CLS MECK COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
You are not alone. Help is here. If you are unsure where to start,
please call 704-432-1111 or 211 they will guide you to the help you need.
CLS MECK COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
You are not alone. Help is here. If you are unsure where to start,
please call 704-432-1111 or 211 they will guide you to the help you need.
EMERGENCY HELP & CRISIS LINES
Mobile Crisis Team: 800-939-5911 Emergency mental health support, 24/7 mobile response.
Safe Alliance 24/7 Hope Line: 980-771-4673 Crisis support, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, emergency shelter, counseling.
PRN (Promise Resource Network) 704-390-7709 Free support groups, crisis alternatives, peer wellness, and mental health empowerment.
Monarch Therapy Services 866-272-7826 Mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Alliance Health (Local Mental Health Management Entity) 800-510-9132 Connects people to mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services.
Crisis Assistance Ministry: 704-371-3001 Rent, utilities, clothing, and emergency financial aid.
Just 1 Call Mecklenburg: 704-432-1111 Resource connection for seniors, families, and disabled individuals.
Diall 988 National Suicide Hotline: Confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress.
Poison Control Hotline: 800-222-1222 Emergency medical guidance for poisoning incidents.
Child Abuse Reporting Line (DSS/Youth Services): 980-314-7700 Report child abuse, neglect, or request foster care services.
MECK-COUNTY SHELTERS
Salvation Army Center of Hope: 704-348-2560 Shelter for women and families, meals and case management.
Safe Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter: 980-771-4673 Confidential emergency housing for survivors of abuse.
Gracious Hands: 704-962-6147 Faith-based transitional housing for women and children.
Hope House Foundation: 704-992-1902 A 6-month transitional residence for women with children.
My Sister’s House (Friendship CDC): 704-200-2807 Safe housing for women recovering from crisis.
YWCA Women in Transition: 704-525-5770 Affordable supportive housing for single women.
Roof Above Men’s Shelter: 704-334-3187 Emergency overnight shelter for men, meals, and support services.
Roof Above Day Services Center: 704-334-3187 Daytime showers, laundry, medical services, and mail services.
Hope Haven: 704-372-8809 Residential recovery program with transitional housing.
Oxford Houses (Recovery Living Homes): oxfordvac.org Peer-run sober living homes for men and women.
YOUTH HOUSING & SUPPORT
The Relatives Youth Crisis Center (Ages 7–17): 704-377-0602 Emergency shelter for runaway or homeless youth.
The Relatives On Ramp Center (Ages 16–24): 704-501-8253 Drop-in support center for young adults seeking housing, jobs, education.
The Relatives Scattered Site Housing Program (Ages 18–24): 704-377-0602 Transitional supportive apartments for young adults.
HERO Program (Child Witnesses of DV): 704-336-3210 Therapeutic support for children who witnessed domestic violence.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas: 704-910-1301 Youth mentorship program.
Child Support Enforcement: 704-432-9300 Enforcement of child support court orders.
Council for Children’s Rights: 704-372-7961 Advocacy and legal support for children's rights.
Thompson Child & Family Focus: 704-376-7180 Mental health services, foster care support.
Time Out Youth Center: 704-344-8335 Support and housing help for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 11–24).
Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center: 980-314-8680 Supervised safe places for custody visits and exchanges.
TRANSPORTATION
CATS Bus and Light Rail Service: 704-336-7433 | ridetransit.org Charlotte area public transportation information.
Medicaid Transportation Program: 704-336-4547 Free rides for Medicaid recipients to healthcare appointments.
VETERAN HOUSING & SUPPORT
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): 704-370-3257 Rapid rehousing and case management for veterans.
Veterans Bridge Home: 866-249-6656 Employment, housing, and health navigation for veterans.
HUD-VASH Program: 877-424-3838 Housing vouchers with case management support for veterans.
Mecklenburg County Veterans Services Office: 704-336-2102 Benefit support and veteran homelessness referrals.
HEALTHCARE & RECOVERY
Mecklenburg County Health Department: 704-336-6500 Clinics, immunizations, and public health programs.
Atrium Behavioral Health Center: 704-358-2700 Outpatient and inpatient mental health services.
Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center: 704-376-7447 Substance use prevention and treatment services.
Domestic Violence Healthcare Project: 704-446-3999 Medical services for survivors of domestic violence.
Safe Alliance Sexual Trauma Resource Center: 980-771-4673 Counseling and advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
24/7 Greater Charlotte Hope Line: 980-771-4673 Hotline for emotional support, domestic violence, parenting issues.
FOOD, CLOTHING, & BASIC NEEDS
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantries: 704-523-4333 Emergency groceries for families and individuals.
Friendship Trays (Meals on Wheels Charlotte): 704-333-9229 Meal delivery for elderly and homebound individuals.
Nourish Up Food Delivery: 704-523-4333 Fresh food pantry and home deliveries.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: 704-376-1785 Regional food bank distributing groceries to pantries and shelters.
Victim’s Compensation Program: 800-826-6200 Financial help for victims of violent crime (medical bills, losses).
Community Link: 704-943-9490 Help with relocation, housing search, and budgeting.
Charlotte Area Fund: 704-372-3010 Financial literacy, energy bill help, job readiness programs.
Latin American Coalition: 704-531-3848 Spanish-speaking assistance for housing, employment, immigration.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: 704-370-3262 Financial help, immigrant services, counseling
Crisis Assistance Ministry: 704-371-3001 Rent, utilities, clothing, and furniture assistance.
YWCA Central Carolinas: 704-525-5770 Education, housing, and wellness programs.
LEGAL & CRIMINAL SERVICES
Sheriff’s Office Warrant Check: 980-314-5030 Find warrant status or serve defendant paperwork.
CMPD Non-Emergency: 311 Report non-emergency incidents.
CMPD Domestic Violence Unit: 704-336-2379 Police department specializing in domestic violence cases.
District Attorney’s Office: 704-686-0700 Prosecution and criminal case information.
Family Court (Custody, Divorce Cases): 704-686-0200 Family legal services.
Self-Serve Center at Courthouse: 704-686-0210 Help completing court forms for family law matters.
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy: 704-376-1600 Free legal help for immigration, domestic violence, benefits.
Legal Aid of North Carolina: 866-219-5262 Free legal support for domestic violence victims.
Lawyer Referral Service: 704-375-0120 Affordable lawyer consultations ($50 for 30 minutes).
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Moore Place (Roof Above): 980-224-9260 Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless adults.
Supportive Housing Communities (McCreesh Place, St. John’s Place): 704-335-9380 Supportive housing for individuals and families.
Coordinated Entry Hotline: 704-284-9665 Access point for all shelter and housing services.
NC Dial 211 Housing Assistance 24/7 housing resource line.