U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: POINT-IN-TIME COUNT
The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that CoCs conduct an annual count of people experiencing homelessness who are sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and Safe Havens on a single night. CoCs also must conduct a count of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness every other year (odd numbered years). Each count is planned, coordinated, and carried out locally.
Want to see Gaston County’s PIT Count Data? Visit HUD's website at https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/3031/pit-and-hic-data-since-2007/ or click the links below for 2023 data.
By CoC https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/xls/2011-2023-PIT-Veteran-Counts-by-CoC.xlsx
By State https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/xls/2007-2023-PIT-Counts-by-State.xlsb
The Gastonia Police Department recognizes that there is a high need for resources and services for homeless individuals in our City. We are working diligently with our faith-based communities, non-profit organizations, community partners, and other municipalities to find additional resources for homeless individuals.
107 S. Broad Street
Gastonia, NC 28502
Phone: (704) 867-6145
Website: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/gaston-lincoln-counties/
North Carolina Legal Aid – Fair Housing Project
Phone: 855-797-3247
Website: https://fairhousingnc.org
Email: info@fairhouginsnc.org
Service: Information concerning Fair Housing rights; represents victims of housing discrimination; tests for fair housing violations.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
North Carolina Human Relations Commission
Phone: 984-236-1871
Website: https://www.oah.nc.gov/civil-rights-division/human-relations-commission
Email: hrc.complaints@oah.nc.gov
Service(s): Provide information concerning Fair Housing rights; Represent victims of housing discrimination
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mount Zion Restoration Church
2311 Crescent Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 865-8616
Email: bbfoodpantry@yahoo.com
Services: Food distribution
Hours of Operation: Thursdays starting at 7:30am
Gastonia, NC
Phone: 704-867-8901
Website: www.crisisassistancegastonia.org
Service(s) Offered: Greater Gastonia residents only – food, utilities, heat, and rent.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.. May apply online.
Gastonia Street Ministry
416 West Main Avenue, Gastonia
Gastonia, NC - 28052
Phone: (704) 605-3173
Website: https://www.gastoniastreetministry.com/
Services: Free Supper: Tuesday & Thursday
Hours of Operation: Around 8 p.m. Services may be limited; please call.
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 867-7257
Website: https://ggba.net
Services: Provides food, clothing and household items on a limited basis.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Call for an appointment.
107 S. Broad Street
Gastonia, NC 28502
Phone: (704) 867-6145
Email: GastoniaNC@uss.salvationarmy.org
Website: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/gaston-lincoln-counties/
Open daily at 11am. Provide meals/fellowship and showers and laundry when available.
Caromont Regional Medical Center
2525 Court Drive, Gastonia
Phone: 704-834-2000
Website: https://caromonthealth.org
Service(s): Emergency Center, maternity care, intensive care, outpatient services
A Search Engine To Locate Rehab Centers Across The State
Website: https://www.rehab.com/north-carolina
Service(s): Rehabilitation centers
(704) 874-3316 for Medical or Behavioral Health Services
Website: https:// Kintegra.org
Service(s): Health care, health education and preventive care services
Hours of Operation: Varies by location; call for details.
901 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: (888) 235-4673
Website: https://www.partnersbhm.org/
Services: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
5700 Executive Center Dr, Ste 217
Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone: 855-962-8387
Website:https://www.abccm-vsc.org/
Service(s): Veteran survivor’s benefits, veteran burial benefits, veteran education benefits & veteran benefits.
965 Roberts Drive, Gastonia
Phone: 704-866-3606
Website: www.gastongov.com/789/Veterans-Services
Email: VeteranServices@gastongov.com
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
400 Mercy Dr.
Belmont, NC - 28012
Phone: (704) 825-9599
Website: www.catherineshouseinc.org
Service(s): Offers a three-month accommodation program for single women and women with children.
Requirements: Phone interview required.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
400 E. Long Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 864-6771
Website: https://ghanc.org
Services: Section 8 and Public Housing only; no emergency assistance
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1840 East Franklin Boulevard,
Gastonia, NC
Phone: 704-864-6536
Website: www.habitatgaston.org
Service(s): Partners with families to provide new homes or home repairs with an affordable mortgage.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -5 p.m.
PO Box 808
Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: 704-825-8832
Website: www.thehouseofmercy.org
Service(s): Palm Program-provides short-term residental housing to persons that are HIV-positive/AIDS diagnosis, 18+ years of age and unhoused. Applications accepted on website.
107 S. Broad Street
Gastonia, NC 28502
Phone: (704) 867-6145
Email: GastoniaNC@uss.salvationarmy.org
Website: https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/gaston-lincoln-counties/
Phone: 704-867-8901
Website: www.crisisassistancegastonia.org
Service(s): Greater Gastonia residents only – food, utilities, heat, and rent.
Hours of Operation: Open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. May apply online.
City of Gastonia
Phone: (704) 866-6753
Services: Provides a utility credit of $25 - $35 per month for Gastonia residents receiving City of Gastonia electric service.
PO Box 808
Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: 704-825-8832
Website: www.thehouseofmercy.org
Service(s): Case Management, financial assistance (rent, security deposit, utilities) and employment services.
111 E. Third Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 865-2357
Website: https://legalaidnc.org
Services: Provides free civil legal services. Representation in domestic violence, public benefits, landlord tenant, consumer fraud, bankruptcy and unemployment compensation cases. No criminal, traffic, divorce, accident, personal injury, child support or custody cases. Serving Gaston, Cleveland, & Lincoln counties.
The principal charge of the committee is to implement the findings and recommendations of the Intergovernmental and Interagency Task Force on Homelessness. Membership includes representatives from the Gaston-Lincoln-Cleveland Continuum of Care, area nonprofits, members of the faith community, a community representative, County and municipal employees, as well as local experts on housing, education, and healthcare.
Website: https://www.gastongov.com/1015/Homelessness-Prevention-Committee
The GLC-CoC is a network of collaborative partners and advocates that provide a framework to end homelessness and promote self-sufficiency in the Continuum of Care region. See more information on COC here.
Phone: 704-864-4554, Ext. 109
Website: https://glcimpact.com/
https://www.hudexchange.info/grantees/nc-509/ (HUD Website)
Service(s): Emergency Housing Vouchers – available only by referral of Continuum of Care homeless service provider agencies; call for appointment.