Rutherford 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: 828-287-6010

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

Housing Assistance

Catholic Charities: 800-227-7261
Forest City Housing Authority: 828-245-1390
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission: 828-287-2281

Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Care Coordination for Children (CC4C): 828-287-6100
WIC Clinic: 828-287-6238

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

Public Health and Environmental Health

Environmental Health Department: 828-287-6317
Fire Marshal/ Emergency Management: 828-287-6090
Health Department: 828-287-6100

Social Services/Legal Assistance

Department of Social Services: 828-287-6165
Legal Aid of North Carolina: 1-866-219-5262