Mental Health Referrals

For referrals for trauma-specific mental health services,
contact family advocate:
Lety Martinez
lmartinez@southmountain.org | (828) 675-1508

Education, Outreach & Events

For community outreach, child abuse prevention education, special events or to make a donation contact director/forensic interviewer:
Krissi Brackeen
cactr@southmountain.org | (919) 830-3824

Forensic Interviews & Child Medical Exams

Referrals to the Toe River 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:
Yancey County Social Services: (828) 682-6148 (or 828-682-2470)
Mitchell County Social Services: (828)-688-2175 (or 828-688-9110)