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Our Services

Learn about Laura's House

​Laura’s House offers emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse who need a safe place to go.

 

REACH can provide emergency shelter for victims, their dependents and registered service animals. We offer help with meals, personal items and numerous basic needs for children. With assistance from the Red Rover Grant, REACH is able to work one-on-one with clients to arrange safe accommodations for non-service animals while they are in our shelter. - Thanks to the generosity of donors and grants, all services offered by REACH are offered at no cost to our clients!!

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Laura Lang

Laura Lang was a shining light in our Haywood County community. For years, she served REACH of Haywood as a volunteer and chair of the Board of Directors. Her husband was instrumental in making the shelter a home for those who are seeking refuge. After her unexpected death in 2019, REACH wanted to honor her legacy of service, love, and generosity and named our home, Laura's House.

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Legal Resources

Need support? Haywood County is full of options.

Scales of Justice

Legal Aid

Civil and Criminal Court Assistance provided for free.

Psychotherapy Session

WNC Alliance

Referrals for counseling and legal aid for Spanish speakers, older adults, children exposed to violence, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

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Magistrate's Office

Haywood County Magistrates Office is located at 1620 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786. Magistrates can issue arrest warrants, conduct initial appearances, set bail, and handle other specific legal tasks. 

Mental Health Services

Sometimes you need to talk to someone.

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Blue Ridge Health

At Blue Ridge Health, we pride ourselves in providing compassionate, personalized behavioral health and counseling services to people in Western North Carolina experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

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Appalachian Community Services

Appalachian Community Services is a leading provider of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services in the Southwest North Carolina regions.

Psychotherapy

VAYA Health

Vaya Health prioritizes whole-person health. We manage Medicaid, federal, state, and local funding to connect the people we serve to health care services and supports. Our specialty is helping individuals with needs related to mental health, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities 
(I/DD), and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). 

THE HARD TRUTH

70%

Of victims do not file a police report.

80%

Of victims maintain contact with the abuser.

33K+

Victims-Survivors have received our support since 1985.

HAYWOOD COUNTY RESOURCES

LOCAL AGENCIES

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  • NC Works Career Center

    • 828.456.6061

LEGAL RESOURCES

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  • Law Enforcement Resources

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  • Emergency: 911

  • Canton PD

    • 828-648-2376

  • Maggie Valley PD

    • 828-926-0867

  • Haywood Co. Sheriff 

    • 828-452-6666

  • Waynesville PD 

    • 828-456-5363

  • Magistrate Office

  • Haywood County Jail

    • 828-452-6670

  • District Attorney

    • 828-454-6510

For information, 
contact us:

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If you need more immediate help, contact us at 828-456-7898.

© 2023 REACH of Haywood County, Inc.

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