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Western Carolina Rescue Ministires

Group 3546

P.O. Box 909
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
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Additional Locations

225 Patton Ave
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Show on map

Organization Description

The Rescue Ministry has been dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted populations in Western North Carolina for the past 44 years. Current services include providing access to primary medical care, hot meals, food boxes, and clothing for men, women, and children. Residential services include a free 9-month Men’s Recovery Program and a free 6-month recovery program for mothers and their young children with an optional 6-month post-graduate stay. Additional residential restorative services include a Men’s Overnight Shelter and a Women’s Overnight Shelter that offer safe dwelling along with interactive life-improvement courses.

Services Provided

  • Critical Care

    • Emergency Shelter for Men
    • Emergency Shelter for Women
    • Emergency Shelter for Women with Children
    • Food Pantry for the Public
    • Onsite Meals for Guests and the Public
  • Oversight

    • Case Management
    • Personal Mentoring
  • Residential Life-Transformation Programs

    • Long-Term Drug/Alcohol Recovery for Men
    • Long-Term Drug/Alcohol Recovery for Women
  • Spiritual Care

    • Biblical Counseling
    • Bible Studies
    • Chapel Services
    • Discipleship Classes
  • Education

    • Life-Skills Training
  • Housing

    • Transitional Housing for Men
    • Transitional Housing for Women