Assisted
Living
The
recently completed Taylorsville House offers assisted living where
varying levels of physical and medical assistance allow the tailoring
of services to individual requirements.
Hospice
& Home Care
of Alexander County
Hospice
Care accepts patients with any terminal illness who have a primary
care giver in the home. Most hospice care is given in the home,
nursing home or rest home, allowing the patient to remain in
a familiar atmosphere. If hospitalization or respite care is
required, hospice continues their support program, accommodating
the needs of the patient and family.
The
Christian Crisis Center
The
Christian Crisis Center meets the physical needs of the people
of Alexander County. The primary emphasis is to help those who,
for whatever reason, find themselves in crisis precipitating a
need for food, heating fuel, clothing or furniture. The Christian
Crisis Center has recently moved into a new location on 5th Avenue
SW in Taylorsville, next door to the Alexander Baptist Association
at the back of the parking lot.
Domestic Violence Resource
Center
The
Domestic Violence Resource Center of Alexander County provides
crisis programs for victims of domestic violence with these goals
in mind:
- 24-hour
Crisis Counseling
- Emergency
Assistance
- Court
Advocacy
- Hospital
Accompaniment
- Information
and Referral
- Support
Groups
- Safe
Shelter
- Rape
and Sexual Assault Program
At
the Domestic Violence Resource Center of Alexander County you
can find help and the friend you need. Phone during office
hours: 828-635-8850 or 24 hour number: 828-635-8881 or visit
the website at:
Domestic
Violence Resource Center
Foothills Mental Health
Mission
Statement: The mission for Foothills Area Program is to provide
effective clinical and rehabilitation services to individuals and
their families in the areas of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and
Developmental Disabilities. We are committed to cost-effective
professional services to achieve consumer outcomes which enhance
optimal independence in their community. Our staff promote consumer
satisfaction by respecting the dignity and rights of individuals
in the pursuit of their personal goals. Visit
the Foothills Area Program website. Their website will open
in a new window, to return to the Taylorsville website just close
the new window.
Family Resource Center
The
Family Resource Center is a place for all families of young children
to relax, share information, find support, and play with their
children in a nurturing environment. The mission of the Family
Resource Center is to strengthen families and promote the healthy
development of children, birth to 5 years, by providing parent
education, encouragement and support, child involvement and activities
to promote child development. The center is an outreach program
of Western Carolina Center's Family, Infant and Preschool Program
and can be reached at
828-635-0728.
