• There is no TRAIN Roundtable meeting in December!  Our next meeting is January 18, 2018.  Roundtables for health and human services networking are typically held on the 3rd  Thursday of each month, 9-10 am in the Elections Center (150 S. Gaston St.)

• Training session for Code Purple volunteers on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 5 pm at The Haven

• Community Mediation is FREE through  The Mediation Center of WNC ! Contact Khloe' at 828-251-6089/communitymediation@med iatewnc.org. Community mediation training available Feb. 2018.

• Smoking cessation/e-cigarette prevention funding and learning modules for middle schools, high schools, and colleges - resources from MountainWise.  More resources for quitting.

• Agencies interested in promoting a service or resource for Transylvania County residents during the French Broad Mobile Home Park Toy Giveaway December 23, 12-2 pm, call Gregg Kantor at 828-884-4085.

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Can your agency or site offer MyFreeTaxes to your clients this tax season? Read more!

The Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County needs your egg cartons! Drop off in the Health Department Admin offices (1st floor Community Services Building) OR call 884-1752 to arrange for a pick up.

Stay in touch with the Living Wage Coalition of Transylvania County

CarePartners 
December  newsletter

County Information

• Transylvania County 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Transylvania County State of Young Child Report
• Nonprofit Grant Seeking information now on www.TransylvaniaResources.com ("find support")

• Smoke alarm installation training and equipment
•  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).

Health Support 

• Flu shots are available at the TC Health Department
• ACA (Affordable Care Act) coverage is still in effect. Open enrollment for 2018 

  is November 1 - December 15, 2017.

  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 f or faith communities and groups.
• Project C.A.R.E.  (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) provides dementia-specific family support
• Medicare Annual Election Period is October 15 - December 7.   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

Employment Support

Veterans Support

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12/6/17, 5 pm

Code Purple Volunteer Training at The Haven

12/23/17, 12-2 pm

French Broad Mobile Home Park Toy Giveaway at Rosman Town Hall

1/5/7, 12 noon

Extended deadline for NC Governor's  Volunteer Service Award nominations