Housing Crisis & Homelessness Resources in Chatham County
This list is only meant to provide information and may not be inclusive of all housing assistance options available to you. It does not guarantee eligibility or funding, and there may be a waitlist for programs listed. Service providers are working diligently with many households to end their housing crises, but resources are limited.
There are no emergency shelters in Chatham County. There may be availability in emergency shelters outside of Chatham: Alamance, Durham, Lee, Moore and Orange and Wake counties.
Spanish speaking staff is noted below for each agency.
If you are behind on your rent, mortgage, and utilities and/or have been served an eviction notice:
Salvation Army can only pay for past due bills. It cannot pay for current or future bills. Salvation Army also has a limited supply of food and household items on hand to help lower the overall cost of living for those experiencing a crisis.
126 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
(336) 763-6400
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Spanish speaking staff available.
EHAP can provide rental assistance but cannot help with mortgages or utilities. Households must have a sustainable income to be eligible for assistance. Households are ineligible if they have ever received help from EHAP before.
Tiffany Stoddard – (919) 545-8584
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
102 Camp Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2759
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
If you are experiencing homelessness (for example, you are or are about to be couch surfing, living out of your car, or living in a tent):
The following agencies can help you resolve and possibly assess your current situation. Depending on your assessment results, you may be eligible for a referral to programs that help find and pay for housing.
Translation services available.
This service can come to you. Times and scheduling may vary, and waitlisting does occur. Texting preferred.
Melissa Lowell – (919) 407-8525
Email: MLowell@CentralPinesNC.gov
Salvation Army also offers the Pathway to Success program, a long-term case management and mentoring program for those in imminent danger of eviction or who are in a chronic housing crisis situation.
126 Village Lake Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
(336) 763-6400
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Spanish speaking staff available.
Vaya Health services is for Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, severe substance use disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), or a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
State-Funded Services are for qualifying NC residents with no insurance, or not enough insurance. Offered are Mental Health Services, Substance Use Recovery Services, Intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) services, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) services. For more information to inquire about Vaya and/or our programs and services please contact us below:
- 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Line (BHCL) to enroll or check eligibility: 1-800-849-6127
- Member and Recipient Services Line: 1-800-962-9003 (Mon-Sat 7a-6p)
- Provider Support Line: 1-866-990-9712
- Housing Support Line: 1-800-893-6246 x 4560 or HousingTeam@vayahealth.com
- General Inquiries: 1-800-893-6246
If you are caring for a child eligible to be enrolled in school or is currently enrolled in school:
Spanish speaking staff available.
McKinney-Vento liaisons may be able to provide the support needed to get or keep children enrolled in school. Siblings of school-aged children may also be eligible for assistance.
Suzannah Pessagno – (919) 548-1767 – spessagno@chatham.k12.nc.us
Orlando Hernandez – (919) 542-7964 – ohernandez@chatham.k12.nc.us
Danubio Vazquez – (919) 663-3610 ext. 2 – dvazquez@chatham.k12.nc.us
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Leave a message anytime.
If you are a survivor of intimate partner or sexual violence:
Spanish speaking staff available.
All of Second Bloom’s services – legal advocacy, housing and shelter, and therapy and support group – are free and confidential. Second Bloom offers a 24/7 helpline that is staffed by trauma-informed volunteers and staff. Second Bloom accepts walk-ins during regular business hours.
117 E. Salisbury St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
24/7/365 Help Line: (919) 545-0055
Office Phone: (919) 533-6864
What do I do if I am concerned about someone experienceing homelessness?
If someone is in crisis or there is a reason to worry about immediate safety, call 911.
For more information on available resources across Chatham and its surrounding counties, dial 211.
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