Burke County, NC - NCWorks

COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Burke County, NC

North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSISTANCE GUIDE

Burke County, NC

Aging/Older Adults

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WPCOG-Area Agency on Aging 1880 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (828)-322-9191

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Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc 800 N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-438-6255 Our Adult Day Program offers opportunities for socialization, outings, creative arts, therapeutic and recreational activities. Our program touches lives and lifts spirits of adults who have been afflicted by Alzheimer's, stroke, depression, dementia, and the aging process.

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Morganton/Burke Senior Center 501 N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-430-4147 Burke County Senior Services provides activities, programs, and services to individuals 55 years of age and older. In addition to daily activities, our senior centers also provide many social and special events for seniors.

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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Morganton (828)-430-4147, Hickory (828)-328-2269 AARP provides health and financial tools, volunteering opportunities, travel and restaurant discounts.

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Adult Life Programs, Inc 1265A 21st Street NE Hickory, NC 28601 (828)-324-1313 The facility includes a healthcare wing, including space for those that may need to lie down during the day and an exam room. An accessible shower is available, allowing staff to provide bathing services (additional fees apply). The design of the center provides a safe and secure environment for those that may wander due to dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Additionally, a secure and covered outside patio with rocking chairs is available for all participants.

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Childcare

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Medicaid (888)-245-0179 NC Medicaid provides health care to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. To learn more, including how to apply for Medicaid, please visit the NC Medicaid Beneficiary Portal.

Medicare/Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213, Hickory 1-888-877-1615 Social Security Administration provides customers to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card.

Child Care Connections- Burke 304 W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-439-2328 1-877-670-8735 (Region 9 Referral LineChildcare Only) Resources and referral for young children

Blue Ridge Community Acting (2 Office Locations) (Morganton Office- Main) 800 N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655, (Rutherford College Office) 240 Brevard Street, Rutherford College, NC, 28671

(828)-438-6255 (Morganton Office), (828)-879-2367 (Rutherford Office) Cares about the entire community and is dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Provides the following services to most of the communities in the Burke County area: Day Care, Head Start, and Early Head Start Clothing/Other Essentials Clothing

Burke United Christian Ministries 305-B W Union St, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-433-8075 Clothing for families in need.

First Baptist Church of Drexel 200 S. Main Street, Drexel, NC 28619 (828)-437-3351

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Offers free clothing and food to community members in need, but call them to make sure they give you a date of when you can pick up.

First Baptist Church of Valdese- Twice Blessed Clothes Closet 500 Faet St NW, Valdese, NC 28690 (828)-874-2266 Twice Blessed is the Church's clothing ministry. It is located just inside the door to the church fellowship hall, which is accessed from the parking lot behind the church. The clothes closet offers may different sizes and types of clothing, all at no charge. This ministry is open to the community on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Donations are accepted for new or gently used clothes.

First United Methodist Church of ValdeseHygiene Closet 217 St Germain Ave SE, Valdese, NC 28690 (828)-874-0006 The Hygiene Closet/Outreach Ministries event is the 1st Monday of each month from 5:30 ? 6:00 p.m. Prayer and devotion to follow. It is a first come, first service basis. The items available range from personal hygiene to cleaning supplies. No appointment needed and it is available to residents of Burke County only.

Foothills Thrift Store 256 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690 (828)-874-2521 Donated thrift store items can be purchased at a 50% discount for families with needs referred by a school or agency. Store hours are 9:30am ? 5:30 p.m.; extended summer hours in Valdese re Friday, 9:30 a.m. ? 8:30 p.m.

Valdese First Christian Church- Dry Bottoms Baby Closet Ministry 916 Berry Ave SE, Valdese, NC 28690 (828)-879-8054

Provides assistance to those who are in need of diapers, wipes, creams, powder, shampoo, baby wash, and other basic needs for small children. The closet is open free of charge to those who are in need. Recipients may come by once a month, Hours are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, excluding holidays from 2:00 ? 4:00 p.m.

Goodwill Store and Donation Center

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Address: Phone: Website:

118 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-433-4557

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Agency Name:

Morganton Regional Center (MRC)

Address:

107 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

Phone:

1-800-999-8915 ? Voice/TDD within NC 828.430-.7185- Voice

828.47.6606 ? Video Phone

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hearing

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Provides communication access for deaf and deaf and hard of

hearing individual for advocacy services, insurance

applications, assist with Medicaid benefits and social security

applications by request.

Education/Training

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Western Piedmont Community College 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-448-3500 Curriculum and continuing education, adult basic education and Adult GED

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Burke County Public Schools 700 East Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-439-4311 Kindergarten through high school and adult high school diplomas.

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Employment

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Goodwill Career Connections- Morganton 118 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-979-0358 Provides introductory computer training with a personalized curriculum

Goodwill Career Connections- Morganton 118 Bost Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 (828)-979-0358

Provides assistance with resumes, interviewing techniques, job search and helps you find the right path in finding work or changing careers. Has a recurring hiring event every last

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