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Links & Resources
Additional information and help relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services in Asheville, North Carolina, and our eight-county region (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, and Yancey).
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211 of Western North Carolina is a web site sponsored by United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, providing information and resources to help you find virtually any local community service you might need. |
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NC Health Info website:a directory of health services websites and providers that you can search based on your location, as well as by specific health topic. A joint project of UNC-Chapel Hill and the National Library of Medicine |
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NC Healthcare Help was designed to help Medicaid recipients and people who don't have health insurance find doctors, clinics, dentists and other health resources in their communities. It lists each county and sorts for various services such as pharmacies, free clinics, mental-health programs, and doctors and dentists who take Medicaid. |
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services North Carolina DHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services |
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NC Council of Community Programs: The mission of the NC Council of Community Programs is to ensure that member area programs are a central part of the solution to improving North Carolina's MH/DD/SA system by helping members position themselves to be effective and efficient Area Authorities. We are committed to improving the health status of North Carolina's communities by promoting effective, efficient, and sufficient mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse care through member excellence. |
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The official U.S. site about Medicare: www.medicare.gov |
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The official U.S. site about Social Security Disability Benefits: www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.html |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill |
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NAMI of North Carolina |
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Children First of Buncombe County - The mission of Children First is to improve the lives of children, youth and their families through community collaboration, advocacy and programs. |
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F.I.R.S.T. - A nonprofit, parent driven and family centered organization started in 2001. F.I.R.S.T. started as Special Needs Families' Information Resource Support and Technology, and is an information clearinghouse, resource center, and unique source of support to families of children with disabilities. We are in partnership with the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department in Buncombe County. F.I.R.S.T. has been awarded CPRC funding from the Department of Education for parent training and information of children's rights under IDEA. Our project "Family Education Collaborative" will serve Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Yancey Counties. |
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WNCAP - the Western North Carolina Aids Project, offering educational programs, outreach, referrals, advocacy, and assistance. |
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WNC Families CAN - through mutual support and community collaboration, provides resources, referrals, education, and advocacy for families who have children with challenging behaviors and Serious Emotional Disorders. |
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Mental Help Net |
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City of Asheville Official Web Site |
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Buncombe
County Official Web Site Buncombe County Social Services Buncombe County Health Center |
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Henderson
County Official Web Site Henderson County DSS Web Site |
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Madison County Official Web Site |
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Mitchell County Official Web Site |
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Polk County Official Web Site |
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Rutherford County Official Web Site |
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Transylvania County Official Web Site |
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Yancey County Official Web Site |
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