Serving individuals with mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse issues in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties.
The TEACCH approach is a family-centered, evidence-based practice for autism, based on a theoretical conceptualization of autism, supported by empirical research, enriched by extensive clinical expertise, and notable for its flexible and person-centered support of individuals of all ages and skill levels.
FIRST provides persons with disabilities and their families with programs and advocacy to support and foster healthy, inclusive and self-determined lives. FIRST provides a variety of training and support. They are free with food and childcare included.
The Arc of North Carolina has been providing advocacy and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value, are equal before the law, and must be treated with dignity and respect.
ECAC’s Mission
ECAC is a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities.
ECAC affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services.
We seek to make that right a reality by providing information, education, outreach, and support to and for families with children across the state of North Carolina.
SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS IN WNC
When families are faced with daily realities of parenting children with special needs it can be helpful to speak to another parent of a child with similar experiences to talk about the joys, challenges and concerns they face in raising their child. We know that parents, through their shared experiences, can give each other the support and practical knowledge that even the most compassionate service providers cannot.
All services are held in confidence and are free of charge.
Support group meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm at Mission Reuter Children’s Outpatient Center, 11 Vanderbilt Park DriveAsheville, NC 28803 dinner and childcare are provided free of cost.
For over 44 years, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) has worked to address areas of need and expand services for the autism community in North Carolina. ASNC is a statewide organization, supporting North Carolinians affected by autism. Every dollar that we raise stays within North Carolina, helping people who live and work in our local communities.Our organization works to directly improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism through advocacy, training and education, and direct services.
Our local chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at Carolina Pediatric Therapies at 9 Summit Ave Asheville, NC 28803
The mission of the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is to help create a community that will be educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down Syndrome.
The Buncombe County Support group meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month at Carolina Pediatric Therapies located at :
9 Summit Avenue, Suite B
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
