Referrals

For referrals for trauma-specific mental health services,
contact family advocate:
Stephanie Thomas
sthomas@southmountain.org | (828) 764-5169

Education, Outreach and Events

For community outreach, child abuse prevention education, special events or to make a donation contact director/forensic interviewer:
Selena Moretz
cacobr@southmountain.org | (828) 963-9777

Forensic Interviews and
Child Medical Exams

Referrals to the Blue Ridge Children’s Advocacy Center for forensic interviews and medical exams
must come from the Department of Social Services or law enforcement.

To report suspected child abuse, call:
Ashe County Social Services: (336) 846-5719 (emergency/after hours 336-846-5600)
Avery County Social Services: (828) 733-8230
Watauga County Social Services (828) 265-8100