Shelters Near Montgomery County:

If you call one of these facilities and they are unable to assist you, please ask them if they know of another agency that might be helpful. 

Outreach Mission of Sandford:

All client entry is managed through the Outreach Mission Inc. (OMI) Office located at 225 Steele Street, Sanford NC, 27330 by calling 919-776-8474 during the normal intake hours of 8:00am to 10:00pm.

Website: https://www.sanfordoutreachmission.com/intake

Phone: Men’s 919-776-8474 / Women’s 919-774-7112

Email: sandfordomi@gmail.com 

Lydia’s Place - Women’s Shelter:

Lydia's Place is a nonprofit organization providing temporary shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness in central North Carolina.

Website: https://lydiasplacenc.org/contact-us/

Phone: 336-682-0659

Email: makayla@lydiasplacenc.org

Place of Grace:

Place of Grace has a Men's Emergency Shelter located in Asheboro, NC and provides outreach services to those experiencing homelessness.

Website: http://www.placeofgracenc.org/contact-us

Phone: 336-318-0012

Email: pward.pog@gmail.com

Friend to Friend:

(Moore County Domestic Violence Shelter) 

Friend to Friend's mission is to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking rebuild their lives.

Website: https://www.friendtofriend.me/contact

Phone: 910-947-1703

Hotline (24 hours): 910-947-3333

Ester House:

(Stanly County Domestic Violence Shelter)

The mission of Ester House is to shelter victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Website: https://estherhousecares.org/

Crisis Line: 704-961-7500

Montgomery: 910-571-0281

Stanly: 704-961-7502

Email: sabrinac@estherhousecares.org

Stanly Community Inn:

If someone is homeless in Stanly County an emergency shelter is available on 510 S. 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001       

Website: https://www.stanlycountylibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/391/Homes-of-Hope-or-Community-Inn-Information-PDF 

Phone: 704-984-6454 (6:00pm - 7:00am)

Cell: 704-779-2609  (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Richmond County Rescue Mission:

(Rockingham, NC)

It is the vision of the Richmond County Rescue Mission to create a happy, healthy, and safe community living in prosperity with each other and hopeful for the future. 

Website: https://www.richmond-county-rescue-mission.org/contact

Phone: 910-817-7801

Family Promise:

Family Promise desires to provide shelter, food, and opportunity to help families experiencing homelessness or financial insecurity achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Location: 400 Saunders Blvd Aberdeen, NC 28315

Website: https://fpofmc.org/need-shelter.html

Phone: 910 944 7149

Email: contactus@fpofmc.org

Who do I call if I am unsheltered and homeless in Montgomery County, NC? 

If you are living "unsheltered", meaning in a tent, car, shed, abandoned building, or in a homeless shelter, please call or text the UNSHELTERED access phone number 910-584-6403

and locally ~ 336-780-6507. Additional agencies to contact ~ 211 and the local Department of Social Services.  

Looking for Housing Resources?

• https://www.nchousingsearch.com/Resources.html

• https://nc211.org/

• https://www.hud.gov/states/north-carolina#Homelessness

What to learn more about housing issues at the federal level? 

https://www.hud.gov/

What is a Coordinated Entry? 

HUD's Coordinated Entry system is like a helpful guide that makes it easier for people experiencing homelessness to find the right housing and services. Here's how it works in a nutshell:

• One Front Door: Instead of going to many different places, people experiencing homelessness can go to one central spot to get help.

• Needs Assessment: They answer questions to figure out what kind of help they need most (like a shelter, temporary housing, or long-term support).

• Priority Placement: People with the greatest needs are helped first, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

• Right Referrals: They get connected to the specific programs and services that can best help them find a stable home. 

Additional Resources:

• Troy Senior Center: 

200 Park Rd, Troy, NC - Hot Meals daily for age 60 & up 

• Mt. Gilead Park Program: 

$20.00 per person, Summer program only and ONLY for Mt. Gilead residents. Contact the Town of Mt. Gilead to learn more. 

• Montgomery Baptist Association (Montgomery & Stanly County): 

Contact number to learn about available resources: 704-982-1033 

• Service Dogs for Veterans, NC: 

Executive Director Gerry Burchfield – free dogs and training for veterans. 336-870-5096, email: mrfuzzyteddybear@aol.com 

• Coordinated Entry for Region 7 Montgomery County

TEXT information to:  910-584-6403