Community Resource Directory, Appalachian State University
This directory, compiled by the BCBSNC Institute for Health and Human Services at Appalachian State University, includes a comprehensive listing of health and human service providers in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties.
http://ihhs.appstate.edu/about/directory
Ashe Services for Aging
Ashe Services for Aging provides a wide range of services to Seniors and Disabled Adults of Ashe County, North Carolina including (among many other programs) Delivered Meals, Adult Day Health Care, Child Day Care, Assisted Living, Respite and In-Home Aide
www.asheaging.com or 336-246-2461
Ashe County DSS
Child Support, Children’s Services, Medicaid & Medicaid Transportation, Adult Services, Food & Nutrition Services, Work First, & Daycare Assistance
www.ashecountygov.com/departments/social-services or 336-846-5719
High Country Area Agency on Aging
Information and Assistance, Respite Vouchers, Support Groups, Daybreak Respite Program, Education
http://www.highcountryaging.org/ or 866-219-3643
High Country Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance
Helpful list of national, statewide, and local resources, information, and links for older adults and caregivers
http://www.highcountryaging.org/resources/information-assistance
High Country Caregiver Foundation
Provides caregivers with advocacy, information and referral resources, education, emotional support, support groups, and supplemental and respite services such as an adult day respite program
http://www.highcountrycaregiverfoundation.org/ or 828- 265-5434 ext.128
WAMY Community Action, Inc.
Provides assistance with housing, family services, food & nutrition, and youth services
www.wamycommunityaction.org or 1-800-571-WAMY (9269)
Caldwell County Resource Directory
Extensive directory includes resources related to senior citizens and handicapped services, support groups, housing, transportation, legal services, mental health, and veteran services
www.cccti.edu/CPPC/Documents/ResourceDirectory.pdf
Caldwell County Department of Social Services
Services include Adult Medicaid, Community Alternatives Program, Emergency Assistance, Family & Children’s Medicaid, Family In-Home Services, Food and Nutrition Services, Energy Assistance Program, Medicaid Transportation, and others
www.caldwellcountync.org/social-services/services-we-provide or 828-426-8200
Caldwell County Service
List for Caregivers Helpful list of a variety of services
http://media.wix.com/ugd/960958_08ce754c14e345ec9d543ef29d9b7279.pdf
Western Piedmont Council of Governments–Family Caregiver Support Program
Offers information and referral, caregiver support and training, respite care, and some supplemental services
www.wpcog.org or 828-322-9191
Caldwell County United Way
Includes links to helpful local organizations
www.caldwell-unitedway.org or 828- 758-9300
Catawba County Resource List
This resource list includes financial assistance and counseling resources, food assistance, medical resources, transportation, and others
http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/Work_First/WFResources.pdf
Catawba County Department of Social Services, Adult Services
This department provides information about Medicaid, in-home aide services, and a long term care facilities list
http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss or 828-695-5600
Western Piedmont Council of Governments–Family Caregiver Support Program
Offers information and referral, caregiver support and training, respite care, and some supplemental services
www.wpcog.org or 828-322-9191
Catawba County Service List for Caregivers
Helpful list of a variety of services
http://media.wix.com/ugd/960958_7dc12058ea334efca2e22f9652af1d33.pdf
Community Resource Directory, Appalachian State University
This directory, compiled by the BCBSNC Institute for Health and Human Services at Appalachian State University, includes a comprehensive listing of health and human service providers in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties.
http://ihhs.appstate.edu/about/directory
Watauga County Department of Social Services
Medical Assistance, Special Assistance to Adults, Energy Assistance, Homemaker Services, Long Term Care information, and others
http://www.wataugacounty.org/app_pages/dept/socialservices/home.aspx or (828) 265-8100
High Country Area Agency on Aging
Information and Assistance, Respite Vouchers, Support Groups, Daybreak Respite Program, Education
http://www.highcountryaging.org/ or 866-219-3643
High Country Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance
Helpful list of national, statewide, and local resources, information, and links for older adults and caregivers
http://www.highcountryaging.org/resources/information-assistance
Hunger and Health Coalition
Provides food and pharmacy assistance to low income families in the area
http://hungerandhealthcoalition.com/
High Country Caregiver Foundation
Provides caregivers with advocacy, information and referral resources, education, emotional support, support groups, and supplemental and respite services such as an adult day respite program
http://www.highcountrycaregiverfoundation.org/ or (828) 265-5434 ext.128
WAMY Community Action, Inc.
Provides assistance with housing, family services, food & nutrition, and youth services
www.wamycommunityaction.org or 1-800-571-WAMY (9269)
Wilkes County United Way
Provides list of partner agencies within categories of Crisis Intervention, Educational Advancement, and Health Improvement
www.uwwilkes.org or 336-651-7800
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission
Provides Weatherization, Elderly Nutrition Program, Emergency Assistance, Head Start, Care Connection, Family Self-Sufficiency Project
http://brocinc.com/index.html or (336) 667-7174
High Country Caregiver Foundation
Provides caregivers with advocacy, information and referral resources, education, emotional support, support groups, and supplemental and respite services such as an adult day respite program
www.highcountrycaregiverfoundation.org/ or (828) 265-5434 ext.128
Wilkes Senior Resources
Transportation, Housekeeping and Respite Care, Group classes, activities, and trips for ages 60 and older
www.wilkesseniorresources.com/ or 336-667-5281
High Country Area Agency on Aging
Information and Assistance, Respite Vouchers, Support Groups, Daybreak Respite Program, Education
www.highcountryaging.org/ or 866-219-3643
High Country Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance
Helpful list of national, statewide, and local resources, information, and links for older adults and caregivers
www.highcountryaging.org/resources/information-assistance
High Country Caregiver Foundation
Provides caregivers with advocacy, information and referral resources, education, emotional support, support groups, and supplemental and respite services such as an adult day respite program
www.highcountrycaregiverfoundation.org/ or (828) 265-5434 ext.128