Family Support Services
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Adaptive Baseball for the Exceptional (ABLE) Recreation
More than Baseball Phone: (828) 964-9299 Email: ablerec@yahoo.com Description of Services: ABLE is a non-profit organization that coordinates activities/events for families who have children with special needs, including mental and physical disabilities. The main focus is adaptive baseball in the Spring; however, other monthly activities are offered throughout the year including adaptive bowling and various holiday parties. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Adaptive baseball has a nominal fee. All other events are typically free. Call for more information. Website: www.ablerecreation.com Avery County Smart Start- Blue Ridge Partnership for Children Inc.
Phone: (828) 733-2899 Fax: (828) 733-9122 Email: acpfc3@att.net Address: 405 Hardee's Alley Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 am -3:00 pm Description of Services: With the vision for every child in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancy Counties to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed, the mission of this agency is to enhance the lives of children ages birth to five years of age and their families, through collaborative efforts that provide expanded and continuing opportunities for optimal growth and to reach their full potential. Services include consultations, parent classes, pre-literacy programs and activities, referral services, and intervention for children with special needs. Ages Served: Birth to age 5 Service Area: Avery County Website: www.blueridgechildren.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Avery-County-Smart-Start-A-Non-Profit-Organization-126078340745915/timeline Cooperative Extension 4-H
Avery Center Phone: (828) 733-8270 Fax: (828) 733-8293 Address: 805 Cranberry St Newland, NC 28657 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Description of Services: 4-H offers programs to North Carolina’s young people in their communities; 4-H programs include clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment and after school child care. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: 4-H has no membership registration fee. There may be minimal costs for project manuals and some 4-H activities or events. Some clubs have dues to help defray the costs of project material and refreshments. Website: www.4-h.org Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC)
Parent Info Line: 1-800-962-6847 Phone: (704) 892-1321 Fax: (704) 892-5028 Email: ecac@ecacmail.org Address: 907 Barra Row Suites 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036 Description of Services: ECAC is a private, non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. Services include education, outreach and support to children and families across North Carolina. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Free services for any family with children with special needs. Service Area: All counties-State level Website: www.ecac-parentcenter.org High Country Caregiver Foundation
Phone: (828)-832-6366 Address: 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607 Description of Services: The High Country Caregiver Foundation provides different services to caregivers throughout the High Country. Programs include Reach Out, an evidence-based caregiver support system designed to promote health and well-being of adults caring for persons with dementia; RAPP sessions provide a warm atmosphere for any relative or caregiver who has taken on the responsibility of raising a minor child. Other services include group respite, support groups and education/information of resources. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: There are no fees for these services. Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey County Website: highcountrycaregivers.com High Country Families on the Spectrum
Contact Person: Rebekah Cummings Phone: (828) 263- 4802 Description of Services: A support group for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum or in the broader Autism phenotype. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: There are no fees for these services Blue Ridge First in Families
Contact Person: Sherry Steelman Phone: (336) 955-7140 Email: swilcox@fifnc.org Address: 406 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Description of Services: Blue Ridge First in Families is a community-based program. They serve individuals with developmental disabilities and/or traumatic brain injuries. Ages served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Services are free Eligibility: Services are referral based. Families must complete an application and have an annual income of less than $65,000 a year after taxes and they only offer assistance one time per year. Service Area: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancy Website: fifnc.org/programs/local.html Alliance Bible Fellowship-Respite Night and Joy Prom
Address: 1035 North Carolina Hwy 105 Bypass, Boone, NC 28607 Phone: (828) 264-8312 Description of Services: Respite Nights: Free for children or adults with special needs and their siblings. Large motor area, sensory room, playroom, snack, crafts, cafe for parents, and more! Caring, experienced volunteers! Joy Prom: Annual Spring Event for individuals with special needs. Register at: abfboone.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=136 BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Address: 156 Wind Chime Ct Suite a, Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 1-800-541-4327 or (919) 715-4092 Description of Services: Beginnings was established to provide emotional support and access to information as a central resource for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, birth to age 21. Beginnings actively assists hearing parents of deaf or hard of hearing children and deaf parents with hearing children during the early decision making stages and throughout the educational career of the student. Website: http://ncbegin.org Blue Ridge Healthy Families
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NAMI of the High Country
Phone: (828) 278-9293 Email: info@namihighcountry.org Address: PO Box 2343 Boone, NC 28607 Description of Services: NAMI High Country supports those living with mental illness as well as their families and loved ones. They strive to increase public understanding of mental disorders and give hope to those experiencing them. Through events, outreach, and advocacy, they work to decrease the stigma surrounding mental illness and ensure that those living with it have a voice. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: All services are free and confidential. Website: namihighcountry.org Parent to Parent Family Support Network of the High Country
Phone: (828) 262-6089 or Toll Free: 1-866-812-3122 Fax: (828) 265-5394 Email: parent2parent@appstate.edu Address: 2359 highway 105 Boone, NC 28607 Description of Services: High Country Parent-to-Parent provides support and information for families who have a premature infant, a child with a special need, disability, or chronic illness, and to families who are grieving the death of a child; match families with other families who have had similar experiences; and support professionals working with families who care for children with special needs and more. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: All services are free and confidential. Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey County Website: parent2parent.appstate.edu SDAP (Scholars with Diverse Abilities)
Phone: (828) 262-8389 Email: sdap@appstate.edu Description of Services: We aim to prepare college aged students with Intellectual disabilities for personal growth and occupational success. The goal upon completion of the program is that students are able to obtain employment that is meaningful to them. Website: sdap.appstate.edu/about#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20Scholars%20with,receive%20a%20Collegiate%20Achievement%20Award. Special Olympics
Contact Person: Holly Magid Phone: (828) 737-5500 Email: holly@ymcsavery.org Address: PO Box 707 Linville, NC 28646 Description of Services: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families and other Special Olympic athletes in the community. Ages Served: All ages Fees/Payment Type Accepted: There are no fees for Special Olympics. Website: http://sonc.net/local-programs/avery-county/ Western Youth Network (WYN)
Contact Person: Sabena Maiden Avery County Mentoring Program Director Western Youth Network Phone: (828) 528-1648 Email: info@westernyouthnetwork.org Address: 2951 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 Description of Services: WYN is a relationship-focused resource for youth and families in the High County. Through prevention and intervention programs, WYN specializes in providing youth with tools they need to reach their potential and discover their place in our community and in our world. With the help of our caring adult volunteers, WYN matches youth ages 6-17 with a role model and advocate to help them through all stages of growing up. Mentors serve a unique role in the life of a child that is different from that of a parent, teacher, or friend. While spending time with their mentor, youth show improvements in their academic performance, school attendance, and behaviors. Most of all, they know someone cares about them Ages Served: Ages 6-17 Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: WYN is a non-profit organization, services are free; donations are accepted. Website: www.westernyouthnetwork.org Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
Contact Person: Alice Miller- President Phone: (828) 777-2514 Email: alicemillerdsa@charter.net Address: WNCDSA, PO Box 8338 Asheville, NC 28814 Description of Services: The mission of the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is to help create a community that will be educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down Syndrome. Activities include Buddy Walk, Camp Enrichment Program, Family Picnic, Family Support Meetings and Flip Flop hop. Service Area: Avery, Mitchell and Yancey county Website: http://wncdsa.org/a/ Compassionate Friends
Contact Person: Teresa Emory Phone: (828) 284-2287 Toll Free: (866) 812-3122 Description of Services: We provide support to families after the death of a child. RAPP (Relatives as Parents Program)
Phone: (828) 265-5434 Ext. 128 Description of Services: RAPP sessions provide a warm atmosphere for any relative or caregiver who has taken on the responsibility of raising a minor child. Other services include group respite, support groups, and education/information of resources. Website: www.highcountrycaregivers.com/programs/rapp/ NC Vocational Rehabilitation Contact Person: Meredith Boothe-School Counselor Maria Braswell-Adult Phone: (828) 733-9345 Description of Services: The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides counseling, training, education, transportation, job placement, assistive technology, and other support services to those with physical, psychiatric, and intellectual disabilities. Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs North Carolina Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Help Line
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