Upcoming Happenings and Events



2017 Open Enrollment Dates - please share widely!

Medicare Part D and Advantage plans: October 15 - December 7

Affordable Care Act: November 1 - December 15

Medicare Parts A and B: January 2017 - March 2018

*See Health section below to locate counselors & navigators*



Classes/Groups

  • Next TRAIN Roundtable: spotlight speaker is Beth Hyatt with the Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County.  Thursday, 10/19 from 9-10 am in Elections Center (150 S. Gaston St.)
  • Ending America's Longest War: series on the root causes of drug abuse & addiction, sponsored by NAACP and UUTC.  10/17, 10/24, 10/31 at 7:00 pm.
  • The Family Dinner Series is back!  
  • The Family Place overview of services here. 
    • NEW: Bilingual Chat, 2nd & 4th Fridays
    • Monthly Support Group for parents of children with Special Needs. Info here.
    • Foster, Adoptive Parent Chat. Info here. 

  • Programs from SAFE:

    • Kids Space: Weekly support group for witnesses of violence aged 4-10
  • Transylvania County Library Calendar here.
  • Transylvania County Parks & Recreation Calendar here. 

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

The Employer Survey from the Living Wage Coalition of Transylvania County is still live! Help out by taking the survey and sharing the link. 

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General Information
County Information
Legal Support

Housing Support

Health Support 
  • NAMI-TA and TRH co-present " HIPPAA and the Family Crisis", a panel presentation on teamwork within the mental health care system, 10/24 6-8 pm.
  • "Dementia Connections" presentations for faith communities and a one-hour first responder training from the Alzheimer's Association are available through  Dementia Friendly WNC
  • ACA (Affordable Care Act) coverage is still in effect. Open enrollment for 2018 is 11/1/17 - 12/15/17. 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  ?  
  • 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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Monthly highlights:

10/17, 7 pm

10/19, 9-10 am
TRAIN Roundtable
Elections Center

10/23, 5:30-7 pm
Positive Parenting

10/24, 7 pm

10/24, 6-8 pm
NAMI-TA

10/31, 7 pm

11/7, 11 am-2 pm



Regional Resources:

3rd Mondays each month: 
Family Group Night for families with special needs

10/2 - 11/20 
A Matter of Balance classes, Mills River

OnTrack offers Financial Ed. & Counseling
  appointments
in Hendersonville and classes in Asheville at the 

11/17-11/19 NC SADD Conference in Raleigh



 
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