North Meck Connect Resources

Resources By Need

We’ve compiled hundreds of resources and categorized them by areas of need. Simply find your need, read the description for more details, and see more!

Housing

Rent, mortgage, and utilities, critical home repairs, foreclosure, and resources for homelessness & prevention.

Food Assistance

Food pantries, emergency meals, senior food assistance, EBT (SNAP) benefit applications.

Transportation

Regional transportation providers including busses & elderly/disabled transportation options.

Medical Care

Free/low-cost clinics, dentists, medicines, help applying for medical insurance, STI services, and medical equipment.

Mental Health Care & Resources

Inclusive crisis resources and hotlines, local providers and provider search tools, resources for BIPOC+, LBGTQ+ and veteran support.

Pregnancy + Postpartum Resources

Pregnancy medical care, secular and religious counseling, insurance help, postpartum care, and free baby items.

Childcare

Childcare search tools, preschool options, and daycares for children of various ages. Early/Head Start is not available in North Meck.

Youth Ed. & Career Readiness

Career training and education to prepare young people for the future. Resources serve ages grade-school to 26.

Employment

Organizations who provide specialized career training for a multitude of jobs, and employment-placement resources for immigrants.

Domestic Violence

Support for adults and children facing D.V., crisis hotlines, safety planning, and support for those impacted.

Substance Abuse

Resources for those afflicted by substance abuse and their loved ones to promote recovery and harm reduction.

Legal Resources

Legal aid resources who can help with a variety of issues including specific resources for immigrants.

Economic Mobility

Explore nonprofit agencies that provide a multitude of resources for short-term needs while also equipping you for long-term stability.

Recreation

Find ways to keep up-to-date on the fun activities happening in our community. Resources are specific to children, families, and senior-citizens.

Can’t Find What You Need?

We’re sorry! Please contact us and tell us what you’d like to see added to our resource categories. In the meantime, try searching the other databases below. Please note that you may be shown resources outside of North Mecklenburg County.

NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Click the logo to go to their website. Or, call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services.

Atrium Health provides a Community Resource Hub website which includes some local resources, and a multitude of nationwide programs that serve North Carolina applicants.

The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is home to the Community Resource Department and Child, Family, and Adult services. They provide programs to meet basic needs.