Referrals

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Hope Pregnancy Resource Center

232 Furman Road, Boone, NC 28607
265-HELP/4357
All services are free and confidential:
pregnancy tests; accurate information on pregnancy, abortion procedures/risks,
parenting, and adoption; help in preparing for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting; maternity and baby clothing, baby furniture; referrals for adoption services; guidance regarding school and employment; referrals for medical care, social services, and other community resources; ongoing emotional support; and post-abortion counseling.

Watauga County:

Watauga County Health Department
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone
Clinic 264-6635
Baby-Love Medicaid and Maternity Care Coordination:
This program provides voluntary services to women on Medicaid during and after pregnancy.  Medicaid eligible pregnant women in Watauga County can participate.  Information about Medicaid, medical benefits, prenatal care, WIC services, transportation, information about your pregnancy, and information about other available services is provided.
*General Clinic is on Tuesday mornings and one Thursday per month.  Health Department will administer a pregnancy test.  A woman with a positive pregnancy test receives a signed paper to then go to Social Services and apply for Medicaid.  If the woman is eligible for Medicaid, then she is eligible for Baby Love and Maternity Care Coordination (private patient or patient at health department).    
NC Health Check/Health Choice For Children: free or low cost health insurance to children whose families cannot pay for private insurance and who do not qualify for Medicaid. Applications are available at the Health Department (264-6635) or Social Services (265-8100).

Department of Social Services
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C, Boone
265-8100
Public assistance programs:
Work First: assistance with daycare while working or attending school
Subsidized Child Care: subsidy dollars may be available to help cover child care costs for individuals who need child care and meet required income eligibility limits.  (For a list of child care providers please contact the Children’s Council Child Care Resource and Referral at 262-5424.)
Medicaid: medical assistance for prenatal and hospital visits during pregnancy.
Other programs: Health Choice, special assistance, energy assistance, emergency assistance, food stamps. 
Other services: Provide services of adoption, foster care, protective services (adults and children), medical transportation, family planning, and work permits for minors.

Education and Employment

Able Body Labor:
2237 Highway 105, Boone
Construction and landscaping labor
Complete application and 2 forms of ID
264-8886

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute:
297-5253 ask for Basic Skills, contact person is Lynn Lefever
Complete High School or obtain your GED before continuing your education.

Employment Security Commission and Job Link:
Provides access to employment and training resources.
207 Winkler’s Creek Rd. Suite 1, Boone 265-5385
Register and do job search online at ncesc.com and ncjoblink.com

Get Real:
Resources, Employment, Advancement, Learning
Ron Rognstad, Career Coach.  Contact Ron at the Watauga Job Link Center at 265-5385.
Help youth age 16-21 with life skills, finishing education, occupational skills, and supportive services.

Family Services

Children’s Developmental Services Agency of the Blue Ridge:
150 Den Mac Drive, Boone 265-5391
Serves children and families who need early intervention services. 

Family Support Network of the High Country:
262-6089, 150 Den-Mac Drive, Boone
Toll Free Family Line: 866-812-3122
Information and support for families who have children with special needs, chronic illnesses or who have had a death of their child.

Community Resources

Food Banks:

All Things Possible Christian Fellowship
Hwy. 105 Ext., Boone, Carriage Square,
Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For anyone who is hungry

FaithBridge United Methodist Church
111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, 264-5881
Anyone needing to use their food bank services needs to call first for an appointment.

High Country Home Care:
Canaan Hughes
430 Pineola Street, Newland
(828)733-1248
For medicaid payment, pregnancy must be considered high-risk.  Services also available through private payment.  Licensed home care agency providing in-home aide services in Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, Burke, McDowell, and Watauga counties. Provides in-home aides to do personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with grocery and drug store errands.

Hospitality House:
302 W. King St., Boone 264-1237
Emergency shelter for 30 days at a time up to 90 days a year.

The Health and Hunger Coalition:
141 Health Center Drive, Boone 262-1628
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Emergency food assistance, food recovery program, free pharmacy, and individual drug program.

New River Mental Health:
264-4357 (24 hour crisis line)
Administrative Office: 264-9007
Serves the community as a Local Management Entity with the primary responsibility being to oversee and manage local services.  Services offered either directly or through their provider network.  Direct consumer services include access, screening, triage, assessment and referral; crisis intervention; counseling; child and family services; psychiatric services; medication management services; substance abuse services; and consumer planning and support services.  Payment by sliding fee scale, medicaid, medicare, and medical insurance policies.

Northwestern Regional Housing Authority:
Angela Combs or Amy Miller
266-9794
Fax: 266-9797
Located on Hwy. 105 Extension in Addison Building behind the Exxon
Provides many kinds of housing opportunities and services to assure affordable, adequate housing.

OASIS, Inc.:
Office Line: 264-1532
Local Crisis Line: 262-5035
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Located at 427 Meadowview Drive, Boone
Provides 24-hour crisis line for family violence and sexual assault; shelter for abused women and their children; short-term counseling and support; advocacy and companionship for victims; information and referrals; and educational programs.

WeCAN – Watauga Crisis Assistance Network:
In order to receive financial assistance, the individual or family must have an emergency need.  Verification of the emergency need is required.
WeCAN sees clients Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Hospitality House at 302 W. King Street, Boone.  Call the Hospitality House at 264-1237 and ask for the WeCan Program.

Pregnancy/Parental Education and Support

Birthing Center Education Office:
Watauga Medical Center
262-4285 or 1-800-443-7385
Call for information or to register for instructional and educational classes: breastfeeding, prepared childbirth, car seat class, sibling class, basic pediatric life support, babes on the move, babes in arms, prenatal fitness, and postnatal fitness.

Car Seat Class (Buckle Up Kids For Life):
Birthing Center Education Office 262-4285
Call to register for training. Class held on the first Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 
This class offers a complete instructional guide to proper car seat use.  Offers help obtaining a car seat.

MOPS:
Mothers of Preschoolers
Open to any mom with a child age birth
through kindergarten.  Meets first and third Thursdays September - May at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Bamboo Road from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Call 266-9703, ext. 133 for more information.

NC Family Health Resource Line:
1-800-367-2229
Information, referral, and advocacy services regarding pregnancy and prenatal care; breastfeeding and infant care; parenting skills, etc.

Parents As Teachers (PAT):
Robin Triplett
Children’s Council, 262-5424
290 Queen Street, Boone
Believing parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, this is a program to help parents help their children develop as fully as possible during these important years.  This program is available to families that meet Smart Start Eligibility requirements.

Healthcare

Gynecology:

John R. Marchese M.D.
Dr. Marchese can perform sonogram to confirm pregnancy. 
166 Doctor’s Drive, Boone
264-9067

Gynecology and Obstetrics:

Watauga Women’s Center
Robert E. Shirley, M.D.
Cecilia F. Grasinger, M.D.
Matthew S. Peterson, M.D.
870 State Farm Road, Suite 100 Boone
264-5464

John J. Freeman M.D.
838 State Farm Rd., Suite 2, Boone
264-9208

Midwives:

Heather W. Jordan, C.N.M.
High Country Midwifery
Certified Nurse Midwife
A service of Linville Family Medicine
Suite 235 Sloop Medical Office Plaza
Linville (828)737-7693

Carrington Pertalion, C.N.M.
Mountain Laurel Women’s Health Care
Certified Nurse Midwife
*Privileges at Caldwell Memorial Hospital
950 State Farm Road, Boone
265-4584

Lisa Stevens, C.N.M.
In Partnership with Dr. Bruce Jackson
Certified Nurse Midwife
222 Longvue Drive, Boone
265-5895

Appalachian State University:
Mary S. Shook Student Health Services:
Main number: 262-3100, Appointments: 262-6577
Pat Geiger, M.D., Director

Doulas
A woman experienced in childbirth who
provides continuous physical, emotional,
and informational support to mother/partner
before, during, and just after childbirth.
For more information contact a Childbirth Educator at the Birthing Center Education Office at 262-4285.  Doulas are not affiliated with Watauga Medical Center.

Breastfeeding

La Leche League:
A support group for breastfeeding mothers.  Nursing mothers, babies, and pregnant women are invited to attend.
10:30 a.m. - noon, 3rd Wednesday each month, Grace Lutheran Church, 262-5316.

Breast Pumps:
May be rented through Boone Drug at Deerfield with a prescription, 264-3055.

Pediatrics

Blue Ridge Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine:
345 Deerfield Rd., Boone  262-0100

Child Care

The Children’s Council Child Care Resource and Referral:
290 Queen Street, Boone 262-5424
Provides up to date information/listings/referrals
regarding child care.
The Children’s Council also helps families with resources regarding the following: resource library, Myrtle the Turtle (mobile literacy vehicle), car assistance program, helping pay for childcare, child safety seats, public preschools, Parents as Teachers, and Welcome Baby Program.  

Other

Child Support Collections & Enforcement: 
265-5441

Legal Aid of North Carolina:
171 Grand Blvd., Boone 264-5640

Blue Ridge Dispute Settlement Center
133 N Water Street, Boone, 264-3040

ASHE COUNTY:

Ashe County Health Department
(336)246-9449
Maternity Care Coordinators:
Darby Rash, Wanda Ray
Maternity Clinic:
Becky Frost

Car Seats:
Car Seat Check each month at Ashe Family Central.  Car seats may be available for Medicaid and Medicaid eligible individuals. 
Located off Hwy. 16 Old Ashe Central School Road
Call Nancy Kautz (336)846-0781 to see if any car seats are available.

Department of Social Services:
(336)219-2700

AVERY COUNTY:

Avery County Health Department:
434 Hospital Dr., Linville
(828)733-6031
Maternity Care Coordinator:
Pam Dial

Department of Social Services:
(828) 733-8230