Adult Services
TO REPORT THE ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED ADULT CALL 828-287-6165 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS DIAL 828-229-7205.
LEARN ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA'S SILVER ALERT PROGRAM
A system to quickly notify the public about missing endangered adults that suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairments.
Click on this link NC Silver Alert
The Adult Services Unit provides a variety of social work services to elderly and disabled adults in our county including, but not limited to:
- Adult Protective Services
- Adult Day Care/Adult Day Health
- In Home Aide Services
- Special Assistance In Home Services
- Foster Care for Adults - Includes monitoring, licensing/relicensing, investigations of complaints and assisting with placements in adult care homes and nursing homes
- Services for the Blind
- Guardianship Services
For information on any of our Adult Service Programs contact Lori Hall at 828-287-6282
Nursing Homes and Rest Homes
SeniorHousingNet.com
RESOURCE FOR OLDER ADULTS - Click on the links below for additional information
Retirement Insecurity during COVID
Financial Assistance for Home Improvement for Older Adults
Seniors and Financial Hardship
Coronavirus Information for Older Adults
Retire Guide
retireguide.com/medicare/coverage/services/preventive/vaccines/covid-19/
retireguide.com/medicare/