Transition to Adulthood
RHA Health Services
Deep Gap Vocational Center Phone: (828) 262-5450 Fax: (828) 262-5730176 Address: Wildcat Road, Deep Gap, NC 28618 Description of Services: RHA offers services and supports to people with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities throughout most of North Carolina. programs provide organized developmental activities for adults with developmental disabilities. Our Adult Developmental Vocational Programs programs give individuals the tools they need to live as independently as possible. Opportunities provided by RHA ADVP programs include daily living/personal care skills, work training & vocational support, community living skills, and leisure activities. Call for more information on all services. Website: http://www.rhahealthservices.org/ Wilkes Adult Developmental Activity Program (ADAP)
Phone: (336) 667-1800 Address: 902 Boston Ave., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Description of Services: Job coaching, Day Treatment Services, Comp Ed, Vocational Training Ages Served: Age 18 and over Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)
Description of Services: This program makes care at home a real possibility for many people who face nursing placement. CAP/DA exists to supplement rather than replace the formal and informal services and support already available to an individual. The program’s goal is to enable individuals to remain their homes or to return to their homes from nursing facilities and live as independently as possible. Ages Served: Age 18 and older Eligibility:
Service Area: State Website: https://dma.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-services/long-term-care/community-alternatives-program-for-disabled-adults Wilkes County Social Security Office SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Phone: (866) 331-2298 Address: 1517 River St Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Description of Services: The Wilkesboro Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Ages Served: Age 21 and older Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: There are no fees, but there is a list of items you will need to apply. |
Wilkes County Vocational Workshop, Inc.
Phone: (336) 838-3812 Fax: (336) 667-1045 Address: 501 Elkin Hwy, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Description of Services: Wilkes County Vocational Workshop operates vocational developmental/adult activities and sheltered employment programs. Fee: None Eligibility: 16 years-adult with a disability or trouble finding and keeping employment. Service Area: Wilkes County Website: wvs.wikispaces.com North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
Phone: (336) 667-1205 Address: 318 Wilkesboro Ave, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Description of Services: The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides counseling, training, education, transportation, job placement, assistive technology and other support services. These services are provided to people with physical, psychiatric or intellectual disabilities and to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or have other communicative disorders to assist them with living independently and with finding and staying on the job. Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/ Driver Rehabilitation Services
Phone: (336) 697-7841 Fax: (336) 697-7842 Email: [email protected] Address: 5417 Frieden Church Rd., PO BOX 448 Mcleansville, NC 27301 Description of Services: Driver Rehabilitation Services is for any person who would benefit from the services. A registered Occupational Therapist with a State certification as a driver instructor and specialist training in driver rehabilitation conducts a clinical evaluation at the client’s home to determine strengths and limitations. Training occurs on an individual basis, dealing with specific needs and covering every aspect of safe driving. Ages Served: Age 21 and older Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Services are covered throughout the entire state of North Carolina. Service Area: State Website: http://www.driver-rehab.com/ |