7690 |
| Address |
1201 A Industrial Park Road (location)
1203 A School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (mailing address) |
| 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, Ashe |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC
) |
| Program/Service |
Head Start Lomax Center |
| Phone |
(336) 957-8912 |
| Address |
5728 Greenhorn Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669 (location)
1203 A School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (mailing address) |
| 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, Ashe |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC
) |
| Program/Service |
Head Start North Wilkesboro Center |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7698 |
| Address |
4 Jolly Street
North WIlkesboro, NC 28697 (location)
1203 A School Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (mailing address) |
| 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, Ashe |
| 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, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga,
Yancey |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga,
Yancey
|
| Fees |
Sliding Fee Scale |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Communities in Schools of Wilkes |
| Phone/E-Mail |
(336) 651-7830
ciswilkes@aol.com |
| Address |
PO Box 802
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
K-18 |
| Services Offered |
One-on-one mentoring for 4th-8th graders,
lunch buddies weekly for K-3, free eye exams and eye glasses
for qualifying youth under 18, Unsung Hero Awards, back
to school supplies, drop-out prevention programs, 6th
grade college scholarship program. Mentoring and some
tutoring also available. |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga,
Yancey |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Community Health Connection |
| Program service |
Peer Helpers, Peer Mediation, & Health
classes |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7836 (336) 651-7837 |
| Address |
910 C Street
10 United Way Building
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
6th through 12th grades |
| Services Offered |
Health education classes are available to
schools, church groups, and civic organizations, etc.
The Peer Helper and Mediator programs are available in
most schools in the county. Students are trained to better
help their peers with problems by listening and referring
them to the appropriate resource. |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga, Yancey |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Developmental Evaluation Center
(Location: Avery County Health Department) |
| Phone |
(336) 667-8978 (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, Watauga,
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, Watauga,
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, Watauga |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Foster Parent Association of Wilkes |
| Phone |
(336) 921-2505 (336) 667-2556 |
| Address |
910 C Street
PO Box 1363
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Birth to 18 |
| Services Offered |
Emergency clothing for foster children
- dental - vision services for foster children, funds
to support school related activities, recreational activities
for foster children, Christmas & Birthday funds to
foster children, referral services to foster children.
Specialized training is provided to foster parents to
better care for foster children. |
| Additional Counties Served |
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga,
Yancey |
| |
|
| Program/Service |
Get REAL
(Resources, Employment, Advancement, & Learning |
| Phone |
(336) 838-6200 |
| Address |
JobLink Career Center
Wilkes Community College
Technical Arts Building
PO Box 120
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| 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 |
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, Watauga,
Yancey |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga |
| 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, Watauga |
| 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, Watauga |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
|
| Program/Service |
4-H, Youth Development |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7347 |
| Address/Web Site |
110 N Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
www.ces.ncsu.edu/wilkes |
| Ages of Youth Served |
5-18 |
| Services Offered |
Children can participate in 4-H through
four different types of learning experiences. CLUBS -
Gives children opportunities to develop leadership, public
speaking, and social skills. SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS
- offers a variety of classes, workshops and trips. SCHOOL
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & SCHOOL AGE CARE - 4-H and eight
Wilkes Co. schools team up to provide after-school care.
These programs focus on providing a safe structured and
fun learning environment for youth. |
| Fees |
Membership is free. Fees vary for workshops/activities. |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga,
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, Watauga,
Yancey |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga,
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, Watauga,
Yancey |
| Fees |
Financial contract with referral agencies. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
SAFE, Inc (Sheltered Aid to Families
in Emergencies |
| Program/Service |
Date Abuse & Rape Prevention |
| Phone/E-Mail |
(336) 838-9169 safedvsa@yahoo.com |
| Address |
PO Box 445
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
4-18 |
| Services Offered |
Educational presentations for students pre-k
through 12th grade emphasizing age appropriate awareness
and prevention curriculum. Therapeutic intervention for
children who have experienced domestic violence. |
| Fees |
No fees for services. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes Playmakers |
| Program/Service |
Tiffany's Place |
| Phone/E-Mail |
(336) 838-1332 |
| Address |
PO Box 397
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Middle/High School |
| Services Offered |
Open every weekend, we offer special events
after ball games, host parties, have competitions of all
kinds, and are also open for private rentals. We have
a computer, reading, and music room; movie theater with
large screen, TV, DVD player, and surround sound. Dance
club with karaoke and new dance machine, large game room
with pool table, foosball, Ping-Pong, air hockey, video
games, and X-box. Snack bar with plenty of seating and
a juke box. All decorated very modern with teens in mind. |
| Fees |
Membership is free. Some games and snacks
cost. |
| |
|
| 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, Watauga |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Phone |
(336) 667-1205 1-877-282-0759 |
| Address |
PO Box 1598
1320 West D Street, Suite 1
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| 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, Watauga,
Yancey |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
Child Health Program |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7450 |
| Address |
306 College Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Birth-21 |
| Services Offered |
Primary care health services for enrollees.
Asthma education. Lead screening and education. Physicals
for Special Olympics, BROC HeadStart, middle school and
high school sports, and DSS placements. Other educational
materials available on a variety of subjects (for example,
sexual education, parenting, puberty, and school readiness).
|
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
Family Planning Clinic |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7450 |
| Address |
306 College Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
12 and older |
| Services Offered |
Provide education regarding birth control
methods to allow individuals to make an informed choice
regarding birth control. Prior to getting birth control,
the patient receives a complete physical exam, blood work
and screening for sexually transmitted diseases, including
HIV testing upon request. Each patient is given further
information and directions on the birth control method
chosen. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
Maternity Clinic |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7450 |
| Address |
306 College Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
12 and older |
| Services Offered |
Pregnancy testing, prenatal visits, lab
services and testing, ultrasound services, and problem
visits. Health education and "Baby Bucks" as
incentives. WIC and translation services for Hispanics. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
MESH (Mobile Expanded School Health) |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7450 |
| Address |
306 College Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14-19 |
| Services Offered |
Comprehensive health care including sports
physicals, immunizations, preventive screenings, injury
and sick care, mental health counseling, and health education.
Support groups and counseling for pregnant and parenting
teens. |
| Fees |
Depends on service, otherwise Medicaid
and Insurance billing is done. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Health Department |
| Program/Service |
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic |
| Phone |
(336) 651-7450 |
| Address |
306 College Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
12 and older |
| Services Offered |
Testing for various STD's, including HIV,
gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and syphilis. Patients are
provided with educational pamphlets on diseases and medications
are provided. Pap smears and testing for infections may
also be performed. |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County JobLink Career Center |
| Program/Service |
Youth Services |
| Phone |
(336) 838-6200 |
| Address |
PO Box 120
Wilkes Community College Technical Arts
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
14-21 |
| Services Offered |
Job search, career assessments, financial
aid information, and labor market information |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes County Public Library |
| Phone |
(336) 838-2818 |
| Address/E-Mail |
215 Tenth Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
www.arlibrary.org |
| 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 |
Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center |
| Phone |
(336) 838-9272 |
| Address |
1355 Brushy Mountain Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
Various |
| Services Offered |
Free pregnancy testing. Directions class
to help educate new mothers. P.A.C.E., a post-abortion
Bible study. Information on abortion alternatives and
fetal development. Provisions of baby and maternity items
such as baby clothes and maternity clothes, housing and
baby items. Opportunities for youth to volunteer are available |
| Fees |
None |
| |
|
| Organization/Agency |
Wilkes Family Resource Center |
| Phone |
(336) 838-1929 |
| Address/E-Mail |
306 D Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 |
| Ages of Youth Served |
16 and older |
| Services Offered |
Helps elementary and high school dropouts
attend when convenient and work at their own pace. Computer,
parenting and nutrition classes are offered. On-site childcare
is available for children ages six weeks to six years.
Students who have children at the center are provided
transportation, if needed. Nutritious lunches are provided
for the children. |
| Fees |
Graduation fees for GED $18.95; High School
Diploma $31.95; Computer classes - if not a WFRC student:
$55.00.
|
Alleghany
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