Local & National Student Resources

Welcome! This guide provides a non-exhaustive overview of resources available to students nationwide. To find additional support tailored to your specific area, we recommend conducting an internet search of local community resource inventories. For your convenience, local resources for those residing on or near the Boone, NC campus are listed first, followed by national resources.

*Campus specific resources can be found by clicking on the following link to the Student Success website.

BOONE SPECIFIC RESOURCES

Food Insecurity

Watauga Food Council: A regularly updated list of food banks, pantries, and kitchens in Watauga County.

Housing Insecurity

Legal Aid of NC: If being threatened with eviction because you are unable to pay rent, there is a legal aid of NC hotline: 1-866-219-LANC (5262)

Quiet Givers: Assistance with rent/utilities in Watauga County.

W.A.M.Y Community Action: W.A.M.Y provides assistance with housing repairs and weatherization services for current homeowners and renters.

WeCan Crisis Assistance Network: Local resource through the Hospitality House. Assists with homelessness prevention which can vary person to person.

Mental Health & Well-Being

Daymark Mobile Crisis:

24 hour crisis support for individuals living in Allegheny, Ashe, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties (1-877-492-2785)
24 hour crisis support for individuals living in Avery and Watauga counties (828-264-4357)
24 hour crisis support for individuals living in Cabarrus, Davidson, Forsyth, Iredell, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Union, and Vance counties (1-866-275-9552)

Medication Assistance

Prescription Medication Assistance - Hunger and Health Coalition: Individuals at or below 200% of the poverty line can take advantage of the pharmacy.

Pregnant & Parenting

Children’s Council of Watauga Co.: A family resource guide with local and national resources. Diapers, wipes and infant formula are available for Watauga County residents.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Financial

Findhelp.org: Search engine to find financial, legal, food, housing assistance, and more options

Food Insecurity

Local Food Bank Directory: Find one in your area.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps: Food assistance available to qualifying individuals/households. To learn about your eligibility and visit for contact information for your State.

Interpersonal Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: National IPV response and support with a live chat option 23/7 via the website (1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: National 24/7 response and support (1-800-656-HOPE)

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: National 24/7 response and support (1.866.331.9474; Text: loveis to 22522 / www.loveisrespect.org)

Pathways to Safety: International IPV response and support

Sunshine Behavioral Health: A resource that discussing emerging issues in domestic violence and teen dating violence. A list of free hotlines and resources are available, as well as a shelter locator.

LGBTQ+

National Trans Lifeline: National resources for support and assisting with connections for individuals who identify as transgender (1-877-565-8860)

The Trevor Project: Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth (1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678)

Mental Health & Well-Being

Crisis Text line: 24 hour National crisis support via text message (Text HOME to 741-741 for support)

Crisis Solutions North Carolina: Find help for a mental health or substance abuse crisis in your county.

Disaster Distress Hotline: 24/7 crisis counseling and support for individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters (1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66-746)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24 hour National crisis support (988 or 1-800-273-8255)

Healthcare

Free Clinic Directory: Free or sliding scale healthcare (resources for medical, dental, reproductive and sexual health care, etc.)

Pregnant & Parenting

ChildCare Aware: Child care resources and referrals

Insure Kids Now: Find free or low-cost health and dental coverage in your state.

National family caregiver support program (Administration for Community Living): Caregiver support includes info about services, help getting services, individual counseling, support groups, and caregiver training and respite care.

W omen, Infants and Children (WIC): A federal food assistance program for pregnant people and/or for kids.

Safety Resources

Childhelp: A national agency dedicated to the prevention and assistance with recovery from child abuse. Offers 24 hour crisis counseling and support.

Never Use Alone: A service provided to individuals who use substances and are at risk of overdose.

Case Management