Local Resources

flowerIf this is a mental health emergency, please dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Novant Emergency: 704-384-4255, or 1-800-786-1585

The following list is not a comprehensive list, but is intended to assist you in finding additional resources. The list is not an endorsement of the services provided. If you are a local provider and would like to be included in this list, please feel free to e-mail me.

Help with Basic Needs

Matthews Help Center: The mission of the Matthews HELP Center is to care for those in the community by providing programs and services that will meet life’s basic needs, and by connecting those in need with resources that improve quality of life.

119 N. Ames Street
Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-847-8383
www.matthewshelpcenter.org

Abuse

The Women’s Commission:  Provides Crisis Counseling, advocacy and support groups for women and children.

700 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Battered Women’s Shelter (location undisclosed):  24 hour counseling hotline. 30-day shelter for female victims of domestic violence and their children. Support groups and counseling for women and children. Crisis Counseling Assistance with filing for a domestic violence protective order assistance with filing for criminal charges and court accompaniment.

P O Box 220312
Charlotte, N.C. 28222
Phone: 704-332-2513 or 704-336-4126

Turning Point of Union County:  a domestic violence program for Union County residents providing safe shelter and other services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

P.O. Box 952
Monroe, NC 28111
Phone: 704-283-9150
Toll-Free: 866-330-8515
Crisis Hotline: 704-283-7233
www.unioncountyturningpoint.org

United Family Services:  24 hour hotline provides counseling and support groups for children and adults who have been victims of a rape or sexual offense. Provides court accompaniment for criminal cases and outreach in the schools. Also provides help with medical costs associated with being a victim of a violent crime.

Phone: 704-367-2735 or 1-800-826-6200

Financial Help

Crisis Assistance Ministry: Provides assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis.

500-ASpratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Phone: 704-371-3001
www.crisisassistance.org

Help with Medical Needs

Emergency Medication Services:  Provides a one-time-per-year assistance with prescriptions for people in financial crisis. Referral must be from a human services agency in Mecklenburg County.

1401 East 7th St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704-372-3010

Healthquest:  Licensed non-profit pharmacy that provides prescription maintenance medications to people who are uninsured or under insured. Hours of operation are Monday 8:00 am – 6:30 pm and Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

415 East Franklin Street
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: 704-226-2050
Fax: 704-226-0712
www.healthquestpharmacy.org

Hope Cancer Ministries:  Provides volunteer services to cancer patients and their families throughout Charlotte NC and Mecklenburg County. Services provided can include help with meals, handyman, housekeeping, assist with medical costs, utilities, housing and transportation for medical purposes.

P.O. Box 19967
Charlotte, NC 28219
Phone: 704-364-1440
www.hopecancer.org

Hospice of Union County:  Provides compassionate, quality care to those suffering life-limiting illnesses,regard- less of ability to pay. Resources for family members as well as others in the community affected by death and dying.

700 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Phone: 704-292-2100
Fax: 704-292-2190
www.houc.org

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Prevention Services:  Provides community preventative interventions, professional support services, drug information line and care-giver services.

1117 E Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-375-3784

Mecklenburg County Substance Abuse Services Center:  Provides in-patient substance abuse treatment.

429 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-366-3066

Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency: Intensive Outpatient Treatment for adults, young adults, and adolescents.

2246 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-372-6969
www.dilworthcenter.org

Twelve Step Programs