McDowell County Resources

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: 828-652-8104

Smoking Prevention
Karen Caldwell at the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch: 828-620-1646

Housing Assistance

California Arms Apartments: 828-652-8225
Catholic Charities: 800-227-7261
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission: 828-287-2281

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Care Coordination for Children (CC4C): 828-652-6811

Developmental Screenings/ Early Intervention Services
Children’s Developmental Services: 828-433-5171
WIC Clinic: 828-652-2922 ext. 1

Public Health and Environmental Health

Emergency Management: 828-652-3982
Environmental Health: 828-652-2921
Health Department: 828-652-6811

Social Services/Legal Assistance

Department of Social Services: 828-652-3355
Legal Aid of North Carolina: 828-437-8280