Family Guidance Center

Family Guidance Center is pleased to announce that Shelter Home of Caldwell County is broadening their service area to include the provision of domestic violence and sexual assault services for Catawba County starting Friday, August 30th. Shelter Home has 46 years of experience providing DV and SA services and we are glad to know that Shelter Home will provide those same great services to Catawba County.

If you are in need of domestic violence and sexual assault services, you can continue to call the same crisis line numbers that you have previously called until the end of September when you will need to transition to a new crisis line (828) 758-7088.

Domestic Violence – (828) 228-1787

Sexual Assault – (828) 302-6952

Starting Friday, August 30th, trained advocates from Shelter Home of Caldwell County will answer these crisis lines and will provide services to victims. Additionally, Shelter Home will be working with other non-profits in our community for referrals and all domestic violence and sexual assault services for Catawba County.

We greatly appreciate Shelter Home of Caldwell County taking over DV and SA services for our county and we know that they will continue the great service to this community provided by FGC for many years!

We are saddened to announce that after 65 years, Family Guidance Center will be closing our doors at the end of August due to falling revenue.

We are proud of our work in the community for many years and we are appreciative of all of our partners and supporters who have made that possible.

We are committed to ensuring that the vital services we provide will not cease to exist in our community. We will be providing all current clients with information about continued services and we will inform the community in the coming days about how the services we provide will be available in the future.

We are grateful for the decades-long support of our work by our community and we appreciate your continued support in this time of transition. Thank you.

We are thrilled to acknowledge Hendrick Honda of Hickory for your kind donation and continued support to our agency. Your generosity fuels our drive to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Thank You to everyone who came out to El Paso this evening and helped make Family Guidance Center’s Spirit Night a Success! Thank You El Paso for always supporting and being a great community partner.

Thank You to WCCB News for coming and airing this news story on Family Guidance Center. Please watch and share to let the community know what ways they can partner with us. Thank You.

Catawba County's Only Domestic Violence Shelter Faces Closure - WCCB Charlotte's CW Domestic violence victims in Catawba County could soon have one less place to find help. Family Guidance Center is working to raise $150,000 in the next two weeks to keep serving clients through the end of the year.

We’re ready to see you tonight at El Paso! We get a share of all proceeds - dine in or carry out - for everyone who mentions us when they order/pay the bill.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Be a part of something greater and indulge in a wonderful meal with us! Support our Mission at FGC….

Be a part of something greater and indulge in a wonderful meal with us! Support our Mission at FGC….

Check out our Free Back to School Bash graciously sponsored by several area Churches. There will be food, games, book bags full of school supplies-all for FREE! The Backpack Program plans to give out over 1,000 food bags. This event will be held at the Hickory Fairgrounds on Aug. 3rd from 10am-1pm. Make plans to join us on Saturday!

We’re now just 2 days away from our Spirit Night at El Paso (on 70 in Hickory)!

We get a share of the proceeds from the night; we hope you’ll join us there!

Be a part of something greater and indulge in a wonderful meal with us! Support our Mission at FGC….

Family Guidance Center (FGC) has been a beacon of support and healing to our community for 65 years. During those years the agency has helped tens of thousands of our friends, neighbors, and family members within our community. In 2023 alone, FGC helped nearly 1,600 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, over 100 clients with counseling services, and 16 at-risk youth via mentoring.

FGC needs help from the community! Due to falling grant funding, the agency is in dire need of assistance. In order to continue providing support to our community, the agency needs to raise $150,000 over the next few weeks.

How can you help? If you would be interested in partnering with us, please reach out to us at (828) 322-1400 and ask to speak with the Executive Director, Robert Dalton. You can also make a donation directly at our website at www.fgcservices.com.

We appreciate all that our community has done for our agency and those we serve. We now ask that you join with us again so that we can continue to serve our community into the future.

Celebrating this amazing family as they triumphantly transition into their new home from safe shelter. A true testament to their unrelenting spirit and determination! 🏠✨❤️
Super proud of mom. 🔑 = Sucess story

Thank you to the Kindness Project for providing these much needed services in our community!

This Fourth of July holiday, FGC office will be closed, but our dedication to your needs remains unwavering. Call 828-228-1787 for any immediate assistance.

Thankful to Liz and her team from DOW and National Human Trafficking Alliance for providing training to FGC on Friday. Building skills and gaining more knowledge to serve our community better. Daughters of Worth

Great information about Section 8 Vouchers through the Western Piedmont Council of Governments...please share.

The generosity of the National Women's Shelter Network brings joy to families in our shelter through the thoughtful donation of stuffed animals and dolls. Thank you!

Together, we can make a difference! We are grateful for Dana's Fine Jewelry and their team for leading by example in supporting our First Step Domestic Violence shelter through donation drives. Their unwavering commitment to uplifting our community is truly inspiring!

We would like to thank Catawba County NAACP, for requesting us to present information on Domestic Violence and our serves we offer in the community. We appreciate all your support. Positive impact through awareness.

Our phones and internet are down. We are open 8:00 am-12:00 pm today. We will update once fixed.