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