Services | Resources | Agency | Address/Contact |
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Alcoholics Anonymous | Help for Alcoholic Dependency | Bryson City Presbyterian Church |
311 Everett St. Bryson City, NC 28713 Unknown Hours 800-524-0465 To contact District 80 (WNC Region) 828-254-8539 Monday - noon Open Meetings: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday - noon Saturday – noon |
Alzheimer patients | Adult Day Care | Sweet Thoughts |
7 Bryson Avenue Betty Breedlove 828-488-6255 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Aging and Disability Services | Information and Referral Services for the Aging or Disabilities | NC Community
Resource Connections for Aging and
Disabilities
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828-321-0500 |
Assistance Programs and Services |
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Mountain Projects |
Website Sylva Location: 25 Schulman Street Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586-2345 Waynesville Location: 2177 Asheville Road Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1447 |
Assistance Programs and Services |
Eligibility varies by service. Please call for more information. |
DSS |
80 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-6921 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM |
Assistance Programs and Services |
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Restoration House |
81 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 (828)538-4540 Website Monday-Friday: 10AM-2PM |
Assistance Programs and Services |
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The Salvation Army of Waynesville |
290 Pigeon St. Waynesvlle, NC (828)456-7111 Website |
Baby Love | St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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828-488-6766 |
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Children and Families | Free mentoring program for school-aged children | Big Brothers/Big Sisters
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210 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Liz Butler, Swain Program Coordinator 828 736-2252 |
Chamber of Commerce | Swain County Information and Events | Chamber of Commerce |
800-867-9246 828-488-3681 |
Clothing |
Community in Schools receives referral and will pick up clothing for middle and high school students
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Krissy's Closet
Family Resource
Center
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Physical Store: St. Andrews, Canton 828-488-7505 828-488-5853 828-488-2480 |
College Scholarships | Contact the HS Guidance Counselor | Swain High School |
828-488-2152 |
Donations |
Furniture Donation Station: People can donate furniture that they no longer want or need. Joan will personally have the furniture given to those in need in Swain County |
Joan Chuculate |
828-488-2233 828-736-2996 |
Education: Counselors at Swain County Schools | Need to discuss concerns about children | East Elementary West Elementary Swain Middle School Swain High School |
828-488-0939 828-488-2119 828-488-3480 828-488-2152 |
Education | Elementary School | East Elementary West Elementary |
4747 Ela Road Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2119 4142 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3480 |
Education | Middle School | Swain Middle School |
135 Arlington Ave. Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2152 |
Education | Kindergarten through 8th Grade | Mountain Discovery Charter School |
890 Jenkins Branch Rd. Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-1222 |
Education | Grades 9-12 | Swain County High School |
1415 Fontana Rd. Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3129 |
Education | Administration | Swain County Schools Administration Office
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50 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3129 |
Education | Adult continuing education | Southwestern Community College
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Bryson City Site 60 Almond School Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-366-2008 |
Education: Vocational/Technical Education |
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Job Corps: Oconaluftee site
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502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Rd Cherokee, NC 28719 Website (828)497-5411 |
Emergency Services | Emergency Medical Services | Swain County Emergency Medical Services
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EMERGENCY-911 Website Main Office: 828-488-6021 |
Emergency Services |
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Bryson City Fire Department |
150 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2621 |
Emergency Services | Law Enforcement | Bryson City Police Department |
200 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Emergency Call-911 828-488-3050 |
Emergency Services | Law Enforcement | Bryson City Police Department |
95 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Emergency Call-911 828-488-0159 |
Emergency Services | Responsible for emergency planning; preparing for and responding to manmade or natural disasters. | Swain County Emergency Management Services |
1422 US 19 South Bryson City, NC 28713 Mailing Address: PO Box 2321 Bryson City, NC 28713 Contact: David Breedlove Coordinator 911 or 828-488-2196 Website Office Hours: 8:00 am — 5:00 pm Monday – Friday |
Emergency Shelter | Overnight accommodations | Restoration House |
81 Academy St Bryson City, NC 28713 828-538-4540 |
Emergency Shelter | Families that need shelter Vouchers will be given for motel through local churches | DSS will be contacted |
Call 911 |
Emergency Shelter | Shelters available at Swain County Schools for manmade or natural disaster | Senior Citizen Center East Elementary West Elementary Swain Middle School |
125 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3047 4747 Ela Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 838-488-0939 4143 US Hwy 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713 838-488-2119 135 Arlington Ave Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3480 |
Family Resources |
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Family Resource Center | 300 Hughes Branch Road Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-7505 Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. |
Food Assistance | Food Pantry | Bryson City Food Pantry First Presbyterian Church |
311 Everett St. Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-2480 Hours of operation: Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon |
Food Assistance | Food Pantry | Grace House Food Pantry | Whittier United Methodist Church 150 Church Street Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-2393 Hours of operation: Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Except on 5th Saturdays) |
Food Assistance | Manna Food Bank Distribution is: Usually 3rd Thursday of each month 3-5p.m. (Daylight Savings time is 4-6 p.m.) (Call for Schedule) | Victory Baptist Church | 1275 New Fontana Road Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-6717 |
Food Assistance | Food stamp program application assistance
referrals to food pantries and other services over phone or in-person Population served: Any North Carolina Resident |
Manna Food Bank Helpline | 627 Swannanoa River Rd Asheville, NC 28805 Website 1-800-820-1109 Mon-Fri: 9AM-4PM |
Food Assistance | Home delivery for those unable to drive | Senior Citizen Center Meals on Wheels | 125 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3047 |
Food Assistance | Free community meals | The Community Table of Sylva | 23 Central Street Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-6782 Mon,Tues,Thurs & Fri-4-6p.m. |
Government Benefits | Information on programs and eligibility | U.S. Federal Government |
Website |
Health Care: Dental | Free dental care | Blue Ridge Mountain Dental Health Clinic |
130 Highway 64 East Cashiers, NC 28717 Website 828-743-3396 |
Health Care: Dental | Dental care based on income and availability | East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine |
828-586-1200 |
Health Care: Dental | Free Dental Care | Swain County Department of Public Health |
828-488-3198 ext. 2008 |
Health Care: Dental | Free clinic that serves Swain county residents | Blue Ridge Mountain Dental Health Clinic |
110 US-64 Cashiers, NC 28717 828 743-3393 |
Health Care: Hospital | Swain community hospital | Swain Community Hospital |
45 Plateau Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-2155 |
Health Care |
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Swain County Department of Public Health |
545 Center Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3198 Ext 2007 828-488-3792 828-621-1702 828-488-4044 Mon-Fri: 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. |
Health Care |
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Health Keepers |
52 Colonial Square Sylva NC 28779 828-471-5230 |
Health Care: Health care and other services for Farmworkers and Migrant Farmworkers |
Free or low-cost health and medical services | Vecinos Farmworker Health Program |
3971 Little Savannah Road Cullowhee, NC 28723 173 Health & Human Sciences Building Website 828-293-2274 |
Health Care: |
Free or low-cost Health and Medical Care | Swain County Caring Corner |
81 Academy St Bryson City, NC 28713 828-341-1998 Thursday clinic hours: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Call for Appointment) |
Health Care: Long term |
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Mountain View Manor |
410 Buckner Branch Rd P.O. Box 2344 Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-2101 |
Health Care: Behavioral Health Services |
Behavioral Health Services
Integrated Care for the whole person
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Vaya Health |
200 Ridgefield Ct Ste 206 828-225-2785 |
Health Care | Free Health Services | Swain County Caring Corner |
United Methodist Church Office Hours to make an appointment: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon Patients will be seen on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 828-341-1998 |
Health Care: Urgent Care |
Population Served: Anyone. No appointments needed. |
Harris Regional Hospital: Sylva |
176 Walmart Plaza Sylva, NC 28779 Website (828)631-9462 Mon-Sun 8AM-6:30PM |
Health Care: Urgent Care |
Population Served: Anyone. No appointments needed. |
Harris Regional Hospital: Canton |
55 Buckeye Cove Rd Canton, NC 28716 Website (828)648-0282 Mon-Sun 8AM-6:30PM |
Health Care: utilities |
Free firewood and heating assistance | Logs of Love |
United Methodist Church 76 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-2680 |
Health Care: utilities |
Free firewood and heating assistance | Firewood Ministry |
The Grove Church 1127 Franklin Grove Church Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-6164 |
Housing, Shelters and Home Repair Assistance |
Free firewood and heating assistance | Online Resource |
Website |
Housing/Home Repairs |
Resources: HUD (Rental Assistance) Assistance for Roofs, Urgent Repair, Heating Replacement, Rental Assistance, Head Start, Weatherization, replacing old windows, Handicap Ramps. Sometimes there is a waiting list. Please Call for appt. |
4 Square Community Action |
101 Mitchell Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-2685 |
Housing/Home |
Free furniture | Furniture Donation Program |
Joan Chuculate 828-488-2233 828-736-2996 |
Information |
Free referrals for services Free Call Center |
State of NC |
50 South French Broad Ave Asheville, NC 28801 Call-211 Website |
Library |
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Marianna Black Library |
33 Fryemont Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-3030 Hours of Operation: Mon & Wed-10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues & Thurs 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri & Sat 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
Post Office |
Post Office |
130 Slope Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3481 Hours of Operation: Mon -Fri 9:30 a.m..-5:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 am. - 12:00 |
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Senior Center |
Senior Center |
125 Brendle Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3047 Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. |
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Senior Health Insurance
Information Program (SHIIP)
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Local office: Cooperative Extension Open enrollment Oct. 15 - December 7 (Review Plans Annually to determine if a change is needed) Call for Appointment: Bring Medicare card, and Prescription bottles for appt. SHIIP is as division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance |
Swain County |
60 Almond School Road Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3848 1-855-408-1212 |
Shelter for Abuse
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Women's Shelter for abused women | Qualla Safe House |
Office: 828-488-9038 Crisis Line: 828-4886809 sqsafe@dnet.net |
Shelter for Children
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Women's Shelter for abused women | Hawthorn Heights |
828-488-6512 |
Social Services |
Service Area: Families with children ages 3-5 years old in Swain, Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties. Includes children with minor to severe disabilities. Call for more eligibility info. |
Four Square Community Action Head Start Program |
60 Old Almond School Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Bryson City site: (828)488-9756 Regional Head Start Director Mozelle Sitton: (828)321-4475 |
Social Services |
Population Served: Eligibility varies by service. Please call for more information. |
Swain County Department of Social Services: Adult Services |
80 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Office Phone: (828)488-6921 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM |
Social Services |
Population Served: Eligibility varies by service. Please call for more information. |
Swain County Department of Social Services: Child and Family Services |
80 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Office Phone: (828)488-6921 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM |
Social Services |
Population Served: Eligibility varies by service. Please call for more information. |
Swain County Department of Social Services: Economic Services |
80 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Website Office Phone: (828)488-6921 Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Therapy | Appalachian Community Services |
100 Teptal Terrace Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-3294 M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Crisis Line | Appalachian Community Services Crises Line |
Crisis Line: 1-888-315-2880 24/7 |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Appalachian Community Services--Adult Recovery Unit (Balsam Center) |
91 Timberlane Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Adult Recovery Unit: (828) 454-1098 Psychiatric Clinic: (828) 454-7220 |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Mental Health/Substance Use Treatment Referrals | Vaya Health |
1-800-849-6127 Website |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Population Served: Must be: -Female -18 or older -North Carolina resident -Substance Use Disorder diagnosis -Pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 12. |
RHHC Women's Recovery |
Varies-five sites in NC (910)521-2900 |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Population Served: Must be: -Female -18 or older -North Carolina resident -Substance Use Disorder diagnosis -Pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 12. |
Mary Benson House |
450 Montford Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Website (828)252-5280 24/7 |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Population Served: Must be: -Female -18 or older -North Carolina resident -Substance Use Disorder diagnosis -Pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 12. |
UNC Horizons |
127 Kingston Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Website (919)966-9803 24/7 |
Substance Use Inpatient Facilities
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Population Served: Must be: -Female -18 or older -North Carolina resident -Substance Use Disorder diagnosis -Pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 12. |
Swain Recovery Center (Black Mountain) |
932 Old US Hwy 70 Black Mountain, NC 28711 Website (828)669-4161 24/7 |
Support Groups
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Cancer Support Group for Qualla Boundary Population Served: Please call for more information. |
Cherokee Cancer Support Group |
(828)497-0788 Hours vary |
Support Groups
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Population Served: Anyone |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
Bryson City Presbyterian Church 311 Everett St Bryson City, NC 28713 Website To Contact District 80 (WNC Region): (828)254-8539 Monday: 12PM Bryson City Group (OSSH) Tuesday: 5:30PM Bryson City Group (OBB) Thursday: 12PM Bryson City Group (ODH) Saturday: 7PM Serenity Now Group (ODH) |
Support Groups
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Population Served: Anyone. Some meeting times are closed. Some meeting times are open. |
WNC Narcotics Anonymous: Cherokee Indian Hospital groups |
Cherokee Indian Hospital 1 Hospital Road Cherokee, NC 28719-9253 Monday: 7PM Wednesday: 7PM Thursday: 7PM Friday: 7PM Sunday: 7PM |
Support Groups
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Population Served: Anyone. All meetings open. |
WNC Narcotics Anonymous: Sylva groups |
First United Methodist Church 77 Jackson Street Sylva, NC 28779 Monday: 12PM Tuesday: 7:30PM Wednesday: 12PM Friday: 12PM |
Support Groups
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Population Served: Anyone. All meetings open. |
WNC Narcotics Anonymous: Cullowhee group |
Cullowhee United Methodist Church 416 Central Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723 Room 207 Saturday: 6PM |
Support Groups
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Population Served: Anyone. Large database of local support groups and online support groups. |
Health Finder: Support Groups |
Website Online 24/7 |
Transportation
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Population Served: Anyone. Cost varies by distance from Bryson City limits. Call ahead of time to schedule a ride. |
Swain Public Transit | 125 Brendle St Bryson City, NC 28713 Website 828-488-3213 Monday-Friday: 7AM-4PM |
Utility Car Repair Bill Help Shelter |
DSS will try to provide/refer you to an organization that can help |
Department of Social Services | 80 Academy Street Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-6921 |
Veteran Services |
Need to find out about benefits/services for disabled veterans |
Marisol Tomas, Veterans Admin | 828-298.7911 ext. 5952 marisol.tomas@va.gov |
Veteran Services
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Population Served: Please call the eligibility office for more information: (828)298-7911 ext. 2509 (or 1-800-932-6408). |
Franklin VA Clinic |
647 Wayah St Franklin, NC 28734 Website (828)369-1781 Mon-Fri 7:30AM-4PM |
Veteran Services
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Population Served: Please call the eligibility office for more information: (828)298-7911 ext. 2509 (or 1-800-932-6408). |
Charles George VA Medical Center |
1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 Website (828)298-7911 24/7 |