Forensic Interviews & Child Medical Exams

Referrals to the Burke County 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:
Burke County Social Services: (828) 764-9600

Mental Health Referrals

For referrals for trauma-specific mental health services, contact our family advocate:
Kimbra Pendley
kpendley@southmountain.org | (828) 430-9949

Education, Outreach, Events

For community outreach, child abuse prevention education, special events or to make a donation contact director/forensic interviewer:
Jennifer Gold
jgold@southmountain.org | (828) 525-6002