Welcome to HealthNet Gaston
HealthNet Gaston supports the health and social needs of the underserved members of our community through Education, Advocacy and Resources to promote lasting wellbeing.
HealthNet Gaston – History & Impact
HealthNet Gaston (HNG) was founded with a mission to improve the health status of the community by providing low-income, uninsured residents with access to a full continuum of healthcare and supportive services. Over time, HNG has expanded its scope to address both health and social needs, focusing on education, advocacy, and resources that promote lasting well-being.
Today, HNG leads multiple initiatives aimed at preventing and ending homelessness, supporting justice-involved individuals, and improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. As the Lead Agency for the NC-509 Continuum of Care, HNG coordinates regional strategies and partnerships across Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties.
Housing
HealthNet Gaston provides Housing Navigation services along with Rapid Rehousing assistance for households experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness
HealthNet Gaston offers street outreach and coordinated entry assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. HealthNet Gaston also coordinates mobile laundry/shower services and warming/cooling stations.
Healthcare
HealthNet Gaston has a long history of helping low-income, uninsured individuals access quality healthcare. Today, HealthNet assists low-income persons with accessing Medicaid and locating healthcare providers.
Serving Gastonia and surrounding areas.
HealthNet Gaston is headquartered in Gastonia, NC, but its reach includes all of Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. In addition to helping individuals access Medicaid and locate quality healthcare services, HealthNet Gaston serves as the Lead Agency for the Gaston-Lincoln-Cleveland Continuum of Care (NC-509 CoC). As Lead Agency, HealthNet Gaston coordinates the tri-county regional response to homelessness, including accessing state and federal homelessness assistance resources. For more information about the G-L-C CoC please visit www.GLCIMpact.com. Learn more about all that HealthNet Gaston offers by clicking on the Programs tab above.
HealthNet Gaston is working to address the root causes of homelessness.
In addition to offering basic needs and housing assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, HealthNet Gaston is working at the systems level to address the root causes of homelessness, especially for young people. In 2024, HealthNet Gaston launched the Western North Carolina Youth Homelessness Partnership. Funded through a systems-change grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Youth Homelessness Partnership is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the critical issue of youth homelessness across twenty rural counties in western North Carolina. This project is designed to foster systemic change and build a robust, coordinated response to the unique challenges faced by youth experiencing and at-risk of experiencing homelessness across these communities. To learn more about the Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership, visit our project website at https://wncyouthhomelessness.com
