The next TRAIN Roundtable is February 15, 2018. We'll have a group dialogue on best practices for information sharing between agencies. Bring your good ideas! Roundtables for health and human services networking are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 9-10 am in the Elections Center (150 S. Gaston St.)
A Matter of Balance Coach Training available 2/12/18 - train to offer 8 week courses in fall prevention and support independence for seniors.
Senior Tar Heel Legislator Volunteers needed to represent Transylvania County in making recommendations to the NC General Assembly
Want to take part in a resource fair in Rosman? Contact Tammy Clark at 828-553-5130 to plan for a 3/24/18 event accompanying a community egg hunt.
Services from Pisgah Legal Services include childrens', elder, veterans and immigration law, domestic violence, healthcare and disability law, and homelessness prevention through representation and/or advice to low income individuals in Transylvania County facing eviction.
Home Repair Grant information for seniors. Info here.
Weatherization/ HARRP application. Update: as of 10/1/17, the income eligibility for HAARP now matches that of WAP at 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for families experiencing heating or cooling related crisis.Guidelines (updated 10-1-16).
Flu shots are available at the TC Health Department
ACA (Affordable Care Act) coverage is still in effect. Local assistance from a health insurance Navigator is available by calling 855-733-3711 or going online to www.GetCoveredAmerica.org/connector. Do you qualify for the special enrollment period ?
Dementia Friendly WNC offers community awareness sessions for faith communities and groups.
Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) provides dementia-specific family support
SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) for Medicare Beneficiaries can help you compare plans and enroll. Call today for an appointment! NC Cooperative Extension (828) 884-3109.
The mental health screening kiosk in Community Services Building offers FREE, confidential screenings and connection to services and support.
Meridian Behavior Health Community Support Team (CST) Summary. CST Referral Form
1:1 professional counseling available Tues and Wed by appointment only at
Center for Women. The Center also offers free services to assist with parenting, budgeting,
life skills, GED tutoring.
Food Support
Abled Bodied Adult Without Dependents information for food stamps here.
To list your agency or service on the NC Works Transylvania Resource Sheet for veterans, send name & contact info to NCWorks Veteran Career Advisor Brenda Ploss at Brenda.Ploss@NCCommerce.com
