Community Resources

Community Resource Guide for Cleveland County
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  • Emergency Housing

Abuse Prevention Council

Office: (704) 487-9325
Crisis Hotline: (704) 481-0043
Lighthouse Shelter for Women and Children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. Provides temporary shelter for 90 days.
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  • Support Services

Abuse Prevention Council

Office: (704) 487-9325
Crisis Hotline: (704) 487-0043
Offers support with group services & individual counseling for adult & teenage victims of domestic violence, rate, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
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  • Counseling

Abuse Prevention Council

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  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

American Red Cross

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  • Medical and Dental Resources

American Red Cross

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  • Medical and Dental Resources

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Center

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  • Food Pantries

Boiling Springs Baptist Church

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Read More
  • Children's Services

Boy Scouts of America, Piedmont Council

Find out more using the helpful links below. Read More
  • Children's Services

Boys' & Girls' Club of Cleveland County

Provides recreational, educational and cultural after school programs. Open to boys and girls, first grade to age 17. Also provides summer day camp. Read More
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  • Support Services

Care Solutions

Provides respite (relief) to caregivers as well as assessment and coordination of care for older & disabled individuals. Referrals to community services and resources are provided. Read More
  • Emergency Housing

Catherine's House, Inc.

Telephone Interview Required.
Three month residential program for single women and women with children.
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  • Food Kitchens

Central United Methodist Church

Tuesdays: 11:30-12:30
Saturdays: 11:30-12:30
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  • Children's Services

Child Care Connections

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  • Children's Services

Children's Homes of Cleveland County

Provides an opportunity for children in court-ordered, out-of-home placements to live in a family-like atmosphere. Social services are offered for the entire family. Referrals from Cleveland County Department of Social Services. Read More
  • Food Pantries

Church of Christ

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Read More
  • Permanent Housing

City of Shelby Housing Authority

Rental apartments for low income, elderly and disabled individuals. Phone for information regarding eligibility guidelines and application process. Read More
  • Permanent Housing

Cleveland County Community Development Corporation

(704) 480-8119
The services provided are access to affordable homeownership, pre and post-homeownership counseling, and overall support for individuals when needed to become and remain homeowners and good neighbors.
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  • Support Services

Cleveland County Department of Social Services

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  • Medical and Dental Resources

Cleveland County DSS Services for the Blind

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  • Children's Services

Cleveland County Family YMCA Girls' Club YMCA

Promotes physical, social, cultural, vocational, and personal development in school-age girls. Offers after-school and summer enrichment programs for girls ages 5-13. Read More
  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

Cleveland County Fund for Children & Adults with Disabilities, Inc.

Provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families living with a disability. A service of the Junior Charity League of Shelby in cooperation with United Way’s Information and Referral Center. Read More
  • Medical and Dental Resources

Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program

Hosted by North Shelby School, helps improve physical and mental conditions for physically and mentally disabled children through weekly horse riding therapy sessions conducted by trained volunteers. Read More
  • Children's Services

Cleveland County Partnership for Children

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  • Support Services

Cleveland County Public Health Department

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  • Medical and Dental Resources

Cleveland County Public Health Department

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  • Emergency Housing

Cleveland County Rescue Mission

Provides shelters/housing, education, and other services for the homeless. Shelters and services, for men, women, and families. Read More
  • Medical and Dental Resources

Cleveland Regional Medical Center/Atrium Health

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  • Support Services

Cleveland Vocational Industries, Inc.

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  • Children's Services

Communities in Schools of Cleveland County

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  • Support Services

Council on Aging/The Senior Center

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  • Counseling

Credit Counseling Services/Cleveland County Community Development Corporation

Offers budget development and management, housing counseling for pre purchases and delinquencies; debt repayment may be coordinated with client and creditor. Read More
  • Emergency Housing

Crossroads Rescue Mission

Provides temporary housing and employment assistance for men with substance abuse issues. Faith based treatment program. Read More
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  • Food Pantries

Fallston Baptist Church

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Read More
  • Food Kitchens

First Baptist Church

Friday: 12:30-1:30 Read More
  • Food Pantries

First Spanish Baptist Church

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  • Emergency Housing

Florence Crittenton Services

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  • Emergency Housing

Flynn Fellowship Home of Gastonia

offers inpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol and/or substance addiction. The program includes halfway housing services, individual counseling, group therapy and more. Read More
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  • Support Services

Gaston Community Action

Provides comprehensive services for families that include job placement, supportive services, food, child care, transportation, medical care tuition and other services to help families access their strengths. Read More
  • Children's Services

Girl Scouts Peaks to Piedmont

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  • Emergency Housing

Grace of God Rescue Mission

Provides temporary shelter for men and women. Read More
  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association

Applicants are seen on an appointment-only basis.
Agency assists with medicine and utilities.
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  • Food Pantries

Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association

The food pantry operates by-appointment-only basis. Read More
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  • Medical and Dental Resources

Hospice Cleveland County

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  • Emergency Housing

House of Mercy

Provides residential and medical care for individuals living with AIDS. Read More
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  • Support Services

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center

Treatment services include residential rehabilitation therapy and 10 bed detox unit for those with alcohol and other drug dependence. Read More
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  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry

Agency hours: Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Closed: Tues.
Agency assists with clothing, food, medicine, utilities, and rent for residents of Kings Mountain.
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  • Permanent Housing

Kings Mountain Housing Authority

Rental housing for low and/or moderate income individuals. Phone for information regarding eligibility guidelines and application process. Read More
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  • Support Services

Lawrence Patrick Senior Center

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  • Counseling

Legal Aid of North Carolina

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  • Support Services

Life Enrichment Center of Cleveland County

Adult day Health Care Services in centers located in Shelby and Kings Mountain. Deaf accessible. Read More
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  • Counseling

Mental Health Association in Cleveland County

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  • Support Services

Metrolina AIDS Project

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  • Support Services

North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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  • Children's Services

Office of School Readiness, Preschool Office

Developmental services for pre-school children and their families. Oversees NC Pre-K, Smart Start, and Head Start programs. Services include health, nutritional, educational, and social activities. Read More
  • Support Services

Ollie Harris Behavioral Health Center

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  • Support Services

Pathways Mental Health

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  • Counseling

Pathways Mental Health

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  • Permanent Housing

Section 8 Housing Assistance Program

Phone for information regarding eligibility guidelines and application process for this program that provides rental assistance to Cleveland County residents. Read More
  • Food Kitchens

Shelby Presbyterian Church

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  • Food Pantries

Shelby Presbyterian Church: Scout House

Tuesdays: 9:00-10:00am Read More
  • Support Services

Social Security Administration

Administers all national Social Security programs including disability benefits and the medicare program. Read More
  • Children's Services

Southmountain Children and Family Services

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  • Transportation

TACC Transportation Administration of Cleveland County

Transportation services for clients of participating human service agencies. Rural general public transportation for anyone. Read More
  • Food Kitchens

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Wednesday: 11:30 – 12:30 Read More
  • Food Pantries

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00 pm Read More
  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

The Salvation Army

Agency hours: Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. until 12 noon; 1p.m. until 2p.m.
First come, first served basis
Agency assists with clothing, food, rent, utilities, and medicine.
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  • Support Services

The Serenity Club/Alconon

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  • Emergency Housing

Trailhead Resources

Trailhead assists individuals with basic needs such as food and shelter. Once those essentials are met, Trailhead begins to focus on the next vital components of well-being such as medical, behavioral, and physical health. Read More
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  • Programs that provide temporary financial assistance

U-CAN (Upper Cleveland Area Needs) The Bliss Center

Agency hours: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. until 12 noon
Agency assists with clothing, food, utilities, and household goods for residents of upper Cleveland County
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  • Emergency Housing

Veterans' Restoration Quarters (Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry)

Serves 65 military veterans in a transitional housing facility and has 12 emergency shelter beds. Read More
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  • Medical and Dental Resources

W.G. Hefner Veterans Administration Medical Center

This medical facility for military veterans provides residential care and services in addition to an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. Read More
  • Food Pantries

Washington Outreach Ministry

Call for appointment.
Monday – Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Distribution every other Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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  • Support Services

Western Piedmont Intergroup

Alcohol Abuse Hotline: 704-332-4387
Non-profit clearinghouse of information and schedules for Alcoholics Anonymous in Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, and Rutherford counties. Includes links to meeting schedules and printable information.
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  • Emergency Housing

With Friends

Provides temporary shelter for homeless youth. Read More