Counseling and Support Groups

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services of Catawba County
1120 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-345-6975

Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 7:30pm ; Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Group, individual, and family counseling available.

 

Alzheimer's Support Group
Contact: Lori Reid at 828-328-2006
Meets 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm at Lutheran Home

Offers support and education services to caregivers, family and others interested in Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.

 

American Cancer Society
PO Box 2994
Hickory, NC 28603
828-328-3581

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Educational films and literature for schools, clubs, organizations, and industries. Services to cancer patients, Reach to Recovery Program, and support groups.

 

Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
810 Fairgrove Church Road
Hickory, NC 28602
(Beside Catawba Memorial Hospital)
828-322-0386

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Medical library available on site only. Caregiver Resource Center: Resources include books that may be checked out free pamphlets on various health-related topics and photocopy privilege for caregiver resource material. The following support groups also meet at the AHEC building:
Alcoholics Anonymous - Every Friday at 8:00pm (open)
Alzheimers Disease - 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm
Diabetes - 4th Monday at 7:00pm

 

Exodus House
122 8th Avenue Drive SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4870

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Clinically supervised faith based supportive housing for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Programs include Independent Living, Family Preservation/Family Reunification and Post Incarceration Aftercare. Services provided to individuals and families.

 

Mental Health Services of Catawba County
3050 11th Avenue Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-695-5900

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Full range of services for individuals and families with emotional problems and mental disorders, substance abuse problems, or developmental disabilities. Services include individual, group, married and family counseling; rehabilitation services, psychiatric and medication management services; substance detoxification; referral for acute hospitalization; consultation and education; advocacy; support groups; and community outreach.

 

Reach to Recovery
c/o American Cancer Society
PO Box 2994
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3581

Provides support and information to women who have had mastectomies. Visits in hospitals, helps with exercise, etc.

 

Women's Resource Center
125 Third Street NE
828-322-6333
Hickory, NC 28601
www.wrchickory.org

Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Crisis and financial assistance; resource and referral services; clothing closet, support groups, programs, and workshops in the areas of finance, professional development, and women's wellness.