Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local General Information: (252)449-8133
Local website: www.aaobx.org
Purposes/Services: Anonymous 12 Step program which includes meetings and other types of support. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Dare County Substance Abuse Task Force/
Dare CASA (Coalition Against Substance Abuse)
Nicole Martin, Chairperson: (252) 207-3701 or nicolemartinlpc@yahoo.com
India Foy, Public Health Education Supervisor: (252) 475-5026 or indiaf@darenc.net
Purpose/Service: To systematically alter the impact of substance abuse in Dare County, one person at a time
Outer Banks Drug Organization/DARE Challenge
704 Fox St
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-4285
Arts & Entertainment
Dare County Arts Council
Karen Fitzgerald, Administrative Coordinator
104 Sir Walter Raleigh St
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: (252)473-5558
Fax: (252)473-5771
Purposes/Services: Brings visual arts, dance, theater, music, and writing programs and performances to the community and schools.
Outer Banks Forum
P.O. Box 503
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)202-9732
Purposes/Services: Brings performing arts to the Outer Banks.
Business & Professional
1st Judicial District Bar Association
Lisa Harman, President
200 N Water St Ste 2A
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252)338-0104
Purposes/Services: To act as a professional organization for area attorneys.
Dare County Restaurant Association
Jeff Metcalf
P.O. Box 2283
Kill Devil Hills
http://admin@outerbanksra.org
Purposes/Services: To work with different agencies in Dare County and to provide information to member restaurants pertaining to legal matters.
Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
P.O. Box 757
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252)480-3500
Outer Banks Association of Realtors
Linda Bardach, Executive Officer
201 W. Eighth St
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252)441-4036
Purposes/Services: To promote professionalism of realtors.
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
John Bone, President and CEO
P.O. Box 1757
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-8144, Phone
(252)441-0338, Fax
Purposes/Services: To promote the business community of the Outer Banks through referrals, programs, services, and education.
Outer Banks Homebuilders Association
Maxine Rossman, Executive Director
105 West Airstrip Rd
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)449-8232
Purposes/Services: To create unity for builders and developers and to promote growth as well as create professional quality homes on the Outer Banks.
SCORE(Service Corps of Retired Executives)
c/o Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1757
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-8144 ext 228
Purposes/Services: To counsel individuals starting a business or already in business seeking expert advice geared toward small business.
Sprint Community Relations Team
Eddie Lynch, Public Relations Manager
P.O. Box 430
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-3441
Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women of the Outer Banks
Fran Kapinos
40 10th Ave
Southern Shores, NC 27949
(252)261-8064
Civic
Colington Harbour Association
Reid Hinson
1000 Colington Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-5886
Purposes/Services: Assists residents of Colington Harbour and attempts to make it a better place to live.
Dare County Community Crime Line
Ken Johnson, Chairperson
178 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)261-3196
Purposes/Services: Gives awards for tips and information leading to the arrests and convictions.
Duck Woods Country Club
50 Dogwood Trail
Southern Shores, NC 27949
(252)261-2744
Purposes/Services: To provide recreational activities for members of the Country Club.
Old Nags Head Cove Association
P.O. Box 517
Nags Head, NC 27959
(2520441-4562
Sanderling Homes Association
(252)261-1214
Southern Shores Civic Association
(252)261-8617
Conservation
Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society
Bonnie Strawser
P.O. Box 1808
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-1131 ext 230
(252)473-1668 Fax
Purposes/Services: To provide volunteers for work at the Pea Island and Alligator River Wildlife Refuges.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
Jeffrey Smith de Blieu
701 W Ocean Acres Dr
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-2525
(252)441-1271 Fax
Purposes/Services: Works with the nature Conservancy to educate people on the diversity of available plants and animals to be found in Nags Head Woods.
NEST (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles)
(252)441-8622
North Carolina Beach Buggy Association
James Keene
P.O. Box 940
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-4880
www.ncbba.org or ContactUs@NCBBA.org
Purposes/Services: To keep the beaches open for sport vehicle fishing.
Soil and Water Conservation
2601 N Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)475-5853
Corporations & Foundations
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Barbara Bingham, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1100
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)261-8839
Purposes/Services: To provide grants to area non-profit organizations on the Outer Banks from Currituck to Ocracoke.
Dare County Government
Dare County Center of the NC Cooperative Extension Service
Ann Ward, Extension Director
P.O. Box 968
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-4290
Purposes/Services: To provide educational services to Dare Co. residents in the fields of home economics, agriculture/natural resources, community/rural development, and 4-H/youth.
Board of Elections
Alan Burrus, Chairman
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5630
Purposes/Services: Registration of voters and conducting elections.
Emergency Management Agency
Sandy Sanderson
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5655
Purposes/Services: Coordination of all components of the emergency management system in Dare Co. such as fire, police, emergency medical service, public works, volunteer workers, and others contributing with management of emergencies.
Finance
Dave Clawson
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5730
LIBRARY
Jonathon Wark, Director
Manteo Branch
P.O. Box 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2372
Kill Devil Hills Branch
400 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-4331
Hatteras Branch
P.O. Box 309 or 57709 Hwy 12
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252)986-2385
Information Technology
Tom Gray Jr., Director
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5830
Purposes/Services: Reports to the Assistant County Manager and is responsible for all data processing efforts within Dare Co.
Personnel Department/ Human Resources
Tom O'Neal, Director
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5820
Purposes/Services: To organize a personnel policy and pay plan, accept and process job applications, advertise job openings and keep employee records current.
Planning Department
Ray Sturza, Planner
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5870
Purposes/Services: To administer the county land use plan, enforce zoning regulations (including sign ordinances), review subdivision plans and site plans, and do inspections.
Public Information/Relations
Dorothy Toolan
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5900
Public Works
Edward Lee Mann, Director
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5880
Purposes/Services: Responsible for county landfills, sanitation department, maintenance garage where county vehicles are repaired, paint shop, parts department, water distribution, and animal shelter.
Sheriff
Rodney Midgett, Sheriff
P.O. Box 757
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5980
Purposes/Services: To provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas, responsible for bailiffs in District and Superior Court, serve all civil and criminal papers for the court system, and is responsible for the jail and prisoners.
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Carolyn McCormick
One Visitors Center Circle
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2138
Purposes/Services: To promote the tourism industry of Dare Co.
Veterans Service Office
Rhonda Creef
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5604
Purposes/Services: To assist in applying for federal and state benefits to which veterans are entitled based on their service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Water Department
Bob Oreskovich, Director
600 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)475-5990
Purposes/Services: A Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant changes (salty) water into drinking water.
Education
Dare County Board of Education
Dr. Sue Burgess
P.O. Box 640
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-1151
Purposes/Services: To coordinate county school programming.
Dare Literacy Council
Lisa McCuiston
P.O. Box 1213
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-0614
Purposes/Services: To teach non-readers and/or low-level readers the reading skills they need.
Frisco Native American Museum
Carl Bornfriend, Executive Director
P.O. Box 399
Frisco, NC 27936
(252)995-4440
Purposes/Services: To acquire, preserve, display, and share Native American artifacts for the purpose of providing a valuable cultural and educational experience for visitors, members, and patrons who visit the museum. To preserve and share the natural environment in order to promote environmental appreciation and conservation education through exhibits and displays in the Natural History Center and outdoor trails.
Manteo High School Peer Helper Program
Marie Sutherland, Coordinator
P.O. Box 280
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5841
(252)473-2263- Fax
Purposes/Services: Assists and tutors students who need assistance.
Phi Theta Kappa- Dare County Chapter, COA
Allen Aldridge, Advisor
P.O. Box 2029
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2264
Purposes/Services: An honorary society to serve COA and the community with special projects.
College of the Albemarle-Dare County Campus
Teresa James, Dean
P.O. Box 2029
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2264
(252)473-5497- Fax
Purposes/Services: To provide educational programs which include 2 year technical degree and college transfer degree, GED, and Adult Basic Education.
Dare County Alternative School
P.O. Box 1878
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-3141
Purposes/Services: To provide alternative school setting for grade 7-12.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton, NC 27920
(252)995-6196
Grades K-5
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton, NC 27920
(252)995-5730
Grades 6-12
First Flight Elementary School
P.O. Box 7836
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-1111
Grades K-5
First Flight Middle School
P.O. Box 1999
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-8888
Grades 6-8
First Flight High School
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)449-7000
Grades 9-12
Head Start
P.O. Box 508
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5246
Serves low income families by enrolling children in pre-school programs.
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
16 S Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)261-2313
Grades K-5
Manteo Elementary School
P.O. Box 190
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2742
Grades K-5
Manteo Middle School
P.O. Box 817
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5549
Grades 6-8
Manteo High School
P.O. Box 280
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5841
Grades 9-12
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Fishing
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club
Larry Hardham, President
P.O. Box 145
Buxton, NC 27920
(252)995-4253
Purposes/Services: To promote interest, good fellowship, and sportsmanship among members as well as a harmonious relationship among all fishermen.
Fraternal
Dare County Shrine Club
Dane McPherson
109 Becks Ct
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-3428
Dare County Shrinettes Club
Missy McPherson
P.O. Box 1086
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-6831
Clubs
Dunes of Dare Garden Club
Gail King
(252)255-1959
Purposes/Services: To encourage environmental improvement through civic development, beautification, protection, and conservation of natural resources.
Roanoke Island Gardening Club
Patsy Zoll
116 William & Mary Way
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5629
Health
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345
Purposes/Services: To provide education regarding development and research toward a cure for cancer.
Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation
P.O. Box 442
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252)986-2330
American Heart Association
1-800-284-6601
Purposes/Services: To provide educational and community programs with the goal of reducing premature death and disability due to heart disease and stroke.
American Red Cross Greater Albemarle Chapter
1-800-737-9603
Dare County Health Department
Anne Thomas, Director
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5002(admin)
(252)475-5003(clinic)
Dare County Home Health & Hospice
Ellie Ward, Supervisor
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5002
Historical
Chicamacomico Historical Association
Cedric Grgurich, President
P.O. Box 5
Rodanthe, NC 27968
(252)987-1552
Purposes/Services: To restore and preserve the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station and to operate it as a museum.
Frisco Native American Museum
Carl Bornfriend, Executive Director
P.O. Box 399
Frisco, NC 27936
(252)995-4440
Purposes/Services: To acquire, preserve, display, and share Native American artifacts for the purpose of providing a valuable cultural and educational experience for visitors, members, and patrons who visit the museum. To preserve and share the natural environment in order to promote environmental appreciation and conservation education through exhibits and displays in the Natural History Center and outdoor trails.
Outer Banks History Center
KaeLi Spiers
P.O. Box 250
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2655
Roanoke Island Historical Association
Rhett White, The Lost Colony
1409 National Park Rd 1419 Hwy 64-264
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2127
Purposes/Services: To produce The Lost Colony, America's longest running outdoor drama.
Human Services
ADAP (Adult Developmental Activity Program)
Amy Etheridge
Hwy 64-823 N Main St
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-1481
Purposes/Services: To provide daytime activities for developmentally disables and mentally handicapped adults 16 years and older.
Economic Improvement Council
Jamie Mercer
P.O. Box 686
Manteo, NC, 27954
(252)473-3149
Outer Banks Hotline, Inc.
Lynn Bryant, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1417 and P.O. Box 1490
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-3366 (crisis line)
(252)473-5121 (office)
(252)473-9895 (fax)
Purposes/Services: To operate a crisis intervention and prevention center. Hotline provides a 24-hour crisis line; shelter and services for victims of domestic violence; advocacy for victims of sexual assault; case management for those infected with AIDS/HIV; and other crisis intervention and prevention programs and services. Hot line operates 6 fundraising thrift shops in the area to support its operation.
Dare County Department of Social Services
Jay Burrus, Director
P.O. Box 669
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5500
(252)995-4404 (Buxton)
Purposes/Services: To provide the means through which citizens of the county can acquire economic assistance needed to meet their basic human needs and those social services needed to meet their physical, social, and emotional needs.
Community Care Clinic of Dare
Ed Olsen, Director
2 Juniper Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)261-3041
Purpose/Services: The goal of the clinic, which is a partnership of Outer Banks Hospital, Regional Medical Services and the Dare County Department of Health, is to provide medical services and prescription medications to the uninsured and underinsured of our community. The clinic is funded through community donations, public and private grants.
Outer Banks Community Development Corp.
Charles(Chuck) Poe, E.D.
211 Budleigh Street
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: (252) 473-6070
Fax: (252) 473-6090
Parks & Wildlife
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Bonnie Strawser, Wildlife Interpretive Specialist
P.O. Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-2111
Purposes/Services: To administer and manage two refuges for use by wildlife and people.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
P.O. Box 592
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252)441-7132
Purposes/Services: To protect natural resources within the park and to educate the public on the importance of protecting it.
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve (The Nature Conservancy)
Jeffrey De Blieu, Director
701 W Ocean Acres Dr
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-2525
Purposes/Services: To protect and preserve the biological diversity of the Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest to promote its use for educational, scientific, and aesthetic purposes.
North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
David Griffin, Director
P.O. Box 967
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-3494
Purposes/Services: To provide marine education and information focusing on coastal and ocean issues and concerns in Dare County.
Outer Banks Paddlers Club
Dru Ferrence
(252)441-0510
http://home.earthlink.net/~obxpaddlersclub/links.html
Purposes/Services: Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday at different locations. All experience levels and ages are welcomed to join the group to kayak or canoe various locations in the Outer Banks area. Day paddle trips are scheduled at least once a week in season. Call for more information and the next meeting location.
Senior Adult
Baum (Thomas A.) Senior Center
Brandy Rheubottom, Director
P.O. Box 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5635
Purposes/Services: To coordinate available programs and services for adults ages 55 and over, and provide activities and programs to enhance the well being of older adults.
Britthaven of the Outer Banks (Nursing Home)
Arlene Palmer, Administrator
430 W. Health Center Dr
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252)441-3116
Purposes/Services: To provide skilled, intermediate, and rest home level care.
Service
AREA FOOD PANTRIES
Purposes/Services: To provide immediate help to those in need. For more information, call the Dare County Social Services at (252)475-5500.
Roanoke Island Food Pantry
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church
(252)473-2089
Beach Food Pantry
1632 N Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)475-5975
Dare County Outer Banks Jaycees
Jim Gilreath
P.O. Box 3488
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)480-1414
Purposes/Services: To provide leadership training through community service for men and women ages 21-39.
First Flight Rotary
Meets Wednesdays at 1pm at Western Sizzlin.
Kitty Hawk Rotary
Meets Thursdays at 7:30 am at Duck Woods Country Club.
Manteo Rotary
Meets Mondays at Lone Cedar Restaurant from 5:30-6:30pm.
North Banks Rotary
Meets Tuesdays at 1pm at Western Sizzlin.
Volunteer Administration
Dare Voluntary Center
Greg Hawley
P.O. Box 1213
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)480-0500
Purposes/Services: To recruit and place volunteers with local agencies as well as promote volunteerism and provide a clearinghouse for the volunteer services in Dare County.
Women
Outer Banks Woman's Club
Julia Haywood, President
P.O. Box 102
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)261-3196
Purposes/Services: To provide membership opportunities for community service work.
League of Women Voters of Dare County
Kadra Bradford, Co-President
P.O. Box 689
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)441-1447
Purposes/Services: To promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues.
Women's Aglow
Gladys Melvin
P.O. Box 1506
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252)441-9088
Special Interest
Dare County Habitat for Humanity
Maureen Schorzman
P.O. Box 3204
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)261-6818
Purposes/Services: To provide maintenance, security, architectural control, and administrative management.
Duck's Unlimited
Jay Williams
5221 Barlow Lane
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)261-8512
First Flight Society
(252)441-1903
Outer Banks Lighthouse Society
Bruce & Cheryl Roberts
3601 Meadow Drive
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252)247-5436
Purposes/Services: To aid in the preservation of lighthouses and to work with other organizations to achieve the safekeeping of the buildings, artifacts, and records of the US Lighthouse Establishment.
Outer Banks SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Paul Cagiano
P.O. Box 3006
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)475-5620
Purposes/Services: To provide shelter and care for abandoned or abused dogs and cats, as well as to educate the public on proper care of animals and the laws protecting animals.
Coastal Humane Society
(252)261-7417
Purposes/Services: Coastal Humane works to foster respect, understanding and mutual caring between humans and all animals.
Feline Hope
P.O. Box 893
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)255-3365
www.felinehope.org
Purposes/Services: A non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization dedicated to providing food, medical care, and loving homes for homeless cats.
Off Island Gun Club
Oregon Inlet, NC
(252)441-5095
Youth
Boy Scouts of America
Robert C. Lavoie, Jr.
(757)497-2688
Purposes/Services: To provide a program for boys that will encourage honesty, sharing, responsibility, and public service.
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County
Loretta Michael
P.O. Box 2539
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252)441-0614
Dare County 4-H Youth
Beth Wright, Agent
P.O. Box 968
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-4290
Dare County Friends of Youth
Bonnie Bennett, Coordinator
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5753
Purposes/Services: To place at-risk youth from within the community with an adult volunteer that seeks to maximize opportunities for positive development and growth, building of self-esteem, and involvement on the part of the youth.
Dare County Park and Recreation Department
P.O. Drawer 1000
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)475-5910-Manteo
(252)475-5920-Kill Devil Hills
(252)475-5650-Buxton
Purposes/Services: To provide a wide comprehensive recreation program for the residents of Dare County.
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
Gail Lawrenson
3843 Elijah Baum Rd
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252)261-7573
Manteo High School Music Boosters
April Hollins
P.O. Box 280
Manteo, NC 27954
(252)473-5841
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