Upcoming Happenings and Events
*   The TRAIN Roundtable is moving!  *

As of February 16, 2017, monthly roundtable meetings will be held in the new Board of Elections building,
on the corner of E. Morgan and S. Gaston Streets.  (Directly across Morgan St. from our previous location in the County Commissioners' Chambers).

We're looking forward to seeing all of you at the new location from       9-10 am for the 2/16/17 meeting next week as we hear about 
SHIIP from spotlight speaker Elaine Deppe!

New address: 
150 S. Gaston St. (Elections Center)
Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month
9-10 am
All are welcome

Classes/Groups


  • New from SAFE! Nurturing Parenting Program: A FREE 10-class series building positive parenting skills for parents of school-aged children
  • Kids Space: SAFE's weekly support group for witnesses of violence aged 4-10
  • New from Silvermont Opportunity Center! FREE "Ageless Grace" classes Jan - April
  • The Family Place overview of services here. 
    • Monthly Support Group for parents of children with Special Needs. Info here.
    • Foster, Adoptive Parent Chat. Info here. 
  • Transylvania County Library Calendar here.
  • Transylvania County Parks & Recreation Calendar here. 

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Silvermont Opportunity Center - February 2017   newsletter

CarePartners Adult Day Services - February 2017 newsletter


 
General Information
County Information
Funding Available
  • Transylvania County is now accepting applications from nonprofit agencies for FY 2018. *Due date 2/24/17*  Application , Instructions
  • Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) dementia-specific family support

Housing Support
  • Transylvania County Home Repair Grant information for seniors. Info here. 
  • Weatherization/ HARRP application. 
  • Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for families experiencing heating or cooling related crisis. Guidelines (updated 10-1-16).
  • Residency requirements for The Haven and Haven Family House here. 

Health Support 
  • SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) for Medicare Beneficiaries. (828) 884-3109. Call for a 1:1 appointment. Unbiased information at no cost.
  • 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. 
  • Talk It Out:  From the C.A.R.E. Coalition, "A Parents' Guide to Starting Conversations About Underage Drinking"
     
Food Support
Employment Support
Veterans Support
Policy Issues
  • CFED, whose website advocates for inclusive economy and policy changes that empower low-income families to build assets, has articles, downloadable resource guides, and more.


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Monthly highlights:

Family Dinner Series continues 2/16

NAACP of Transylvania County and churches host community conversations




Regional Resources

Upcoming trainings from The Mediation Center 
begin in February


 
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