Southern Dharma

Community Services Non Profits

Hot Springs, NC

Southern Dharma offers residential meditation retreats and dharma instruction from Buddhist and related traditions at its Hot Springs, North Carolina retreat center.

  • residential meditation retreats
  • dharma instruction grounded in Buddhist practice traditions
  • retreat participants seeking programs from varied Buddhist lineages

Heart of Horse Sense

Community Services Non Profits

Marshall, NC

Heart of Horse Sense provides equine-assisted mental health services in western North Carolina, including Stable and Safe farm sessions and first-responder support.

  • Trauma survivors seeking horse-centered mental health support
  • Western North Carolina residents seeking disaster-related mental health services
  • Veterans seeking connection with therapy horses

Madison County NC Chamber of Commerce

Community Services Non Profits

Mars Hill, NC

Madison County Chamber of Commerce provides a directory of more than 200 local businesses and visitor information for Marshall, Mars Hill, and Hot Springs.

  • Finding local businesses and service providers in Madison County
  • Planning accommodations, recreation, arts, culture, or historic activities
  • Connecting with local business owners through networking opportunities

Madison County Partnership for Children and Families

Community Services Non Profits

Mars Hill, NC

Madison County Partnership for Children and Families provides free monthly books and early-childhood resources to Madison County children ages birth through five.

  • Madison County families seeking free books for children from birth through age five
  • Caregivers of children ages 0-5 seeking free educational toys, books, and lending materials
  • Parents and caregivers seeking early-childhood play groups

Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development

Community Services Non Profits

Marshall, NC

Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development, established in 1974, provides conservation assistance across eight Western North Carolina counties.

  • Landowners seeking streambank restoration or native planting cost-share assistance
  • Homeowners seeking a free wildfire home assessment
  • Farms and small businesses seeking renewable energy grants or energy audits

Kristi J. Schleder

Community Services Non Profits

Mars Hill, NC

Hot Springs Health Program has met its community’s health care needs for over fifty years.

  • community health care needs

Community Services Non Profits in nearby counties

FAQ

Are any children’s programs free in Madison County?

The Madison County Partnership for Children and Families offers free monthly books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children from birth through age five, along with free educational materials for caregivers of children ages 0–5.

Where can I find child-care referrals in Madison County?

The Madison County Partnership for Children and Families provides child-care referrals through the Southwestern Resource Coordinator, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Can homeowners get a free wildfire assessment?

Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development offers free wildfire home assessments and community wildfire-preparedness assistance.

Where can I find local businesses and community services?

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory with more than 200 local businesses and services, covering areas including Marshall, Mars Hill, and Hot Springs.

Are meditation retreats emergency services?

No. Southern Dharma provides residential meditation retreats and dharma instruction, but it is not intended for emergency or time-sensitive services.