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Gee Corbett Village Adult Life Success Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · June 17, 2022 ·

Services Provided Congregate Meals Offered at noon, 5 days a week, contributions accepted Transportation Door to Door service for medical, shopping, center activities and trips (nominal fee charge) Case Management Enables seniors to live … [Read more...] about Gee Corbett Village Adult Life Success Center

Vance County Senior Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · June 16, 2022 ·

The Vance County Senior Center strives to enhance the quality of life for the aging population of our county. They promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and economic well-being of Vance County seniors through advocacy, recreation, nutrition, information and … [Read more...] about Vance County Senior Center

Franklin County Department of Aging

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · June 15, 2022 ·

The Franklin County Department of Aging strives to enrich the lives of Senior Citizens in Franklin County. They offer a friendly place for fun, fellowship, educational programming. The Department of Aging has two Senior Centers in Franklin County. The original center is … [Read more...] about Franklin County Department of Aging

Caswell County Senior Services

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · May 3, 2022 ·

Caswell County Senior Services Mission: To “enrich the lives of Caswell Senior adults by responding to their diverse needs and interests.”  Their goals are to provide recreation and educational opportunities as well as fellowship for Caswell County citizens 55 plus years … [Read more...] about Caswell County Senior Services

Stanly County Senior Services

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · April 22, 2022 ·

The purpose of the Senior Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Stanly County by providing a range of services, programs, supports, and opportunities for adults 60 years old and older. Programs and Services include: Educational and … [Read more...] about Stanly County Senior Services

The Iredell Council on Aging

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · April 5, 2022 ·

The mission of Iredell Council on Aging is to improve the quality of life of Iredell Seniors through the provision of services in the home and community. The Iredell Council on Aging (COA) is the lead agency in Iredell County for aging services. Programs and Services: Two … [Read more...] about The Iredell Council on Aging

Gaston County Senior Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · April 5, 2022 ·

Programs and Services at the Gaston County Senior Center: Ongoing Classes, Clubs & Events: Fitness Fusion Yoga Stretch Zumba Gold Arthritis Exercise Line Dance Tai Chi Use It or Lose it Craft Club Bridge Club Lunch & Learns … [Read more...] about Gaston County Senior Center

Cabarrus County LunchPlus Clubs

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 30, 2022 ·

The LunchPlus Club is more than just a nutritious meal. It's a Wellness Program that provides a a variety of fun, exercise and educational activities to engage participants socially, physically and mentally, as well as health screenings. For participant convenience, six (6) … [Read more...] about Cabarrus County LunchPlus Clubs

Catawba County Seniors Morning Out

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 23, 2022 ·

Seniors Morning Out is a half-day program for persons 60 or older who live in Catawba County. The program operates Monday through Thursday except for holidays and inclement weather. There are no income requirements to participate. This service is free to participants, however, … [Read more...] about Catawba County Seniors Morning Out

Catawba County Council on Aging

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 23, 2022 ·

The Catawba County Council on Aging provides a focal point for aging resources, as well as opportunities designed to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for Catawba County’s older adults. The Catawba County Council on Aging has been serving seniors for … [Read more...] about Catawba County Council on Aging

Burke County North Carolina Senior Services

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 23, 2022 ·

Providing a focal point for aging resources, as well as, opportunities designed to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for older adults in Burke County. Two Senior Center Locations: Burke Senior Center in Morganton East Burke Senior Center in … [Read more...] about Burke County North Carolina Senior Services

Alexander County Senior Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 23, 2022 ·

Providing a focal point for resources, opportunities to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for older adults in Alexander County. There are three senior center locations: Taylorsville, Bethlehem, and Stony Point. Programs and Services Include: … [Read more...] about Alexander County Senior Center

Mitchell County Senior Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 22, 2022 ·

The Mitchell Senior Center is dedicated to assisting the older adults in Mitchell County to maintain their own home as long as possible. They offer a variety of programs and services designed especially for the older adult. Programs and Services: Congregate Meals: … [Read more...] about Mitchell County Senior Center

Avery Senior Services

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 22, 2022 ·

The mission of Avery Senior Services is to promote the well-being of Avery County's older adults by supporting services and activities which are intended to support their health and independence, enhance their dignity and encourage their involvement in and with the … [Read more...] about Avery Senior Services

Alleghany Council on Aging

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 21, 2022 ·

The mission of Alleghany County Council on Aging (ACOA) is to promote the well-being of Alleghany County’s older adults by supporting services and activities which are intended to enhance their dignity, support their involvement in and with the community. Programs and Services … [Read more...] about Alleghany Council on Aging

McDowell County Senior Center

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 11, 2022 ·

The McDowell Senior Center in Marion and the A.C. “Bud” Hogan Community Center in Old Fort are the designated focal point on aging service providers where older adults come together for a variety of activities, programs and services. The senior centers promotes community … [Read more...] about McDowell County Senior Center

Council on Aging of Cleveland County

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 11, 2022 ·

As Cleveland County's leading agency on aging, The Council on Aging promotes aging as a normal process. The Council on Aging of Cleveland County will significantly influence the lives of older adults of Cleveland County and improve their quality of life by providing opportunities … [Read more...] about Council on Aging of Cleveland County

Transylvania County Older Adult Services

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 9, 2022 ·

Programs include: SOS - Serve Our Seniors Afternoon activities program for older adults in Transylvania County (Call for current availability: 828-884-2255) LunchPlus Hot, nutritious lunch and fun activities at two locations: the Silvermont Mansion at 364 Main Street in … [Read more...] about Transylvania County Older Adult Services

Madison County Senior Center & Nutrition Sites

Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging · March 9, 2022 ·

There is one Senior Center and seven Nutrition Sites in Madison County: Marshall, Mars Hill, Beech Glen, Upper Laurel, Center Community Center, Hot Springs, Spring Creek and Shelton Laurel. All provide lunchdaily (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) to adults 60 years of age … [Read more...] about Madison County Senior Center & Nutrition Sites

Wilkes Recovery Revolution

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

OUR MISSION Through the wisdom of lived experience Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. is creating a community where recovery from addiction is possible through; Restoring Hope, Repairing Lives, and Rebuilding Community. OUR PHILOSOPHY Recovery from addiction and … [Read more...] about Wilkes Recovery Revolution

Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas. EDUCATION In order to change the narrative on drugs and drug users, … [Read more...] about Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

The Steady Collective

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Steady began in November 2015 as an "any positive change" support group. Steady founder, Conner Adams, facilitated those group meetings and with the help of friends delivered naloxone and needles throughout Western NC to folks who use drugs and their friends and family. In the … [Read more...] about The Steady Collective

Queen City Harm Reduction

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Queen City Needle Exchange is a project started by Cat Nelson in 2016, the year North Carolina legalized SEP's (Syringe Exchange Programs) with the help and mentorship of the Urban Survivors Union and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.  It started out of the trunk of … [Read more...] about Queen City Harm Reduction

Cabarrus Health Alliance

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Cabarrus Health Alliance (formerly Cabarrus County Health Department) is a public health authority created by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners effective July 1, 1997. Our Mission Achieving the Highest Level of Individual and Community Health through Collaborative … [Read more...] about Cabarrus Health Alliance

NC Survivors Union

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

rban Survivor’s Union is a national drug user union located here in the United States.  At this time we are the ONLY national drug user union.  User Union’s are much like other unions our goals are to represent the interests of people who have been directly impacted by substance … [Read more...] about NC Survivors Union

RAIN

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · November 9, 2021 · Leave a Comment

RAIN’s empowers persons living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy and stigma-free. RAIN envisions ending HIV in our community. RAIN offers Medical Case Management, Empowering Positive Youth, Early Intervention Services, Health Insurance Assistance, HIV/STI … [Read more...] about RAIN

Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · September 23, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Mission: The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV and STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of [HIV and STI] prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services. Southern Vision: We envision a … [Read more...] about Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

Olive Branch Ministry

Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response · May 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Description: Olive Branch Ministry was founded by Karen Lowe and Michelle Mathis as a way to bring faith-based harm reduction to the Foothills area of NC. Our desire is to extend hope and extend life through nonjudgemental interactions with those we are called to serve. Olive … [Read more...] about Olive Branch Ministry

The Alliance of AIDS Services — Carolina

Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate · January 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment

The Alliance of AIDS Services (AASC) is a non-profit organization that assists individuals in North Carolina living with HIV/AIDS. Who: Visit the Alliance of AIDS Services website to learn more about AASC’s mission and services; or, find out how you can contribute to their … [Read more...] about The Alliance of AIDS Services — Carolina

Worship in Pink

Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate · January 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment

WORSHIP IN PINK is a grassroots effort partnering Komen Northwest NC with places of worship, providing resources to educate their members on breast health. We encourage your congregation to join us in the fight against breast cancer and honor survivors. All places of worship are … [Read more...] about Worship in Pink

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate · January 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing. This 10-question self-rating scale has been proven to be an efficient and effective way of identifying patients at risk for “perinatal” depression. While this test was specifically designed for women who are … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

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