United
Hispanic Missions Resource List
(English Version)
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Service |
Phone/Web |
Details |
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The ARC of Mecklenburg cosponsored
by the 2824 N. Davidson |
704-332-4535 704-333-7107 (Spanish) |
A Latino support group for families
with children with developmental disabilities, including Down’s syndrome,
cerebral palsy, and Autism. Also educational classes. Free childcare. |
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Battered Women’s Shelter |
704-332-2513 |
Counseling and emergency shelter
for women and children who live or work in |
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Women's Commission |
704-336-3210 704-432-6970 (Spanish) |
Bilingual social worker available
at 704-432- 6970. Housing counseling, and a job bank
for women and their children suffering from domestic abuse. |
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Better Business Bureau Consumer Foundation |
704-545-8597 ext 207 |
Help to prevent consumer fraud or
financial exploitation. |
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704-545-6785 (English) |
Free ESL classes. |
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704-330-6172 (Spanish or English) |
Free English as a Second Language
(ESL) classes for ages over 18 Ask for the Adult ESL Department |
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Chemical Dependency Program |
704-376-7447 (Spanish or English) |
Outpatient treatment, education and
prevention services |
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A Child’s Place |
704-343-3790 (English) |
Program for homeless children or families
from pre-kindergarten through high school. A referral
is required. Call this number for referral instructions. Help is
available in Spanish once the referral criteria are met. |
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Charlotte Community Health Clinic ( |
704-316-6561 (Spanish or English) |
Serves low income people over 18 yrs old who do not
have medical insurance. You must live in Go to their office and get a New Patients Packet,
then ask for an appointment. It will be a month or more before you see a
doctor on Tues (morning or evening) or Thurs. evening. Translation is always
available. |
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Community Health Services |
704-375-0172 (Spanish or English) |
Financial help for people referred by physicians or social Workers for specific
health services.
Children must be 3 years old or over, $40 for physical examination for school
or sports physicals.– no health insurance is
accepted. Will furnish prescription medications 1 time for a needy family. No
documentation (other than referral) is required. |
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Crisis Assistance Ministry |
704-371-3001 (extension 140 for Spanish) |
Financial help for families to avoid
eviction, maintain basic utilities, and meet other emergency needs. Referrals are required from Health Dept. or
Metrolina Aids, Child’s Place or through schools. All in person visits are at
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Fire Emergency |
911 |
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Latin-American Coalition |
704-531-3848 |
Lissette Garcia-Johnson handles “labor
issues” – immigrants who do not get paid properly for their work. “Under
Federal labor laws, illegal immigrants are entitled to the same rights as
workers born here.” |
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International House |
704-333-8099 (Spanish or English) |
Links and referrals to Spanish
speaking doctors and dentists, citizenship classes, an immigration attorney,
ESL classes, informal conversation hours (free). |
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“Just 1 Call” |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg government
website in English and Spanish showing numerous help agencies, contact
information and basic requirements. |
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basement of First Baptist
Huntersville located at |
704/947-1350
– phone and fax |
Church supported clinic providing
free medical care to residents of the |
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Loaves and Fishes Several locations around
Charlotte. |
704-523-4333 |
Emergency food to clients in a
crisis situation. 1 weeks supply for their family. Up to once every 60 days
if the need persists. (Referral required by social services agency, medical
provider or minister. Most Hispanic referrals are from Mi Casa Su Casa). |
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704-336-6449 (Spanish) |
Immunizations, tuberculosis
testing, diabetes info, sexually transmitted diseases, women’s health |
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Medical Emergency |
911 |
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Mexican Consulate |
704-394-2190 |
Help with VISAS, passport
applications, legal documents, protection for Mexican nationals. |
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Mi Casa Su Casa |
704-536-9845 |
Referrals to Loaves and Fishes for
emergency food, ESL classes. |
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Police Emergency |
911 704-353-1000 (For
non-emergency Police business in English) 704-336-2566 (Spanish si no son de
emergencia ) |
To contact a bilingual officer who
speaks Spanish (for Police business only) Mike Deal 704-336-2566 |
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704-716-3643 (Spanish hotline) |
“Programa
La Luz” provides pregnancy testing, counseling and information on pre and
postnatal care and breast feeding. Maternity clothes are available. |
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Project for Justice for Immigrants |
Spanish 800-247-1931 English 704-971-2622 |
Free legal services for immigrants
who speak Spanish. No criminal cases or traffic violations. |
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Salvation Army Emergency
Assistance Program |
704-348-2560 |
Food, clothing, shelter and help
with “the last $25 only” for utility bills on an emergency basis. Come in
person. Bring the utility disconnection notice for financial help. |
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United Way – Referral Service |
211 or 1-866-744-7778 (toll free) |
24-hour information
and referral service. Anyone can get in touch with a trained specialist who
can assess their needs and refer them to an appropriate community-based
program. This service is free, multi-lingual, confidential and is available
in Cabarrus, |