The Shirley T. Frye YWCA Greensboro is part of an incredible network of service providers in Guilford County.
If you are in need of assistance, please review the resources below.
Family Shelters
Greensboro Urban Ministries – Pathways
Serves families with children
https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/pathways/
(336) 271-5959
Salvation Army of High Point – Center of Hope
Serves families with children
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/high-point/shelter-1
(336) 881-5420
Individual Shelters (no children)
Open Door Ministries
Serves single adult males
https://www.opendoorministrieshp.org/shelter
(336) 885-0191
Greensboro Urban Ministry – Weaver House
Serves single men and women
https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/do-you-need-help
(336) 553-2665
West End Ministries – Leslie’s House
Serves single women
http://wemhp.org/programs-2/leslieshouse/
(336) 884-1105
Other Shelters
Room and the Inn – Mary Nussbaum Maternity Home
Serves pregnant mothers experiencing homelessness and their children
https://roominn.org/programs/housing-homeless-pregnant-women/
(336) 275-9566
Youth Focus – My Sister Susan’s House
Serves pregnant and parenting mothers age 16-21
https://www.youthfocus.org/maternity-housing/
(336) 312-2014
Youth Focus – Act Together
Serves runaway youth ages 11-17
https://www.youthfocus.org/emergency-housing/
(336) 333-6853
If you are currently sleeping in a place not meant for habitation, please contact Fox Valley Farms Coordinated Entry Line at (984) 209-9709.
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – 2026 North Carolina Housing Resources Guide
HUD North Carolina Homepage
https://www.hud.gov/states/north-carolina
Domestic Violence
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Family Service of the Piedmont
Domestic violence supportive services, financial stability services
https://fspcares.org/
(336) 387-6161
24-Hour Crisis Line: (336) 273-7273
Family Justice Center
Domestic violence supportive services such as legal services, child and adult advocacy, safety planning, and emergency needs
https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/government/departments-and-agencies/family-justice-center
(336) 641-7233
Employment
Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP)
Offers employment training and supportive services
https://www.wrlp.net/
(336) 691-5780
Guilford Works
Offers a number of services related to job searches, resume building, career development, and more.
https://guilfordworks.org/
Women’s Resource Center – Women to Work Program
Offers free job-readiness workshops and one-on-one support for women ready to make a career change
628 Summit Ave., Greensboro NC 27405
https://womenscentergso.org/programs/
(336) 275-6090
Email heather@womenscentergso.org for appointment
Family Success Center 2
Offers success coaching for achieving goals related to career development and financial stability
https://ywcagsonc.org/programs/family-success-center/
(336) 773-9782
Rental and Utility Assistance
Open Door Ministries – High Point
By Appointment ONLY. Call on Wednesdays
https://www.opendoorministrieshp.org/emergency-financial-assistance
Utility Assistance: (336) 819-8444
Rental Assistance: (336) 819-8443
West End Ministries – High Point
By Appointment ONLY.
http://wemhp.org/programs-2/emergency/
(336) 884-1105
Helping Hands High Point
By Appointment ONLY. Call Tues-Thurs, 9:30am-2:30pm
https://www.helpinghandshighpoint.org/copy-of-services-1/utility-assistance
(336) 886-2327
Food Pantries
Greensboro Urban Ministry
305 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, 27406
https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/food-pantry
(336) 271-5959 ext. 340
Visit or call between 9 am to 2 pm, Tues-Thurs
Helping Hands Ministry of High Point
2301 S. Main St., High Point, 27263
https://www.helpinghandshighpoint.org/services/food-assitance
(336) 886-2327
Appointments required for food:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm
Thursday, 10am-2pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
Salvation Army of High Point
301 W. Green Dr., High Point, 27260
(336) 881-5400
Monday – Thursday, 9 am to Noon
West End Ministries
903 W. English Rd., High Point, 27262
http://wemhp.org/programs-2/food/
(336) 884-1105
Thursday, 2-4 pm
City Serve Triad
https://cityserveofthetriad.com/
715-B W. Main Street, Jamestown
Saturday, 9-10 am
Hot Meals
First Presbyterian Church – Hot Dish
and Hope at Mullin Life Center
https://findfood.ghpfa.org/findfood/services_1676599698369_5/2660960/13293375
(336) 908-2088
707 N. Greene St., Greensboro, 27401
Tuesday & Thursday, 4-6 pm
Greensboro Urban Ministry
305 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, 27406
https://www.greensborourbanministry.org/potters-house
(336) 271-5959
Breakfast 7-7:45 am
Lunch 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Open Door Ministries
400 N. Centennial St., High Point, 27262
https://www.opendoorministrieshp.org/soup-kitchen
(336) 886-4922
Breakfast: Daily, 9-10 am
Lunch: Monday – Friday, Noon to 1 pm
Dinner: Daily, 6-7 pm
West End Ministries
903 English Rd., High Point, 27262
http://wemhp.org/programs-2/food/
(336) 884-1105
Thursday, 5-7 pm
Other Food Assistance
Food Food Now Locator:
https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org/find-help
SNAP/FNS Application Assistance:
https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org/snap
Backpack Beginnings – Family Market
Food, Infant care items, clothing/shoes, diapers, hygiene items, and more available to Guilford County residents. By Appointment ONLY.
3711 Alliance Dr., Greensboro NC 27407
https://backpackbeginnings.org/family-market/
(336) 945-7445
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are suicidal or in crisis, call 988.
Mental Health Resources
Guilford County Behavioral Health
Center – Urgent Care and Outpatient Services
931 Third Street, Greensboro NC 27405
https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/government/departments-and-agencies/department-health-and-human-services/mental-and-behavioral-health-care-services/behavioral-health-care-center
(336) 890-2700
Kellin Foundation – Teens Gotta Talk
9-weeks, weekly sessions for rising 9th-12th graders.
https://www.kellinfoundation.org/events-list/teens-gotta-2026-s55wy-g8ex4-95ej7-snm42-kmshr
Register for free online
(336) 429-5600
Pregnancy and Parenting
YWCA Greensboro Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
Case management and supportive services for minority mothers
https://ywcagsonc.org/healthy-moms-healthy-babies/
YWCA Greensboro Teen Parent Mentor Program
Group support and one-on-one mentorship for pregnant and parenting teens
https://ywcagsonc.org/teen-parent-mentor-program/
Diapers & Infant Care Items
Backpack Beginnings – Diaper Walk-In Program
Diapers and wipes provided to Guilford County residents, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4pm.
3711 Alliance Dr., Greensboro NC 27407
https://backpackbeginnings.org/diaper-walk-in/
Email lana@backpackbeginnings.org
Backpack Beginnings – Family Market
Infant care items, clothing/shoes, diapers, toys, books available to Guilford County residents. By Appointment ONLY.
3711 Alliance Dr., Greensboro NC 27407
https://backpackbeginnings.org/family-market/
(336) 945-7445
Senior Resources
West End Ministries
Senior Activities held twice monthly for West End area seniors age 60+. Bingo on fourth Tuesday each month at 1pm.
http://wemhp.org/programs-2/seniors/
(336) 884-1105
Senior Resources of Guilford
1404 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro NC 27408
Various resources for Guilford County Seniors
https://www.senior-resources-guilford.org/
(336) 373-4816
Substance Abuse
Daymark Recovery Services – Residential Treatment
https://daymarkrecovery.org/guilford-residential-center/
(336) 899-1550
For Girls:
The Girlhood Co.
Performance cheer, mentorship, creative expression, and connection for girls age 7-17.
Greensboro
https://thegirlhoodco.org/
Email michelle@thegirlhoodco.org
I Am A Queen
Teen empowerment and leadership program.
Greensboro
https://www.iamaqueen.org/
(336) 638-1315
info@iamaqueen.org