Community, Coffee and Connection in Corolla
- May 11
- 4 min read
A few weeks back, Our EPIC Project hosted a community coffee hour at First Light in Tim Buck II in Corolla. The purpose of the event was to showcase some of the valuable resources and agencies available to assist residents in our area for health and wellbeing.
Thank you to all the agencies, organizations and community members who came out to join us. A special thank you to Henry and First Light for hosting!
Heres a brief description and contact information for all of the folks on hand. Please know that these resources are FREE and available to everyone in our community.
Community Risk Reduction Specialist- Jennifer Hoit 252-232-7746
The Currituck County community risk reduction program is a service of the FIRE/EMS Department. The mission is to “protect and improve the safety and health of the citizens and visitors of Currituck County, North Carolina”. The community risk reduction program works to connect citizens and visitors in need to resources in the community.
Do you or someone you know or love need assistance to improve their well-being, safety, health or quality of life? CLICK HERE
Veteran Service Officer- Noel Gregory 252-435-4593
The Veteran Services Officer (VSO) for Currituck and Camden Counties is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of local veterans and their families by providing compassionate support, accurate guidance, and personalized advocacy. The VSO educates veterans on their benefits, assists with filing claims, and represents them in navigating the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. NEED ASSISTANCE
Currituck Senior Services- Stacey Joseph 252-232-3505
Currituck Senior Services currently utilizes the Corolla Library to offer Bi-weekly Yoga Sept - June, quarterly/seasonal presentations and occasional day trip opportunities. In addition to physical Senior Center locations, Senior Services is a focal point for all senior needs providing information on senior related topics and referrals for non-housed services. These services can include but are not limited to ramps, home repair, in-home health, LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program – DSS), Shelters, Caregiver Support, Veterans Services, Support groups, housing, etc. MORE
Currituck Opioid Settlement Program- Angela Lottman 252-273-9632
Currituck County is utilizing funds from national opioid settlements to implement targeted strategies aimed at addiction recovery and prevention, with a significant focus on establishing a local recovery court and supporting community-based services. If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of opioid use, there are several initiatives and resources available through the program. Call or email Angie for more information.
Currituck Animal Shelter/Control-Director Rachel Stone 252-453-8682
The Department of Animal Services and Control is responsible for operating the animal shelter and providing animal control services for the citizens of Currituck County. They handle all aspects of domesticated animal safety and welfare concerns. The staff is responsible for protecting the rights of animals in the community to ensure proper care and accommodations are provided. Want to adopt a pet, volunteer or need animal control services, please visit this site
Shelter Manager Tiffany Capps 252-453-8682
Animal Control 252-453-3633
Currituck Social Services- Director, Samantha Hurd 252-232-3083
A team of social workers, income maintenance caseworkers, management personnel, and support staff work to provide County citizens:
Economic and Social Work services
Public assistance programs
Assisting families in achieving self-sufficiency
Protects children from neglect and abuse and investigates complaints
Coordinates foster care, health support, and adoption services for children
Licenses foster care homes
Assists senior and disabled adults in their efforts to lead independent and productive lives
Administers Food Stamp, Medicaid, Energy, and Work First Family Assistance program
Protects elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and investigation of these referrals
Child care services
Outer Banks Hospital- Lea Anne Campbell, 252-449-4529
Outer Banks Health partners with ECU Health, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare and other regional providers to connect residents and visitors with high-quality care.
Through community outreach, it offers free mobile health screenings and ongoing education, support programs and events.
ThriveOBX is also a new initiative that extends this work by sharing practical tools, programs and local resources that help people build well-being, connection and longevity. For more information visit outerbankshealth.org and ThriveOBX.com.
Crossroads OBX- Teresa Clarkin 252-255-2510 ext 1
Cross Roads OBX is a Kill Devil Hills, NC-based faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals facing addiction, homelessness, incarceration, or personal crisis. They provide resources such as counseling, detox/rehab placement, second-chance employment, and temporary housing to help residents move toward stability and rehabilitation. MORE
NAMI OBX - National Alliance for Mental Illness Kathleen Cooper
NAMI Outer Banks NC is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness. Support, education and resources are available for families who need them. MORE INFO
Interfaith Community Outreach- Jeniffer Albanese, Executive Director
252-480-0070
Interfaith Community Outreach provides assistance to individuals facing a temporary emergency crisis in Dare and Currituck County. They offer direct services—including financial support for housing, medical bills, and utility needs—alongside cancer support, veteran services, mental health support services, and home rehabilitation, aiming to "bridge the gap" for neighbors in need.
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