Listed below are agencies and organizations that may be able to assist with housing, environmental hazards and other needs.

Addressing Home Hazards

Pest Management
NC Cooperative Extension: 828-465-8240

Smoking Prevention
Carleen Crawford at the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch: 980-314-9142

Housing Assistance

Western Piedmont Regional Housing Authority: 828-485-4224
Hickory Public Housing Authority: 828-328-5373
Family Care Center of Catawba Valley: 828-327-4796
Exodus Homes: 828-324-4870
Catholic Charities: 800-227-7261

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Care Coordination for Children (CC4C): 828-695-5800.
Pregnancy Care management: 828-695-5800.
WIC Clinic: 828-695-5884

Developmental Screenings/ Early Intervention Services
Children’s Developmental Services: 828-433-5171

Public Health and Environmental Health

Public Health Department: 828-695-5800
Environmental Health Department: 828-465-8270
Building Services: 828-465-8454

Social Services/Legal Assistance

Department of Social Services: 828-695-5600
Legal Aid of North Carolina: 828-437-8280