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	"Are You Okay?" Program for Older Adults	Health and Safety	(828)632-4658
Services: Assist Older Adults in Alexander County  Eligibility: Anyone in need of assistance  Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  234

	ADA GEITNER HOME FOR WOMEN	Family Support and Human Services	828-328-6250
Services: PROVIDES A HALFWAY HOUSE FOR RECOVERY WOMEN SUBSTANCE ABUSERS.  Eligibility: 18 OR OVER; COMPLETION OF 28 DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AND ABILITY TO WORK REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTANCE  Address: 210 2NC AVENUE, SE  HICKORY, NC 28602  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: WEEKLY GUEST FEE  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  14

	Adams Fish Pond	Recreation	828-632-7149
Services: Open only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Catch and release only.  Eligibility:   Address: 141 Golden Pond Lane  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  97

	Adult Life Programs, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-635-0544
Services: Adult Day Health Services, Socialization, activities of daily living, community outings, exercise.  Eligibility: None  Address: 5300 Church Road  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 6:30am  Close: 5:30pm  Fees: Funding available  Contact: Cerce Coone  email: alptaylorsville@bellsouth.net  Website:   ID:  9

	AIDS Leadership Foothills-area Alliance	Health and Safety	828-322-1447
Services: Provide client/case management services to those infected with HIV/AIDS. Includes food pantry, transportation, & referrals. Provide HIV Prevention Education & free/confidential HIV testing to community at large. Volunteer opportunities available.  Eligibility: For case management: HIV positive status  Address: 1120 Fairgrove Ch.Rd., S#28  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: N/A  Contact: Jennifer Hart Dockey  email: alfadirect@charter.net  Website: www.alfainfo.org  ID:  26

	AIDS Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-1447
Services: Meetings 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm. Call for more information.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  144

	Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services of Catawba County	Family Support and Human Services	828-345-6975
Services: Provides substance abuse counseling and outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults, including family therapy and prevention education.  Eligibility: Persons with alcohol and/or other drug dependency problems.  Address: 1120 Fairgrove Church Rd SE  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Insurance & Medicaid accepted  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  17

	Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center	Family Support and Human Services	828-669-3400
Services: 28-day residential treatment program for persons with alcohol and other drug dependency problems.  Eligibility: Persons with alcohol and other drug dependency problems who are referred by local mental health center.  Address: 301 Tabernacle Rd  Black Mountain, NC 28711  Open: 8:00am  Close: 4:30pm  Fees: Slinding Scale Based on Income  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  19

	Alcoholics Anonymous	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets Tuesdays @ 8pm at Mount Pisgah Lutheran Church (in Bethlehem)  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  145

	Alexander 4-H Clubs	Recreation	828-632-3125
Services: Educational programs for youth ages 5-18years old in the form of workshops, field trips, day camps, residental camps and enrichment programs. Monthly 4-H clubs meet in the community led by 4-H volunteer leaders.  Eligibility: Youth ages 5- 18 years old.  Address: 376 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: No fee to join, fees vary by programs  Contact: Suzanne N Rhinehart  email: Suzanne Rhinehart@ncsu.edu  Website: www.alexander.ces.ncsu.edu/  ID:  25

	Alexander Chiropractic Center	Health and Safety	828-632-5100
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 663 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  174

	Alexander County Animal Control	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-1199
Services: Monday-Friday: 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4:30 pm. Saturdays from 10am to 2pm for adoptions and owners reclaiming their pets only!   Eligibility: Anyone in need of services  Address: 116 Waggin' Trail  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees: $75 fee for adopted animals   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexandercountync.gov/index/animal_shelter.php  ID:  236

	Alexander County Center Cooperative Extension	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-4451
Services: Outreach arm of several agricultural groups. Their mission is to sustain agriculture and forestry, protect the environment, maintain viable communities, and to develop strong, health, safe youth and families. They offer education programs that benefit urban and rural residents, families, and community and civic leader, agribusiness leaders, farmers and youth.   Eligibility:   Address: 376 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexander.ces.ncsu.edu  ID:  260

	Alexander County Chamber of Commerce	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-8141
Services: The Alexander County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and to coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry, and professions in order to maintain and strengthen a healthy business climate.  Eligibility:   Address: 16 W. Main Avenue  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact: Denise Elder  email: delder@alexandercountychamber.com  Website: www.alexandercountychamber.com  ID:  34

	Alexander County Department of Social Services	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-1080
Services: Provides chore services, medical and general transportation services, congregate nutrition and home-delivered meals, protective services, State/County special assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, low-income energy assistance, blind services, crisis interven  Eligibility:   Address: 604 7th Street, SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  20

	Alexander County Fire Dept	Health and Safety	828-632-2060 or 911
Services: The Tayorsville Fire Dept is located behind Town Hall and responds to calls throughout the Taylorsville community. Depending on the need, all depts. respond to provide back up for needs out of their community  Eligibility:   Address: 204 Main Ave. Drive  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  195

	Alexander County Head Start	Child Care	828-632-3809
Services: Alexander County Head Start provides services to 3 and 4 year old children. In addition to preschool educational services,enrolled children receive dental, vision, hearing and developmental screenings   Eligibility:   Address: 5860 Hwy 64-90 West  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  12

	Alexander County Health Department	Health and Safety	(828)632-9704
Services: Alexander County Health Department offers the following services: Maternal Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, WIC, Adult Health, Child Health, Environmental Health, Baby Love, Home Health, and Children's Dental Clinic.  Eligibility: Anyone in need of services  Address: 338 1st Ave SW, Suite 1  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00am  Fees: Varies for Services  Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexandercountync.gov/index/health_department.php  ID:  261

	Alexander County International Center	Parent Support and Education	828-632-2993
Services: The vision of ACI is to be a resource and referral agency for the international community of Alexander County by working with local community based organizations and businesses to provide necessary services.  Eligibility:   Address: 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  160

	Alexander County Library	Recreation	828-632-4058
Services: Contact the Library for children's programming.  Eligibility:   Address: 77 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexanderlibrary.org  ID:  114

	Alexander County Library	Parent Support and Education	828-632-4058
Services: Contact library for children's programs.  Eligibility:   Address: 77 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexanderlibrary.org  ID:  171

	Alexander County Partnership for Children	Child Care	(828)632-3799
Services: A private non-profit organization that augments services for children birth-5 years of age in Alexander County. Partnership for Children is the local Smart Start initiative. Hours of Operation are: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-Noon  Eligibility: Alexander County Resident  Address: 135 7th Street SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexanderchildren.org  ID:  262

	Alexander County Recreation Dept	Recreation	828-632-1104
Services: Open gym during the day and walking track.  Eligibility:   Address: Highway 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexandercountync.gov  ID:  112

	Alexander County Senior Center	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-1717
Services: Provides activities and programs to senior citizens. Activities emphasize wellness and excercise, social and recreational opportunities, education, and community service. Provides meeting space for senior groups. Information and case assistance.  Eligibility:   Address: 590 7th St. SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  22

	Alexander County Sheriff's Dept	Health and Safety	828-632-4658 or 911
Services: The Alexander County Sheriff's Dept. is located in the lower level of the Courthouse and patrols the remainder of Alexander County nit in the town limits, responding to calls related to traffic, legal matters, domestic disturbances.  Eligibility:   Address: 29 W Main Ave  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  194

	Alexander County Transportation	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-1112
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  212

	Alexander Family Resoource Center	Recreation	828-635-0728
Services: The Family Resource Center is a place for all families of young children to relax, share information, find support and play with their children in a nurturing environment.  Eligibility:   Address: 137 7th Ave. SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  113

	Alexander Internal Medicine	Health and Safety	828-632-1234
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 323 2nd St SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  175

	Alexander Physical Therapy	Health and Safety	(828)632-8586
Services: Back/Neck Therapy, Sports Therapy, Spine Specialization, Joint Pain  Eligibility:   Address: 1668 NC 16 Hwy S  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  243

	Alexander Rescue Squad & EMS, Inc.	Health and Safety	828-632-9410
Services: All types of recue services for entire county( Vehicle Extraction, high Angle Rescue, Trench,Confined space and Structural Collapse, Swiftwater & Open water, Agricultural & Land search rescue. Backup EMS for Alexander County.  Eligibility: A need whether emergency or routine.  Address: 197 Emergency Street  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 24hrs  Close: None  Fees: None  Contact: Terry Foxx  email: tfoxx@alexanderrescue.org  Website: www.alexanderrescue.org  ID:  27

	All That Dance - Taylorsville	Recreation	828-632-1771
Services: Ages 2 and up, just for fun and competitive dance, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern & more.  Eligibility:   Address: 85 East Main Ave  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email: allthatdancetay@yahoo.com  Website:   ID:  91

	American Cancer Society	Family Support and Human Services	828-328-3581
Services: Education films and literature programs, support groups for cancer patients and their families; information and guidance along with referral to other agencies dealing with the treatment of cancer.  Eligibility: Anyone needing information  Address: 500 East Morehead St, Suite211  Charlotte, NC 28202  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website: www.cancer.org  ID:  43

	American Heart Association - NC Affiliate, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-323-8717
Services: Education, classes, literature associated with cardiovascular disease.  Eligibility: Serves general public and health professionals in Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, Lincoln, & Cleveland  Address: 200 1st Ave. NW, Suite 028  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 9:00am  Close: 3:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website: www.americanheart.org  ID:  44

	American Lung Association of NC	Family Support and Human Services	828-252-2071
Services: Education to public, provide educational materials on smoking and health, conduct smoking cessation clinics for public and industry.  Eligibility: Residents for Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey  Address: 31 College Place, Building D  Asheville, NC 28801  Open: 8:30am  Close: 4:30pm  Fees: None except for smoking cessation programs and hyp  Contact:   email:   Website: www.lungusa.org  ID:  48

	American Parkinson's Disease	Family Support and Human Services	800-223-2732
Services: Refers calls to local information and referral centers providing information about community services, doctors, and up to date treatment methods.  Eligibility:   Address: 1250 Hylan Blvd, Suite 4-B  Staten Island, NY 10305   Open: 12:00am  Close: None  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.apdaparkinson.com  ID:  49

	Angel Food Ministry	Family Support	828-632-0674
Services: Non-profit denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities. Locations: Rocky Springs United Methodist Church in Hiddenite, NC and Shiloh Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.  Eligibility: There are no applications or qualifications to order Angel Food. You get a medium size box of fresh and frozen foods for $30.00 per unit. This would retail around $60.00.  Address: Rocky Springs UM Church  Shiloh Lutheran Church  Open: 8:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees: $30.00 per unit (medium sized box)  Contact: Norris Keever  email:   Website: www.angelfoodministires.com  ID:  274

	Asheville Teacch Center	Family Support and Human Services	828-251-6319
Services: Autistic & related communications for handicapped children and adults. 25 Western Counties in NC  Eligibility:   Address: 168-B South Liberty St.  Ashville, NC 28801  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  51

	Autism Society of NC	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-256-1566
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Catawba Valley Chapter    Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  82

	Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-757-0700
Services: Group care facilities and emergency care for children under 18 years old. Local Care House facility for teenage mothers and babies. Marguerite Noel Home for school age girls with behavior and family problems.  Eligibility: Caldwell County DSS has first priority for vacancies at Noel Home. Serves Alleghany, Ashe, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, Wilkes, Watauga  Address: 4475 Union Baptist Rd  Lenoir, NC 28645  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Sliding fee scale. Call for information  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  52

	Beginnings for Parents of Children Who are Deaf	Special Needs and Disabilities	1-800-439-2302
Services: Offers information, referral and advocacy for families of hearing-impared children.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.ncbegin.org  ID:  46

	Bethel Colony of Mercy	Family Support and Human Services	828-754-3781
Services: 65 Day program available to men who are sincere and will commit 65 days to restructuring their lives  Eligibility: Sincere desire to change. Drug and alcohol free 48 hours before entrance.  Address: 165 Wildwood Rd  Lenoir, NC 28645  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: $30 entrance fee, books and medical or waived  Contact:   email:   Website: bethelcolony@conninc.com  ID:  53

	Bethlehem Eye Care	Health and Safety	828-495-1234
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 304 Rink Dam Road  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  202

	Bethlehem Family Practice	Health and Safety	828-495-8226
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 174 Bolick Lane, Suite 202  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  186

	Bethlehem Park	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Bethlehem Park Lane  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  122

	Bethlehem Pharmacy	Health and Safety	(828)495-8258
Services: Pharmacy, Oxygen, Medical Equipment, Diabetic Supplies, Compounding. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 2pm-6pm  Eligibility:   Address: Hwy 127   Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  244

	Bi-Polar & Depression Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets Wednesday @ 6:30pm  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  146

	Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-438-6255
Services: Adult Services, Child Development, Head Start, Information & Referral, Weatherization. (Weaterization is the only service available for Catawba County.)  Eligibility: Varies according to service, but most use OMB poverty guidlines. Serves Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba  Address: 800 North Green St  Morganton, NC 28655  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  54

	Board of Elections	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-2990
Services: Voter Registration  Eligibility: Anyone in need of services  Address: 370 1st Avenue, SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexandercountync.gov/index/board_elections.php  ID:  237

	Boy Scouts of America	Recreation	828-313-0660
Services: To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  Eligibility: Ages 1st grade to age 20  Address: 3409 Barnes Court  Granite Falls NC 28630  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees: $11.00 Registration per yr  Contact: Chris Scruggs  email: scruffy0007@earthlink.net  Website: www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org  ID:  24

	Breastfeeding Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6070
Services: Meets 2nd Wednesdays 10am-noon and 4th Thursdays at 11:30am at the Hickory Foundation YMCA  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  147

	Bright Beginnings Preschool	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-9066
Services: Preschool Program  Eligibility:   Address: 209 SW 1st Ave  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  241

	Broughton Hospital - Morganton	Family Support and Human Services	828-433-2111
Services: Treatment of psychiatric illnesses for all ages.  Eligibility: Anyone with a psychiatric or emotional illness within 37 Western Carolina counties  Address: 1000 South Sterling Street  Morganton, NC 28655  Open: 24hrs  Close: 12:00am  Fees: Varies to what services and financial status  Contact:   email:   Website: www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/broughto.htm  ID:  55

	Brush Mountain Sports Park	Recreation	828-635-7766
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 2491 Lambert Fork Rd  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  108

	Brushy Mountain Golf Course	Recreation	828-632-7502
Services: Call to set up Tee Times. Driving Range, Cafe, Golf Cart Rentals.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees: Vary  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  98

	Caring Hearts	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-1680
Services: The mission of Caring Hearts is to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women and their families as they deal with the circumstances surrounding a present, potential or former pregnancy.  Eligibility:   Address: 210 West Main Ave  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  213

	Carolina Audiology	Health and Safety	828-754-2464
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 730 7th Street SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  176

	Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists PA	Health and Safety	828-635-8430
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 50 Macedonia Church RD  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  177

	Carolina Orthopedic Phyiscal Therapy	Health and Safety	828-635-8430
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 50 Macedonia Church Rd  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  178

	Carolina Orthopedic Physical Therapy	Health and Safety	828-635-8430
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 50 Macedonia Chruch Rd.  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  5

	Catawba Science Center	Recreation	(828)322-8169
Services: Provides hands-on science and technology for all ages, special programs and exhibits. Also features a special play and learning center for preschool children. Hour of Operation: Tuesday-Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 1pm-4pm Exhibits closed to public on Mondays. Offices staffed Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.  Eligibility:   Address: 243 3rd Ave NE  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Adults: $5.00 Youth & Seniors $3.00  Contact:   email:   Website: www.catawbascience.org  ID:  270

	Catawba Valley Chapter of American Red Cross	Health and Safety	828-632-1990
Services: Local Disaster Relief, Disaster training, Blood Collection, CPR, First Aid, AED training, Babysitter training,Wilderness First Aid training, Pet First Aid training, Lifeguard training, community disease control.  Eligibility: Everyone accepted  Address: 65 W. Main Avenue  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 9:00am  Close: 1:00pm  Fees: None  Contact: Bob Burns  email: rray@catawbavalleyarc.org  Website: www.catawbavalleyarc.org  ID:  28

	Catawba Valley Community College - Alexander	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-8221
Services: College Courses, Continuing Education  Eligibility:   Address: 345 Industrial Blvd  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.cvcc.edu  ID:  228

	Catawba Valley Legal Services	Family Support and Human Services	828-437-8280
Services: Legal services for those with low income. Special unit for senior citizens. Provides legal advice, representation, and self-help training in the following areas: health, housing, government benefits, domestic violence, consumer, employment, etc.  Eligibility: Low income, follow Federal poverty guidelines for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell counties.  Address: 211 E. Union St  Morganton, NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  56

	Catawba Valley Medical Center	Health and Safety	828-326-3000
Services: CVMC is a full service hospital, also offering educational programs of interest to families with young children.  Eligibility:   Address: 810 Fairgrove Church Rd  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.catawbavalleymedical.org  ID:  203

	Central Latino	Parent Support and Education	828-441-2493
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 737 12th Street SW  Hickor;y NC 28602  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email: latino_center@yahoo.com  Website:   ID:  161

	Check It Out	Special Needs and Disabilities
Services: A coordinated effort to loan asssistive technology equipment to North Carolinians with disabilities, their families, and their service providers.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.check-it-out.org  ID:  47

	Chestnut Hunting Lodge	Recreation	(828)632-3916
Services: Specializing in healping the novice hunter get his/her first big game animal. Hunt from tree stands or from an enclosed blind that are located on well used trails or feeding areas. Four wheel drive transporation to hunting area. Hours vary.   Eligibility:   Address: 535 Chestnut Hunting Lodge Dri  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees: Vary  Contact:   email: jrushing@chestnuthuntinglodge.com  Website: www.chestnuthuntinglodge.com  ID:  268

	Child Care Unit	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-1080
Services: Provides financial assistance for child care expenses for low to moderate income families.   Eligibility: Call for eligibility screeing  Address: 1604 7th Street SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexandercounty.nc.gov  ID:  267

	Child Care Resource & Referral	Child Care	828-632-3799
Services: Assists parents in locating quality child care for their young children and offers assistance and support to child care providers. Funded by Smart Start.  Eligibility:   Address: 135 7th Street SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexanderchildren.com  ID:  42

	Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA)	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-466-5594
Services: Through a team approach with several professionals this aency provides an in-depth evaluation of a child's medical, psychological, educational, physical and speech-language needs. Parents & others may refer children to CDSA  Eligibility:   Address: 3314-12 16th Avenue SE  Conover NC 28613  Open: M-F 8:00 a  Close: 5:00 pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.ncei.org/ei/itp/cdsa.html  ID:  45

	Christian Crisis Center - Taylorsville	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-0022
Services: The Christian Crisis Center meets the physical needs of the people in Alexander County. The primary emphasis is to help th ose who, for whatever reason, find themselves in crisis precipitating a need for food, heating fuel, clothing, or furniture. Monday-Friday 9am-12pm  Eligibility:   Address: 223 5th Ave SW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 9:00am  Close: 12:30pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.newlifenc.org  ID:  271

	Christian Crisis Center Food Bank	Family Support and Human Services
Services: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00  Eligibility:   Address: 223 5th Ave SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  220

	Chronic Pain Support	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  148

	Council on Adolescents of Catawba County	Parent Support and Education	828-322-4591
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1120 Fairgrove Ch.Rd. SE, S#22  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email: proteen@proteen.org  Website:   ID:  163

	Curves of Taylorsville	Recreation	828-632-9945
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 797 NC Hwy 16 S  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  93

	Davis Hospital - Statesville	Health and Safety	(704)873-0281
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 218 Old Mocksville Road  Statesville NC 28625  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.davisregional.com  ID:  272

	Diabetic Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-324-3738
Services: Meets 2nd Mondays, Education Classroom. Call for more information.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  149

	Division of Child Development	Parent Support and Education	1-800-859-0829
Services: Building a stronger social and economic future for North Carolina by promoting high quality early childhood experiences.   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.ncchildcare.net  ID:  269

	Domestic Violence Resource Center	Family Support and Human Services	828-635-8850
Services: The DVRC is a non-profit program that provides shelter and comprehensive intervention services to victims of domestic violence in Alexander County.  Eligibility:   Address: P O Box 652  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.dvrcalexander.org  ID:  218

	Domestic Violence Resource Center of Alex.Co.	Family Support and Human Services	828-635-8850
Services: 24 hour Crisis counseling, Rape & Sexual Assault program, Emergency assistance, Court advocasy, Information & Referral, Support Groups, Safe Shelter.  Eligibility: Victims of Domestic Violence  Address: P O Box 652  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 24hrs  Close: None  Fees: All services are free  Contact: Ingrid Townsend  email: itownsend@charter.net  Website: www.dvrcalexander.org  ID:  30

	Dr. Alan Grant - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-632-7008
Services: Dental- Medicaid not accepted  Eligibility:   Address: 137 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  199

	Dr. Bent Fischer - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-632-5100
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 663 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  181

	Dr. Bruce Hilton Family Chiropractic - Hickory	Health and Safety	828-328-2371
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Fairgrove Church Rd  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  182

	Dr. Howard L. Plant - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-632-7324
Services: Dental, no age limit. Medicaid no accepted.  Eligibility:   Address: 167 1st Avenue SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  200

	Dr. Wayne Wilson - Hickory	Health and Safety	828-495-4445
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1232 Shiloh Church Rd  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  187

	Dr. William Hackney - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-632-9515
Services: Dental, minimum age 7 years old. Medicaid not accepted.  Eligibility:   Address: 285 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  197

	Dusty Ridge Park - Wittenburg Community	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Poly Bowman Road  Wittenburg NC  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  124

	Early Intervention Program for Children	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-432-5352
Services: Early Intervention Program for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Eligibility:   Address: 517 W Fleming Drive  Morganton NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  78

	East Alexander Park - Hiddenite	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Hwy 90 E  Hiddenite NC 28636  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  123

	Easter Seal Society of North Carolina	Family Support and Human Services	800-662-7119
Services: Public information and referral; recreational programs; support group network; physical rehabilitation; advocacy programs; medical equipment provision program.  Eligibility: Varies according to program  Address: 2315 Myron Dr.  Raleigh, NC 27607  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Vary according to service  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  57

	Easter Seals UCP of NC	Special Needs and Disabilities	1-800-662-7119
Services: ECHOES provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers, ages birth to 3 years. Children with or at risk for developmental delays are served through home visits and in other community settings.  Eligibility:   Address: 3305 16th Ave. SE,S#202  Conover NC 28613  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: wwwnc.easter-seals.org  ID:  50

	Ellendale Ruritan Park	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Ellendale School Rd  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  128

	Employment Security Commission	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-4631
Services: Jobs line 1-800-768-5627  Eligibility:   Address: 606 7th Street SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email: esc.jobs.taylorsville@ncmail.net  Website:   ID:  216

	Epilepsy Association of NC, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	919-834-2876
Services: Provide information and referral, support groups, education workshops, newsletter, empowerment training for individuals living with epilepsy.  Eligibility: Open for Statewide  Address: 3001 Springforest Rd  Raleigh, NC 27616  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  58

	Epilepsy Support Group - Unifour	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets 3rd Tuesdays @ 7pm. Family members welcome.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  150

	Equal Employment Opportunity Commission	Family Support and Human Services	800-669-4000
Services: Investigates charges of discrimination in employment based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.  Eligibility: Anyone with a complaint or employment related discrimination in North & South Carolina  Address: 129 West Trade St., Suite 400  Charlotte, NC 28202  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website: www.eeoc.gov/  ID:  59

	Exceptional Equestrians	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-433-2291
Services: A therapeutic horseback riding program for adults and children with disabilities. also provides volunteer opportunities for adults and youth to assist in providing services.  Eligibility:   Address: 300 Enola Road  Morganton NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  72

	Family Care Center	Health and Safety	828-632-9736
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1668 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  188

	Family Medicine Associates	Health and Safety	828-632-8551
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 50 Macedonia Church Rd  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  189

	Family Support Newtork-HOPE	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-326-5953
Services: Provides information and referral for parents of children with special needs. Can also provide parent-to-parent matches for families of children with similar disablilities if desired. Serving Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, & Catawba. We have offices at the CDSA office in Conover/Hickory and on Enola Road in Morganton.  Eligibility:   Address: P O Box 5413  Hickory NC 28603  Open: 8:30 am   Close: 5:00 pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  73

	Family Vision Center - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-632-4566
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 545 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  201

	Family,Infant and Preschool Program	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-433-2661
Services: FIPP works with children and families in their homes and community settings to provide parenting support, parent-child playgroups,home visiting, child speech therapy,child occupational therapy,child physcial therapy,early chilhood special education,child   Eligibility:   Address: 300 Enola Road  Morganton NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  81

	Fenton Chiropractic Clinic - Taylorsville	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-635-7400
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 118 7th Street NW  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  4

	Fenton Chiropractic Clinic - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	828-635-7400
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 118 7th Street NW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  179

	Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Support	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays 7pm at AHEC 112 at Catawba Memorial  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  151

	Florence Crittenton Services - Charlotte	Family Support and Human Services	704-372-4663
Services: Residential care, medical care, counseling, childbirth classes, family planning, personal development, substance abuse classes, a public school on campus.  Eligibility: Single, pregnant women and single parents in North and South Carolina  Address: 1300 Blythe Blvd.  Charlotte, NC 28236  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Sliding Scale  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  60

	Flynn Christian Fellowship Houses of Hickory, NC	Family Support and Human Services	828-328-6250
Services: Halfway houses for recovering substance abusers.  Eligibility: 18 or over; completion of 28 day treatment program and ability to work required for acceptance in Catawba County & surrounding areas  Address: 210 2nd St. SE  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Weekly guest fee  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  61

	Flynn Home for Men - Hickory	Family Support and Human Services	828-324-8767
Services: Halfway houses for recovering substance abusers.  Eligibility: 18 or over; completion of 28 day treatment program and ability to work required for acceptance in Catawba County and surrounding areas.  Address: 706 Main Ave. SE  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Weekly guest fee  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  62

	Foothills Area Mental Health	Family Support and Human Services	1-866-327-4968
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: ACCESS to Care Department  email:   Website:   ID:  250

	Forgiven Ministries	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-6424
Services: Ministry dedicated to helping prison inmates and their families.   Eligibility: Anyone in need of services  Address: 2155 All Healing Springs Road  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: Scottie Barnes  email: Scottie@forgivenministry.org  Website: www.forgivenministry.org  ID:  242

	Forsyth Medical Center	Health and Safety	336-718-7000
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 3333 Silas Creek Parkway  Winston-Salem NC 27103  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.forsythmedicalcenter.org  ID:  208

	Friendship Lutheran Church	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-4482
Services: Congregate meal site  Eligibility:   Address: 5300 Church Road   Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.friendshipelca.com  ID:  224

	Frye Regional Medical Center	Health and Safety	828-322-6070
Services: FRMC is a full-service hospital, also offering a number of programs of interest to families with young children. Call 315-3429 for more information about prepared childbirth classes, breast feeding, and other programs for parents.  Eligibility:   Address: 420 North Center Street  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.fryemedctr.com  ID:  209

	Frye Regional Rehabilitation Center	Family Support and Human Services	828-324-3603
Services: Physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, nursing services, speech and hearing services, psychological services and social services, as needed.  Eligibility: By order of physician in Hickory and surrounding areas  Address: 420 North Center St  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 24hrs  Close: 12:00am  Fees: Hospital fees  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  63

	Girl Scouts	Child Care	828-328-2444, ext 28
Services: Summer Day Care Program  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: Mary  email:   Website:   ID:  38

	Girl Sout Council of Catawba Valley Area, Inc	Recreation	828-328-2444
Services: Value base program with a mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girls participate in informal educational activities led by positive adult role models.  Eligibility: Girls ages 5-17 and adult volunteers  Address: 530 4th Street SW  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: $10 membership fee  Contact: Susan G. Ratcliff  email: info@cvgirlscouts.org  Website: www.cvgirlscouts.org  ID:  31

	Goodwill Industries, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-327-3273
Services: Provides human service programs in evaluation and assessment of vocational skills, work adjustment training, an skills training. Also operates retail store in Hickory. Offers employment to qualifies candidates.  Eligibility: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and all of northwest North Carolina  Address: 1172 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd., SE  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 9:00am  Close: 7:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  65

	Governor Morehead Preschool	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-432*5279
Services: Provides a variety of services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with visual impairments. Services may be delivered in homes, child care centers and preschool classrooms.  Eligibility:   Address: 517 W. Fleming Dr  Morganton NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.governormorehead.net  ID:  74

	Green Thumb, Inc. - Lenoir	Family Support and Human Services	828-758-4890
Services: Older worker employment and training. Senior community service employment program.  Eligibility: 55 years and older, special income criteria  Address: 506 Wilkesboro Blvd, SE  Lenoir, NC 28645-4637  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: searp@sandtech.net  ID:  66

	Guardian ad Litem Program	Family Support and Human Services	704-878-4208
Services: Court advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Recruit & train volunteers to be children's voice in court.  Eligibility: Only children in neglect or abuse cases ( no civil or delinquency cases).Volunteers accepted.  Address: 201 E. Water Street  Statesville NC 28677  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact: Kathy Martin  email: Kathy.K.Martin@nccourts.org  Website: NCCourts.org  ID:  33

	Habitat for Humanity	Family Support and Human Services	828-635-7889
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 135 E Main Ave  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  215

	Health Choice/Health Check	Health and Safety	1-800-367-2229
Services: Insurance for children 0-18 yrs old. Call 828-632-9704 ext 320 or contact Division of Social Services at 828-632-1080.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  191

	Hickory Cove Bible Camp - Taylorsville	Child Care	828-632-2987
Services: Summer Day Care Program  Eligibility:   Address: 170 Ferguson Lane  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: Keith Moore  email:   Website:   ID:  39

	Hickory Cove Bible Camp - Taylorsville	Recreation	828-632-2987
Services: Hickory Cove Bible Camp has been serving Alexander County as an overnight Christian youth camp for over 45 years, providing solid Biblical teaching, family atmosphere, outdoor activities and the opportunity for kids and teens to build relationships with G  Eligibility:   Address: 170 Ferguson Lane  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hickorycove.org  ID:  89

	Hickory Museum of Art	Recreation	828-327-8576
Services: Provides permanent art exhibits as well as themed, rotating exhibits. Children's activities available.  Eligibility:   Address: 243 3rd Avenue NE  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hickorymuseumofart.org  ID:  116

	Hiddenite Center/Lucas Mansion	Recreation	828-632-6966
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 316 Church Street  Hiddenite NC 28636  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hiddenitecenter.com  ID:  99

	Hiddenite Family Campground	Recreation	828-632-3815
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hiddenitecampground.com  ID:  87

	Hiddenite Gems/Emerald Hollow Mine	Recreation	828-632-3394
Services: The Emerald Hollow Gem Mine in Hiddenite is a favorite for rock hounds from througout the nation. Precious stones and gems such as emeralds, sapphire, garnets, smoky quartz, tourmaline, aquamarine may be found at the mine.  Eligibility:   Address: P O Box 276  Hiddenite NC 28636  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hiddenitegems.com  ID:  103

	Highway Patrol	Health and Safety	(828)632-4976
Services: Protect Public  Eligibility: Anyone who needs services  Address: E US 64 & NC Highway 90  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  233

	Hope Counseling Services - Hickory	Family Support and Human Services	828-238-1468
Services: Offers individual, marital, and family counseling and mediation services. Licensed professionals specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and grief, assault and trauma recovery. Services children, adolescents, adults, and families  Eligibility:   Address: 1065 2nd Ave., NW, Suite 4  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: None  Fees: Most health insurance accepted  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  68

	Hospice of Alexander County	Family Support and Human Services	(828)632-5026
Services: Providing services to patients and families in need.   Eligibility:   Address: 50 Lucy Echerd Lane  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.hospiceandhomecarealexander.org  ID:  251

	Humane Society	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets 4th Tuesdays at 7pm  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  152

	Interagency Coordinating Council of Alex Cty	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-466-5594
Services: This organization is comprised of representatives from various agencies and parents of children with disabilities who work together to ensure that services for children with disabilities are efficient and family friendly.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  75

	Iredell Memorial Hospital	Health and Safety	704-873-5661
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 557 Brookdale Drive  Statesville NC 28677  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.iredellmemorial.org  ID:  206

	Jaycee Park - Taylorsville	Recreation
Services: Field for recreational sports, tennis courts, playground  Eligibility:   Address: Jaycee Park Loop  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  265

	Kid Connection	Child Care	828-464-9355
Services: Summer Day Care Program  Eligibility:   Address: 1111 West 8th Street  Newton NC 28658  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: Kim Cline  email:   Website:   ID:  37

	KPAC Cheerleading	Recreation	704-872-2888
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 304 Leitz Place  Statesville NC 28677  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  110

	La Leche League	Family Support and Human Services	828-466-3211
Services: (Support for Breastfeeding and Expectant Mothers) The Episcopal Church of Epiphany Meets 4th Tuesdays at 7pm.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  153

	Lake Hickory Campground	Recreation	828-256-4303
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 6641 Monford Drive  Conover NC 28613  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  109

	Legal Aid of NC	Family Support and Human Services	(828)437-8280
Services: Statewide program providing free legal services in civil matters to low-income people.   Eligibility:   Address: 211 East Union Street  Morganton, NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.legalaidnc.org  ID:  225

	Linney's Mill & Campground	Recreation	704-592-2075
Services: One of few fully operational and producing old water ills in existence in NC. Mill store and swinging bridge on property. Rustic campground located on property.  Eligibility:   Address: 4635 Linney;s Mill Road  Union Grove NC 28689  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  107

	Lowry Drug Advanced Health and Wellness Center	Health and Safety	(704)873-2247
Services: Medical Equipment, Health & Wellness Counseling, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Respiratory Therapy, Compounding. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm and Saturday 8:30am-2pm  Eligibility:   Address: 750 Hartness Road  Statesville, NC 28677  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.lowrydrug.com  ID:  249

	Mack's Pharmacy - Stony Point	Health and Safety	(704)585-2102
Services: Pharmacy  Eligibility:   Address: 8782 NC Hwy 90 E  Stony Point, NC 28678  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  248

	Main Avenue Chiropractic	Health and Safety	828-635-7366
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 12 West Main Avenue  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  183

	March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation	Family Support and Human Services	828-873-2554
Services: Education for general population with an emphasis on women of childbearing age and health care professionals. Advocacy to federal, state, and local governments to develop public policies and effective programs to improve the health of mothers and babies.  Eligibility: Whole Community in 27 counties in western, NC, including Unifour  Address: 1601 Norwood Road  Statesville, NC 28687  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  71

	Matheson Park - Taylorsville	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Matheson Park Lane  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  118

	MediVan Transportation Specialists, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	(828)441-2000
Services: Accessibility & Disability Equipment, Transportation for Handicapped and Elderly  Eligibility:   Address: 3744 Springs Road  Conover, NC 28613  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  229

	Mission Hospital	Health and Safety	828-213-1111
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue  Asheville NC 28801  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.missionhospitals.org  ID:  210

	MOPS - Granite Falls	Parent Support and Education	828-396-7300
Services: Meets 1st Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM  Eligibility:   Address: 1882 Dudley Shoals Rd  Granite Falls NC28630  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  166

	MOPS - Granite Falls	Parent Support and Education
Services: Meets nd Thursday 9:00-11:30 AM  Eligibility:   Address: 12 Crestview Street  Granite Falls NC 28630  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  167

	MOPS - Hickory	Parent Support and Education	828-256-8812
Services: Meets 1st Wednesday 9:15-11:00 AM  Eligibility:   Address: 3702 16th Street NE  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.sandyridgebaptistchurch.com  ID:  165

	MOPS - Newton	Parent Support and Education	828-464-8422
Services: Meets 2nd Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM  Eligibility:   Address: 300 N Main Avenue  Newton NC 28658  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.fumcnewton.org  ID:  168

	MOPS(Mothers of Preschoolers) - Hickory	Parent Support and Education	828-324-9291
Services: Meets 3rd Thursday 9:20-11:20AM  Eligibility:   Address: 410 26th Avenue NE  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  164

	More at Four Preschool Program	Child Care	828-632-3799
Services: More at Four is North Carolinas State funded pre-kindergarten program for eligible four year olds.  Eligibility:   Address: 135 7th Street SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.alexanderchildren.com  ID:  13

	Mothers of Multiples	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6333
Services: Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7pm  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  154

	Ms.Donna's School of Dance - Taylorsville	Recreation	828-632-8520
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 120 7th St SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  111

	Mt.Pisgah Lutheran Ch Food Bank	Family Support and Human Services	828-495-8251
Services: Monday 3:30 - 5:30 Friday 1:00 - 3:00  Eligibility:   Address: 9379 NC Hwy 127  Hickory; NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  219

	MUMS(Mothers United for Moral Support)	Special Needs and Disabilities	1-877-336-5333
Services: Maintains extensive database of children with disabilities(including very rare disorders)so that families may contact each other for support and to share medical information. Also publishes quarterly newsletter for families and professionals.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.netnet.net/mums  ID:  76

	Murry's Mill Historic Site	Recreation	828-241-4299
Services: A working gristmill museum powered by a waterwheel, 1890's country store and folk art gallery.  Eligibility:   Address: 1489 Murray's Mill Road  Catawba NC 28609  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  117

	Muscular Dystrophy Association	Special Needs and Disabilities	704-567-2912
Services: Diagnostic testing, clinic services, physical & occupational therapies, summer camp, public health education, flu shots, purchase & repair of orthopedic equipment.  Eligibility: Diagnosis one of 40 neuromuscular diseases in 14 counties, including Catawba  Address: 5701 Executive Center Dr.   Charlotte, NC 28212  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website: charlottedistrict@mdausa.org  ID:  88

	National Kidney Foundation of NC, Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	704-552-1351
Services: Research, patient services, public and professional education and community services concerning kidney disease. Volunteer opportunities available.  Eligibility: No requirements  Address: 5950 Fairview Rd, Suite 550  Charlotte, NC 28210  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  90

	NC Baptist Hospital	Health and Safety	1-800-446-2255
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Medical Center Blvd.  Winston-Salem NC 27157  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.wfubmc.edu  ID:  205

	NC Department of Labor	Family Support and Human Services	1-800-752-3410
Services: Job training, job seeking/keeping skills, referral services.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.nclabor.com  ID:  214

	NC Dept of Insurance	Family Support and Human Services	919-733-2032
Services: Information and assistance on any form of insurance bought or sold in North Carolina.  Eligibility: None  Address: 430 N Salisbury St.  Raleigh, NC 27603  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  92

	NC Dept. of Insurance Consumer Service Div.	Health and Safety	1-800-662-7777
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  192

	NC Div of Vocational Rehab Svcs-Independent Living	Family Support and Human Services	828-294-0338
Services: Assists eligible individuals with severe disabilities obtain service that: Provide an alternative to institutionalization, Improve functioning in one's family, home, and/or community, Help prepare a person for Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Services  Eligibility: A person may be eligible for independent living services if all the following apply: 1)they have a severe disability, 2)the disabling condition severly limits their ability to live independently, 3)services will significantly improve a person's ability to  Address: 2661 Hwy 127 South  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: Based on financial resources  Contact:   email:   Website: www.dvr.dhhr.state.nc.us  ID:  121

	NC Division of Veterans Affairs	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6616
Services: Assistance in obtaining benefits from the Veterans Administration; also assistance in obtaining state scholarships for children of veterans who are eligible.  Eligibility: Veterans, their widows, children & dependent parents in Alexander, Ashe, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, Watauga & Wilkes counties  Address: 306 4th St. SW  Hickory, NC 28602   Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  95

	NC Early Intervention Library	Special Needs and Disabilities	919-707-5520
Services: Loans books and videos focusing on young children with special needs. Special collection of children's books. Available to parents and professionals in North Carolina.  Eligibility:   Address: 5605 SixForks Rd  Raleigh NC 28609  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email: ncei.library@ncmail.net  Website: www.ncei-eclibrary.org  ID:  77

	NC Eye Bank	Family Support and Human Services	336-765-0932
Services: Obtaining, preserving and transporting eye tissue and making it available to eye surgeons for coneal transplant operations.  Eligibility: None  Address: 3900 Westpoint Blvd., Suite F  Winston-Salem, NC 27013  Open: 24hrs  Close: None  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  125

	NC Family Health &Child Care Resource Line	Family Support and Human Services	1-800-367-2229
Services: Information about local health ressources, children's health insurance, health/safety issues in child care settings, and more. In English and Spanish.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  196

	NC School for the Deaf	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-433-2971
Services: Academic, vocational, psychological, audiological, occupational therapy, multi-impaired, health care and other special programs for pre-school through grade 12.  Eligibility: Educationally and developmentally handicapping hearing loss in 38 counties, 8 Piedmont counties  Address: 517 West Fleming Dr.  Morganton, NC 28655  Open: 12:00am  Close: None  Fees: $25.00 for day students; $50.00 for residential  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  137

	Northwest Dialysis Facility	Special Needs and Disabilities	828-324-9580
Services: Renal dialysis for persons with end-stage renal disease.  Eligibility: Physician referral in Catawba and surrounding counties  Address: 1899 Tate Blvd. SE, Suite 1103  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 6:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  138

	Nuturing Program	Parent Support and Education	828-632-1080
Services: Intensive 12-week parent education program for parents of children 0-5. The program helps adults learn to parent with empathy and positive discipline. Funded by Smart Start.  Eligibility:   Address: 334 7th Street SW  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  169

	Office Practice of Pharmacy - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	(828)632-8591
Services: Pharmacy, Compounding  Eligibility:   Address: 92 Main Ave Dr  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  247

	Ombudsman	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-9191
Services: Advocates for long-term care facility residents. Receives complaints from residents and family members.  Eligibility: Unifour area  Address: 736 4th St. SW  Hickory, NC 28602  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  139

	Parkinson's Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-256-2778
Services: Meets 3rd Sunday every month, 2:30pm at AHEC, Catawba Memorial Hospital. Call for more information.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  155

	Peidmont Cardiology Assocaites	Health and Safety	632-9736
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1668 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  8

	Peoples Drug - Taylorsville	Health and Safety	(828)632-2271
Services: Pharmacy, Medical Equipment   Eligibility:   Address: 255 NC Highway 16 S  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  246

	Physician Referral Service	Health and Safety	828-324-2273
Services: A service of Catawba Valley Medical Center; offers directory of local physicians and referrals to specialists.  Eligibility:   Address: 810 Fairgrove Church Rd  Hickory NC 28602  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.catawbavalleymc.org  ID:  190

	Piedmont Cardiology Associates	Health and Safety	828-632-9736
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1668 NC Hwy 16 South  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  184

	Planned Parenthood	Parent Support and Education	704-377-0841
Services: Birth control services, education, and information, and information, pregnancy testing and counseling  Eligibility: No Restrictions  Address: 1341 E. Morehead St  Charlotte, NC 28204  Open: 7:30am  Close: 4:30pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  140

	Pollard's Raceway Park(Go-Carts)	Recreation	828-632-0966
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  96

	Pregnancy Exposure Risk Line	Special Needs and Disabilities	1-800-532-6302
Services: Provides information about prenatal exposure to drugs, alcohol and many other substances. Anyone parenting a substance-exposed child is invited to call.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.netnet.net/mums  ID:  79

	Pregnancy Loss Support Group of Catawba Valley	Family Support and Human Services	828-326-2932
Services: Meets 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm. Call for location.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  156

	Rape Crisis Center of Catawba Co., Inc.	Family Support and Human Services	828-322-6011
Services: Crisis intervention and short-term support for adult and child survivors of rape and incest; 24-hour crisis line, various support groups, Speaker's bureau; legal & medical advocacy & accompaniment; resource and referral.  Eligibility: Survivors of rape and incest and their families and friends. Serving Catawba, Alexander, and surrounding counties.  Address: 260 1st Ave NW, Suite 228  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 9:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website: www.rapecrisiscenter.com  ID:  141

	Reach to Recovery Mastectomy Support Group	Family Support and Human Services	828-459-9405 ex 2175
Services: Last Tuesday, 7-9pm at Catawba Memorial, Hospital Classroom. For any woman who has had a mastectomy.  Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  157

	Rink Dam Boat Dock	Recreation	828-632-7937
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 310 Rink Dam Road  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  101

	Riverbend Park - Conover	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: NC 16 Hwy  Conover NC 28613  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  126

	Rogers Mills	Recreation	828-632-3052
Services: Hunting Supplies, Equestrian Supplies, Pet Supplies, Fencing, Fertilizing Pastures and Landscaping  Eligibility:   Address: 619 East Main Ave  Taylorsville, NC 28681  Open: 8:30am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees:   Contact:   email: ilmarkm@yahoo.com  Website:   ID:  273

	Salem Park - Sugar Loaf Community	Recreation
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: Hwy 16 North  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  127

	Salem Sloan Child Enrichment Center - Stony Point	Child Care	704-585-2380
Services: Summer Day Care Program  Eligibility:   Address: 4485 Old Mtn. Road  Stony Point NC 28678  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact: April  email:   Website:   ID:  40

	Salvation Army	Family Support and Human Services	828-632-3832
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 148 Liledoun Road  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  217

	SCAN of Iredell County	Health and Safety	(704)878-2227
Services: SCAN's (Stop Child Abuse Now) mission is to prevent parents from abusing their children whether by physical violence, inappropriate emotional demands, or the lack of physical and emotional care.   Eligibility:   Address: 229 Davie Ave  Statesville, NC 28677  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.iredellscan.org  ID:  264

	Schronce Power Sports Inc	Recreation	828-464-5665
Services:   Eligibility:   Address: 1396 NC Hwy 16 S  Taylorsville NC 28681  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.schronceseadoo.com  ID:  104

	Sipe's Orchard Home	Family Support and Human Services	828-256-5056
Services: Long and short-term campus-based residential services. Serving North Carolina  Eligibility: Male or female, ages 10-21, in DSS custody. Some assessment done to determine appropriateness for services.  Address: 4431 County Home Rd  Conover, NC 28613  Open: 8:00am  Close: 5:00pm  Fees: No fees to clients  Contact:   email:   Website: www.sipesorchardhome.org  ID:  142

	Social Security Administration	Family Support and Human Services	828-328-3609
Services: Assist in filing applications for benefits and explain requirements for Social Security, Supplemental Security, Income, Medicare & Black Lung.  Eligibility: Meet requirements as specified in Social Security Regulations in Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba  Address: 112 2nd St. Pl. SE  Hickory, NC 28601  Open: 9:00am  Close: 4:00pm  Fees: None  Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  143

	Social Security and SSI Benefits	Health and Safety	1-800-772-1213
Services:   Eligibility:   Address:     Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website:   ID:  193

	Special Olympics of Catawba Valley	Special Needs and Disabilities	1-800-843-6276
Services: Provides opportunities for children and adults with mental retardation to develop physical fitness, engage in athletic competition and experience the joy of sharing a friendship through a variety of sporting events.  Eligibility:   Address: 1065 17th Avenue NW  Hickory NC 28601  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:   Website: www.sonic.net  ID:  80

	Stony Point Christian Ministry	Family Support and Human Services	704-585-6521
Services: Thrift Store and Food Closet. Voucher from DSS is needed for food closet. Hours are: Monday 1:00-5:00, Friday 1:00-5:00, Saturday 9:00-11:30.  Eligibility:   Address: 7794 Hwy 90 E  Stony Point NC 28678  Open: 12:00am  Close: 12:00am  Fees:   Contact:   email:</