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Help in Rutherfordton
7 service locations
Family and youth
Rutherfordton Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
201 Bob Hardin Rd, Rutherfordton · 828-287-3778
Head Start early childhood program — 14 funded slots; operated by Rutherford County Board of Education.
Food assistance
Ncmh Rutherfordton Elementary School
Meal program
201 Bob Hardin Road, Rutherfordton · (828) 288-2250
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Rutherford County Schools.
Pinnacle Elementary
Meal program
1204 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton · (828) 288-2250
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Rutherford County Schools.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
607 Westbrook Dr, Rutherfordton · 828-286-1043
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
182 West Court Street, Rutherfordton · 828-287-7806
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
288 South Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton · 828-286-4128 x5562
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Veteran services
Vet Center
145 College Ave, Suite B, Rutherfordton · 828-288-2757
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 08:00–16:30 · Thu 11:30–20:00
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