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60 resources found for North Carolina

Shelter

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Shelter

NC DHHS Emergency Solutions Grant / Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coordinated Entry

Charlotte / Mecklenburg CountyMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 284-9665Website
Shelter

Roof Above Emergency Shelter

CharlotteShelter access varies; call Coordinated Entry

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 284-9665Website
Shelter

Durham Rescue Mission

DurhamMen: 1201 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701; women/mothers/children: 507 E Knox Street, Durham, NC 2770124 hours a day, 365 days a year

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 688-9641Website
Food

NC DHHS Food Access Maps

StatewideOnline 24/7

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Feeding the Carolinas

North Carolina and South CarolinaCall or check website for current hours

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

Central and Eastern North CarolinaPantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Charlotte region500-B Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Call or check website for current hours

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 376-1785Website
Food

MANNA FoodBank

Western North CarolinaPantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Roof Above Day Services Center

Charlotte945 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:00 PM; weekends/holidays 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 347-0278Website
Showers

Roof Above Tryon Street Campus

Charlotte1210 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 334-3187Website
Showers

Durham Rescue Mission

DurhamMen: 1201 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701; women/mothers/children: 507 E Knox Street, Durham, NC 2770124 hours a day, 365 days a year

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 688-9641Website
Showers

Raleigh Rescue Mission

Raleigh / Wake County314 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 828-9014Website
Showers

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Laundry

Roof Above Day Services Center

Charlotte945 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:00 PM; weekends/holidays 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 347-0278Website
Laundry

Roof Above Tryon Street Campus

Charlotte1210 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 334-3187Website
Laundry

Durham Rescue Mission

DurhamMen: 1201 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701; women/mothers/children: 507 E Knox Street, Durham, NC 2770124 hours a day, 365 days a year

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 688-9641Website
Laundry

Raleigh Rescue Mission

Raleigh / Wake County314 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Call or check website for current hours

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 828-9014Website
Laundry

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
ID Help

Roof Above Day Services Center

Charlotte945 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:00 PM; weekends/holidays 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 347-0278Website
ID Help

Legal Aid of North Carolina

StatewideMonday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-866-219-LANC (5262)Website
ID Help

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Charlotte regionCall or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 376-1600Website
ID Help

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
ID Help

NC DHHS Emergency Solutions Grant / Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina

StatewideMonday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-866-219-LANC (5262)Website
Legal Aid

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Charlotte regionCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 376-1600Website
Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services

Western North CarolinaMonday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (828) 253-0406 or 1-800-489-6144Website
Legal Aid

Disability Rights North Carolina

Statewide801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 118, Raleigh, NC 27607Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 856-2195Website
Legal Aid

Fair Housing Project of Legal Aid NC

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (855) 797-3247Website
Mental Health

NC DHHS Crisis Services

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Mental Health

988 Lifeline in North Carolina

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Mental Health

NAMI North Carolina Helpline

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Mental Health

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / North Carolina24/7/365

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

NC Recovery Helpline

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-688-4232Website
Addiction Support

NC DHHS Crisis Services

Statewide24/7

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Addiction Support

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / North Carolina24/7/365

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Addiction Support

NC DHHS Emergency Solutions Grant / Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide / North Carolina24/7

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)Website
Veterans

North Carolina DMVA Housing Assistance

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)Website
Veterans

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas SSVF NC

North Carolina service areaCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Veterans Services of the Carolinas SSVF

Western North CarolinaCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Youth

The Relatives Youth Crisis Center

Charlotte1100 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 2820324/7 shelter for ages 7-17

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 377-0602Website
Youth

The Relatives On Ramp Resource Center

Charlotte2219 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (704) 501-8252Website
Youth

Haven House Services

Raleigh / Wake CountyCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Youth Focus

GreensboroCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Families

Salvation Army Center of Hope Charlotte

Charlotte / Mecklenburg CountyCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Salvation Army Wake County Family Shelter

Raleigh / Wake County1863 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Families Moving Forward

DurhamCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Raleigh Rescue Mission

Raleigh / Wake County314 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (919) 828-9014Website
Families

NC DHHS Emergency Solutions Grant / Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

NC 211

Statewide24/7/365

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

NCHH Cooling Centers by State - North Carolina

StatewideSeasonal; varies by activation

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

ReadyNC Open Shelters

StatewideActivated during emergencies

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Cumberland County Cooling/Warming Centers

Cumberland County1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301Monday-Friday daytime hours at listed county sites; seasonal activation varies

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

NC DHHS Emergency Solutions Grant / Coordinated Entry

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website