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Family Resources
Children's Developmental Services Agency
Local Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are available to help families, caregivers, and professionals serve children with special needs through our Infant Toddler Program.
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Disability Rights of North Carolina
Disability Rights North Carolina is the protection and advocacy (P & A) system in North Carolina. P&A is a federally mandated system and exists in each state, territory and qualified Native American consortium. P&As protect the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. There are currently 57 P&As nationally.
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Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) is a private non-profit organization that is operated by and staffed primarily with parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs.
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Family Support Network
The Family Support Network at Mission Children's Hospital offers an extensive lending library of resources related to raising a child with a wide variety of developmental, physical and medical concerns. Our team provides a formal peer mentoring or connection program for the parent/caregiver as well as ongoing support groups and workshops. We also provide experienced staff support with information, resources and navigating the community services.
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Referrals are accepted by phone, email, mail or in person at the office. To learn more about our services, or to make a referral, please call Mission Children's Outpatient Center at (828) 213-0047. For services and support while your child is an inpatient, call Mission Hospital at (828) 213-9787. You can also email us your referral at MHAV.FamilySupportNetwork@HCAHealthcare.com.
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https://www.missionhealth.org/locations/mission-hospital/for-patients/family-support-network
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The Family Support Network produces a Community Resource Guide for Special Needs Services that can be accessed through this link:
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http://files.ctctcdn.com/b9eb8f35201/00e5614b-4a21-480d-ab2d-762d7485e0e6.pdf
Mobile Crisis Management
Mobile Crisis Management is a team of behavioral health professionals, available 24 / 7 / 365, that provides intensive, on-site intervention to people of all ages who are experiencing a crisis due to mental health disturbances, developmental disabilities, or addiction. Our goal is to safely stabilize the person at home, work, school, or wherever in the community the crisis occurs.
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NC 211
When you need help or information for yourself, your family or someone you know all you need to do is dial 2-1-1 or visit NC211.org to get connected. Dial 2-1-1, it’s FREE, 24/7, and available in all languages. NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.
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Vaya Health LME/MCO
Vaya Health manages services for people with behavioral health (mental health and substance use), I/DD, and TBI in 32 counties across North Carolina. Vaya Health also manages physical health and pharmacy services for Medicaid.
At Vaya, we believe that working together across different areas of care is the best way to help people reach their health goals. From physical conditions or mental health concerns to housing, food, and employment, we know that everyone’s needs are unique. Our person-centered approach connects people to the services and supports they need to achieve health and wellness in their communities.
Vaya’s roots in North Carolina go back 50 years. Alongside Vaya members, recipients, providers, and community stakeholders, we are moving forward together toward a healthier North Carolina.
https://www.vayahealth.com/
Special Needs Registry with 911 Emergency Responders
The Special Needs Registry provides vital information to emergency responders in the event of a 9-1-1 call and/or during a widespread disaster (e.g. hurricane, flood, blizzard, power outage, disease outbreak). This program is voluntary and individuals on the registry have the option to accept or deny assistance. Completion of this form in no way guarantees that the registered individual will receive immediate or preferential treatment in a disaster.
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