Polk 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: 828-894-8218

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

Housing Assistance

Catholic Charities: 800-227-7261
Habitat for Humanity: 1-864-457-2172
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission: 828-287-2281

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Care Coordination for Children (CC4C): 828-894-8271
WIC Clinic: 828-894-3888

Developmental Screenings/ Early Intervention Services
Children’s Developmental Services: 704-480-5440

Public Health and Environmental Health

Environmental Health: 828-894-8004
Fire Marshal: 828-894-6342
Health Department: 828-894-8271

Social Services/Legal Assistance

Department of Social Services: 828-894-2100
Legal Aid of North Carolina: 1-866-219-5262