Project C.A.R.E. (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) dementia-specific family support
Legal Support
Upcoming public forums from Pisgah Legal Services: 4/27/17 Housing and Homelessness, 5/17/17 Affordable Care Act
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.
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
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 ?
SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) for Medicare Beneficiaries. (828) 884-3109. Call for a 1:1 appointment. Unbiased information at no cost.
New 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.
Talk It Out: From the C.A.R.E. Coalition, "A Parents' Guide to Starting Conversations About Underage Drinking"
Food Support
Abled Bodied Adult Without Dependents information for food stamps here.
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.
Transylvania County Triad is part of a national partnership among law enforcement, older adults, and those providing services to older adults (aging service providers). Triad's focus is to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens. Triad works to decrease unwarranted fear of crime, and improve the safety & quality of life for older adults.
