Other Community Resources

MHAG has compiled an extensive list of organizations in Guilford County that can provide support and assistance in various areas.  If you would like to report an error or suggest an addition to this page, please contact us at (336) 373-1402 or at info@www.mhag.org. Click one of the category tabs to display a list of resources for that topic.

You can also download this guide in PDF format.

 

Transportation Resources

Organization Name

Services Provided

Contact Info

Greensboro Transit Authority
  • Public bus transportation and SCAT

Customer service line:
(336) 335-6499

 

Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART)
  • Provides inter-city and regional public transportation for Greensboro and other counties

(336) 883-PART (7278)

 

Housing Resources

Organization Name

Services Provided

Contact Info

Greensboro Housing Authority
  • Safe, quality, affordable housing to low-income families, elderly, and the disabled.

450 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 275-8501

Greensboro Housing Coalition
  • Advocates for consumers to  find fair, safe, & affordable housing.

122 N Elm St #4,
Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 691-9521

 

Greensboro Urban Ministry
  • Shelter for men.
  • Shelter for women with children.
  • Mixed gender shelter.
  • Supportive housing assistance.

305 W Lee St
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 271-5959

Interactive Resource Center
  • Day resource center for people experiencing homelessness.

407 E Washington St,
Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 332-0824

Joseph’s House Incorporated – Homeless Services for Men
  • Homeless shelter and housing assistance for men.

2703 E. Bessemer Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 389-9880

Mary’s House
  • Housing for women in recovery from substance abuse and their minor children.

520 Guilford Avenue
Greensboro, N.C. 27401

(336) 275-0820

Partnership Village Transitional Housing (Greensboro Urban Ministries)
  • For people who have been recently evicted or are formerly homeless. Help you find housing and provide information on rent assistance if needed.

135 Greenbriar Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 286-6401

The Servant Center
  • Housing for Disabled and Veterans.

1312 Lexington Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27403

(336) 275-8585

Salvation Army
  • Center of Hope Shelter and Shelter to Success housing program.

1311 S. Eugene Street
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 235-0348

 

Helpline and Online Resources

Organization Name

Service Provided

Contact Info

Family Services Crisis Line
  • Mental health and domestic violence crisis line.

(336) 273-7272

Hopeline
  • Confidential mental health crisis line.

(919) 231-4525
or 1-(877) 235-4525

NAMI Guilford
  • Confidential crisis and help line.

(336) 370-4264

United Way NC-2-1-1
  • Information referral service that helps locate local community resources and social services for those in need, from housing to clothing to medical treatment.

 Dial 2-1-1 from any phone in NC.

Sandhills Center Helpline
  • Clinicians on-call to help connect consumers to appropriate services to address mental health, substance abuse and IDD needs.

1-800-256-2452

SAMHSA National Helpline
  • Treatment referral and information service for those facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

StartYourRecovery.org
  • Web based substance abuse resources including an extensive rehab location tool.

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Food Resources

Organization Name

Services Provided

Contact Info

Blessed Table Food Pantry
  • Food Pantry

3015 E. Bessemer Avenue Greensboro, NC

(336) 333-2266 

Food Assistance Incorporated
  • Groceries on wheels for low-income and/or disabled individuals aged 65 and up.

102 Kirk Road
Greensboro, NC. 27455

Phone (336) 988-8899

Food Not Bombs
  • Hot free meal
  • Mondays 3:30 to 6:30pm

Interactive Resource Center 407 East Washington St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 332-0824

Greensboro Urban Ministries
  • Emergency Assistance Food Program
  • Food Pantry
  • Free lunch 10:30-12:30, Sun-Sat

305 West Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 271-5959

Guilford Department of Social Services
  • Food Stamps

1203 Maple Street
Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 641-3000

Hot Dish and Hope

(First Presbyterian Church)
  • Hot free meal served Tuesday’s and Thursdays.
  • Arrive between 6-6:30pm.

Mullin Life Center
706 N. Greene St.
Greensboro, NC

House Of Refuge Missions
  • Food bank and thrift store.

216 S Elm St.,
Greensboro NC 27401

(336) 691-1470

One Harvest Ministries
  • Discounted food purchase program.

2 Locations:

2400 S Holden Road
Greensboro, NC  27407
Site Contact: Debbie Bailey
Site Phone: (336) 299-8062

 

4530 Jessup Grove Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
Site Contact: Alan Hart
Site Phone: (336) 541-8391

New Birth Sounds of Thunder

Christian Center
  • Hot meal Wednesdays at 5:30.

2300 S. Elm-Eugene St
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 333-5858

The Servant Center
  • Grocery assistance program.

1312 Lexington Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403

(336) 275-8585

 

Financial, Utility and Rent Resources

Organization Name

Service Provided

Contact Info

Department of Social Services
  • Medicaid, welfare, food stamps etc.

1203 Maple St.
Greensboro, NC. 27405

(336) 641-6996

Guilford Low Income Energy Assistance Program
  • One-time cash grant payment for low-income families.

1203 Maple St.
Greensboro, NC. 27405

(336) 641-3000

Greensboro Urban Ministries
  • Emergency utility bill assistance program.

305 West Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 271-5959

Salvation Army
  • Only by appointment and for utility disconnection/shut off only.

1311 S. Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 235-0368

St Vincent de Paul Society
  • Utility bill assistance up to $50.00.

109 W Smith St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 232-0336

Welfare Reform Liaison Project Inc.
  • Program provided by Duke Energy, and designed to help income-qualified customers to save energy and reduce their bills.

2601 Greengate Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 691-5780

 

Employment Resources

Organization Name

Service Provided

Contact Info

Guilford County Employment- Greensboro Office
  • Unemployment Insurance

2005-B South Elm-Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC. 27406

(336) 334-5777

NC Works Career Center
  • Job search referral and other career assistance.

2301 W. Meadowview St.
Greensboro, NC. 27407

(336)297-9444

Triad Goodwill Resource Center
  • Vocational rehab and community resource center.

1235 South Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC. 27406

(336) 275-9801

Welfare Reform Liaison Project Inc.
  • Free job trainings for individuals over 18 and with a GED or high school diploma.

2601 Greengate Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 691-5780

 

Clothing Assistance Resources

Organization Name

Service Provided

Contact Info

Bargain Box of Greensboro
  • Thrift Store

122 North Elm St.
Greensboro, NC. 27401

(336) 273-6349

Encore! Boutique
  • Thrift Store

2222 Golden Gate Dr.
Greensboro, NC. 27401
Mon-Sat: 10am to 5:30pm

(336) 676-5871

Goodwill Industries
  • Clothing at discount prices.

1235 S. Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC. 27401

(336) 275-9801

Salvation Army
  • Clothing at discount prices.

1311 S. Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC. 27406

(336) 235-0368