Family Support Network (FSN)
http://www.missionchildrens.org/family-support-network.phpSign up for newsletters http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=8upr4jjab&p=oi&m=1109510373019
Support group meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm at Mission Reuter Children’s Outpatient Center, 11 Vanderbilt Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803 Dinner and childcare are provide http://www.fsnnc.org/ Find local Statewide Family Support Network Directory.NC START (Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Respite and Treatment) http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/services/crisisservices/ncstart.htm
NC START provides prevention and intervention services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and complex behavioral health needs.
The first priority of NC START services is to provide person centered supports that enable you to remain in your home or community placement during and after a crisis. The program strives to provide effective and comprehensive crisis prevention and intervention services within the community.
Children with Special Health Care Needs Help Line
https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dph/wch/families/helplines.htm
Children with Special Health Care Needs Help Line 1-800-737-3028 or Email:CYSHCN.Helpline@dhhs.nc.gov.
The Sparc Network http://thesparcnetwork.net/about/
The SPARC Network is designed to enhance personal and professional lives while keeping people in their home community. We accomplish this goal utilizing three unique yet integrated strategies. Our Programs are designed in collaboration with community partners such as Managed Care Organizations, the Department of Health and Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement and non-profits in order to fill gaps in services. Our Administrative Support provides credentialing, billing and audit support to small therapeutic practices. And our Staffing Division links job seekers with quality companies. Our unique culture has historically set us apart from other agencies. We promote a positive, mission-based culture designed to develop strong professionals. Our team culture provides support and accountability to each member, and we commit to focusing on Quality Outcomes.
Buncombe Partnership for Children
https://buncombepfc.org/about-us/embed/#?secret=PBUfCSrO2X
We invest in the First 2,000 Days of a child’s life — in children ages 0-5 and their families by partnering with local organizations to provide programs that: 1. improve the quality of early childhood education; 2. increase access to affordable, high quality early care; 3. expand early literacy opportunities; and 4. provide family support
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Experiences in Childhood Shape Our Liveshttp://buncombeaces.org/embed/#?secret=srxARsiSFC
ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences which occur prior to your 18th birthday. Examples of adverse childhood experiences are physical, sexual and emotional abuse, as well as physical and emotional neglect. They also include, having a parent who is mentally ill, an alcoholic or substance abuser, in jail, or a victim of domestic violence, as well as the absence of a parent through divorce, death or abandonment. These are all ACEs.
FAMILY AND CHILD SUPPORT GROUPS
Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance https://www.wncdsa.org/
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. Which 17 counties does the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance cover? Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey.
Caring 4 Children
http://caring4children.org/our-programsrespite/respite/
A grant funded program for respite care for children and their families in Buncombe County
FIRST Parent Center http://www.firstparentcenter.org/
FIRST provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives. FIRST provides a variety of training and support. They are free with food and childcare included.
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/Default.aspx
ECAC is a private non-profit organization that is operated by and staffed primarily with parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We have an extremely diverse staff and strive to bring multiple perspectives to our work. I hope our information reflects our commitment to ALL parents and ALL children and collaboration intended to improve the education and lives of our children.
Autism Society of North Carolina
https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/embed/#?secret=TvoXZNMMQo
Our local chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Carolina Pediatric Therapies at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE Classrooms 221 and 222 5 OAK STREET ASHEVILLE NC 28801 (828) 252-4781
Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/buncombechapterasnc/
Arms Around ASD
http://www.armsaroundasd.org/
https://www.facebook.com/armsaroundasd/
Paws on ASD is an Asheville resource center providing therapies for families who have a child on the autism spectrum. The mission of Paws on ASD is to facilitate the growth and healing of the family as a whole. We are currently offering four types of therapies on a limited basis. With sufficient funding we will open a resource center and provide a wider range of services for more clients.
Social Service Programs
Vaya Health
http://vayahealth.com/ http://vayahealth.com/calendar/ – Calendar of trainings and events Serving individuals with mental health, developmental disability and substance use issues in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties
United Way 2-1-1
http://www.unitedwaync.org/nc211
Need assistance? Not sure where to start? No matter where you live in NC, you can call 2-1-1 and a trained 2-1-1 agent will help you to find available human services resources in your community. We are dedicated to building a caring community where everyone has the opportunity to achieve the desires we all share: a good education for our kids, a safe place to live, food on the table and the security that comes with financial stability.
Special Needs Registry Buncombe County
https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/emergency/SpecialNeedsRegistry.pdf
The Special Needs Registry provides vital information to emergency responders in the event of a 9-1-1 call and/ or during a widespread disaster (e.g. hurricane, flood, blizzard, power outage, disease outbreak). This program is voluntary and individuals on the registry have the option to accept or deny assistance. Completion of this form in no way guarantees that the registered individual will receive immediate or preferential treatment in a disaster. Individuals should maintain a personal emergency plan.Basic Directory of Health and Human Services in Buncombe County
http://buncombeaces.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/FINAL-Resource_Guide_Updated-ARG-3_17_2015-forACE-Website.pdf
You Find Services
www.youfindservices.org
YouFindServices.com is dedicated to connections: connecting parents and service providers with the local resources they need. This is still a work in progress, providing feedback about what doesn’t work will make the site better.
Disability Rights North Carolina
http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org/education-self-advocacy-resources?hc_location=ufi
Disability Rights North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh. Its team of attorneys, advocates, paralegals and support staff provide advocacy and legal services at no charge for people with disabilities across North Carolina. As the state’s federally mandated protection and advocacy system, Disability Rights North Carolina is charged with protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities living in North Carolina.
Mobile Crisis Management
http://www.rhabehavioralhealth.org/uploads/general/MCM%20Brochure.pdf
What is Mobile Crisis Management (MCM)? We are a team of behavioral health professionals, available 24 / 7 / 365, that provides intensive, on-site intervention to people of all ages who are experiencing a crisis due to mental health disturbances, developmental disabilities, or addiction. Our goal is to safely stabilize the person at home, work, school, or wherever in the community the crisis occurs.
Recreation and Social Programs
Asheville Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Program
Therapeutic Recreation offers recreation and educational programs to people requiring specialized services due to developmental and/or physical disabilities, enabling them to develop new recreational skills and maintain existing ones to enhance health, independence and well-being. Viper All-Stars Special Needs Cheer-leading Team
https://www.facebook.com/ViperStrikerAllStarsSpecialNeedsTeam/info?tab=page_info YMCA special needs swimming lessons at Reuters YMCA: Tuesday evenings 5:45pm-6:45pm $37 members/ $59 nonmembers Wednesday morning 9:30am $37 members/
$59 nonmembers Saturday morning 10:45am $37 members/ $59 nonmembers Call 828 651 9622
ABYSA TOPSoccer is a community-based soccer program for young athletes with special needs. The emphasis of this program is on development, training, and meaningful participation rather than on competition. TOPSoccer was formed to perpetuate the United States Youth Soccer Associations (USYSA) mission statement, which is “to foster the physical, mental, and emotional growth and development through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and abilities.” Our goal is to enable these young athletes with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage, and self esteem, through the joy and excitement of soccer
Smoky Mountain Music Therapy, LLC
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (American Music Therapy Association definition, 2005)
Facebook Group
Asheville Macaroni Kid is dedicated to providing you with all things kid related in the Asheville area. By subscribing to our newsletter, you receive weekly updates on events for you and your family and a chance to win free stuff – exciting giveaways to some of the best family fun activities that Asheville offers!
The Rhythmic Arts Project of Asheville (TRAP)
Scott Middleton (704) 996-7974 trapofasheville@gmail.com The Rhythmic Arts Project of Asheville is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with disabilities through the power of percussion and music.