Community Resource Guide for Special Needs ... - Mission Health

Community Resource Guide 

for Special Needs Services 

in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison 

and Transylvania Counties 

Compiled, maintained and provided by the 

Family Support Network 

of Western North Carolina 

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Table of Contents 

Adoption and/or Foster Care 4 Lending Libraries 42 

Advocacy Resources 5 Literacy 42 

After School Programs 6 Managed Care Organizations 42 

Allergists 7 Neonatology 42 

Art & Music 8 Nephrology 43 

Assistive Technology & Mobility 9 Neurology 43 

Attachment, Trauma & Bonding 10 Nursing 43 

Audiology Resources 10 Nutrition 44 

Autism / Treatment Resources 11 Occupational Therapy 44 

Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics 12 Ophthalmology 45 

Camps / Days Camps 13 Orthopedics 45 

Cardiology 16 Parenting 45 

Care Coordinators 16 Pediatric Transplant Centers in NC 47 

Case Management 18 Pediatric Practices and Physicians 47 

Child Care Services 18 Physical Therapy 50 

Counseling for Children 20 Prescription Assistance 51 

Dental 24 Professional Development for Early Intervention Providers 52 

Early Intervention 25 Psychiatrists 54 

Education Agencies and Resources 26 Psychologists 54 

Endocrinology / Diabetes 29 Pulmonologists 55 

Evaluations / Assessments 30 Recreation 55 

Family Resource Centers 31 Respite / Childcare 56 

Financial Assistance 31 Service Providers - Child Mental Health 57 

Gastroenterology 34 Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities 69 

General Health Programs 34 Spanish Speaking Community Centers 77 

Genetics 35 Speech Therapy 77 

Guardianship 36 Spiritual Programs for People with Disabilities 78 

Hematology / Oncology 36 Statewide Resources 79 

Home Schooling Resources 36 Substance Abuse Treatment / Prevention for Youth 82 

Horseback Riding / Equine Therapy 37 Support Groups 83 

Infant Massage 37 Transition to Adulthood 86 

Infant Toddler Program Providers 38 Travel & Transportation 86 

Integrative Care Modalities 39 Tutoring 87 

Integrated Care Providers 40 US Resources 88 

Legal Resources 41 Abbreviations and Acronyms 89 


Adoption and/or Foster Care 

Bair Foundation 

828-350-5197 

877-213-0723 

Offers therapeutic and traditional foster care placements with a special focus on 

establishing kinship care, all within a Christian setting. 

Buncombe 

Barium Springs Home for Children - 

Mountain Youth Resources 

Barium Springs Home for Children - 

Professional Parenting 

828-236-2877 

828-236-2877 

Serves North Carolina's children and families by providing a caring place to live for 

abused or neglected children, early childhood development for low income families, 

counseling services and foster family programs. Also offers behavior treatment in a 

school setting for troubled teens as well as early intervention services for children 

still living in the community. Accepts Medicaid. 

Helps families prepare for the adoption and fostering processes. Provides postadoption 

services and support 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison, 

Haywood 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison 

Bethany Christian Services 

828-651-8600 

1-800-BETHANY 

Offers pregnancy counseling, foster care, national and international adoption 

services, post-adoption services and online support. 

Statewide 

Brandi Nichole Family Enrichment Center 828-687-3776 

Buncombe County Foster Care Association 828-216-3852 

Caring for Children, Inc. 828-298-0186 

Department of Social Services (DSS) 

Buncombe - 828-250-5500 

www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts 

/dss 

Henderson-828-697-5500 

www.hendersoncountync.org/dss 

Madison/Marshall-828-649-2711 

www.main.nc.us/madison/social.htm 

Transylvania/Brevard-828-884-3174 

www.transylvaniacounty.org/ss.htm 

Eliada Homes 828-254-5356 

Provides foster care, supportive counseling, specialized therapies and coordinated 

care. Accepts Medicaid. 

Composed of foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers and concerned 

citizens. Works together with the Department of Social Services in Buncombe , 

Madison and Haywood Counties to meet the needs of the children in care. 

Administers a variety of foster care programs including temporary crisis care, 

emergency foster care for children in DSS custody and can apply for scholarship 

funding of respite care. 

Eliada’s services include Residential and Day Treatment for high risk children and 

adolescents; Child Development Center services, including Day Care, Summer Camp 

and School Age care; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; Therapeutic 

Recreation and Community Support services. 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Transylvania 

Buncombe, 

Madison, 

Haywood 

Buncombe 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison, 

Transylvania 

Western NC 


Family Preservation Community Services 

of NC 

Grandfather Home and Community 

Services for Children 

North Carolina Foster and Adoptive 

Parent Association (NCFAPA) 

Professional Parenting Adoption Plus 

Program 

828-658-9555 Provides therapeutic and family foster care for children. 

828-713-6105 for Buncombe County, 

828-230-6210 for Haywood County 

866-623-7248 

828-236-2877 

Offers therapeutic foster care for children who have been diagnosed with mental 

health disorders . These children may be in the custody of DSS or their birth parents. 

Also provides adoption services to parents already involved with their foster care 

system. 

Promotes quality foster and adoptive services through collaborative advocacy, 

education, resources and networking. 

Offers support services for families, from pre-adoption training, to finding the right 

child, through comprehensive post-adoption support for at least one year after the 

adoption, and often for as long as the family requests 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Transylvania 

Buncombe, 

Haywood 

Statewide 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Transylvania 

Advocacy Resources 

For listings of attorneys, see Legal Resources. 

Arc of Buncombe County 828-253-1255 

Arc of North Carolina 828-253-1255 

Exists to empower persons with mental retardation & other developmental 

disabilities and their families to realize their highest potential through advocacy, 

education, and development of programs. 

A membership organization that advocates for people with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. 

Buncombe 

Statewide 

Asheville Mayor's Committee for Citizens 

with Disabilities 

828-277-4868 

An advocacy organization to education the community for the inclusion of ALL 

people. 

Buncombe 

Autism Society of North Carolina 828-236-1547 

Child Abuse Prevention Services 828-254-2000 

Raises awareness about the needs and strengths of individuals with ASD; learns 

realistic, practical solutions for autism-related concerns ; has a place where they feel 

welcome, accepted and understood. 

Works to reduce/prevent child abuse, strengthen families and assist children and 

families who have experienced abuse through prevention, education, and counseling. 

Statewide 

Western NC 

DisABILITY Rights North Carolina 

919-856-2195 

877-235-4210 

Disability Rights North Carolina helps people across North Carolina gain access to 

services and opportunity through its legally based advocacy. 

Statewide 

Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard 

of Hearing (DSDHH) - Asheville Regional 

Resource Center 

828-665-8733 

800- 681-7998 

Advocates for the rights and needs of individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or 

Deaf-Blind. 

Western NC 


Exceptional Children's Assistance Center 

828-255-1972 

866-545-5299 

Provides services and support across NC to parents, families, students, educators and 

other professionals with a special emphasis on children with disabilities. 

Western NC 

F.I.R.S.T. 

828-277-1315 

877-633-3178 

F.I.R.S.T. is a community benefit organization dedicated to providing information, 

education, support and advocacy to persons with disabilities, their family and the 

community. 

Western NC 

Guardian ad Litem 

Buncombe 828-251-6130 

Henderson 828-694-4218 

Transylvania 828-694-4215 

Madison 828-737-6721 

Providing trained, independent advocates to represent and promote the best 

interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in the state court system 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Madison 

In Our Own Voice 828-232-0438 

People with mental illnesses tell their stories about learning to cope with the reality 

of their disorders while recovering and reclaiming productive lives in this brief, yet 

comprehensive, interactive presentation. IOOV includes video, personal testimony 

and discussion. 

Western NC 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

Buncombe 828-505-7353 

www.namiwnc.org 

Henderson/Transylvania 

888-955-6264 www.namifourseasons.org 

NAMI's advocacy provides a unique voice for people who live with mental illness and 

their families in state and federal public and private-sector policies that facilitate 

research, end discrimination, reduce barriers to successful life in the community and 

promote timely, comprehensive and effective mental health services and supports. 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Transylvania 

After School Programs 

See also "Tutoring". 

Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural 

Arts - After School Programs 

828-350-2062 

Provides licensed child care, supervised recreation and enrichment activities to 

children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. The program operates during the 

school year in hours after school, teacher work days, and holidays. 

Buncombe 

Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County 828-693-9444 

Offers a recreational after school program Monday through Friday from 3:00- 

6:00pm. 

Henderson 

Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County 828-885-7800 Offers a variety of recreational after school programs. Transylvania 

Eliada Homes - School Age Program 

Hillcrest Enrichment Program - Asheville 

Housing Authority 

828-254-5356 x224 

828-252-6376 

Emphasizes the positive, useful, and fun experiences of learning, with a focus on selfesteem, 

social skills, and self-help skills. 

Provides educational, recreational, motivational and cultural studies for children in 

grades k-12. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


Just Kids After School - Asheville Jewish 

Community Center 

828-253-0701, x105 

Children in the Just Kids After School Program ages K-5th grade participate in a 

variety of social, recreational, cultural and educational activities. 

Buncombe 

One Youth at a Time 828-281-0208 

Spectrum by Dragonfly Forest 828-458-0313 

Works with at-risk and delinquent youth, providing them with programs developed 

to increase academic successes, self-discipline, and self-esteem. Accepts Medicaid. 

After school program that meets once per week and offers several activities for 

children at each group meeting, of which attendees are able to choose one per 

session. Sessions are open to all children but are especially accessible to children with 

autism. Located in Asheville, on the UNCA campus. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe, 

Henderson 

Western NC 

Transylvania County Schools - After School 

Care 

Please contact individual schools for more 

information: 

Brevard Elementary School 

Pisgah Forest Elementary School 

T. C. Henderson Elementary School 

Rosman Elementary School 

The program opens with the dismissal of school and closes at 6:00 P.M. Activities 

include supervised play and organized small group activities. A nutritious snack and 

juice is served each day. Accepts Medicaid. 

Transylvania 

YMCA for Buncombe County & Asheville 

City Schools 

828-210-2273 

Offers developmentally-appropriate activities that will enhance child’s confidence, 

enrich his/her social & physical development and encourage self expression. Program 

includes arts & crafts, individualized help with homework, group games, outside play 

& more. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

YWCA of Asheville 828-254-7206 x 111 

Open to children in grades K-6 and offers homework help, tutoring, swimming 

lessons, gardening, arts & crafts, field trips and nutritious snacks. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Atwater, J. Spencer. MD 

Allergy Partners of Western North 

Carolina 

Brown, David, MD 


Carolina 

Copenhaver, Christopher C. , MD 


Carolina 

Cypcar, David, MD 

Regional Allergy & Asthma 

Elliston, Leon, MD 


828-255-3749 

828-255-3749 

828-255-3382 

828-255-3749 

Allergists 

Board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. Special interest: Pediatric 

Allergy. Accepts Medicaid. 

Board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. Special interest: Pediatrics. 

Accepts Medicaid. 

Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology. Special Interests: Asthma and Clinical 

Research. Accepts Medicaid. 

Board Certified in Pediatrics & Allergy/Immunology. Special Interests: Pediatrics & 

Asthma Education. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

828-255-3749 Board Certified in Pediatrics. Special Interest: Pediatric Allergies and Asthma Buncombe 


Jenkins, Hal, MD 


McCann, William, MD 


Carolina 

Taylor, Adela, MD 


Van Wye, John, MD 


828-255-3749 Board Certified in Pediatrics. Special Interest: Pediatric Allergies and Asthma Buncombe 

828-253-3382 

828-253-3382 

Board Certified in Pediatrics. Special Interests: Asthma, Exercise Induced Asthma, 

Allergic Rhinitis, Recurrent Sinusitis and Atopic Dermatitis. 

Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology. Special Interests: Allergy, Asthma and 

Recurrent Sinusitis. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

828-253-3382 Board Certified in Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. Buncombe 

Art From My Heart 828-645-3546, by Nicole Rotundo "Circles of Love" designs in 3 X 5 note cards Buncombe 

Arts Camp in Madison County 828-649-2206 a 1-week art camp sponsored by the Madison County Arts Council. Madison 

Arts Expression - Goodwill Industries 828-298-9023 

Arts for Life 828-658-1599 

Art & Music 

For other opportunities, find listings in local publications such as Mountain Xpress, WNC Parent, etc. 

Challenges and encourages adults with developmental disabilities to creatively 

express themselves. 

A nonprofit organization brining the arts to patients battling cancer and other life 

threatening illnesses 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Asheville Community Theater 828-254-1320 

Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts 828-259-5815 

Blue Ridge Bags and More: an Autism 

Business 

828-236-1547 x1512 

Offers members of the community the opportunity to be involved in one of 7 annual, 

fully staged productions, including opportunities in acting, set building, costuming, 

backstage work, box office, ushering and front desk work. Also offers classes for 

youth, listed at http://www.ashevilletheatre.org/Classes.html. 

Experience the diverse art, culture and heritage of the Western North Carolina region 

and much more through the Cultural Art Program offering a wide variety of 

community programs & events. 

Provides meaningful work in the community and fosters skills in art and creativity for 

people living on the autism spectrum. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County 828-693-9444 After school and summer programs, including several arts components. Henderson 

Community Enrichment/Art - Asheville- 

Buncombe Technical Community College 

Education, Arts and Science Center - Pack 

Place 

828-254-1921, ext. 817 

828-257-4500 

Provide courses, workshops, seminars, and activities that contribute to the 

community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual growth. Courses are designed to 

assist adults in the development of new skills or the upgrading of existing art, 

language and practical skills. 

An Asheville center for education and entertainment and home to the Asheville Art 

Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and YMI Cultural 

Center. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


Fired Up! Creative Lounge 

Asheville 828-253-8181 

Hendersonville 828-698-9960 

Fired Up! Creative Lounge offers opportunities to create beautiful, custom-designed 

pottery and ceramics, catering to school groups, educational workshops and summer 

camps. 

Buncombe 

Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland 

Craft Guild 

828-298-7928 

The center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the 

Southern Appalachians. In addition to an Eastern National bookstore & Blue Ridge 

Parkway information desk, the center houses 3 galleries, a library & Allanstand Craft 

Shop. Beginning in March each year, visitors can see live craft demonstrations daily 

in the Folk Art Center lobby. 

Buncombe 

Kindermusik - Asheville Performing Arts 

Academy 

828-253-4000 

Child centered and age appropriate program that creates musical children by letting 

them explore all the possibilities that surround them. 

Buncombe 

Kisses on Canvas 828-645-3532, by Rachel Childress Note cards (6 X 8) and original paintings (various sizes). Buncombe 

NC Creative Autistic Living & Learning, Inc. 

Open Hearts Art Center 828-505-8428 

Open Hearts at Woolworth Walk 828-505-8428 

A nonprofit organization that seeks to enhance creative skills of persons living with 

autism, with an eye towards marketing. Accepts Medicaid. 

Open Hearts Art Center is a non-profit organization, established with the purpose 

aiding people with developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities to discover 

self-expression and self-realization through the visual and performance arts. Also find 

them on Etsy.com at www.etsy.com/shop/OPENHEARTSART 

Students and artists participating with the Open Hearts programs have the 

opportunity to display and sell their artwork at Woolworth Walk, a local gallery in 

Asheville, N.C. Through this connection students receive immediate benefits from 

their creative processes. The paychecks they collect are physical manifestations of 

the fulfillment attained through personal success. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Transylvania Community Arts Council - 

Arts Appreciation Events and Arts Center 

Gallery Exhibits 

828-884-2787 

Transylvania Community Arts Council sponsors several arts & craft appreciation 

events throughout the year as well as gallery exhibits in their Arts Center Gallery. 

Transylvania 

Assistive Technology & Mobility 

CarePartners Wheelchair Seating & 

Mobility Clinic 

828-274-6183 

Provides custom fittings for people who use wheelchairs, both prior to and after 

purchase, allowing for a more comfortable, precise fit. 

Buncombe 

DynaVox 800-588-4548 

Provider of communication and education solutions designed to help individuals 

living with speech, language and learning disabilities. 

National 


Family Center on Technology and 

Disability 

202-884-8068 

Mobility Concepts 828-277-2577 

NC Assistive Technology Exchange Post 919-233-7075 Ext 230 

North Carolina Assistive Technology 

Program - Western 

Pass It On Center 

828-631-9461 

Provides a wide range of resources on instructional and assistive technologies, from 

introductory fact sheets through CEU's for practitioners and educators. 

Provides many mobility and accessibility devices including wheelchairs, lifts, ramps 

and accessible vans. 

Residents of North Carolina have the opportunity to sell, buy or exchange assistive 

technology devices. 

Offers free services to individuals including device demonstration, device loan, device 

reutilization and training, as well as providing public awareness via fairs and other 

community events. 

Creates national and state resources to foster the appropriate reuse of AT so that 

people with disabilities can get the affordable AT they need in order to live, learn, 

work and play more independently. 

National 

Buncombe 

Statewide 

Western NC 

National 

Second Chance Mobility Program 

Telecommunications Relay for individuals 

who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or with 

speech impairments 

828-692-4766 

rotary@hendersonvillerotary.com 

1-800-735-8262(V) 

1-800-735-2962(TTY) 

1-877-735-8261(SpeechToSpeech) 

Accepts powered wheelchair donations. Refurbishes them from donations and gives 

to those in need. 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is a telephone service that allows persons 

with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. 

Henderson 

Statewide 

Attachment, Trauma & Bonding 

Beatitude House Counseling Center 828-926-5591 

Crossroads Counseling Center 828-327-6633 

Feinberg, Diane 828-348-0426 

Gobel, Bill, PhD 828-733-0202 

Asheville Head, Neck and Ear 828-254-3517 

Beginnings: For Parents of Children Who 

Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 

800-541-4327 

Provides treatment for families, couples and individuals struggling with attachment 

pain, behavioral challenges, relationship issues and marital difficulties. 

A private agency committed to promoting the well-being of children, adolescents, 

and families by providing holistic therapeutic services, child and family advocacy and 

community education. 

Maintains a private practice in WNC. Conducts seminars on Attachment throughout 

the US. Travels to the homes of families with children who suffer from Attachment 

Disorder, working with them for seven to ten days at a time, usually coordinating 

with a local Therapist for follow-up therapy. 

Audiology Resources 

Offers parent coaching and works with children dealing with grief, trauma, 

attachment, boding issues. Accepts Medicaid. 

Performs a variety of audiological tests. Licensed distributor of hearing instruments / 

hearing aids. 

Provide valuable technical information, emotional support, resources and referrals to 

parents and professionals. Services are free to parents in the state of North Carolina. 

Western NC 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Statewide 


Carolina Children's Communicative 

Disorders Program 

919-419-1449 

Provides funding for hearing devices for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, 

whose families do not qualify for other public programs, and who do not have 

adequate income to obtain devices that are not covered by insurance. 

Statewide 

Child Health Audiology Consultant 

Children's Developmental Services Agency 

(CDSA) 

Charlotte Destino 

828-658-1739 

828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 

828-884-3282 Transylvania 

Provides consultation and physiologic hearing screening services. 

Services include any services or equipment that may be needed to address a child's 

needs with relation to his auditory skills. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard 

of Hearing (DSDHH) - Asheville Regional 


828-665-8733 

800- 681-7998 

Advocates for the rights and needs of individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or 

Deaf-Blind. 

Western NC 

Hearing Center of Asheville 828-277-1000 Comprehensive center for audiology care and hearing aid services. Buncombe 

NC Early Intervention Program for 

Provides development and educational early interview services to children ages birth 

Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 

828-432-5352 

Western NC 

to three who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. 

(Western NC) 

Autism / Treatment Resources 

Autism Consulting & Training 305-793-8280 

Works with clients in their natural environments of home, school and the 

community, and promote skills and develop systems and supports to foster 

independence across settings. Also provides workshops to educate the community 

on the diverse needs of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Empower Autism 828-458-0313 Offers general social & behavior plans, home-school and academic plans, tutoring 

and mentoring services and group workshops specific to Autism. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Olson Huff Center Therapies 828-213-1780 

Spectrum by Dragonfly Forest 828-458-0313 

St. Gerard House 828-693-4223 

Facilitates development of sensory and motor functions, which enables children to 

interact with their environment and participate in daily activities (learning, play, self 

care) as independently as possible. 

Creative, activity-based groups that are open to anyone, and designed to be 

accessible for people with autism 

Offers evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

(ASD), learning disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral health needs. In 

addition, provides training, consultation, and support for anyone involved with the 

treatment or care of these individuals. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 


Western NC Behavioral Education, 

Services and Treatment (BEST) 

828-778-2378 

Provides individualized plans to tailor each child’s needs with speech and language, 

cognitive and academic, self-help and social skills. Treatment is intensive and uses 

principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a science which investigates and 

changes behaviors through direct interaction. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

AHDH Center for Success - Rudy 

Rodriguez, LCSW 

Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics 

828-681-7100 

Offers ADHD evaluations, diagnostic services, medication monitoring, coaching & 

behavioral therapies, seminars, workshops and an adult ADHD support group. 

Buncombe 

All Souls Counseling Center 828-259-3369 Individual, couple and family group therapy and medication management. Buncombe 

Centering on Children, Inc. 888-268-6366 

Creates Shoebox Tasks, one-unit constructions that aid students with autism in 

overcoming organizational difficulties. 

Buncombe 

Children's Therapy Center of Asheville 828-225-9800 Specializes in working with children under the age of 12 and their families. Buncombe 

Duncan, George, MD 828-252-2501 Certified in Pediatrics, sub-specialty in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Western NC 

Governo, Scott, MSN, FNP, PNP 

Olson Huff Center 

828-213-1740 

Grandis Evaluation Center 828-299-7451 

Certified in family and pediatric nursing. 

Provides comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments, Developmental 

Assessments and treatment/service recommendations for people of all ages. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Pisgah Institute / Center for the 

Advancement of Human Potential 

828-254-9494 

Relationship Center 828-225-5555 

Sandler, Adrian, MD 

Sheppard-LaBrecque, Victoria, MD 

Spectrum Behavioral Solution - 

Martha Perry, PhD 


828-213-1740 


828-213-1740 

Sunshine Project - offered by FIRST 828-277-1315 

Provide consultation, medication management, individual and group 

psychotherapies, neuropsychological testing, educational testing, stress 

management, quantitative EEG, referenced EEG and EEG biofeedback 

Offers child services / play therapy, individual counseling, marriage counseling and 

substance abuse services. Accepts Medicaid. 

Board certified in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 

Board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Western NC 

828-645-9305 Evaluation and treatment of children 2-18 and their families Buncombe 

Provides services to children with developmental delays and challenging 

social/emotional behaviors, including training for childcare providers on child-specific 

needs and classroom strategies, specific diagnoses and disability issues, and 

consultation on individual child needs for successful classroom inclusion in 

Buncombe County. 

Buncombe 


Sylva Clinical Associates, PA 

828-586-5555 

888-823-8765 

Provides outpatient psychotherapy, evaluation and testing to children, adolescents, 

adults and families. 

Buncombe 

TEACCH (Treatment and Education of 

Autistic and Communication Related 

Handicapped Children) 

828-251-6319 

Services include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning and implementation, 

education, consultation, supported employment assistance, training opportunities 

and research. 

Western NC 

Thingvoll, Melissa, MD 


Touchstone Counseling 828-423-0378 

Youth Villages 828-654-7700 

Asheville Parks, Rec & Cultural Arts - 

Summer Enrichment Camp 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Western NC 

828-350-2048 

Two Licensed Professional Counselors specializing in a variety of different counseling 

techniques and providing services to adults, adolescents, children, families and 

couples. 

Offers intensive in-home and transitional living services from 10 locations across the 

state. Utilizes specialized therapies in helping young people age 12 to 17 who display 

serious antisocial behaviors and are at-risk of placement out of the home due to their 

Camps / Day Camps 

Inclusive recreation program for youth ages 6-13 with or without mild to moderate 

cognitive or developmental delays who meet eligibility requirements. Daily activities 

include group games, arts & crafts, nature exploration, special events and field trips. 

Held at W. Asheville Comm. Center. 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Asheville Parks, Rec & Cultural Arts/FIRST - 

Summer Theatre Camp 

828-350-2048 

A theatre camp for youth, teens & adults with disabilities who want to experience 

acting and drama. At the end of camp, participants will be performing in a dramatic 

production. Offered in cooperation with F.I.R.S.T., 

Buncombe 

Asheville Parks, Rec & Cultural Arts/FIRST - 

Teen Summer Camp 

828-350-2048 

An eight-week inclusive summer recreation camp designed for middle and high 

school aged teens with or without mild to moderate cognitive or developmental 

delays, who meet eligibility requirements. Daily activities include group games, arts 

and crafts, nature exploration, special events and field trips. Held at W. Asheville 

Community Center. 

Buncombe 

Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural 

Arts - Summer Youth Programs 

828-350-2062 

Asheville YMCA 828-210-9622 

Offering summer fun for kids with a variety of camps and special programs including 

Playground Program, Teen Leadership Program, Therapeutic Rec Summer 

Enrichment Program, Therapeutic Rec Teen Summer Camp and more. See website or 

call for more details. 

Sponsors 2 summer camps, ages 8-14 for hiking, swimming, field trips, etc. and ages 

10-14, featuring hiking, whitewater rafting, bouldering, swimming holes, climbing 

wall, mountain biking and more. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. 

Located in Asheville. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County 828-693-9444 

Offers a summer program centered on fun and learning that includes topics such as 

health, math, reading, art, manners, volunteerism, etc. 

Henderson 


Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County 828-885-7800 

Camp Carefree 336-427-0966 

Camp Coqui 828-213-5545 

Camp Daniel Boone - Boy Scouts of 

America 

800-526-6708 

Camp Dogwood 1-800-662-7401, ext 229 

Offers a summer program centered on fun and learning that includes topics such as 

health, math, reading, art, manners, volunteerism, etc. 

Provides a FREE, one week camping experience for kids with chronic illnesses. 

Program also includes camps for well siblings of ill children, and a week for children 

with a sick parent. Emphasis is on wellness and fun. Located in Stokesdale, NC. 

Allows campers with diabetes to participate in a variety of fun outdoor activities. In 

the process, they learn more about managing their diabetes-everything from testing 

blood sugar and administering insulin to taking their daily medications and getting 

daily exercise. Located in Hendersonville, NC. 

Offers traditional camp activities to Boy Scouts such as hiking, swimming, fishing, arts 

& crafts as well as others. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. Located 

in Canton, NC. 

Recreational facility, serving the blind and visually impaired people of North Carolina. 

It offers blind and visually impaired persons an environment that is uniquely designed 

for their needs. Utilizes the waterfront on Lake Norman for boating, swimming, 

fishing, skiing, and tubing along with activities in arts and crafts, evening activities. 

For children ages 8-17. Located in Sherrills Ford, NC. 

Transylvania 

Statewide 

National 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Camp Funshine, 

Toe River Campground 

828-682-6561 

Open to all ages and all special needs. Activities include arts & crafts, fishing, 

swimming, carnival day, dancing, music and more. Located in Burnsville, NC. 

Western NC 

Camp Joy/Camp Soar 828-698-6726 

Camp Lakey Gap 828-669-8977 

Camp Pisgah - Girl Scouts of America 

Camp Royall - Autism Society of NC 919-542-1033 

Christian Education Ministries event planned especially for adults with mental 

handicaps. Campers, each accompanied by a special friend, have the opportunity to 

participate in a wide variety of activities including worship, Bible study, and 

recreation. Held at Bonclarken Conference Center. 

A program approach of therapeutic recreation using visually structured 

programming, 1:1 and 1:2 positive support from well trained college and graduate 

students, development of independent living skills, and opportunities for engaging in 

social interaction with peers. Serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Located in Black Mountain, NC 

Traditional camp activities combined with a focus on team building balanced with 

encouraging personal growth and self-reliance. Open to girls not participating in Girls 

Scouts as well. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. Located in 

Brevard, NC. 

Program serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Autism Society of 

North Carolina Summer Camp Program is designed to provide campers with a week 

of typical camp activities, such as swimming, hiking, boating and arts & crafts in a 

structured environment. Located in Pittsboro, NC. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Western NC 

Statewide 


Camp Spring Creek 828-688-1000 

Camp Sunshine 828-669-8977 

CLIMBE - Montreat College 

800-349-CAMP 

Corpening YMCA 828-659-9622, ext. 115 

Eliada Homes - Summer Camp Program 828-254-5356 

Rockbrook Camp for Girls 828-884-6151 

Creates an environment where dyslexic children become better readers, spellers and 

writers, discover their creative talents, and gain self confidence and independence. 

Activities include creative arts, swimming, wood shop, water skiing and outdoor 

education. Located in Bakersville, NC. 

Special camp for high-functioning adults with special needs (sometimes referred to as 

cognitively challenged), 18 & over. A week of fellowship, recreation, crafts, singing, 

swimming, hiking, and worship. Located in Black Mountain, NC. 

Offers a variety of multi-day, overnight, science-intensive adventure trips for 

students in grades 7 through 12. Join a team of students and participate in real-life 

scientific research as you travel through unique ecosystems and collect important 

scientific data. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. Located in 

Montreat, NC. 

Offers summer day camps in weeklong sessions. Children will participate in Nature 

Hikes, Camp Songs, Group Games, Arts & Crafts, Healthy Snacks, Swimming, Outdoor 

Exploration, Water Play, Drama & Music, Sports & Games, Field Trips, Science!, & 

Character Development. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. Located 

in Marion, NC. 

Program focuses on peer relations and conflict resolution, character building and 

promoting a positive self-esteem in our youth through organized activities and games 

that promote teambuilding skills. 

Summer camp program for girls ages 6-16 of recreation, incorporating a variety of 

activities, from horseback riding, whitewater rafting, pottery, and swimming to camp 

fires and exploring a stream. 

National 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Statewide 

SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement 

Realized) 

828-456-3435 

Program for preteens, teens and adults with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention 

Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD). Provides adventure based wilderness 

programs and experiential education services. Located in Balsam, NC. 

Statewide 

Summershine - Lutheridge Conference 

Center and Camp 

828-684-2361 

Presents two different sessions of Summershine, either for active youths/adults 15+ 

or for those with less mobility. Activities include crafts, games, hikes, swimming, 

canoeing, creative Bible lessons & worship, as appropriate to each camper. 

Statewide 

Talisman Programs 888-458-8226 

Offers summer camps for young people (8 to 21) who have learning disabilities, 

Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger’s 

Syndrome, and high-functioning autism. Traditional camp activities are combined 

with personal growth and social problem solving activities. Located in Zirconia, NC. 

Statewide 

Transylvania Parks and Recreation 

Department. 

828-884-3156 

Offers a variety of summer camps including camps for art, volleyball, wrestling, 

basketball and others. 

Transylvania 


Victory Junction 

336-498-9055 

877-VJG-CAMP 

Serves 24 chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses such as, but not limited to, 

Autism, Cancer, Craniofacial Anomalies, Diabetes, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell and Spina 

Bifida. Located in Randleman, NC. 

Statewide 

Wellspring Adventure A weight loss camp for boys and girls ages 11-18. Located in Canton, NC. Statewide 

YMCA Child Care Services 828-210-2273 

YWCA of Asheville 828-254-7206 x 111 

Day camps offered during the summer in 9 week sessions. Accepts children aged K to 

6th Grade. Program is inclusive of children with special needs. Located in Asheville. 

Campers enjoy weekly field trips, nature hikes, swimming lessons, music, art and 

much more. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Cardiology 

Friedman, Brad A., MD 828-274-6000 Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology Western NC 

McGovern, Jim, MD 828-274-6000 Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology Western NC 

Tripp, Marjorie, MD 828-274-6000 Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology Western NC 

Baker, Barbara, RN 

Bartholomew, Katie, RN 

Team Leader - Central 

Baskervill, Laura, RN 

Blake, Dana, RN 

Bowen, Anne, RN 

HealthNet 

Western North Carolina Community Health Services 

Weaverville Family Medicine 

Innovative Approaches 

All Kids Pediatrics 

Asheville Pediatrics 

Blue Sky Pediatrics 

Asheville Cardiology 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services Laurel Park 

Medical Centre PRMA 

PRMA - Dr. James Bryant PRMA 

PRMA - Dr. Thomas LUGUS, PRMA 

PRMA - Dr. Donna McGee, PRMA 

Care Coordinators 

bbaker@ccwnc.org 

828-285-0622 ext 2018 cell 828-772-4478 fax 828-285-9831 

kbartholomew@ccwnc.org 

828-348-2828 cell 828-777-3425 fax 828-259-3875 

lbaskervill@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-772-4719 fax 828-259-3875 

dblake@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-777-1103 fax 828-259-3875 

abowen@ccwnc.org 

828-692-4589 ext. 2298 cell 828-775-5382 fax 828-233-1688 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Bradish, Paula, RN 

646 Waiver - Long Term Care - Skilled Nursing Facilities 

Extended Care Physicians 

PRMA - Dr. Culver 

pbradish@ccwnc.org 

828-348-2826 cell 828-367-8611 fax 828-259-3875 

Buncombe 

Brown, Bethany, RN 

Transitional Nurse Care Manager - 

Mission Hospitals 

bbrown@ccwnc.org cell 828-777-8334 fax 828-213-9436 

Buncombe 


Calloway, Jamie, RN 


Carpenter, Annie 

Cline, Carla 

Team Leader - South 

Collins, Teresa, RN 

Team Leader - WNCCHS 

Conner, April 

Team Leader - WNCCHS & Behavioral 

Health 

Conner, Cindy, RN 

Hayward, Elizabeth, RN 

Hutchins, Adam, RN 

Isaacs, Danyale, MSW 

Johnson, Eliza, LPC, LCAS 

Care Manager Director 

Jones, Joseph, MSW 

McCoy, Greg 


Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics Foothills Medical 

Associates 

Pardee Family Associates 

Pardee Hendersonville Family Health Center Saluda 

Medical Center 

Springs Health Center 


Hendersonville Pediatrics 

Hendersonville Pediatrics - Brevard 

Rainbow Pediatrics 


Behavioral Health Systems Liaison 

& Care Manager 

Western Highlands 

Hygeia Family Medicine 

PRMA - Dr. Denise Ingram PRMA 

PRMA Dr. Ronald Johnson PRMA 

PRMA - Dr. John Long PRMA 

Dr. Robert Uhren 

Asheville Family Health Centers 

Family Care of Fairview 

Parkway Medical Group 

Ravenscroft Family Health Center 

Vista Family Health Center 

Behavioral Health Initiative 

Swannanoa Valley Family Medicine, PA 


Behavioral Health Initiative 

646 Waiver - Long Term Care - 

Adult Care Homes 

Mission Extended Care Physicians 

Cannon Family Medicine 

Community Family Practice 

MAHEC at Cane Creek 

MAHEC Family Health Center 

MAHEC Women's Health Center 

Three Streams Family Health-Medical 

jcalloway@ccwnc.org 

828-697-7707 cell 828-777-6116 fax 828-259-3875 

acarpenter@ccwnc.org 

828-285-0622 ext 2016 cell 828-775-1326 fax 828-285-9831 

ccline@ccwnc.org 

828-693-3296 ext 333 cell 828-388-2106 fax0828-696-3530 

tcollins@ccwnc.org 

828-285-0622 ext 2014 cell 828-775-2690 fax 828-285-9831 

aconner@ccwnc.org 

828-258-3511 ext. 2917 cell 828-777-3477 fax 828-252-9584 

cconner@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-772-1283 fax 828-259-3875 

ehayward@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-385-0363 fax 828-259-3875 

ahutchins@ccwnc.org 

828-259-3511 ext. 2962 cell 828-772-6742 fax 828-252-9584 

disaacs@ccwnc.org 

828-692-4289 ext 2228 cell 828-775-5180 fax 828-259-3875 

ejohnson@ccwnc.org 

828-348-2816 cell 777-0644 fax 828-259-3875 

jjones@ccwnc.org 

828-348-2836 cell 828-989-3978 fax 828-259-3875 

greg.mccoy@mahec.net 

828-771-3449 cell 828-388-1279 fax 828-257-4738 

Buncombe 

Henderson Polk 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


McIntosh, Kristy, RN, LCSW 

Noto, Sherry, RN 

Team Leader - Peds., IA and CC4C 

Pfaff, Anna 


Precour, Dawn, LCSW 

Ramirez-Tafolla, Ruth 


Smith, David, RN 

Yontz, Andrea, RN 


Zelle, Carolyn, RN 

Brevard Family Practice 

Brevard Internal Medicine & Pulmonology Henderson 

County Department of Public Health Medical Associates 

of Transylvania 

PRMA - Dr. Robinson 

Park Ridge Pediatrics 

Toxaway Health Center 


Mountain Area Pediatrics 



ABC Pediatrics 

Asheville Children's Medical Center 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services 

Etowah Family Health Center 

Henderson County Department of Public Health 

Hendersonville Family Health Center 


Hot springs Medical Center & 

Mashburn Medical Center 

Laurel Medical Center 

Mars Hill Medical Center 

646 Waiver - Long Term Care - Skilled Nursing Facilities 

Extended Care Physicians 

kmcintosh@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-777-1451 fax 828-883-8787 

snoto@ccwnc.org, cell 828-775-1203 fax 828-259-3875 

apfaff@ccwnc.org 

828-285-0622 ext. 2017 cell 828-777-4190 fax 828-285-9831 

dprecour@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-575-4304 fax 828-259-3875 

rramirezchn@ccwnc.org 

828-692-4289 ext 2225 cell 828-388-1259 fax 828-696-2350 

dsmith@ccwnc.org 

828-285-0622 ext 2140 (Exam Rm) 828-285-0622 ext 2850 (VM only) cell 828-772- 

6282 fax 828-285-9831 

ayontz@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-777-5494 fax 828-649-3786 

czelle@ccwnc.org 

cell 828-775-4645 fax 828-259-3875 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Buncombe 

Case Management - See Managed Care Organization (MCO) 

Child Care Services 

Asheville City Schools Preschool 828-350-2900 Offers Head Start, Early Head Start and private pay programs for children ages 0-5. Buncombe 

Asheville YMCA - Child Watch 828-210-9622 

Provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social 

skills. Goal is to provide all children with developmental experiences and physical 

activity during their time in Child Watch 

Buncombe 


Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) 

828-250-6700 Buncombe 

www.buncombecounty.org 

828-698-0674 Henderson 

www.childrenandfamily.org 

828-649-3684 Madison 

828-884-3174 x300 Transylvania 

www.transylvaniacounty.org 

Provides referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing 

requirements, availability of child care subsidies as well as other information 

concerning child care services. 

Community Action Opportunities 828-252-2495 Offers Head Start Program as well as other resources for families and individuals. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Corpening YMCA 828-659-9622 




Buncombe 

DSS Day Care Supervisor/Coordinator 

828-250-5664 Buncombe 

828-698-4440 Henderson 

828-649-2711 Madison 


Offers subsidized child care based on eligibility requirements. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Eliada Child Development 

828-254-5356 x122 

Family Place - Childcare Cooperative 828-883-4857 

Provides a safe "home away from home" for children while parents are working. 

Goal is to prepare the preschool age child socially, emotionally and cognitively for 

kindergarten, 

Children are cared for by Early Childhood staff and/or Co-op parents. 

Parents/grandparents earn childcare hours by working at the Family Place providing 

childcare. This is an hour –for –hour exchange. Day/evening times are offered. 

Continuing education at the center is required. 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

Helping Hand Development Center 828-692-7068 Preschool offering special education programs for children ages 3-5. Henderson 

Hendersonville School for Little Folks 828-697-0413 Provides care for children from birth to school age. Henderson 

Heritage Hall International School 828-693-6845 

Daycare is provided for children from ages 1 year to 4 years. Also offers an AM and 

PM care for school aged children 

Henderson 

Irene Wortham Center - Community 

Childcare Center 

828-274-7518 Offers child care and developmental day care services. Buncombe 


Irene Wortham Center - Early Learning 

Center 

828-274-7518 

Children aged six weeks to 5 years who are developing in a typical way learn 

and play beside children with developmental challenges in a multicultural 

setting. All children are offered a rich variety of activities within a curriculum 

that addresses school readiness, character development, and socialization. 

Buncombe 

828-298-0808 East Location 

Mountain Area Child and Family Center 

Offers child care and Early Head Start services. 

Buncombe 

828-670-7300 West Location 

NC Technical Assistance Preschool Project 

Consults and assists childcare staff in working with children with special needs, 

828-231-6720 

Western NC 

(NC TAPP) 

helping them to succeed in preschool. 

New Adventure Center 828-884-3232 Provides child care services for children with developmental delays. Transylvania 

Reuter Family YMCA 828-651-9622 




Buncombe 

Smart Start 

828-285-9333 Buncombe 

www.smartstart-buncombe.org 

828-693-1580 Henderson 

www.smartstarthc.org 

828-649-2711 Madison 

828-877-3025 

www.smartstarttransylvania.org 

Offers the NC Pre-kindergarten Program as well as other resources to assist families 

in finding child care resources. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Southwestern Child Development 

Commission, Inc - Subsidized Childcare 

Program. 

828-250-5500 

Locally administered program using State, Federal, & Smart Start funds to assist 

families with the cost of child care. Families receiving financial assistance are free to 

choose the child care arrangement that best meets their needs. 

Buncombe 

Valley Child Development Center 828-686-7800 

Woodfin YMCA - Child Watch 828-505-3990 

Provides developmentally appropriate activities and nurturing care for children 0 – 5 

years through excellent child/staff ratios and highly trained and experienced staff. 

Collaborates with the Buncombe Community School, offers an enhanced curriculum 

and accepts child care subsidy. 

Provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. Goal 

is to provide all children with developmental experiences and physical activity during their time 

in Child Watch 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Counseling for Children 

All Souls Counseling Center 828-259-3369 Individual, couple and family group therapy and medication management. Buncombe 

Alpha Omega Health 828-678-9544 

Provides case management/community support services for persons with mental 

health issues. 

Buncombe 

Madison 


Altschul, Juli, LPC 828-687-9345 Provides individual, couples and family counseling. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Appalachian Center 828-883-9676 Provides individual, couples and family counseling. Transylvania 

Berard Auditory Integration Training 

Systems, Inc. 

828-683-6900 

Offers therapy, hypnosis an auditory integration training for children who have 

autism, ADD, ADHD, LD, dyslexia and other sensory issues and diagnoses. 

Buncombe 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services 828-692-4289 

Bray, Jacquelyn, LPC 

Higher Ground Counseling 

828-883-3662 

Carolina Mountain Psychiatry 828-274-6622 

Center for Dialogue 828-877-3815 


Children's Therapy Center of Asheville 828-225-9800 

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center 828-350-1177 

Dearing, Judy, LCSW 828-696-2222 

Eliada Homes 828-254-5356 xt 466 

Eliada Homes - Family Partnership 

Program 

828-254-5356 xt 466 

Offer a complete range of behavioral health services, including care for depression, 

anxiety, panic disorders, anger, abuse, family violence, parenting concerns, and 

eating disorders. Offers services for children, adults and families. 

Serves adolescents using cognitive therapy. Offers Christian counseling and 

psychotherapy. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offers treatment of children, including those with medical and feeding issues as well 

as generally anxiety and OCD. 

Offers services in guided problem solving, youth mediation, truancy mediation and 

classes to support families in handling their own conflicts. 



Specializes in working with children under the age of 12 and their families. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Provides outpatient cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence-based 

treatments for emotional disorders. Serves children, adolescents and adults. 

Offers cognitive behavior therapy to children aged 4 and up. Also offers family 

counseling and services to adults. 

Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication checks, and consultation at clinical 

staffings. 

Provides community-based services as well as therapeutic residential care and 

residential care for children with mental health issues. 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Families Together, Inc. 

877-258-0037 for individual locations in 

Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania 

counties. 

Provides home based and community based support to exceptional adults, children 

and families, with services aimed at; preventing family disruption and re-entry into 

placement and hospitalization and; seeking permanence for those who are unable to 

re-enter their home and/or community of origin. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Family Preservation Services 828-225-3100 

Guido, Dayna, MSW, ACSW, LCSW 828-251-5371 

Provides community support for mental health as well as individual and family 

therapy. 

Clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience working with children, 

adolescents, adults and families. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 


Hanna, Bob, PhD 828-768-1827 Offers private counseling. Buncombe 

Harley, Linda, LCSW 828-692-8042 

Specialties include family/step family counseling, relationship coaching, divorce 

mediation, conflict resolution, parenting skills training, child & adolescent issues, 

anger management, & loss or grief work. 

Buncombe 

Hays, Connie, LCSW 828-301-2881 Offers individual and family therapy for children and adolescents. Serves ages 3-18. Buncombe 

Heart Songs - Four Seasons Hospice 828-233-0334 

Henderson County Child Care Resource 

and Referral 

828-698-0674 

Henderson County Health Department 828-692-4223 

Provides help for children in surviving loss and grief. HEART SONGS is a children's 

grief support program developed by Four Seasons. 

The Children & Family Resource Center offers Behavior Intervention Services for 

children 0-5 who are enrolled in early childhood programs in Henderson County. 

Has a clinical social worker who offers counseling services to clients of the health 

department to help with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and parenting. 

Also offers services for evaluation and treatment of ADHD. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Horse Sense of the Carolinas 828-683-7304 

Effective new strategies to manage unhealthy patterns and behaviors through our 

individual, couples and family outpatient services. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Individual & group counseling with a specialized children’s grief counselor. Play 

Kids Path Bereavement Program - Care 

828-255-2870, x6480 

therapy tools that allow children to fully express grief in a safe, supportive Buncombe 

Partners 

environment. 

Kremer, Sandra, LCSW 828-692-8097 Offers services for Children, adults and families. Buncombe 

Maccarin, Julie, PhD 828-225-9800 

McHugh, Paula, CCSW 828-274-0794 

Specializes in working with children under the age of 12 and their families. Uses play 

therapy as a primary modality. Incorporates concepts of pediatric occupational 

therapy in treating sensory issues. Accepts Medicaid. 

Private practice therapist specializing in relationships, depression, anxiety, panic 

attacks, sexual abuse and child behavior for children, adolescents and adults. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Mewborne, Janice, LCSW 828-692-0029 Offers a variety of counseling options to children, adolescents and adults. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Miller, Trisha, PhD 828-484-2056 

Provides counseling services for children ages 6-10, adolescents ages 14-19, as well 

as adults. Deals with issues with anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem problems, depression, 

family or other relationship problems, grief, eating disorders and history of trauma. 

Also does couples and family therapy. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Moore, Roberta, LMFT 828-329-0431 Offers marriage and family counseling to adults and children. Buncombe 


Morganstein, Guy, MS, LPC 828-337-7549 

Offers specialization including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Stress 

Management, EFT Energy Psychology, and relaxation for adults and children as well 

as offering services for families in conflict. 

Mountain Counseling Associates 828-692-7300 Provides individual, couples and family counseling. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Mountain Treatment Center 828-255-8655 Specializes in substance abuse and recovery counseling. Buncombe 

828-213-1780 

Provides counseling in the areas of ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior, 

Darren Boice, LCSW 

Olson Huff Center - 

depression, grief/loss, learning disabilities, obsessive/compulsive disorder, panic 

Jarod Coffey, LCSW 

Western NC 

Mission Children's Hospital 

attacks, play therapy, relationships/codependency, stress management and 

Melissa Lillie, LCSW 

substance abuse. 

Shaaron Boyles, LCSW 

Padgett, Marilyn, LCSW 828-301-1247 Offers Individual, families and couples therapy. Buncombe 



828-254-9494 

Provides consultation, medication management, individual and group 



Western NC 

Relationship Center 828-225-5555 

Offers child services / play therapy, individual counseling, marriage counseling and 

substance abuse services. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Showalter, Linda Ray, LCSW 828-891-2362 Offers counseling for adolescents . Buncombe 

Skyland Behavioral Health Associates, PA 828-252-2501 

Therapy services include a history gathering evaluation and follow-up individual 

and/or family therapy to diagnose and treat many conditions including: Learning 

Difficulties and Disabilities, Cognitive Abilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurological 

and Behavioral Disorders, Congenital Disorders, Substance Abuse, Marriage 

Counseling, Play Therapy, Development Disabilities including Autism, Attention and 

Organization (ADHD), Social and Emotional Development, Psychiatric Disorders. 

Buncombe 

Speer, Syd, MA LPC - Asheville Central 

Counseling 

828-230-8687 Providing individual, couples and family counseling. Buncombe 

Sylvan Valley Counseling Services 828-862-4004 Offers services for Children, adults and families. Transylvania 

Voytek, Diane E., PhD 

828-253-8080 

828-890-2489 

Clinical and educational assessments 

Buncombe 

Withrow, Rebecca L., PhD 828-253-7592 

Licensed professional counselor. Offers individual and family counseling and clinical 

supervision. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Wykle, John G., LCSW 828-251-9415 

Specializes in working with adolescents, providing both psychotherapy and 

counseling services. 

Buncombe 

Zeisz, Jennifer, PhD 828-777-4422 Offers services for Children, adults and families. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 


Dental 

A-B Tech Allied Dental Clinic 

828-254-1921 x255 

Available for general dentistry. Dental clinic patients are selected through a screening 

process by staff according to the semester requirements for the dental assistant 

teaching clinic. Dental Hygiene (teeth cleaning) including routine and periodontal 

(deep cleaning) appointments are available each semester. 

Buncombe 

Baechtold, Angela P., DDS - Great 

Beginnings 

828-274-9220 

Carolina West Dental 828-452-5656 

Chambers, William L., DDS - Great 

Beginnings 

828-274-9220 

Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry. Extensive training in 

growth and development of children, adolescents and special needs patients. 


Specializes in handling Medicaid cases for patients aged 1-45 years. Also accepts 

private insurance and cash payments. 

Board certified in pediatric dentistry. Also has in depth training and experience in 

dental growth and development and interceptive orthodontics. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Complete Dental Care 828-225-3280 Provides general dentistry services for the entire family. Buncombe 

Dennis R. Campbell Pediatric Dentistry 828-254-7291 Board certified in pediatric dentistry Buncombe 

Dollinger, Jason, DDS 828-251-1399 Provides general dentistry services. Buncombe 

Great Beginnings Pediatric and Adolescent 

Dentistry 

828-274-9220 

Offers a full range of dental and orthodontic services including a baby oral health 

program, general dentistry, early orthodontic care, sedation dentistry and emergency 

care. 

Western NC 

Gregory L. Denton, DDS - ABC Dental Care 828-692-9075 Pediatric dental practice Henderson 

Haldeman, Ryan J., DDS - Great 

Beginnings 

828-274-9220 

Provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment for pediatric, adolescent and adult 

patients. 

Western NC 

Henderson County Smart Start Dental 

Project 

828-694-6067 

This program provides dental screening by the dental hygienist for children ages 2½-5 

years old. Screening is done in daycare centers and homes and occasionally at the 

health department in Henderson County. Accepts Medicaid. 

Jackson, Jenny, DDS - Asheville Pediatric 

Specialized dentistry for infants, children, and adolescents, including those with 

828-277-6788 

Dentistry 

special needs. 

Buncombe 

Jowers, Katherine, DDS - Mission 

Performs periodontal, preventative and restorative dental procedures as well as 

828-213-1700 

Children's Dental 

offering certain types of oral surgery. 

Western NC 

Leonard, Daniel, DDS - Mission Children's 


828-213-1700 

Dental 


Western NC 

MAHEC Dental Health Center 828-252-4290 Provides general dentistry services. Buncombe 

Henderson 

Minnie Jones Health Center Dental Care 

Services 

828-285-0622 

In addition to preventive services (i.e., education, counseling and tartar removal), 

offers the following services: comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment 

planning, restorative procedures (e.g., fillings), surgical procedures (e.g., extractions), 

and rehabilitative services (e.g., periodontal treatment, root canals, and dentures). 

Buncombe 


Mission Children's Dental 828-213-1700 

Paynich, Joshua, DDS 828-274-4744 

Provides services to qualified children, special needs patients and medically 

compromised patients. Accepts Medicaid. 

Pediatric dental practice, seeing patients from ages 1-18. Occupies a state-of-the-art 

facility while adhering to green (eco-friendly) standards. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Pratt, Douglas B., DDS - Great Beginnings 828-274-9220 Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

Reid & Reid Pediatric Dentistry 828-696-2245 Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Henderson 

Remick, Mark, DDS - Mission Children's 

Dental 

828-213-1700 


offering certain types of oral surgery. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

Sabatini, Stephanie, DDS - Mission 


828-213-1700 

Western NC 

Children's Dental 


Smile Starters 828-350-1076 Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry. Buncombe 

Transylvania County Healthy Smiles Dental 

Project 

William J. Stokes, Jr. Dental Center - Blue 

Ridge Community Health 

828-877-3025 

828-692-4289 

WNC Dental 828-684-1288 

Provides dental screenings for all children birth to five years of age enrolled in full 

time and part time preschools, child care centers, and child care homes. 

Provides quality family dental services for all ages, whether or not you have 

insurance. 

Offers examinations, x-rays, cleanings, periodontal treatment, restorations of 

decayed and damaged teeth, endodontics, crowns and bridges, veneers of front 

teeth, implants and dentures and partials. 

Transylvania 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Care Coordination for Children 

(CC4C) 


(CDSA) 

North Carolina Early Intervention Program 

for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of 

Hearing 

800-662-7030 

828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 


828-254-8743 

Early Intervention 

Follows infants and children from 3 to 5 years who have serious illnesses, have 

special needs or are at risk for developmental problems. 

Developmental evaluations and early intervention services (child service 

coordination, PT, OT, ST and Special Instruction) for children ages birth three). 

Provides services to children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf/blind, ages birth 

to 3 and their families. Concentrating on language and communication skill 

development, itinerant professionals provide family-centered intervention in home 

and daycare settings. At age three, the program works to establish a smooth 

transition to the local education agency. 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Project NAF 828-225-6155 

Provides culturally sensitive and individualized services to African-American women 

while they are pregnant and during their baby's first year of life. 

Buncombe 


Education Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations and Resources 

See also "Tutoring" and "Home Schooling". 

Academic Coaching and Tutoring 

Artspace Charter School 

Contact Patricia Connolly 

828-255-1069 

Asheville - Pisgah Christian School 828-667-3255 

Asheville Buncombe Education Coalition 828-236-1228 

Asheville City Schools 828-350-7000 

Autism Consulting & Training 305-793-8280 

Autism Spectrum Disorders Program - NC 

Department of Instruction 


Systems, Inc. 

919-807-4036 

828-683-6900 

Brevard Academy 828-885-2665 

Buncombe County Children's 

Collaborative - Children First 

828-255-5984 

Individualized strategies for all learning styles and needs. Training in selfefficacy/gaining 

skills for academic success, home school and university studies. 

A tuition-free public school offering a creative, arts-integrated approach to a 

complete education for students from grades K-8. 

Provides Christian education to students from age 4 in preschool through the 8th 

grade. 

Community-wide collaboration that mobilizes and prepares families and the 

community to provide targeted mentoring and academic coaching that assists public 

school students in achieving high school graduation. 

Provides special education and related services for eligible children, ages 3 to 21. ACS 

offers successful services and programs throughout the full continuum and across 

settings. 

Creates custom-made visual strategies for children with autism using customdesigned 

symbols. 

Serves as a resource to local education agencies, including charter schools. The 

Consultant is available for phone & on-site consultation regarding provision of 

appropriate services for students with autism. Provides training in a wide range of 

techniques and methods that have been proven effective in the education of 

students with this learning style. 



A public charter school, charges no tuition, and is open to any child grades K-8 

eligible for the public school systems of North Carolina and the immediately adjacent 

areas of South Carolina. 

Promotes public awareness, advocacy, and the collaboration of agencies, families, 

and the community. We strengthen services by addressing gaps and barriers for atrisk 

children and their family. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Center for the Advancement of Human 

Potential 

828-251-2882 

Offers educational services such as lectures and presentations, skills building groups 

and workshops utilizing brainwave EEG techniques and practices. 

Buncombe 

City of Asheville Youth Leadership 

Academy 

828-271-6116 

College preparatory program designed to equip students with skills, knowledge, and 

character to succeed in high schools, colleges and other endeavors. 

Buncombe 


Buncombe 

Madison 


Early Head Start 828-298-0808 

Emmanuel Lutheran School 828-281-8182 

Evergreen Community Charter School 828-298-2173 

Promotes healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhances the 

development of very young children, and promotes healthy family functioning. 

Serves pregnant women and children age 6 weeks to 3 years. 

Emmanuel Lutheran School provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered 

education in a caring environment. Serves grades k-8. 

A Kindergarten through eighth-grade public charter school employing the 

Expeditionary Learning School (ELS) design model. ELS originated from Outward 

Bound and strives to develop both the character and the intellect of students 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Exceptional Children Division - NC 


919-807-3969 

Assures that students with disabilities develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and 

vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education in the 

least restrictive environment. 

Statewide 

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center 

828-255-1972 

866-545-5299 



Western NC 

F.I.R.S.T. 

828-277-1315 

877-633-3178 

F.I.R.S.T. is a community benefit organization dedicated to providing information, 

education, support and advocacy to persons with disabilities, their family and the 

community. 

Western NC 

Francine Delany New School for Children 828-236-9441 

Challenges students to develop critical thinking skills & reach ambitious academic 

goals while developing self-respect & respect for others. Averages 16 students per 

class. Integrate arts into classrooms, so that students can demonstrate learning in 

ways other than pencil-and-paper. 

Buncombe 

Governor Morehead - Preschool 828-551-2067 

Hanger Hall: a school for girls 828-258-3600 

Offers educational services, support services, developmental assessments and other 

services for children ages birth to age 5 with visual impairments. 

Provides girls a middle school education in an inclusive & supportive environment 

that promotes a sense of belonging, creativity, self-confidence, personal motivation 

& a desire for knowledge. In partnership with parents, encourages girls to develop 

the living & learning skills necessary to succeed in life & to contribute to the 

betterment of the world. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

HEALS (Health Education and Legal 

Support) 

828-253-0406 Buncombe 

828-692-7622 Henderson 

A medical-legal partnership between Pisgah Legal Services, Mission Hospitals and the 

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). The purpose of the project is to 

improve health and well being for low-income women and children by integrating 

legal advocacy with health care. Through HEALS, PLS provides legal assistance to lowincome 

patients to address non-medical barriers to health. 

Buncombe 


Henderson County Home Schooling 

Association 

Hendersonville Christian School 828-692-0556 

Heritage Hall International School 828-693-6845 

Cooperative support organization for homeschooling families which provides a wide 

range of benefits and opportunities for its members. 

A K-12 Christian day school committed to a biblical standard of spiritual and 

academic excellence. 

Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina and serves students from Kindergarten 

through grade 12. Offers a low parent-to-teacher ratio. 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Hope Academy Activity Day Program for 

Special Needs 

828-808-4404 

Purpose of Hope Academy is to provide a fun, Biblically-based, structured, and safe 

environment for special needs individuals over the age of 18. Has daily activities that 

each student will enjoy. Some activities include Bible time, music, structured PE, 

crafts, and computer lab. 

Henderson 

Irene Wortham Center - Early Learning 

Center 

828-274-7518 

Children aged six weeks to 5 years who are developing in a typical way learn and play 

beside children with developmental challenges in a multicultural setting. All children 

are offered a rich variety of activities within a curriculum that addresses school 

readiness, character development, and socialization. 

Buncombe 

Jordan Lake School of the Arts 919-387-9440 

Serves all types of students but specialize in inclusion of the gifted, out of the box 

thinkers, and those on the autism spectrum. Located in Apex, NC. 

Statewide 

Learning Disabilities Association of North 

Carolina 

919-493-5362 

LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers & 

other professionals. LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, 

practical solutions, & a comprehensive network of resources. 

Statewide 

Mission Hospital NICU Developmental 

Follow-up Program 

828-213-1714 

Mission's Neonatal Developmental Follow-up Program brings together a team of 

caring professionals to meet with the parents and the child to determine a 

personalized approach that best suits the family's needs. 

Western NC 

Mountain Community School 828-696-8480 

K-8 charter school with an experiential and hands on approach which will invite, 

encourage, and supplement the achievement of academic excellence. 

Henderson 

NC Association for the Education of Young 

Children 


(NC TAPP) 

800-982-4406 

828-231-6720 

Concerned with the development & education of children ages birth through 8. 

Represent and unify professionals who work directly with, or on behalf of, children 0- 

8. 



Statewide 

Western NC 

No Child Left Behind - NC Department of 

Instruction 

919-807-3957 

Offers information and resources for how the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) 

of 1965, reauthorized in 2002 as the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, is implemented 

in NC. 

Statewide 

North Carolina Department of Non-Public 

Education 

Monitors non-public school compliance to the laws governing those schools in a 

professional, objective and uniform manner. Includes home schools. 

Statewide 


Parents as Teachers - Henderson County 

Children & Family Resource Center 

828-698-0674 

Nationally acclaimed, research-based parent education and family support program. 

This program works with parents until their child reaches age 3, to provide them with 

parenting support and information on their developing child. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Public Schools' Exceptional Children 

Program 

828-255-5921 Buncombe 

828-697-4733 Henderson 

828-649-9276 x244 Madison 


Ensures that all children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, have available a free 

appropriate public education that emphasizes special education & related services 

designed to meet their unique needs & prepares them for further education, 

employment, and independent living. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Stone Mountain School 888-631-5994 

Stone Mountain boarding school for boys is a long-term residential school in an 

outdoors environment that is geared to help families of boys with emotional issues 

or behavioral problems. Specializes in pre-adolescent/teen boys with learning 

differences or disabilities, ADD or ADHD. 

Statewide 

Sylvan Learning Center 828-253-2312 Offers tutoring in all basic subjects and at all grade levels. Buncombe 

Talisman Academy 888-458-8226 

Transition to Kindergarten - Smart Start of 

Buncombe Cty. 

828-285-9333 ext.. 1004 

Veritas Christian Academy 828-681-0546 

Residential academic alternative for adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 20 with 

Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and similar spectrum disorders. 

Focus on improving social awareness and interaction, independence, and academic 

self-motivation. 

A Smart Start-funded program designed to educate parents on the developmental 

expectations of children, school readiness skills, and strategies for supporting skill 

development. 

College preparatory school that serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth 

grade. Has a School Within A School Support System, a highly successful program to 

support students who have learning differences, dyslexia, or high functioning autism. 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

We Connect Now 

Artz, Evelyn, Dr. 

Mission Children's Clinic 

Endocrinology / Diabetes 

Dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with 

disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher 

education and employment issues. 

National 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Western NC 


Asheville Pediatric Associates 828-254-5326 Offers evaluations, including psychosocial. Buncombe 


828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 


Buncombe 

Henderson 

(CDSA) 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 

coordination, PT, OT, ST and Special Instruction) for children ages birth three). Madison 

Transylvania 


Children's Therapy Center of Asheville 828-225-9800 

Specializes in working with children under the age of 12 and their families. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Fullerton Genetics Center 

Mission Hospital 

Health Department 

Mission Hospital NICU Developmental 

Follow-up Program 

North Carolina Early Intervention Program 

for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of 

Hearing 

828-213-0022 

828-250-5137 Buncombe County 

828-694-4040 Henderson County 

828-649-3531 Madison County 

828-884-3135 Transylvania County 

828-213-1714 

828-254-8743 

Offers evaluations and testing for suspected genetic conditions. Provides follow up 

after diagnosis. 

Offer primary health care services as well as basic assessments. Contact Health 

Department to determine which evaluations are offered in that county. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Mission's Neonatal Developmental Follow-up Program brings together a team of 

caring professionals to meet with the parents and the child to determine a 

personalized approach that best suits the family's needs. 

Provides services to children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf/blind, ages birth 

to 3 and their families. Concentrating on language and communication skill 

development, itinerant professionals provide family-centered intervention in home 

and daycare settings. At age three, the program works to establish a smooth 

transition to the local education agency. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Western NC 

Olson Huff Center - 


828-213-1780 Offers evaluations, developmental pediatrics, sensory integration treatment, Western NC 

Pathways to Communication 828-319-7811 

Provides specialized home-based services for young children who are experiencing 

speech-language delays specific to regulating, engaging and communicating such as Buncombe 

Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Pediatric Therapy Solutions 828-687-1700 OT, PT and Speech Therapy evaluations, birth to 21 years. Buncombe 

Skyland Behavioral Health Associates 828-252-2501 

Spectrum Behavioral Solution 

Martha Perry, PhD 

Sunshine Project - offered by FIRST 828-277-1315 

Evaluations / Assessments 

Offers evaluations, psychotherapy and medication management services for 

individuals, couples, and families with learning, attentional, emotional, relationship, 

and behavioral issues 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

828-645-9305 Evaluation and treatment of children 2-18 and their families Buncombe 

Provides services to children with developmental delays and challenging 

social/emotional behaviors, including training for childcare providers on child-specific 

needs and classroom strategies, specific diagnoses and disability issues, and 

consultation on individual child needs for successful classroom inclusion in 

Buncombe County. 

Buncombe 





828-251-6319 



and research. 

Western NC 

Family Place of Transylvania County 828-883-4857 

Family Resource Center at Emma 828-259-9717 

Family Resource Centers 

Promotes and nurtures the growth and development of healthy families in 

Transylvania County by offering education, resources and community support to 

build positive parenting and communication skills and strengthen families for the 

benefit of every child. 

Provides emergency assistance through a food pantry to decrease food insecurity; a 

clothing closet; emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities and medical 

expenses; and holiday assistance. Accepts Medicaid. 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Family Support Network of WNC 

Henderson County Family & Children 



Western North Carolina Community 

Health Services 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

828-698-0674 



828-285-0622 

A parent-to-parent program serving parents and caregivers raising children with 

special healthcare needs and developmental concerns. Offers workshops and 

trainings, support group meetings and individual meetings to assist families in need. 

Provides services to families including: providing information to assist in making 

childcare decisions; maintaining a lending library of resources relevant to families, 

parenting and children; providing referrals to outside agencies offering related 

services; and offering support and other assistance to families in need. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Offers child care and Early Head Start services. 

Offers medical, dental and behavioral health services, including assessments, 

treatment and case management. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Angel Food - Lutheran Church of the 

Nativity 


Financial Assistance 

828-253-2095 Provides grocery relief to families in need. Buncombe 



education, and development of programs. Offers stipends to be used towards respite 

and other care. 

Buncombe 

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian 

Ministry 

828-670-1221 Hominy Valley 

828-259-5300 Main Office 

828-684-3872 South 

Crisis Center provides financial assistance for rent & mortgage, utilities, fuel and 

food. 

Buncombe 


Beacon of Hope - Calvary Worship Center 828-649-3470 



Buncombe - 828-250-5500 

www.buncombecounty.org/governing/ 

depts/dss/ 

Henderson-828-697-5500 

www.hendersoncountync.org/dss/ 




www.transylvaniacounty.org/dss.htm 

Durham Cerebral Palsy Foundation Fund 919-474-8370 x 145 

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia 919-783-8898 

Services include the distribution of food, clothing, house wares, furniture, appliances, 

as well as special focus projects including winter coat drives and Christmas toy drives. 



Madison and Haywood Counties to meet the needs of the children in care. Call for 

more info on meetings. 

An endowment held at the Triangle Community Foundation. The Durham Cerebral 

Palsy Foundation was established in 1951, beginning a long tradition of providing 

assistance to children ages birth through 18 years with cerebral palsy living in North 

Carolina. 

Provides community-based services as well as respite care for persons with mental 

health issues. 

Madison 

Buncombe, 

Madison, 

Haywood 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison, 

Transylvania 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Eblen Assistance Programs for Emergency 

Assistance 

828-255-3066 

Encompasses a number of outreach programs that provides emergency assistance 

which includes a vast array of emergency assistance depending on the need of each 

individual or families who calls. 

Buncombe 

Eblen Energy Project 828-255-3066 

Eblen Medical Charities 828-255-3066 

Has delivered hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil, natural gas, and assisted with 

electric bills to families in our community living with illnesses and disabilities. 

Provides much needed assistance to families in need throughout the year 

Helps provide medical assistance to children, adults, and families living in the 

community by providing medication, medical supplies, physician and dental visits, 

eye glasses and other health care needs. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Emergency Supplies - 

Baby Food, Clothing & Furniture 

Asheville Pregnancy Support Services 

828-252-1585 

Provides emergency supplies of food, infant formula and baby items. Maintains a 

supply of maternity clothing and baby clothing items up to 24 months. 

Buncombe 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Funds are available to assist parents who want to participate in conferences, 

trainings, or other events related to the child's diagnosis. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 


First Hand Foundation 816-201-1569 

Interfaith Assistance Ministry 828-697-7029 

Lions Club of North Carolina 

Not-for-profit organization that provides funding so individual children may have 

access to health care that would otherwise be impossible. Helps with clinical 

necessities , medical equipment and travel related to a child’s care. Funding is 

distributed directly to the child’s immediate healthcare provider 

Provides food, clothing, help with utilities, heat, rent, medications and other 

necessities on an emergency basis. Food is provided as a five-day supply of three 

nutritious meals a day for each family member. Clothing is supplied as needed, 

subject to availability. Other assistance is through vouchers or direct payment to 

vendors. 

North Carolina Lions, Incorporated makes available many types of aid for visually 

handicapped persons. Under normal conditions, the request for aid should come 

through the county social worker for the blind. The social worker can be located by 

calling the county department of Social Services. The following kinds of aid are 

available. 

National 

Henderson 

Statewide 

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central & 

Western North Carolina, Asheville Office 

828-274-9474 

A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Foundation to serve children with 

life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, 

special events assistants and in numerous other capacities. 

National 

Participant Involvement Fund (PIF) - NC 

Council on Developmental Disabilities 

Designed to help people with developmental disabilities, their family members, or 

their guardians by reimbursing some of the costs of going to events. Events are 

conferences, trainings, public forums, focus groups, committees, task forces, 

hearings and other similar non-recreational activities, which provide consumers 

resources and information they need to learn best practices, to make informed 

choices, to learn advocacy and/or to enhance their quality of life. 

Statewide 

Small Steps in Speech Grant Program 888-577-3256 

Grants are awarded to individuals from birth up to the age of 22 years. The 

services/treatments requested cannot be received before the grant is awarded. The 

application must request a specific need in regards to a communication 

delay/disorder. 

National 

Storehouse 828-692-8300 Food, hygiene and clothing closet for individuals and families in need. Henderson 

Unemployment Security Commission 

828-251-6200 Buncombe 

828-693-1703 Henderson 


Search and apply for jobs, file and manage unemployment claims, find listings of local 

companies. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

United Special Sportsman Alliance 800-518-8019 

United Way 2-1-1 Dial 211 

Non-profit "dream wish" granting charity, that specializes in sending critically-ill and 

disabled youth and disabled veterans on the outdoor adventure of their dreams! 

Call 2-1-1 any time 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to link to vital services in your 

community. This service is free and multilingual. 

National 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 


Variety: the children's charity 

Offers financial assistance in several programs including a program geared towards 

providing assistance to children with mobility concerns. 

National 

Bates, Michael D., MD, PhD 


Graham, Rose, MD 


LaGarde, Douglas, MD 


Gastroenterology 

828-213-1780 Board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Buncombe 

828-213-1780 Board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Buncombe 

828-213-1780 Board certified in Pediatrics. Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Buncombe 


Buncombe County School Health Nursing 

Program 

Buncombe County School-Based Health 

Centers 

828-250-5083 

or visit nurses in individual schools 

828-251-2535 Asheville High School 

828-255-5435 Asheville Middle School 

828-232-4402 Erwin Middle School 

General Health Programs 

Offers services in Family Medicine, Pediatric Medicine, Dental Services and 

Behavioral Health Services. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offer health assessments and referrals, healthcare coordination for students with 

special needs, health information and education as well as other services within the 

school setting. 

School-based health centers that provide health care services to students. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Community Care of WNC 828-259-3879 



Mountain Area Health Education Center 

(MAHEC) 





828-213-1111 Mission Hospital 

828-213-1740 Reuter Outpatient Center 

828-213-0740 Asheville Surgery Center 

828-257-4400 

North Carolina Health Choice for Children 800-662-7030 

A non-profit, community-based health care delivery system for Medicaid recipients 

that is organized and operated by community partners. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offer primary health care services as well as basic assessments. Contact Health 

Department to determine which evaluations are offered in that county. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Serves newborns, infants, children and adolescents, as the only Children's Hospital in 

Western North Carolina. The pediatric health professionals and physicians who 

practice there are subspecialists in the childhood diseases, disorders and conditions 

they treat. 

Serves healthcare professionals, students, and institutions throughout a 16-county 

region in Western North Carolina. Mission is to provide education, information, 

technology, research, training, and services to improve health outcomes in WNC 

through partnerships and neutrality. 

Free or reduced price comprehensive health care program for children. If your family 

makes too much money to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford rising health 

insurance premiums, your child(ren) may qualify for NCHC. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Statewide 


Pardee Health Education Center 

Pardee Memorial Hospital 

866-790-WELL 

Provides an array of low-cost to free services ranging from health fairs and screening 

events to seminars and support groups. 

Non-profit community health care system offering a full range of hospital inpatient 

and outpatient services. Located in Hendersonville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Henderson 

Western NC 

Park Ridge Hospital 828-651-0073 

Community hospital offering services at both its main facility as well as nearby offices 

and centers. Located in Hendersonville. 

Western NC 

Transylvania Regional Hospital 828-884-9111 Offers a comprehensive range of treatments and wellness options. Transylvania 

Western North Carolina Community 


828-285-0622 

Offers medical, dental and behavioral health services, including assessments, 

treatment and case management. 

Buncombe 

Allen, William, MD 


Boyd, Ellen, MD 


Chromosome Disorder Outreach 561-395-4252 

National Down Syndrome Congress 800-232-6372 

Genetics 

828-213-0022 Board certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics. Buncombe 

828-213-0022 Board certified in Pediatrics and Genetics. Buncombe 

Offers an extensive library of available up-to-date articles, detailed registry, 

newsletters, research opportunities, interaction with a medical advisory board, and a 

listserv that’s online 24 hours a day. 

The mission of the NDSC is to provide information, advocacy and support concerning 

all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome. 

National 

National 

National Down Syndrome Society 800-221-4602 

National Organization for Rare Disorders 203-744-0100 

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate 

for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. 

A federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare 

"orphan" diseases & assisting the organizations that serve them. Committed to the 

identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, 

advocacy, research, and service. 

National 

National 

Pediatric Genetics - Centers for Disease 

Control & Prevention 

800-232-4636 

Offers articles, information and links related to topics in pediatric genetics such as 

genetic counseling, newborn screening, family history and other related topics. 

National 


Alleman, Cynthia, Attorney at Law 828-253-6092 


Hope for the Future, Inc. Guardianship 

Services 

Johnston, Diana, 

Attorney at Law 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

828-778-5197 

Guardianship 

For more information, consult your service provider or check your local phone book for attorneys specializing in guardianship for individuals with disabilities. 

Specializes in handling primarily guardianship, powers of attorney and simple wills 

cases. 

Offers a guardianship packet to assist in understanding the process of applying for 

guardianship. Offers other resources that may assist in this process. 

Acts as a professional guardian: assists in managing health, safety, and welfare; 

assists in securing and protecting legal, civil, and human rights while protecting the 

best interests. 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

828-697-6196 Specializes in guardianship for people with disabilities. Western NC 

Beaty, Orren, DO, PhD 


Bottom, Krystal, MD 


Kuehn, Eric, MD - Mountain Radiation 

Oncology 

McCollough, W. Mark, MD - Mountain 

Radiation Oncology 

Scothorn, Douglas J., MD 


Hematology / Oncology 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. Western NC 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

828-213-0100 Board certified in Radiation Oncology. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

828-213-0100 Board certified in Radiation Oncology. Western NC 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

Bryant, Angie 

Tutor 


Henderson County Homeschool 

Association 

828-645-0449 

readinghelp@charter.net 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Home School Legal Defense Association 540-338-5600 

Home Schooling Resources 

Check with your local library for additional resources. 

Orton-Gillingham Reading Tutor. Has a BS in Child Development and Family Relations 

from WCU. 

Offers resources to home schoolers including a support group for parents and 

materials for check out in the lending library. 

Membership entitles your family to access the website, e-mail, a quarterly newsletter 

and the opportunity to participate in many social and academic activities for parents 

and students. 

A nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the 

constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect 

family freedoms. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson 

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Madison County Homeschoolers 


Education 

Search Facebook and Yahoo Groups 

North Carolinians for Home Education 919-790-1100 

Open to all homeschoolers in or near Madison County. Please contact for more 

information on meetings and events. 

Home school requirements, reminders and recommendations; Home School 

Guidebook in PDF format as well as FAQ on homeschool topics. 

A private, volunteer organization active at the state level, serving North Carolina 

homeschoolers. 

Madison 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Asheville Therapeutic Equestrian Center 828-683-8768 

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 828-859-9021 

Horseback Riding / Equine Therapy 

Provide therapeutic horseback riding and horsemanship education which enhances 

the overall quality of life for persons who are physically, emotionally, and 

developmentally challenged. 

A non-profit organization dedicated to providing facilities and focus for education, 

recreation and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim 

of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the quality of life for the community 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Free Rein Center for Therapeutic Riding 

and Education 

828-883-3375 

Instructors, volunteers, and horses help children and adults with autism, Attention 

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, physical limitations, and a wide range of other 

disabilities enjoy such benefits as increased flexibility, balance and coordination, 

enhanced gross and fine motor skills, improved posture, and self confidence. 

Transylvania 

Head, Heart, Hands and Horses 828-803-0021 

Horse Sense of the Carolinas 828-683-7304 

Mountin' Hopes Therapeutic Riding 

Center 

828-689-2291 

Multi-faceted therapeutic farm that specializes in Equine Assisted Therapy and 

Learning using the EAGALA model. Also offer traditional horsemanship lessons, 

therapeutic riding & horsemanship, and EAP trainings. 

Effective new strategies to manage unhealthy patterns and behaviors through our 

individual, couples and family outpatient services. 

Provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or 

emotional disabilities in a safe, structured environment. All instructors are NARHA 

certified. 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Western NC 

Asheville Massage and Natural 

Therapeutics 

828-423-0106 

Infant Massage 

Offers pregnancy, infant, and premature infant massage as well as training and 

workshop events. 

Buncombe 

Infant Massage Instruction Classes for 

Parents - Mission Hospital 

828-213-2222, option 2 

Call for start dates. Class is for mothers, fathers and other primary caregivers and 

their pre-crawling infants. This is a 4-week series taught by an instructor certified in 

advanced techniques for the childbearing years & prenatal massage. 

Buncombe 


Peters, Jennifer - Combined Therapy 

Specialties 

828-277-6957 

Teaches parents and caregivers to give gentle, loving massages to their medically 

stable newborns. Teaches a massage protocol designed to promote healthier 

digestion, elimination (including gas), weight gain, deeper sleep, immune system 

functioning, and bonding. 

Buncombe 

Infant Toddler Program Providers and Community Based Rehabilitation Services for ages 0 to 3 years 

Specialized instruction for qualifying children under age three. Available only to families who are enrolled with the CDSA. 

For parents with children over age 3 who wish to receive "Service Coordination or Case Management" services, you can contact Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) 

at the Health Department in your county, contact Western Highlands at 828-225-2800 or check with your pediatricians office as they may offer care coordination for 

Asheville Speech Associates (Buncombe, Henderson) Janet Bennett, CCC/SLP 828-285-8814 

Bilingual Family Services, CBRS (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania) 

Bilingual Family Services, CBRS (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania) 

Carolina Pediatric Therapy 

Carolina Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc CBRS, PT, OT, SLP 

(Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania) 

Catherine Goforth, PT (Buncombe) 

Clabaugh Speech, Inc. 

CW ECI, Inc. CBRS (Buncombe, Henderson) 

Early Learning Partners SLP (Buncombe) 

Early Learning Partners SLP (Buncombe) 

Brooks Davis 828-230-9944 brooksdaviseci@yahoo.com 

Emily Aderman 828-277-1315 emily.aderman@firstwnc.org 

F.I.R.S.T. (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison) 

Karin Erickson Dawes 828-277-1315 kericksondawes@yahoo.com 

Mary Laura Martin 828-242-3251 lmartin@macfc.org 

Governor Moorhead CBRS (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Transylvania) Beth Savage 828-250-3802 

Jason Mehler, PT (Buncombe, Henderson) 

children with and without Medicaid. 

For parents who choose to be their own service coordinator and not utilize early intervention services through the CDS, you can still contact the CDS for a listing of providers that may be able to work 

with your child. 

Andrea Shumate, MS CCC-SLP (Henderson) 

828-329-4141 Ashumate25@yahoo.com 

Asheville Area Children’s Therapy (Buncombe., Henderson, Madison) Lynn Kahl CCC/SLP 828-254-8889 lskahl@charter.net 

Louise Noble 828-712-5836 or 828-338-0358 lhwooley@hotmail.com 

Dana Myers 828-545-8963 Disaac988@yahoo.com 

Buncombe: 

Margaret Moldovan 828-242-2372 mmoldovan@carolinapeds.com 

Alison Reece 828-670-8056 areece@carolinapeds.com 

Henderson, Polk, Rutherford: 

Alexis Graham 828-216-2659 agraham@carolinapeds.com 

Kimberly Hunt 828-713-8503 kimhunt@hotmail.com Sarah Brigman 828-670-8056 

Email: snemeth@carolinarehab.net 

828-989-5088 catherine.goforth@gmail.com 

Lisa Decarle & John Clabaugh 828-350-2090 

Email: johnclabaugh@yahoo.com, ldecarle@charter.net 

Cynthia Ward 828-684-4731 cynthiaward@charter.net 

Alisa McCloud 828-230-5464 alisamccloud@charter.net 

828-279-2686 jason@kellymehler.com 


Mountain Children’s Therapy PT (Buncombe) 

Physical Rehab Services PT (Henderson) 

Rebecca L. Withrow, PHD, LPC, ITFS - CBRS (Buncombe) 

Sandra S. Bruns, OTR/L (Buncombe) 

Seraphim Children’s Therapy SLP (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison) 

Shannon Rose SLP (Buncombe, Henderson) 

Skyland Family Rehabilitation, Inc. PT, OT (Buncombe) 

Speech and Communication Center of Asheville SLP 

Transylvania (Buncombe, County Department Henderson, of Public Transylvania) Health (Transylvania) 

Transylvania Regional Hospital SLP (Transylvania, Henderson) 

Turning Point Services, Inc. CBRS 

(Buncombe, Henderson, Madison) Office: 828-296-0510 

Beth KcKinsey 828-775-8088 mtnchildrens@bellsouth.net 

Robin Shepard 828-606-6683 pt4kids@skyrunner.net 

Rebecca Withrow 828-253-7592 rebeccalwithrow@gmail.com 

828-273-1334 ssbrunsotr@gmail.com 

828-423-4090 Sara Mitchell seraphimchildrenstherapy@gmail.com 

Shannon Rose 828-254-5986 srose211@hotmail.com 

Katrina Debruhl 828-299-4636 skylandrehab@bellsouth.net 

Kimberly Pilicek 828-301-6170 or 828-687-9559 sccasheville@yahoo.com 

828-884-3135 heather.quinn@transylvaniacounty.org 

Gynger Saldutti 828-883-5254 gyngersaldutti@yahoo.com, lfluck@trhospital.org 

Colleen Burnett 828-236-9175 tburnet@bellsouth.net 

Lizzie Draper 828-713-8538 taftdraper@charter.net 

Nan Lee 828-577-1998 nan.lee0331@gmail.com 

Mary Neil Picard 828-337-8506 maryneilpicard1@yahool.com 

Jenny Vial 828-582-8219 jennyvial@gmail.com 

Heather Zanzig 828-231-8404 heatherzanzig@gmail.com 

Asheville Integrative Medicine 828-252-5545 


Systems, Inc. 

828-683-6900 

Focus Centers of Asheville 828-281-2299 

Lara's Integrative Movement 828-299-8490 



828-254-9494 

Integrative Care Modalities 

Helps clients to correct deficiencies of vital nutrients, reduce burdens of known toxins, and 

support their digestive, immune, hormonal, and detoxification systems. Individualize patient 

care through testing and treatment strategies and integrate the best of conventional and 

complementary medicine. 



Provide EEG Biofeedback/Neurofeedback, Psychotherapy, Psychological & 

Neuropsychological Evaluations, Educational Consultations and Community 

Education for Children/Adults with Emotional, Behavioral, Stress and Learning 

Disorders. 

Offers the Anat Baniel Method for Children, a method that has benefited Infants and 

children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, 

BrachialPlexus Injury, Genetic Disorders, ADD, Feeding disorders, Scoliosis, and Brain 

Injury. 

Provides consultation, medication management, individual and group 



Western NC 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Western NC 

Robson, John - Source for Well Being 828-423-3173 

Offers the Anat Baniel Method for children, a method that has allowed for successes 

in treating children with cerebral palsy, brain injuries, and many more conditions. 

Buncombe 


Integrated Care Providers 

The following is a list of behavioral mental health providers that exist in our region that can be accessed through your primary care physician or your medical home . 

The level of integration or availability of this type of services varies from one co-located services to having services available during physician visits. It would be 

best to call your physician's practice and interview ahead of time if you are interested in receiving mental health services through your primary care physicians office. 

Aimee Todd-Pillman 

Sylva Clinical Associates - bmp6@juno.com 

Ashley Lester 

RHA - ashley.lester@buncombecounty.org 

Betsy Hurd 

Henderson County Public Health – 698-4600 - bhurd@hendersoncountync.org 

Bonnie Siegel 

WNCCHS – bsiegel@wncchs.org 

Brad Todd-Pillman 

Sylva Clinical Associates - bmp6@juno.com 

Carl Greenwald 

WNCCHS – carlgreenwald2@earthlink.net 

Colleen Hannush 

free agent – hannush@gmail.com 

Dan Gerber 

Consultant for WHN dangerber@charter.net 

Darren Boice 

Olsen Huff Center – darren.boice@msj.org 

Deb Phillips 

Hendersonville Family - deb.phillips@pardeehospital.org 

Dennis Van Avery 

WNCCHS- dvan@wncchs.org 

Doug Zeh 

WNCCHS – dzeh@wnnchs.org 

Eliza Johnson 

Access II Care – ejohnson@accessiicare-wnc.org 

Elizabeth Lima 

Hendersonville Family - elizabeth.lima@pardeehospital.org 

Eric Christian 

MAHEC - eric.christian@mahec.net 

Jane Hunt 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services - jshunt@brchs.com 

Jerry Coffey 

Sylva Clinical Associates– 586-5555 – sylvaclinical@hotmail.com 

Jim Hall 

Hendersonville Family - James.hall@pardeehospital.org 

Jim Hunt 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services- jhunt@brchs.com 

Karen diRenzo 

Swannanoa Valley Family Medicine - karrenzo@bellsouth.net 

Laura Anthony 

Asheville Children’s Medical Center – lauraacmc@bellsouth.net 

Lee Daly 

Blue Ridge Community Health Services - ldaly1234@yahoo.com 

Linda Rowe 

MAHEC OB – Linda.rowe@mahec.net 

Lynne Parsons 

Hendersonville Family - lynne.parsons@pardeehospital.org 

Maggie Weshner 

MAHEC FHC – maggie.weshner@mahec.net 

Mary Lynn Johnson 

MAHEC FHC - MaryLynn.Johnson@mahec.net 

Mollie Milner 

MAHEC OB – mollie.milner@mahec.net 

Ms Susan McKinnish 

Sylva Clinical Associates - smckinnish@aol.com 

Paula Cannon 

Hygeia Family Medicine – pcannon@hygeiafamilymedicine.org 

Rich Munger – 

rich.munger@buncombecounty.org 

Rudy Rodriguiz 

Asheville Peds – rudster@mindspring.com 


Sally Smith 

Steve Michaels 

Steve Snow 

Susan Grant 

Susan Thrower 

Suzanne Gloor 

Todd Wallenius 

Tonya Warren 

Valerie Krall 

MAHEC – sally.smith@mahec.net 

Hot Springs Health Program – smichaels@hotspringshealth-nc.org 

RHA - ssnow@rhanet.org 

Free Agent 273-2044 – susan_grant@charter.net 

MAHEC FHC – susan.thrower@mahec.net 

free agent - sgloor@gmail.com 

WNCCHS – twallenius@wncchs.org 

MAFHC - Tonya.Warren@mahec.net 

MAHEC FHC – valerie.kralll@mahec.net 

Legal Resources 


919-856-2195 

877-235-4210 



Statewide 

Guardian ad Litem 

Buncombe 828-251-6130 

www.galbuncombe.org 

Henderson 828-694-4218 

Transylvania 828-694-4215 

Madison 828-737-6721 

Providing trained, independent advocates to represent and promote the best 

interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in the state court system 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Madison 

HEALS (Health Education and Legal 

Support) 

828-253-0406 Buncombe 

828-692-7622 Henderson 

A medical-legal partnership between Pisgah Legal Services, Mission Hospitals and the Mountain 

Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). The purpose of the project is to improve health and 

well being for low-income women and children by integrating legal advocacy with health care. 

Through HEALS, PLS provides legal assistance to low-income patients to address non-medical 

barriers to health. 

Buncombe 

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Asheville 

Office 

828-236-1080 

877-439-3480 

Provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to eligible, low-income clients 

who have problems with their basic needs 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Pisgah Legal Services 

828-253-0406 

800-489-6144 

Provides free civil legal aid and advocacy to help low-income people in Western 

North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. 

Western NC 

Wrightslaw 

Provides accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, 

and advocacy for children with disabilities. 

National 


Exceptional Children's Assistance Center 800-962-6817 


828-213-0033, x2 

Lending Libraries 

Extensive specialty library and information/assistance to parents. Offers a large 

listing of resources about early childhood development, diagnosis, interagency 

collaboration, etc. 

Extensive library of books, videos and other materials that can be lent to families on 

topics such as parenting, behavioral topics, specific diagnoses and other issues 

relating to special needs within families. 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson County Children and Family 


828-698-0674 Ext. 110 

A resource library for parents, teachers and early childhood educators that provides 

developmentally appropriate educational materials for teaching and engaging young children. 

Library includes children’s books, videos and DVDs, reference materials, age-appropriate 

learning kits and a production area to help you make books, bulletin boards and learning 

materials. Accepts Medicaid. 

Henderson 

Literacy 

Asheville Augustine Project 828-254-3442 

Bookshare 

Seeks to improve the academic achievement and thereby the self esteem of low-income 

children and teens who struggle with literacy skills. The project trains tutors who provide these 

students free, 1-on-1, long-term, instruction in reading, writing and spelling. Accepts Medicaid. 

An online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. Operates under an exception 

to U.S. copyright law which allows copyrighted digital books to be made available to people 

with qualifying disabilities. In addition, many publishers and authors have volunteered to 

provide Bookshare with access to their works. 

Buncombe 

National 

Managed Care Organization (MCO) 

(Formerly Local Management Entity (LME) and/or Case Management) 


828-225-2800 

800-951-3792 

Ensures that services are provided to persons living with mental illness, developmental 

disabilities and substance abuse in the 8 counties served by WHN. Assists in gaining access to 

services that are available, family-centered, and that respect the rights of every person seeking 

services. Does not provide direct services but manages a network of providers to refer 

individuals to, as needed. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Madison 

Dalton, A. Stanley, MD 

Asheville Neonatology 

Furigay, Paul J., MD 


Neonatology 

828-277-3600 Board certified in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

828-277-3600 Board certified in Neonatal Medicine. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 


Rentz, Simms, Jr., MD 


Thingvoll, Erik, MD 


Lin, Jen-Jar, MD 

Wake Forest University 



Nephrology 

336-716-2511 Board certified in Pediatric Nephrology. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Neurology 

Blouin, Randall, MD 

Greenville Hospital System 

864-454-5110 Board certified in Pediatric Neurology. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

Greenville, SC 

Dayal, Usha, MD - Carolina Neurological 

Clinic, Charlotte, NC 

704-377-9323 Board certified in Pediatric Neurology. Western NC 

Huffstutter, William, MD 828-252-8983 Board certified in Pediatric Neurology. Buncombe 

Morales, Augusto, MD 

Greenville Hospital System 



Nelson, Teresita, MD - Carolina 

Neurological Clinic, Charlotte, NC 


Poplawski, Tadeuse, MD 


828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatric Neurology. Buncombe 

Bayada Nurses 

828-667-3200 Asheville/Pediatrics 

828-681-5100 Asheville/Adults 

828-696-1900 Hendersonville/Adults 

BrightStar Care - Asheville 828-255-1733 

Nursing 

Provides nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and personal home health care 

services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their homes. 

Provides the full continuum of homecare, (including adult & elder care) childcare 

(including newborn care, babysitter & nanny services) in addition to medical staffing 

services for individuals, families & healthcare facilities. Confirmed that they do work 

with children. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Western NC 

Homewatch Care Givers 828-676-1585 

Maxim Homecare / Asheville Homecare 

Services 

828-299-4388 

Provides services ranging from companionship to daily living assistance, allowing 

your loved one to remain safe at home. 

Provides home and community supports, residential supports, personal care and 

respite. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Madison 


PSA Healthcare 828-684-3329 Home care and habilitation services. Accepts Medicaid. Western NC 

ResCare HomeCare 828-258-8881 

Provides case management and community-based services for children. Confirmed 

that they do work with children. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 


Nutrition 

Can design a personalized healthy eating program for you and help you to learn the 

habits of healthy eating. Accepts Medicaid. 


Henderson 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Feeding & Swallowing Clinic - Olson Huff 

Center, Mission Children's Hospital 

828-213-9653 

Helps children by bringing together a team of medically based, child focused and 

family centered individuals and providers from many specialties to provide a 

comprehensive team evaluation. Goal is to maximize each child's feeding and 

swallowing potential through a comprehensive team approach and individualized 

treatment plan. Accepts Medicaid. 

Western NC 

North Carolina State University 

Cooperative Extension 

WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program 

Department of Health 

828-255-5522 Buncombe 

828-697-4891 Henderson 

828-649-2411 Madison 


828-250-5000 Buncombe 

828-692-4223 Henderson 

Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from 

childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety. 

Includes nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support and medical 

nutrition therapy. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Asheville Area Children's Therapy 828-254-8889 

Carolina Pediatric Therapy 828-670-8056 

Occupational Therapy 

Offers speech, occupational and physical therapy either in-home or at day cars, Head 

Starts or in their office. Also works with child service coordinators, physical 

therapists, and special needs agencies. Accepts Medicaid. 

A team of licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical 

therapists, and early childhood interventionists providing services to children with 

developmental and neurological disabilities. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


Helping Hand Development Center 828-692-7068 

Preschool offering special education programs for children ages 3-5. OT offered at 

center only. 

Henderson 

Higher Ground Pediatric Therapy 828-684-7337 Offers occupational therapy. Buncombe 





Western NC 


Pediatric Therapy Solutions 828-687-1700 

Certified Tomatis site, offering a combination of auditory stimulation and sensory 

integration therapy. 

Buncombe 

Shepard, Robin L., MSPT 828-606-6683 Offers rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapy. Henderson 

Skyland Physical Therapy 828-299-4636 Offers therapy in the clinic, in home, or in daycare. Buncombe 

Bashinsky, Alice, MD - Asheville Eye 

Associates 

828-258-1586 Board certified in Pediatrics, Ophthalmology. Buncombe 

Hickson, Heather, OD - Elite Eye Care 828-687-7500 Board certified in Pediatric Optometry. Buncombe 

Johnson, Anthony, MD - Jervey Eye Group 864-458-7956 

Wiggins, Robert E., MD - Asheville Eye 

Associates 

Ophthalmology 

Qualified to perform complex eye surgery as well as to manage children’s eye 

problems using glasses and medications. 


828-258-1586 Board certified in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Buncombe 

Hooker, Jennifer, MD 

Mission Children's Clinics 

Orthopedics 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. (Pediatric) Buncombe 

24-hour Crisis Line 

The Healing Place 

828-692-3931 

Addiction Recovery & Prevention 828-254-2700 


Parenting 

If you or someone you know has experienced any form of physical or sexual violence, 

The Healing Place provides a 24-hour crisis line that offers help and support 

Offers parenting and family classes in topics such as guiding good choices, nurturing 

parenting, parenting wisely and strengthening families. 



Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Western NC 

Child Birth & Other Parenting Classes, 

Mission Health System 

828-213-2222, x2 

Offers a variety of classes including classes in childbirth, infant massage, 

breastfeeding, and more. 

Buncombe 

Children & Family Resource Center 828-698-0674 

Offers various parenting classes including the Adolescent Parenting Program and 

Parents as Teachers as well as offering a lending library, assistance in choosing 

childcare and other resources. 

Henderson 


F.I.R.S.T. 

828-277-1315 

877-633-3178 

A series of programs focused on strengthening parenting competencies (monitoring, 

positive discipline, confidence) and fostering parents' involvement in children's 

school experiences in order to promote children's academic, social and emotional 

competencies and reduce conduct problems. 

Western NC 

Family Partnership Program Eliada Homes 828-254-5356 

Family Place 828-883-4857 

Love & Logic Parenting Classes Family 

Resource Center at Emma 

828-259-9717 

Mothers of Multiples Support Group 828-808-9241 


Parenting Matters Classes - Buncombe 

County Cooperative Extension 



828-255-5522 

Assists parents in teaching basic daily living skills to their children, including learning 

interventions to handle intensive negative behaviors. Teach parents how to identify 

their own stress and limitations, how to ask for help, and how to develop and 

implement crisis plans with their child. 

Parenting classes address various topics specific to parenting, such as 

nurturing parenting, talking to kids so they'll listen and learning to sign with 

your baby. 

Through videos, workbooks and sharing, participants learn techniques to become 

more effective parents. 

Mothers’ support group for those with twins/triplets. Meets the 1st Thursday of each 

month at the Women's Resource Center, 50 Doctors Dr., in Asheville, from 7 to 

8:00pm. 

Offers parent education classes, parent support groups and other services to families. 

Eight week, hands-on, creative learning program for parents with children of all ages 

who want to make a difference in their child's life and improve their parent-child 

relationship. The sessions will teach how to manage stress, improve communication 

skills, avoid power struggles with children, and build a support system to help in 

raising children. 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Prenatal/Postnatal Health Services 






Visits high risk prenatal clients in their home to monitor pregnancy, educate on 

signs/symptoms of prenatal problems to report to their physician, and offer support 

services to promote a healthy pregnancy. Visits moms and their newborns in their 

home within 60 days of delivery to check for complications, educate on postpartum 

& newborn care, and offer support & referrals to community resources 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Project NAF 828-225-6155 

YWCA of Asheville 

828-254-7206 x116 

Provides culturally sensitive and individualized services to African-American women 

while they are pregnant and during their baby's first year of life. 

MotherLove Program matches adult mentors with pregnant and parenting teens. 

Mentors provide needed support and guidance to these young mothers. Group 

meetings offer opportunities for education and sharing. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


Pediatric Transplant Centers / NC 

Duke Transplant Services 919-684-8111 

Levine Children's Hospital 704-381-2100 

Offers family-centered, compassionate, expert treatment for children with recurrent 

cancers, rare genetic diseases, congenital immunodeficiency syndromes, 

hemoglobinopathies, and blood disorders. 

Pediatric transplant services include blood and marrow transplant, heart 

transplantation, kidney transplantation and liver transplantation. Located in 

Charlotte. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

UNC Comprehensive Pediatric Transplant 

Center 

919-966-7890 

Offers a full spectrum of transplant programs that service both adult and pediatric 

patients. The programs perform procedures for the transplantation of heart, heartlung, 

lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, and bone marrow and stem cells. 

Statewide 

ABC Pediatrics of Asheville 828-277-3000 

All Kids Pediatrics 828-350-5437 

Asheville Children's Medical Center 828-258-0969 

Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics 828-651-0121 

Asheville Pediatric Associates 828-254-5326 

Bernstein, Joshua, MD - Asheville 

Medicine & Pediatrics 

Blue Sky Pediatrics 828-687-8709 

Bryan, William, III, MD - Asheville 

Children's Medical Center 

Pediatric Practices and Physicians 

Offers regular appointments as well as early morning walk-in clinic hours and evening 

and weekend hours available by calling at specified times. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offers regular business hours as well as a daily walk-in sick child visits. Located in 

Asheville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offers some evening hours, weekend hours, an early morning walk-in clinic, in-office 

lab and 24-hour nurse on-call services. Located in Asheville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Offers both Internal Medicine and Pediatric services with extended hours most days 

of the week. Located in Arden. Accepts Medicaid. 

All doctors are Board Certified and specialize in diseases of children from birth 

through age 21 years. Office is open Mon. through Fri. evening to be available for 

your child. Located in Asheville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

828-651-0121 Board certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Offers regular appointments as well as same-day sick visits, early morning walk-in 

visits, weekend urgent care and 24-hour nurse services via phone. Located in 

Asheville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

828-258-0969 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Carlisle, Keely, MD - All Kids Pediatrics 828-350-5437 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Childers, Terry, MD - Mountain Area 

Pediatric Associates 

Chu, Peter, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 




Cohen, Susan R., MD - Asheville Pediatric 

Associates 

Coverdale, Janice, MD - Hot Springs Health 

Program - Mashburn Medical Center 

Dephouse, Derek, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 

Dodson, Leigh M., MD - Asheville Pediatric 

Associates 

Duffey, Robert, MD - Blue Ridge 

Community Health Services 





828-681-2262 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Errico, Robert, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 

Farash, Ann, MD - Hendersonville 

Pediatrics - Brevard Office 


828-884-3440 Brevard Office Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Flippo, Jack, MD - Rainbow Pediatrics 828-698-8135 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Fogleman, Brigette, MD - Asheville 

Children's Medical Center 

Garbee, H. Wesley, MD - Asheville 


Goodwin, Linda, MD - Hendersonville 

Pediatrics - Hendersonville Office 

Grant, Colby, MD - Asheville Children's 


Hendersonville Pediatrics 

Herbert, Teresa, MD - Park Ridge 

Pediatrics 



828-693-3296 Hendersonville Office Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 


828-693-3296 Hendersonville Office 

828-884-3440 Brevard Office 

Offers services in Hendersonville & Brevard, including regular services, sick child 

weekend appointments and 24-hour nurse triage/on call. Located in Hendersonville 

and Brevard. Accepts Medicaid. 

Henderson 


Horwitz, James, MD - Rainbow Pediatrics 828-698-8135 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Huneycutt, BouaSy, MD - Asheville 


Jackson, Mark, MD - Mountain Area 


Kohn, Samuel, MD - Asheville Children's 





Kowa, Harald, MD - Blue Sky Pediatrics 828-687-8709 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 


Krueger, Heather, MD - Park Ridge 

Pediatrics 

Long, Carol, MD - Mountain Area Pediatric 

Associates 

Love, Scott, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 

Martin, Eleanor, MD - Asheville Pediatric 

Associates 

Miller, Ansley, MD 



Reuter Outpatient Center 

Morehouse, W. Victoria, MD - Asheville 




828-277-3000 Board certified in Family Medicine. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 



828-213-1740 

Provides full outpatient care services for children. Specialists are housed within the 

same facility, allowing for a simple referral process. Located in Asheville. Accepts 

Medicaid. 

Buncombe 


Morgan, Christine, MD - All Kids Pediatrics 828-350-5437 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Moss, Derek, MD - Hendersonville 


Mountain Area Pediatric Associates 828-254-4337 

Mustoe, Hope, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 

Myers, Veresa, MD - Hendersonville 

Pediatrics - Brevard Office 

O'Donnell, Brian, MD - Mountain Area 


Page, Donna, MD - Asheville Pediatric 

Associates 

Park Ridge Pediatrics 828-681-2262 

Paschall, John, MD - ABC Pediatrics of 

Asheville 


Offers well-child services as well as services for last minute illnesses. Acute care 

appointments are available outside of regular business hours. Located in Asheville. 


Buncombe 





Employs two pediatric hospitalists who work exclusively in the Park Ridge Health 

facility to provide full-time pediatric care for newborns at delivery and during their 

stay after birth in our Baby Place. Located in Hendersonville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Henderson 


Preston, Andrea, MD - Blue Sky Pediatrics 828-687-8709 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Pulver, Laurie, MD - All Kids Pediatrics 828-350-5437 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Radecki, Deborah, MD - Rainbow 

Pediatrics 



Rainbow Pediatrics 828-698-8135 

Regular hours as well as after-hours, Saturday morning & Sunday afternoon sick child 

appointments. Located in Hendersonville. Accepts Medicaid. 

Henderson 

Riddle, Charlotte, MD - Park Ridge 

Pediatrics 


Schorr, Sandra, MD - Park Ridge Pediatrics 828-681-2262 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Smith, Anne, MD - Hendersonville 


Stombaugh, Lauretta, MD - 

Hendersonville Pediatrics - Brevard Office 



Thomas, David, MD - Rainbow Pediatrics 828-698-8135 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Tomkins, Calvin, MD - Asheville Pediatric 

Associates 

Trani, Paul, MD - Blue Ridge Community 




Uritis, Mary, MD - Park Ridge Pediatrics 828-650-8032 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Henderson 

Vo, Beth, MD - All Kids Pediatrics 828-350-5437 Board certified in Pediatrics. Accepts Medicaid. Buncombe 

Volk, James, MD - Hendersonville 



Walter, Karen, MD - Mountain Area 



Wells, Ora, MD - Hendersonville Pediatrics 

- Brevard Office 


Wilson, Carol, MD - Hendersonville 



Physical Therapy 


Asheville Physical Therapy 828-277-7547 




Specialize in balance disorders, fall prevention, sports performance, and top notch 

orthopedic physical therapy. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 






Buncombe 


(CDSA) 

828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 




Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Cornerstone Physical Therapy 828-684-3611 

Specializes in one-on-one care for those suffering from every facet of orthopedic, 

high level neurological and geriatric conditions. Located in Arden. 

Buncombe 

Doster, Barbara, PT, MHDL 828-696-0832 Offers physical therapy services for children. Henderson 





Western NC 

Rehabilitation Services Transylvania 

Regional Hospital 

828-883-4967 

Services include: work-related rehabilitation; sports/orthopedic injury therapy; 

lymphedema therapy using the Vodder method of combined decongestive therapy, 

manual lymph drainage, and speech/language therapies for both adults and children. 

Transylvania 

Shepard, Robin L., MSPT 828-606-6683 Offers rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapy. Henderson 

Skyland Physical Therapy 828-277-5763 Offers therapy in the clinic, in home, or in daycare. Buncombe 

Prescription Assistance 

Medication Access and Review Program 

(MARP) 

919-733-2040 

Helps poor, elderly, or uninsured people with their prescription drugs by matching 

free or low-cost drugs with patients who need them. 

Statewide 

NC MedAssist 704-536-1790 

North Carolina Drug Card 855-712-2220 

Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669 

Residents of North Carolina can qualify for services if they are at or below 200% of 

the Federal Poverty Level and are without insurance coverage. 

Will provide you with Rx medication savings of up to 75% at more than 56,000 

pharmacies across the country including CVS/pharmacy, Kmart, Walmart, Harris 

Teeter, Ingles, Kerr, Walgreens, BI-LO, Target, Walmart, and many more. 

Brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care 

providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying 

patients without prescription drug coverage get free or low-cost medicines through 

the public or private program that's right for them. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

National 

Search database to find current application forms and information on patient 

RxAssist 

National 

assistance programs. 


A-B Tech 

Assistive Technology Resource Center 

(ATRC) of WNC 

828-254-1921 Main Campus 

828-649-2947 Madison Co. Campus 

828-631-9461 

Auditory Learning Center 919-928-1218 

Blue Ridge Community College 


828-694-1700 Main Campus 


828-250-6700 Buncombe 


828-698-0674 Henderson 


828-649-3684 Madison 



Children and Family Resource Center 828-698-0674 


(CDSA) 

Council for Exceptional Children 

Professional Development for Early Intervention Providers 

Some of these training providers will have mandates or be knowledgeable about EI provider requirements. Let them know your specific training needs. 

828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 


As a comprehensive community college, A-B tech is committed to providing 

accessible quality opportunities for lifelong learning to meet the diverse and 

changing needs of the community. 

To share assistive technology resources with persons of all ages, professionals in 

disability-related fields with AT assessment. Technical assistance and training and 

free loans The mountain region office is in Sylva. 

Provides training and support for Auditory Verbal Therapy at various locations and onsite. 

BRCC has an extensive distance learning catalog. 

Local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organizations give families 

referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing 

requirements, availability of child care subsidies, and other important 

information. 

Provides in service primarily for childcare centers (to improve services and 

raise star ratings): one workshop per month for families (general topics such 

as parenting techniques, stress or anger management); includes child care 

resource and referral. 



Dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities; 

helps professionals obtain resources necessary for an effective, professional practice. 

Buncombe 

Madison 

Western NC 

Statewide 

Henderson 

Statewide 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

National 

Department of Social Services 

Buncombe - 828-250-5500 


depts/dss 

Henderson-828-697-5500 






Provide Buncombe citizens resources and services to maximize their well-being and 

self-determination. committed to providing Buncombe's diverse population with 

effective services in a timely and respectful manner. 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison, 

Transylvania 


North Carolina Division of Child 

Development 

Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center 

(ECAC) 

800-962-6817 

Family Preservation Services of Providence 828-225-3100 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Implement quality standards, increase access for families, and collaborate to 

promote enhanced service delivery of care and education across the state. 

Extensive specialty library and information/assistance to parents. Offers a large 

listing of resources about early childhood development, diagnosis, interagency 

collaboration, etc. 

Provides community support for mental health as well as individual and family 

therapy. 




Statewide 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Frank Porter Graham Child Development 

Institute 

919-966-2622 

FPG scientists study important issues facing young children and their families and use 

this information to enhance policy and improve practice. Goal is to ensure that all 

children have a strong foundation for academic success and full participation as 

caring and responsible citizens of a multicultural world. 

Statewide 

Head Start 

828-252-2495 Buncombe 

828-693-1711 Henderson 

Head Start is free for families who live on limited incomes and their children ages 

three to five years old. We help parents with their child's physical, educational, 

social, and emotional needs. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

NC AAC/AT Interdisciplinary Assessment 

Team Initiative 

Provides annual workshops, consultation and technical assistance to selected 

regional INTERACT teams (INteractive TEchnology Reaching All CommunicaTors). 

Statewide 

Leo Croghan Conference 

Conference features information for parents and professionals concerned with the 

care and development of young children. 

Statewide 


(MAHEC) 

828-257-4400 

Serves healthcare professionals, students, & institutions throughout a 16-county 

region in Western NC. Mission is to provide education, information, technology, 

research, training, and services to improve health outcomes in WNC through 

partnerships and neutrality. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

Buncombe 828-505-7353 

www.namiwnc.org 

Henderson/Transylvania 

888-955-6264 www.namifourseasons.org 

Provides a unique voice for people who live with mental illness and their families in 

state and federal public and private-sector policies that facilitate research, end 

discrimination, reduce barriers to successful life in the community and promote 

timely, comprehensive and effective mental health services and supports. 

Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Transylvania 

NC Association for the Education of Young 

Children 

800-982-4406 

Concerned with the development & education of children ages birth through eight. 


8. 

Statewide 


North Carolina State University 

Cooperative Extension 




Pardee Health Education Center 


(NC TAPP) 

Smart Start 

Zero to Three: national center for infants, 

toddlers and families 

828-255-5522 Buncombe 

828-697-4891 Henderson 

828-649-2411 Madison 


828-251-6319 

828-231-6720 

828-285-9333 Buncombe 

www.smartstart-buncombe.org 

828-693-1580 Henderson 

www.smartstarthc.org 

828-649-2711 Madison 

828-877-3025 

www.smartstarttransylvania.org 

Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from 

childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety. 



and research. 

Provides an array of low-cost to free services ranging from health fairs and screening 

events to seminars and support groups. 



Offers the NC Pre-kindergarten Program as well as other resources to assist families 

in finding child care resources. 

National, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, 

policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Western NC 

Henderson 

Western NC 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

National 

Psychiatrists 

Baker, Steven H., MD 

Carolina Mountain Psychiatry 

828-274-6622 Board certified in Psychiatry with a specialty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Carter, Jeff, MD - Pisgah Institute 828-254-9494 Board certified in Psychiatry with a specialty in Child Psychiatry. Buncombe 

McKay, Judy, MD - Pisgah Institute 828-254-9494 Board certified in Psychiatry with a specialty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Payton, James B., MD 828-255-9228 Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Stanton, Elizabeth, MD 

WNC Community Health Services 

828-225-6050 Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Travis, Gerald, MD 

Carolina Mountain Psychiatry 

828-274-6622 Board certified in Psychiatry with a specialty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Wells, Sarah, MD - Pisgah Institute 828-254-9494 Board certified in Psychiatry. Buncombe 

Psychologists 



Grandis Evaluation Center 828-299-7451 

Provides comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments, Developmental 

Assessments and treatment/service recommendations for people of all ages. 

Buncombe 

Hanna, Bob, PhD 828-768-1827 Offers private counseling. Buncombe 

Speer, Syd, MA LPC - Asheville Central 

Counseling 

828-230-8687 Providing individual, couples and family counseling. Buncombe 

Bacot, Bruce, MD 


Pulmonologists 

828-213-1740 Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. Buncombe 

Recreation 

Programs listed are organized specifically for children with special needs. 

Other programs are available within the community that may address individual family needs and interests. 

All Star Special Needs Cheerleading Teams 

- Viper Cheer 

828-665-0004 

828-243-8943 

A great way for young athletes to learn new skills while building teamwork, goalsetting, 

sportsmanship, and numerous other social skills while making lifelong 

friendships. Teams are open for ages 5-11 and 12-18. 

Buncombe 

Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts 828-350-2048 

Little Gym 828-633-4466 

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. 

Trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of programs 

including parent/child classes, gymnastics, karate, dance and sports skills 

development, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parent Survival Nights and Birthday 

Bashes. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Special Olympics - Buncombe County 

Local Program Coordinator: 

Grace Young 

828-250-6259 (W) 828-777-5634 (C) 

Sponsored by Buncombe County Parks, Greenway & Recreation and serves nearly 

480 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the county. Training 

and competitive programs are offered in 8 sports. 

Buncombe 

Special Olympics - Henderson County 


Jane Ollis 

828-658-7600 (C) 

Training and competitive programs are offered in 6 sports. 

Henderson 


Special Olympics - Madison County 


Hyram Hoecherl 

828-649-3635 (W) 


Madison 

Special Olympics - Transylvania County 


Patricia Ream 

828-883-4363 (W) 828-553-6850 (C) 


Transylvania 

Surfing for Autism 

Autism/asperger’s awareness event each Summer on the Outer Banks of NC while 

providing children with an opportunity to surf. Each child is provided two surfers and 

a skilled therapist or teacher who are well educated on the special needs of our 

children with Autism. Together, they are paired up with children who have 

autism/Asperger's of all ages and introduce them to paddling and surfing. 

Statewide 

YMCA - Buncombe County 

828-210-9622 Asheville YMCA 

828-659-9622 Corpening Memorial 

828-651-9622 Reuter Family YMCA 

828-505-3990 Woodfin YMCA 

Offers a variety of programs and services suited to all ages and ability levels. 

Buncombe 

YMCA - Henderson County 828-692-5774 

Provides quality, age-appropriate learning programs for youth from ages 6 weeks to 

17 years of age. 

Henderson 

Respite / Childcare 

Angels Watch - Caring for Children 828-768-8077 Foster care program that provides temporary crisis and/or respite care for children. Buncombe 


Buddy Break - First Baptist Hendersonville 828-447-1354 



education, and development of programs. Offers stipends to be used towards respite 

care. 

A FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs a break 

from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one Friday night each 

month. Kids make new friends, play games, hear and see great stories, videos, music 

and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Caring for Children, Inc. 828-768-8077 Awards scholarships to be used towards respite care services. Buncombe 

Cherith Cottage 704-238-0585 

Guest Quarters are offered, free of charge, to caregivers of disable individuals or 

aging parents. 

Statewide 



828-250-6700 Buncombe 


828-698-0674 Henderson 


828-649-3684 Madison 



Provides referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing 

requirements, availability of child care subsidies as well as other information 

concerning child care services. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Family Place of Transylvania County 828-883-4857 

Children are cared for by Early Childhood staff and/or Co-op parents. 

Parents/grandparents earn childcare hours by working at the Family Place providing 

childcare. This is an hour –for –hour exchange. Day/evening times are offered. 

Continuing education at the center is required. 

Transylvania 

Service Providers - Child Mental Health 

The information contained in this section is subject to change based on upcoming changes to Medicaid policy and Medicaid Waivers to take effect in January, 2012. 

Access Family Services 828-670-7723 

Alliance CBS Inc. 828-885-8255 

Service Providers - Child Mental Health - Assessment 

Diagnostic Assessment, Therapeutic Foster Care, Intensive In-Home Services, 

Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, Behavioral Health Counseling, 

Alcohol and/or Drug Assessment, Med Check, Individual Therapy, 

Evaluation 

Behavioral Health Counseling, Alcohol/Drug Assessment, Jail Assessment 

and Coordination, Emergency Follow-Up, Alcohol and/or Drug Group 

Counseling, Behavioral Health Counseling, Alcohol and/or Drug Assessment, 

Med Checks, Group Therapy, Family Therapy , Individual Therapy, 

Interactive Evaluation, Evaluation 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

ARP/Phoenix Inc. 828-649-9174 

Rescare Home 828-678-9116 

Eliada Home for Children 828-254-5356 

Families Together, Inc 828-884-2027 

Alcohol and/or Drug Assessment, Group and Counseling, Med Check, Group 

Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Evaluation 

Community Support Team, Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, 

Behavioral Health Counseling , Individual Therapy, Evaluation 

Community Respite, Hourly Respite, Diagnostic Assessment, Therapeutic 

Foster Care, Child Day Treatment, Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, 

Med Check, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Evaluation 

Diagnostic Assessment, Crisis Services (CAP), Behavioral Health Counseling , 

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy 

Madison 

Yancey 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 



Heading in the Right Direction 828-505-8305 

Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive In-Home Services, Community Support 

Team, Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, Behavioral Health Counseling 

, Med Check, Group Therapy, Family Therapy , Interactive Therapy, 

Individual Therapy, Interactive Evaluation, Evaluation 

Intensive In-Home Services, Community Support Team, Mental Health 

Assessment by Non-MD, Behavioral Health Counseling, Group Therapy, 

Family Therapy , Interactive Therapy, Individual Therapy, Evaluation 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Institute for Family Centered Services 704-864-6573 Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive In-Home Services Gaston 

Mentor Healthcare, Inc. 828-696-2667 

Community Respite, Diagnostic Assessment, Therapeutic Foster Care, 

Intensive In-Home Services, Mental Health, Assessment by Non-MD, 

Behavioral Health Counseling , Family Therapy , Individual Therapy, 

Henderson 


RHA Health Services, Inc. 828-254-2700 

Alcohol/Drug Group, Behavioral Health/Family, Jail Coordination, Jail 

Assessment, Emergency Follow-Up, Intensive, In-Home Services, Community 

Support Team, Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, Alcohol and/or Drug 

Group Counseling, Behavioral Health Counseling , Alcohol and/or Drug 

Assessment, Med Check , Individual Therapy , Evaluation 

Buncombe 

Universal Mental Health Services 828-225-4980 


Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive In-Home Services, Psychosocial 

Rehabilitation, Community Support Team, Mental Health Assessment by 

Non-MD, Behavioral Health Counseling , Family Therapy , Individual Therapy 

, Evaluation 

Multisystemic Therapy, Behavioral Health Counseling, Family Therapy , 

Interactive Therapy, Individual Therapy, Evaluation 

Brandi Nichole Family Enrichment 828-687-3776 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Buncombe 

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina 828-446-4394 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Cabarrus 


Service Providers - Mental Health - Child Respite 




Buncombe 

Catawba 

Buncombe 






Buncombe 

Lifegains, Inc. 828-433-7498 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Burke 


Lutheran Family Services 704-940-3301 Hourly Respite, Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 





Henderson 


Omni Visions 704-549-1014 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Community Support 

Children's Home, Inc. 336-721-7600 Residential Treatment, Community Support Forsyth 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Day Treatment 





Buncombe 

Eliada Homes 828-254-5356 Diagnostic Assessment, Day Treatment Buncombe 

Families Together, Inc 828-258-0031 Day Treatment Buncombe 

Family Preservation Services 828-350-6700 Day Treatment Buncombe 

Keystone Charlotte 704-554-9874 Day Treatment Mecklenburg 


Service Providers - Mental Health - Family Therapy 






Transylvania 











Madison 

Yancey 

Buncombe 


















, Evaluation 



Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Catawba 


Service Providers - Mental Health - Group Therapy 






Transylvania 



















Madison 

Yancey 

Buncombe 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 












Buncombe 

Buncombe 





Buncombe 

Evaluation 

Albright, Page, LLC 828-713-6438 Child Outpatient Buncombe 


Service Providers - Mental Health - Individual Therapy 






Transylvania 

Anderson, Robin, LPC 828-665-2369 Child Outpatient Buncombe 




Madison 

Averdick, Elise, FNP 888-765-8650 Child Outpatient Madison 

Azar, Marilyn Gail 828-768-9192 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Baer, Margaret 828-215-6891 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Bailey, Barbara, LPA 828-450-4100 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Barrett, Lynne H. 828-247-1700 Child Outpatient Rutherford 

Barthel, Carol, LCSW 828-692-7300 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Barrett, Paul T., PhD 828-545-7776 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Beauchemin, James D. LCSW 919-538-2211 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Bernard, Lois, LCSW 828-254-4886 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Berthiaume, Jeffrey, LPC 828-252-5936 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Besses, Lisa, LPC 828-505-3174 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Boice, Darren, LCSW 828-213-1780 Child Outpatient Buncombe 


Bonanno, Deborah, PsyD Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Boyles, Shaaron A., LCSW 828-213-1824 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Bucci, Amanda Jean, LCSW 828-582-6942 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Buff, Cynthia, LCSW 828-253-0778 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Burgin, James Kelly 828-692-4223 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Burmeister, Laurie, LPA 828-645-9305 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Burns, Paul B. 828-337-1011 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Burrell, Linda, LCSW 828-692-7300 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Caring for Children 828-298-0186 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Carlin, Suzanne P., LPC 828-702-3088 Child Outpatient Henderson 




Yancey 

Codrington, Robyn R., LCSW 704-490-2179 Child Outpatient Mecklenburg 

Comer, Meredith, LCSW 828-301-1648 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Conder, Elizabeth, PhD 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Cook, Victoria, LCSW 828-280-7991 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Cope, Catherine, LPC 828-545-3120 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Costas, Janis, LCSW 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Cox, Sarah, LMFT 828-713-5428 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Crisp, Donna, MSN, RN, CS 828-236-1301 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Dearing, Judy, LCSW 828-696-2222 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Deberry, Stephen, PhD 828-251-0985 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Debord, Nancy, LCSW Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Defrancia, Georgia 828-254-5356 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Doehla, Jennifer, LPC 828-772-4725 Child Outpatient Buncombe 





Buncombe 

Ellis, Phil, PhD 828-281-2299 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Evans, Timothy, LCSW Child Outpatient Yancey 

Families First of NC 828-698-8588 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Families Together, Inc. 828-884-2027 Child Outpatient Transylvania 

Families Together, Inc 828-258-0031 Child Outpatient Buncombe 







Buncombe 

Feinberg, Diane, LPC 828-348-0426 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Feuchtner, Nicole, LPC 828-215-8779 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Fine, Jay, PsyD 828-254-0308 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Fitzgibbon, Lyric R., LPC 828-206-0779 Child Outpatient Madison 

Fix, Suzanne, LCSW 828-545-2618 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Gerstenhaber, Larry M., PhD 828-692-2653 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Gewanter, Sarah, LCSW 828-683-6900 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Gibbs, Donna C., LPC 828-692-6383 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Giberman, Valerie, LCSW 828-697-7130 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Grandis, Joanne, LPA Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Grandis, Michael, LPA Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Guido, Dayna 828-251-5371 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Harley, Linda L., MSW 828-692-8042 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Hartzog, Shawn, LPA 828-285-9725 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hays, Connie 828-301-2881 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Heading in the Right Direction 828-505-8305 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hertzberg, Adina, LMFT 828-230-8353 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hill, Deborah, LPC 828-230-8466 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hill, Mark R., PhD 828-684-9123 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hill, Susan L., EdD Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Hiott, R Jey 828-252-7151 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Holloway, Kidada M., LPC 828-582-1688 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Inglut, Joann, LCSW 828-450-1770 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Jamison, Janet 828-628-0277 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Janson, Laura 825-258-0031 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Johnson, Patricia, LCSW Child Outpatient Madison 

Kate B. Reynolds Children's Ctr. 828-693-4289 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Kelly, Calvin A., PhD 828-808-7879 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Kent, Melinda 828-279-6062 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Kerr, Julie E. 828-399-9871 Child Outpatient Transylvania 

Kilkenny, Amber L., LCSW 828-505-4471 Child Outpatient Buncombe 


Kirby, Suzanne 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Kjera, Betty P., LPC 828-625-8786 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Knecht, Mark 828-274-6622 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Kuretsch, Karen 828-259-3369 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Lampley, John W., LPC 828-243-9824 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Lemarr, Orbert L., LPC 828-239-0156 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Levine, Valerie, PhD 828-698-2727 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Libretto, Irene J., LCSW 828-690-9095 Child Outpatient Madison 

Lillie, Melissa, LCSW 828-213-9717 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Lyons, Janice, LPC 828-684-8822 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Maccarin, Julie 828-225-9800 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Maurine, Adrienne B., LCSW 828-301-0770 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McClung, Judith O., LMFT 828-645-8463 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McCullough, Craig J., LPC 828-775-1501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McKee, Douglas 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McKee, Douglas N., PsyD Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McKeon, Sheila, LPC 828-808-2860 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

McKinnish, Susan 828-454-0901 Child Outpatient Haywood 

Menon, Leila 828-274-2221 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Mentor Healthcare, Inc. 828-696-2667 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Monroe, Neil 828-274-7025 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Morganstein, Guy A., LPC 828-337-7549 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Murphy-Carlson, Kathryn 828-775-0995 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Myer, Alice H., LCSW 828-213-1824 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

NC Mentor 828-696-2667 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Nicholson, Amy 828-275-5438 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Nicolino, Jill Corine, LPA 828-242-9553 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Noid, Tara J., LPC 828-423-3949 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Nutt, Kristie 828-692-7300 Child Outpatient Henderson 

October Road, Inc. 828-350-1000 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Osborne-Rowland, Karen, MA 828-768-5440 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Pagett, Marilyn B., LCSW 828-301-1247 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Passero, Chandra, LMFT 828-337-2816 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Penland, Polly 828-692-7300 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Pisgah Institute 828-254-9494 Child Outpatient Buncombe 


Poore, Ashley J., LPC 828-693-5757 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Pressman, Georgia 828-274-6622 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Puster, Kristie, PhD 828-274-6622 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Ramsey, Philip, LMFT 828-242-8537 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Redman, Timothy, PhD 828-884-2040 Child Outpatient Transylvania 

RHA Health Services, Inc. 828-254-2700 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Rhoades, Earl 828-230-8588 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Rischitelli, Jamie B., LCSW 828-808-2882 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Robichaud, Jason M., LCSW 828-242-9531 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Robichaud, Amy L., LPC 828-242-9070 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Rubenstein, Edward 828-712-3870 Child Outpatient Madison 

Russell, Susan P., LCSW 828-450-3974 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Sansbury, Pete 828-252-5350 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Schlueter, Brent 828-692-7300 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Sciara, Anthony 828-274-2221 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Seward, Teresa 828-681-5236 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Shealy, Cynthia A., LCSW 828-279-5369 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Shealy, Jennifer Lynn, LCSW 828-279-5369 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Sherry, Tom 828-225-3770 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Sidoli, Geoffrey, LCSW 828-231-2205 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Siedler, Hillary 828-254-5356 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Sines, Dianes 828-582-0088 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Slatky, Susun L.M., LPC 828-242-4200 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Smith, Gordon D., LP 828-279-2551 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Smith, Theresa 828-281-4105 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Smith, Valerie B., LPC Child Outpatient Henderson 

Stiers, Tanya J., LCSW 828-713-7804 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Sullivan, Lisa K. 828-215-8858 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Suttle, Julius A., III, LPC Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Teplitsky, Pripo Steve, LPC 828-687-6571 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Therrell, Katherine, LPC 828-541-0111 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Tracy, Jennifer 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Ullerup, Bruce 828-225-5555 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Universal Mental Health Services 828-225-4980 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Vanderwielen, Adena, PhD 828-333-3394 Child Outpatient Buncombe 


Voytek, Diane, PhD 828-329-6080 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Webb, Anne E., MA 828-551-2098 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

West, Judith D., LCSW 828-862-4004 Child Outpatient Transylvania 

Westbrook, William, LPC 828-290-2603 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Whitaker, Donna, LMFT Child Outpatient Buncombe 

White, Geraldine, LMFT 828-230-0037 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Whiteside, Mary 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Wilke, Maurice, LCSW 828-350-7777 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Willis, Cindy L., LCSW 828-318-2289 Child Outpatient Henderson 

Wilson, Linda S., PhD 828-254-4858 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Withrow, Rebecca L., PhD 828-253-7592 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Woodard, Shelton 828-650-1650 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Worden, Senea 828-456-9770 Child Outpatient Haywood 

Wykle, John 828-251-9415 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Young Wood, Carol Ann, LCSW 828-231-2610 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Young, Sharon 828-252-2501 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Zeisz, Jennifer, PhD 828-252-3772 Child Outpatient Buncombe 

Youth Villages 828-315-7700 Child Outpatient Catawba 





Buncombe 

Evaluation 

Carolina Outreach 828-505-1762 Intensive In-Home Services Buncombe 




Buncombe 


Service Providers - Mental Health - In-Home Service 





Buncombe 

Heading in the Right Direction 

828-505-8305 

828-505-8306 




Buncombe 

Institute for Family Centered Services 704-864-6573 Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive In-Home Services Gaston 

















, Evaluation 

Henderson 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 





Buncombe 

Evaluation 

Alexander Youth Network 828-757-9706 Therapeutic Foster Care Caldwell 

Bair Foundation 828-350-5197 Therapeutic Foster Care Buncombe 

Brandi Nichole Family Enrichment 828-687-3776 Therapeutic Foster Care, Community Respite Buncombe 

Carolina Therapeutic Services 704-596-5553 Therapeutic Foster Care Cleveland 

Connections BWB, Inc. 704-596-5553 Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina 828-446-4394 Therapeutic Foster Care, Community Respite Cabarrus 


Service Providers - Mental health - Level II Residential 




Buncombe 






Buncombe 

Grandfather Home for Children 828-898-5465 Therapeutic Foster Care Avery 

Lifegains, Inc. 828-433-7498 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Burke 

Lutheran Family Services 704-940-3301 Hourly Respite, Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 






Henderson 


Omni Visions 704-549-1014 Community Respite, Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 

Phoenix House, Inc. 704-536-7931 Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 

Quality Family Services 800-810-1779 Therapeutic Foster Care Buncombe 

Rapha House 704-460-9214 Therapeutic Foster Care Gaston 

Southmountain Children & Family 828-584-1105 Therapeutic Foster Care McDowell 

Children's Home, Inc. 828-349-0345 Therapeutic Foster Care Macon 

Children's Home, Inc. 336-721-7600 Therapeutic Foster Care Forsyth 

Unique Caring Foundation 704-569-8654 Therapeutic Foster Care Mecklenburg 

Youth Focus, Inc. 336-274-5909 Therapeutic Foster Care Guilford 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Level III Residential 

Agape Services, Inc. 704-225-0584 Residential Treatment Union 

Americare Developmental Services 704-506-6888 Residential Treatment Rutherford 

Heading in the Right Direction 828-505-8306 Residential Treatment Buncombe 

New Generations, Inc. 704-524-7209 Residential Treatment Rutherford 

Reaching for High Goals 828-245-6191 Residential Treatment Rutherford 

Second to None Foundation 704-537-7115 Residential Treatment Mecklenburg 

Children's Home, Inc. 336-721-7600 Residential Treatment Forsyth 

Youth Builders, LLC 336-261-5220 Residential Treatment Alamance 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Level IV Residential 

Keystone Charlotte 704-554-9874 Therapeutic Leave/Residential Level IV Mecklenburg 


Service Providers - Mental Health - Multisystemic Therapy 



Catawba 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Psychiatric Services 





Evaluation 

Buncombe 





























Transylvania 

Madison 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

WNC Community Health Services 828-285-0622 Med Checks Buncombe 

Service Providers - Mental Health - Psychological Testing 

Bailey, Barbara, LPA 828-450-4100 Neuropsychological Testing, Developmental Testing, Psychological Testing Buncombe 

Grandis, Michael, LPA 828-299-7451 Neuropsychological Testing, Developmental Testing, Psychological Testing Buncombe 

Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities 

The information contained in this section is subject to change based on upcoming changes to Medicaid policy and Medicaid Waivers to take effect in January, 2012. 

Families Together, Inc. 828-884-2027 

Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Assessment 



Transylvania 


Mentor Healthcare 828-696-2667 


Community Respite (CMSED), Diagnostic Assessment, Therapeutic Foster 

Care, Intensive In-Home Services, Mental Health Assessment by Non-MD, 

Behavioral Health Counseling, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, 


Supported Employment, Personal Assistance, Developmental Therapy, 

Behavioral Health Counseling, Med Check , Individual Therapy , Evaluation 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Alternative Family Living 828-255-4453 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Autism Society of NC 828-236-1547 

Community Respite, Supported Employment, Personal Assistance, Hourly 

Respite, Long Term Support, Personal Care, Community Respite (CMSED), Buncombe 

Hourly Respite (CMSED), Developmental Therapy 

Blue Ridge Area Foundation 828-251-2824 Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

CNC Access, Inc., dba Rescare Home 828-678-9116 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Yancey 

Davidson Homes 828-776-6766 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina 828-696-8526 

Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - DD Respite 

Supported Employment, Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Long Term 

Support, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy 

Henderson 

Families First of NC, LLC 828-698-8588 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Henderson 

Halcyon, LLC 828-551-4598 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Liberty Corner Enterprises 828-254-9917 

Community Respite, Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Developmental 

Therapy 

Buncombe 

Lifespan, Inc. 828-452-1720 



Mecklenburg 

Maxim Healthcare Services 828-299-4388 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Monarch 828-202-5123 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Rutherford 

Mountain Area Community Service 828-676-2135 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Mountain Area Residential Facility 828-299-3636 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Noir Enterprises 828-654-9452 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

North Carolina Outreach Homecare 828-676-1656 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Omni Visions, Inc. 336-838-2412 Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Wilkes 


Plans for Life, LLC 828-687-9303 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Henderson 

Ray of Light Homes 828-281-9998 

Community Respite, Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, 

Developmental Therapy 

Buncombe 

Storybook Farm 828-891-7571 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Henderson 

Summerland Homes, Inc. 828-645-7272 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Transylvania Vocational Services 828-884-3195 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Transylvania 

Turning Point 828-298-2100 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Universal Mental Health Services 828-678-3503 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Yancey 

Voca dba Community Alternatives 828-678-9116 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Yancey 

WNC Madison Co. House Corp. 828-622-3332 Personal Assistance, Hourly Respite, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Madison 






Blue Ridge Area Foundation 828-251-2824 Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Buncombe 




Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Developmental Therapy 



Henderson 


Goodwill Industries of NW NC 828-298-9023 Developmental Therapy Buncombe 




Therapy 

Buncombe 

Lifespan, Inc. 828-452-1720 



Mecklenburg 








Omni Visions, Inc. 336-838-2412 Hourly Respite, Developmental Therapy Wilkes 

Open Hearts Art Center 828-505-8428 Developmental Therapy Buncombe 








Buncombe 

Henderson 





UMAR-WNC, NC 828-277-9141 Developmental Therapy Buncombe 



Vocational Solutions of Hendersonville 828-692-9626 Personal Assistance, Personal Care, Developmental Therapy Henderson 


Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Family Therapy 



Transylvania 











Henderson 

Henderson 



Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Group Therapy 





Transylvania 

Henderson 

Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Guardianship 

ARC/NC Life Guardianship 800-662-8706 Guardianship Buncombe 

Hope for the Future, Inc. 828-505-4335 Guardianship Buncombe 




Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Individual Therapy 









Transylvania 

Henderson 

Henderson 



Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - MR/MI Supports 


Respite, Long Term Support, Personal Care, Community Respite (CMSED), 



Buncombe 






Henderson 





Therapy 

Buncombe 

Lifespan, Inc. 828-452-1720 



Mecklenburg 














Buncombe 

Henderson 













Respite, Long Term Support, Personal Care, Community Respite (CMSED), 



Buncombe 





Henderson 


Lifespan, Inc. 828-452-1720 



Mecklenburg 








Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Personal Care 



Buncombe 










Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Psychiatric Services 




Henderson 

Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Psychological Testing 

Bailey, Barbara, LPA 828-450-4100 Neuropsychological Testing, Developmental Testing, Psychological Testing Buncombe 

Grandis, Michael, LPA 828-299-7451 Neuropsychological Testing, Developmental Testing, Psychological Testing Buncombe 





Henderson 



Therapy 

Buncombe 

MARF 828-299-8163 Supervised Living Buncombe 


Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Residential 



Henderson 

Transylvania Assoc. 828-883-2980 Group Living Transylvania 

Transylvania Vocational 828-884-3195 Group Living, Supported Employment, Long Term Support Transylvania 

WNC Group Home 828-298-9910 Group Living Buncombe 







Blue Ridge Area Foundation 828-649-1139 Supported Employment, Long Term Support Madison 





Henderson 

Goodwill Industries of NW NC 828-298-9023 Developmental Therapy Buncombe 

Irene Wortham Center 828-274-6051 Supported Employment, Long Term Support Buncombe 



Therapy 

Buncombe 

Lifespan, Inc. 828-452-1720 



Mecklenburg 


Service Providers - Developmental Disabilities - Vocational Services 



Henderson 

Transylvania Vocational 828-884-3195 Group Living, Supported Employment, Long Term Support Transylvania 


Centro Comunitario Hispano Americano 828-883-2900 

Spanish Speaking Community Centers 

Provides information and referrals for Latinos in Transylvania County and helps build 

Latino leadership. 

Transylvania 

El Centro Comunitario 828-693-1981 Offers a range of services to Hispanic residents. Henderson 

Nuestro Centro 828-273-6823 


Asheville Speech Associates 828-285-8814 

Offers a space for the Latino Community to come together to share skills, learn, 

receive necessary services/information, and to promote equity and understanding 

between the communities of Buncombe County. 

Speech Therapy 




Speech and language pathologists providing outpatient services for pediatric and 

adult clients in our office, their homes, or day care centers. Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 






Buncombe 


(CDSA) 

Colleen Lambert 

Word's Out, Inc. 

Nan Ramsey 

Mountain Speech Therapy 

828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 



Small Steps in Speech Grant Program 888-577-3256 

Speech and Communication Center of 

Asheville 

Transylvania Regional Hospital 828-883-4967 



Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

704-293-1972 Offers speech and language therapy for 0-2 year olds. Madison 

828-712-5233 Offers speech therapy in Madison County. Madison 




Grants are awarded to individuals from birth up to the age of 22 years. The 

services/treatments requested cannot be received before the grant is awarded. The 

application must request a specific need in regards to a communication 

delay/disorder. 

Western NC 

National 

828-687-9559 Provides Speech Therapy services in/near Henderson County. Henderson 

Services offered include: work-related rehabilitation; sports/orthopedic injury 

therapy; lymphedema therapy using the Vodder method of combined decongestive 

therapy, manual lymph drainage, and speech/language therapies for both adults and 

Spiritual Programs for People with Disabilities 

Transylvania 

Buddy Break - First Baptist Hendersonville 828-447-1354 

A FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs a break 

from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one Friday night each 

month. Kids make new friends, play games, hear and see great stories, videos, music 

and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break. 

Henderson 

Circle of Friends Ministry - Mount Carmel 

Baptist Church 

828-254-4688 

Has a ministry for families with children who have special needs! Their passion is to 

serve not only children with mental and physical disabilities, but their families as 

well. Utilizes devoted and trained volunteers. 

Buncombe 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Offers materials in the lending library that can help churches assess their ability to be 

more inclusive of people with special needs. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 


Hope Academy Activity Day Program for 

Special Needs 

828-808-4404 

The purpose of Hope Academy is to provide a fun, Biblically-based, structured, and 

safe environment for special needs individuals over the age of 18. Has daily activities 

that each student will enjoy. Some activities include Bible time, music, structured PE, 

crafts, and computer lab. 

Henderson 

Special Needs Ministry - First Baptist 

Hendersonville 

828-447-1354 

Provides a safe, loving environment for children with special needs. Classes are 

offered Sundays at 8:30 and 9:45am and include worship, singing, Bible lessons, art, 

and a snack. 

Henderson 

Statewide Resources 

Arc of North Carolina 828-253-1255 


A membership organization that advocates for people with intellectual and 

developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. 

Raises awareness about the needs and strengths of individuals with ASD; learns 

realistic, practical solutions for autism-related concerns ; has a place where they feel 

welcome, accepted and understood. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Autism Spectrum Disorders Program - NC 


919-807-4036 

Serves as a resource to local education agencies, including charter schools. The 

Consultant is available for phone & on-site consultation regarding provision of 

appropriate services for students with autism. Provides training in a wide range of 

techniques and methods that have been proven effective in the education of 

students with this learning style. 

Statewide 

Brain Injury Association of NC 800-377-1464 

Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) 800-662-7030 

Carolina Children's Communicative 

Disorders Program 

919-419-1449 

Children with Special Needs Helpline 800-737-3028 

Children with Special Needs Helpline 800-737-3028 

Offers resources, links and information for those who have suffered a traumatic brain 

injury. 

Can help with finding medical care, transportation, childcare and /or financial aid. 

Can also provide you with information about a wide variety of family oriented 

resources. 

Provides funding for hearing devices for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, 

whose families do not qualify for other public programs, and who do not have 

adequate income to obtain devices that are not covered by insurance. 

Provides a variety of information, including: information and application materials 

for Health Check and NC Health Choice; referrals to state and local resources for 

children with special health care needs; problem-solving for families enrolled in 

Health Check or NC Health Choice; Referrals for families with unmet needs. 

Provides a variety of information, including: information and application materials 

for Health Check and NC Health Choice; referrals to state and local resources for 

children with special health care needs; problem-solving for families enrolled in 

Health Check or NC Health Choice; Referrals for families with unmet needs. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 



(CDSA) 

Department of Health and Human 

Services 


828-251-6091 Buncombe 

828-694-7975 Henderson 

828-649-3531 x226 Madison 




Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

919-955-4800 Administers a wide variety of programs and services. Statewide 

Buncombe - 828-250-5500 


depts/dss 

Henderson-828-697-5500 






Buncombe, 

Henderson, 

Madison, 

Transylvania 


919-856-2195 

877-235-4210 



Statewide 

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention 

Program 

Education Services - North Carolina 

Department of Health and Human 

Services 

Provides information to parents, hospitals and providers on early detection of 

hearing loss. 

Provides quality, comprehensive, developmental and early intervention opportunities 

for children ages 0-3 with special needs. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Exceptional Children Division - NC 


919-807-3969 




Statewide 

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center 800-962-6817 

Family Support Network of NC 800-852-0042 






Statewide 

Statewide 

First in Families 

Helps people with developmental disabilities and their families to create the lives 

they want now and for the future. 

Statewide 

Learning Disabilities Association of North 

Carolina 

919-493-5362 

LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers & 

other professionals. LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, 

practical solutions, & a comprehensive network of resources. 

Statewide 


Medicaid 

North Carolina Assistive Technology 

Program 

North Carolina Association for the 

Education of Young Children 

North Carolina Council on Developmental 

Disabilities 

800-982-4406 

Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who 

cannot afford health care costs. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, 

seniors, and people with disabilities. 

Offers free services to individuals including device demonstration, device loan, device 

reutilization and training, as well as providing public awareness via fairs and other 

community events. 

Concerned with the development & education of children ages birth through eight. 


8. 

Offers a variety of services to help meet the needs of the states Developmentally 

Disabilities. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

North Carolina Department of Health and 

Human Services 

919-855-4800 

Offers information on government services and resources as well as providing fact 

sheets and other printable materials as well as hotline phone numbers and internet 

links to services and information. 

Statewide 


Education 

Monitors non-public school compliance to the laws governing those schools in a 

professional, objective and uniform manner. Includes homeschools. 

Statewide 

North Carolina Department of Public 

Instruction, Exceptional Children Division 




Statewide 

North Carolina Division of Services for the 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

800-851-6099 

Advocacy, information, counseling, skills development and tools for Deaf, Hard of 

Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech-Impaired individuals and their families. 

Statewide 

North Carolina Division of Vocational 

Rehabilitation Services 

Provides counseling, training, education, transportation, job placement, assistive 

technology and other support services. to people with physical, psychiatric or 

intellectual disabilities to assist them with living independently and with finding a job 

and staying on the job. 

Statewide 

North Carolina Health Choice for Children 800-662-7030 

North Carolina Pediatric Society 919-839-1156 

North Carolina's careLINK 

Free or reduced price comprehensive health care program for children. If your family 

makes too much money to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford rising health 

insurance premiums, your child(ren) may qualify for NCHC. 

Mission includes the formation of policy to promote the health, safety, and well 

being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in NC. 

Provides up-to-date information about programs and services across NC for families, 

seniors, youths and everyone in-between. It is a collaborative effort of the NC 

Department of Health and Human Services and many other government and nonprofit 

information and referral stakeholders across North Carolina. 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 


Partners in Policymaking 

Teaches parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy to change the way people 

with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work. 

Statewide 

Programs for Children and Youth who are 

Blind or Visually Impaired 

919-733-9822 

A branch of the Department of Health and Human Services in NC, offering support 

and information for families of the blind or visually impaired. 

Statewide 

Programs for Children and Youth who are 

Deaf or Hard of Hearing 

919-851-6099 

Programs for Children who are Deaf-Blind 704-549-7557 

Programs for Children with Special Health 

Care Needs 

Project STIR 

800-737-3028 

Social Security Administration 866-572-8361 

TelAbility 919-843-0427 

Telecommunications Relay for individuals 

who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or with 

speech impairments 

1-800-735-8262(V) 

1-800-735-2962(TTY) 

1-877-735-8261(SpeechToSpeech) 


Western Highlands (LME) 

828-225-2800 

800-951-3792 


and information for families of the deaf or hard of hearing. 


and information for families of the deaf-blind. 


and information for families of children with special health care needs. 

Works with local, state, and national agencies and organizations to increase 

awareness of inclusion, self-advocacy, and self-determination. 

Provides information and services related to applying for disability benefits, 

supplemental security income, and other government programs administered by the 

SSA. 

Community oriented, interdisciplinary program from the UNC Department of Physical 

Medicine and Rehabilitation that uses telecommunications to improve the lives of 

children with disabilities. Also offers resources and information for families of 

children with special needs. 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is a telephone service that allows persons 

with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. 



Ensures that services are provided to persons living with mental illness, 

developmental disabilities and substance abuse in the 8 counties served by WHN. 

Assists in gaining access to services that are available, family-centered, and that 

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Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania Polk 

Addiction Recovery & Prevention 828-254-2700 

Intensive Outpatient Adolescent 

Substance Abuse Program Copestone at 

Mission Hospital 

Substance Abuse Treatment / Prevention for Youth 

828-213-4055 

Offers professional, compassionate support to individuals and families who are 

affected by alcohol and drug dependence and/or mental health issues. 

Offer an Intensive Outpatient Adolescent Substance Abuse Program. This costeffective, 

non-residential substance abuse treatment is an eight week intensive 

program that meets approximately six hours per week Accepts Medicaid. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 


A Love Not Forgotten 828-213-0369 

American Cancer Society 

828-254-6931 

800-227-2345 

Asheville Gluten Intolerance Group 828-274-8532 

Support Groups 

For parents who have experienced the death of a baby, from conception through the 

first year of life. 

Offers education, online support as well as information about local support groups 

and opportunities. 

Discusses a variety of topics concerning gluten intolerance. Meetings often included 

guest speakers. Call or visit website for dates, times and locations of meetings. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

National 

Buncombe 

Asheville Mothers of Multiples 828-808-9241 Mothers of Multiples is a mother's support group for those with twins and triplets. Buncombe 

Autism Society of North Carolina 828-236-1547 Offers an Autism Support Group. Please call for dates, times and locations. Western NC 

Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Group - 


Bereavement Support Group - Care 

Partners 

Brain Injury Support Group for 

Teens/Young Adults 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

828-251-0126 

828-683-8788 

828-277-4868 


Caring for Children with Food Allergies 

(COCOA) 

cocoa_in_asheville@yahoo.com 

Meets the 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30pm, at the FSN office at Reuter 

Outpatient Clinic, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr., Asheville. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or 

request childcare. 

Meets at 68 Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville. Please call for dates and times for 

meetings. 

Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, from 6:00-8:00pm, at Foster Adventist 

Church, 375 Hendersonville Rd. in Asheville. 



Madison and Haywood Counties to meet the needs of the children in care. Call for 

more info on meetings. 

Offers encouragement to parents raising children with food allergies in the rural and 

isolated areas of the N.C. Mountains. Intend to raise community awareness of the 

serious nature of food allergies, create allergy-safe playgroups for children, exchange 

recipes, and offer camaraderie . 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Buncombe, 

Madison, 

Haywood 

Buncombe 

Child Mental Health Parent Group - Family 

Support Network of WNC 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

For parents and caretakers of children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, ODD, OCD, 

Bipolar Disorder, etc. Meets the 1st Monday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30pm, at the 

FSN office at Reuter Outpatient Clinic, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr., Asheville. Call 213-9787 

to RSVP and/or request childcare. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Compassionate Friends of 

Brevard/Hendersonville 

Compassionate Friends, 

Mountain Area Chapter 

828-890-8227 

828-329-9783 

828-693-4061 

Offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. Meetings held the 2nd 

Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 22 

Fisher Rd., Brevard. 

Assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child 

of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. Meetings held 

the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00pm at Arden Presbyterian, 2215 

Hendersonville Rd, Arden. 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 


Down Syndrome Parent Group -Family 



Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Support 

Group 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

828-213-1051 

Four Seasons Hospice 828-692-6178 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 828-279-7539 

Growing through Grief Support Group 

Transylvania Regional Hospital 

828-883-5254 

Heart Songs - Four Seasons Hospice 828-233-0334 

Sponsored by the WNC Down Syndrome Alliance. Meets the 1st Tuesday of each 

month, 6:00 to 7:30pm, at the FSN office at Reuter Outpatient Clinic, 11 Vanderbilt 

Park Dr., Asheville. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or request childcare. 

Provides resources, information and support for families of children with disabilities. 

Offers various support groups, workshops, trainings and other services. 

Meets the 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30pm, at the Reuter Outpatient 

Clinic, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr., Asheville. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or request 

childcare. 

Bereavement support groups are facilitated by grief counselors. Each adult support 

group meets for six sessions. The same group members begin and end on the same 

dates 

Provides a resource center and mutual support for grandparents who are raising 

their grandchildren. 

Growing through Grief Support Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of 

every month, from 3–5 p.m. in the chapel at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Join the 

ongoing grief support group at any time, no charge. 

Provides help for children in surviving loss and grief. HEART SONGS is a children's 

grief support program developed by Four Seasons. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Haywood 

Transylvania 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson County Parent Group -Family 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

For all parents and other caretakers of children with special needs. For Meets the 3rd 

Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00pm at Mashburn Medical Center off Hwy. 213 in 

Marshall. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or request childcare. 

Henderson 

Madison County Parent Group -Family 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

For all parents and other caretakers of children with special needs. Meets the 2nd 

Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00pm at Blue Ridge Community Health Services, 

Highway 64 in Hendersonville. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or request childcare. 

Madison 

Magnetic Minds: Individuals with Bipolar 828-318-9179 

Meetings are held the first 2 Monday's and the next 2 Wednesday's of each month 

(there are only 4 meetings per month) from 7:00-9:00pm. The location is 1314-F 

Patton Avenue (within the Parkwood Business Park) in Asheville NC. 

Buncombe 

Moms Supporting Moms 828-213-8244 

Mothers of Multiples Support Group 828-808-9241 

A support group for women experiencing depression or anxiety during or after 

pregnancy. 

Mothers’ support group for those with twins/triplets. Meets the 1st Thursday of each 

month at the Women's Resource Center, 50 Doctors Dr., in Asheville, from 7 to 

8:00pm. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 


Parent Achievement Support Group - 

Hope Academy/Mud Creek Baptist 

828-808-4404 

Support group for caregivers & families of individuals with special needs. Group 

meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in room 203. 

Childcare available by reservation during this time. Call for more info. 

Henderson 

Parent Support Group for Parents of 

Children on the Autism Spectrum 

828-693-4223 Meets on the 4th Thursday of most months from 6-8pm Buncombe 

Special Needs Parent Group - Family 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30pm, at the FSN office at Reuter 

Outpatient Clinic, 11 Vanderbilt Park Dr., Asheville. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or 

request childcare. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Support Groups for Young People with 

Diabetes and their Parents Mission 

Hospital 

828-213-1792 

Three groups designed for families who have a child with diabetes all meet at the 

same time and place. Both children's groups are led by a Child Life specialist, a 

professional in using creative projects, play and talk to help children understand and 

be more confident about their medical condition. 

Buncombe 

Teens and Families with Traumatic Brain 

Injury 

828-681-0313 

828-674-6469 

Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm at Thoms Rehab at Care 

Partners, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville. 

Buncombe 

Transylvania County Parent Group - Family 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

For all parents and other caretakers of children with special needs. Meets the 4th 

Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00pm at Hillview Headstart, 181 Hillview Ext., 

Brevard. Call 213-9787 to RSVP and/or request childcare. 

Transylvania 


WNC Learning & Attention Differences 

Support Groups 

828-697-8292 

Young Families Program - NAMI NC 828-684-5477 



Meets Second Tuesday each month 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. At the Pardee Health Education 

Center in the Blue Ridge Mall. 

Offers support for parents and/or direct caregivers of children who have severe 

emotional disorders (SED) through the Young Family Network. Also offers 

educational workshops and presentations by trained volunteers to parents and childserving 

agency professionals to help them better understand the nature and 

treatment of serious emotional disorders and mental illness in children. 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Young Families Young Adult Support 

Group - NAMI NC 

828-684-5477 

Teen – young adult support group the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. 

at the Lutheran Church of Nativity – the intersection of HWY 25 and Airport Road in 

Arden. 

Henderson 


Disability Partners 828-298-1977 


828-213-0033 

888-810-2800, x2 

Transition to Adulthood 

Staff members offer training to give people the skills they need to reach 

independence. 

Offers resources in the lending library as well as handout materials and workshops 

and trainings related to the transition to adulthood. 

Buncombe 

Buncombe 

Henderson 

Madison 

Transylvania 

Kids as Self Advocates (KASA) 

NC Transition Tool Kit - Autism Speaks 

Talisman Transitions 888-458-8226 

National, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. Teens/young 

adults with disabilities speaking out. Knows youth can make choices and advocate for 

themselves if they have the info and support they need. Offers articles and links 

related to becoming self-sufficient despite special needs. 

Transition timelines for each state, along with more information about the process 

and state agency contact information that may be helpful to you during the 

transition to adulthood. 

Serves young adults between the ages of 18-24 with Asperger's Syndrome, highfunctioning 

autism, and similar spectrum disorders. Upon completion of program 

students will be able to successfully live independently while pursuing employment 

or post-secondary education. 

National 

Statewide 

Henderson 

Angel Flight 

877-4AN-ANGEL 

Apple Country Transit 828-698-8571 

Henderson County Medicaid 

Transportation Services 

828-694-6162 

Travel & Transportation 

Provides free air transportation for people that have a medical need that can’t be 

filled in their local area. Angel Flight serves primarily patients who are traveling from, 

to or through the states of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the 

Carolinas. 

Provides consolidated transportation services for Human Service agencies in 

Henderson County, as well as, the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance 

Program (EDTAP): medical and grocery shopping services are also available for 

eligible disabled citizens 

provides transportation to and from appointments with medical providers for the 

purposes of diagnosis, treatment, routine follow-up and any other necessary 

services. The individual requesting this service must be a current Henderson County 

Medicaid recipient in an independent living situation. 

Statewide 

Henderson 

Henderson 

Hospital Traveler 866-450-0060 

In addition to our patient traveler and medical lodging service, Hospital Traveler is 

the first agency to establish a Medicaid travel program intended to assist eligible 

Medicaid and private Insurance recipients use their benefits as payment for their 

medical travel reducing the out of pocket medical expense. 

National 


Madison County Transportation Board 828-649-2219 

Millennium Hotel 

near Duke University Medical Center 

866-866-8086 

Mountain Mobility 828-250-6750 

Serves human service agencies and the public through subscription and dial-a-ride 

routes. 

Offers discounted rates for families of patients at Duke Medical Center. Offers shuttle 

services from the hotel to the hospital. 

Eligibility may be determined by a number of factors including where a person lives, 

their age, what type of trip is needed (e.g., medical, shopping, etc.), Medicaid 

eligibility, association as a human service agency client, and/or if other 

transportation is available 

Madison 

Statewide 

Buncombe 

Ronald McDonald House 

Transylvania County - Med- 

Drive/Dialysis/Medicaid Transportation 

919-913-2040 Chapel Hill 

919-286-9305 Durham 

252-847-543 Greenville 

336-723-0228 Winston-Salem 

704-335-119 Charlotte 

828-884-3203 

Ronald McDonald Houses provide a "home away from home" for seriously-ill children 

and their families who are receiving medical care at nearby hospitals. 

Available for citizens of Transylvania County. I This is a service for persons over the 

age of 60, or those who meet special eligibility requirements who have no other 

means of transportation. 

Statewide 

Transylvania 

Transylvania County Child Development 

Transportation 

828-884-3203 

Provide transportation for pre-school age children from home to the County’s Child 

Development center on a daily basis. Children are also transported to other day care 

centers located within Transylvania County. Equipped with child care seats. A rider is 

also employed in order to care for the children while they are being transported on 

the county vans. 

Transylvania 

Tutoring 

Academic Coaching and Tutoring 

Contact Patricia Connolly 

828-255-1069 

Individualized strategies for all learning styles and needs. Training in selfefficacy/gaining 

skills for academic success, home school and university studies. 

Buncombe 

Arden Reading Clinic 828-658-9448 

Offers student instruction in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Study Skills, Vocabulary, 

Test Prep, SAT Preparation, and Multi-Sensory Language and Math Skills. 

Buncombe 

Bryant, Angie 

Tutor 

828-645-0449 

readinghelp@charter.net 

Orton-Gillingham Reading Tutor. Has a BS in Child Development and Family Relations 

from WCU. 

Buncombe 

Center for Inspired Education 

828-712-5626 

Private, non-profit educational organization whose mission is to inspire the growth of 

all children-mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Offers academic 

coaching, specializing in ADD/LD, tutoring for all ages, all subjects. 

Buncombe 

Sylvan Learning Center 828-253-2312 Offers tutoring in all basic subjects and at all grade levels. Buncombe 


Tutoring Connection - Key Learning Center 

at Carolina Day School 

828.274.0758 ext. 418 

Tutoring services are offered in the Orton-Gillingham based multisensory structured 

language approach and in academic areas. Academic tutors are available for all 

subjects taught in grades 1-12. Tutors are also available for several foreign languages. 

SAT prep tutoring is available for college-bound students in either small group or 

individual settings. 

Buncombe 

US Resources 

American Academy of Pediatrics 847-434-4000 

National organization responsible for certifying pediatric specialists. Also offers 

resources & materials for families & professionals. 

National 

American Cancer Society 

828-254-6931 

800-227-2345 

Offers education, online support as well as information about local support groups 

and opportunities. 

National 

Healthy Children 

Offers extensive information for parents on a variety of health safety and parenting 

topics. Site is owned and maintained by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

National 

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central & 

Western North Carolina, Asheville Office 

828-274-9474 

A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Foundation to serve children with 

life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, 

special events assistants. 

National 

National Down Syndrome Society 800-221-4602 

National Organization for Rare Disorders 203-744-0100 

Social Security Administration 866-572-8361 

Wrightslaw 

The mission is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of 

people with Down syndrome. 

Dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases & assisting the 

organizations that serve them. Committed to the identification, treatment, and cure 

of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service. 

Provides information and services related to applying for disability benefits, 

supplemental security income, and other government programs administered by the 

SSA. 

Provides accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, 

and advocacy for children with disabilities. 

National 

National 

National 

National 


ABI 

ADA 

ABA 

ADD 

ADHD 

AFL 

AIT 

AS 

ASD 

ASL 

AT 

BD 

BIP 

CAPD 

CAP MR/DD 

CAT Scan 

CBS 

CC 

CD 

CDC 

CDSA 

CF 

CHADD 

CHD 

CIL 

CP 

DD 

DI 

DSM 

EC 

EEG 

EI 

EKG 

ENT 

EPSDT 

ESL 

FAPE 

FASD 

FBA 

FMLA 

GI 

Acquired Brain Injury 

Americans with Disability Act 

Applied Behavior Analysis 

Attention Deficit Disorder 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

Alternative Family Living 

Auditory Integration Therapy 

Asperger Syndrome 

Autism Spectrum Disorder 

American Sign Language 

Assistive Technology 

Behavior Disorder 

Behavior Intervention Plan 

Central Auditory Processing Disorder 

Community Alternatives Program for Persons with 

Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities 

Computerized Axial Tomography or CT Scan 

Community-based Services 

Closed Captioned 

Cognitive Disability 

Child Development Center 


Cystic Fibrosis 

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder 

Congenital Heart Disease 

Center for Independent Living 

Cerebral Palsy 

Developmental Disabilities 

Direct Instruction 

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 

Exceptional Children 

Electroencephalogram 

Early Intervention 

Electrocardiogram 

Ear, Nose and Throat 

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment 

English as a Second Language 

Free Appropriate Public Education 

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 

Functional Behavior Assessment 

Family Medical Leave Act 

Gastrointestinal 

Abbreviations and Acronyms 

GI 

Gastrointestinal 

HMO 

Health Maintenance Organization 

ICF-MR 

Intermediate Care Facility for People with Mental Retardation 

IDEA 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 

IEP 

Individualized Education Plan 

IFSP 

Individualized Family Service Plan 

IQ 

Intelligence Quotient 

I & R 

Information & Referral 

IV 

Intravenous 

LD 

Learning Disability 

LRE 

Least Restrictive Environment 

MD 

Muscular Dystrophy 

MH 

Mental Health 

MR 

Mental Retardation 

MR-2 

Medical form completed, signed and dated by doctor 

which shows level of care required to obtain CAP/I/DD 

MRI 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

MS 

Multiple Sclerosis 

MUMS 

Mothers United for Moral Support 

NC GS 

North Carolina General Statute (state law) 

NCLB 

No Child Left Behind 

NICU 

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 

OCD 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

ODD 

Oppositional Defiance Disorder 

OT 

Occupation Therapy 

P & A 

Protection & Advocacy 

PCMH 

Patient Centered Medical Home 

PCP 

Person-Centered Plan 

PDD 

Pervasive Developmental Disorder 

PDD-NOS Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified 

PICU 

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 

P. L. Public Law (Federal Law) 

PPO 

Preferred Provider Organization 

PT 

Physical Therapy 

PTSD 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

QA/QI 

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement 

QDDP 

Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional 

QMRP 

Qualified Mental Retardation Professional 

RAD 

Reactive Attachment Disorder 

R & D 

Resource and Development Committee 

RT 

Recreation Therapy 

SA 

Special Assistance 


SI 

SID 

SL 

SLP 

SOC 

SSBG 

SSDI 

SSI 

Sensory Integration 

Sensory Integration Disorder 

Supported Living 

Speech Language Pathologist 

System of Care 

Social Services Block Grant 

Social Security Disability Insurance 

Social Security Income 

ST 

TA 

TDD 

TS 

TTY 

TBI 

VR 

Speech Therapy 

Technical Assistance 

Telecommunication Device for the Deaf 

Tourette Syndrome or Tuberous Sclerosis 

Teletext Device Typewriter 

Traumatic Brain Injury 

Vocational Rehabilitation 

University-affiliated Programs 

AHEC 

Area Health Education Center 

CDL 

Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning (UNC-CH) 

DDTI 

Developmental Disabilities Training Institute (UNC-CH) 

FPGCDC 

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center (UNC-CH) 

FSN 

Family Support Network (UNC-CH) 

HDRTI 

Human Development Research and Training Institute (Western Carolina Center) 

MAHEC 


TEACCH 

Treatment Education of Autistic and Other Related Communication Handicapped Children 

UAP/UAF University Affiliated Program/Facilities 

Government Agencies 

ADD 

U. S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities 

CDC 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

CDSA 

Child Developmental Services Agency 

(formerly Developmental Evaluation Center) 

CMS 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

(Formerly known as HCFA) 

DFS 

Division of Facility Services 

DHHS 

Department of Health and Human Services 

DMA 

Division of Medical Assistance 

DPI 

Department of Public Instruction 

DSB 

Division of Services for the Blind 

DSDHH 

Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing 

DSS 

Department of Social Services 

DYS 

Division of Youth Services 

DVRS 

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services 

EEOC 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 

GACCY 

Governor's Advocacy Council on Children and Youth 

GACPD 

Governor's Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabilities 

HFCA 

Health Care Finance Administration (now known as CMS) 

HHS 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

ICC 

Interagency Coordinating Council (for IDEA, Birth-5) 

LEA 

Local Education Agency 

LICC 

Local Interagency Coordinating Council 

MH/DD/MR 

NCATP 

NCCDD 

NCCHI 

NIH 

OSHA 

SILC 

SSA 

WCH 

WIC 

Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities 

and Substance Abuse Services 

North Carolina Assistive Technology Project 

North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities 

North Carolina Council for the Hearing Impaired 

National Institutes of Health 

Occupational Safety/Health Administration 

State Independent Living Council 

Social Security Administration 

Women's and Children's Health 

Women, Infants and Children Program 


Advocacy and Professional Organizations 

AAMR 

American Association on Mental Retardation 

ACCEPT 

Advocacy Center for Children's Education and Parent Training 

AMI 

Alliance for the Mentally Ill 

APSE 

Association for Persons in Supported Employment 

ARC 

The ARC (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens) 

ASANC 

Association of Self-Advocacy of North Carolina 

ASNC 

Autism Society of North Carolina 

BIANC 

Brain Injury Association of North Carolina 

CCD 

Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities 

CEC 

Council for Exceptional Children 

DAN 

Defeat Autism Now 

EANC 

Epilepsy Association of North Carolina 

ECAC 

Exceptional Children Assistance Center 

ERIC 

Educational Resources Information Center 

FEAT 

Families for Early Autism Treatment 

FSN 

Family Support Network 

GAL 

Guardian Ad Litem 

LDA 

Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina 

MDA 

Muscular Dystrophy Association 

NAEYC 

National Association for the Education of Young Children 

NAMI 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 

NAPAS 

National Association of Protection and Advocacy Services 

NASDDDS National Association of State Directors of Developmental 

Disabilities Services 

NCAD 

North Carolina Association of the Deaf 

NCARF 

North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities 

NCDAN 

North Carolina Disability Action Network 

NCDBA 

North Carolina Deaf-Blind Associates 

NIC 

National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with 

Disabilities and Life-Threatening Conditions 

NICHY 

National Information Center for Children and Youth w/Disabilities 

NORD 

National Organization for Rare Diseases 

PTIC 

Parent Training Information Center 

SBA 

Spina Bifida Association 

UCP 

United Cerebral Palsy

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