McDowell County DSS Adult Services

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

McDowell County DSS Adult Services supports aged and disabled adults through protective services, CAP-DA, guardianship, in-home aide services, and adult care home monitoring.

  • Adult protective services concerns involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation
  • Disabled adults seeking CAP-DA support
  • Adults needing guardianship, placement, representative payee, or in-home aide services

Centro Unido Latinoamericano

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

Centro Unido Latinoamericano connects Marion-area community members with bilingual outreach, vendor applications, sponsorships, events, and donation options.

  • Spanish-speaking community members seeking local outreach
  • Vendors applying to participate in community activities
  • Organizations seeking sponsorship opportunities

More Heart Than Scars Foundation

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

More Heart Than Scars Foundation supports Marion, North Carolina with Hurricane Helene recovery, mental health support, and peer support.

  • Hurricane Helene recovery support in Marion, North Carolina
  • local mental health and peer support
  • community members affected by natural-disaster recovery challenges

Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge directs visitors to a local lodge or chapter for groupable|connect information.

  • people seeking local lodge or chapter information

The Hall Barn

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

Mcdowell County Department Of Social Services

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

McDowell Tire is actually McDowell County Department of Social Services, offering Medicaid, food assistance, protective services, and medical transportation in Marion.

  • McDowell County residents seeking Medicaid or health insurance marketplace assistance
  • Families applying for Food and Nutrition Services or Work First Family Assistance
  • Adults needing protective services, guardianship, in-home aide services, or CAP-DA

Mc Dowell County Child Support

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

McDowell Tire is actually McDowell County Department of Social Services, offering Medicaid, food assistance, protective services, and medical transportation in Marion.

  • McDowell County residents seeking Medicaid or health insurance marketplace assistance
  • Families applying for Food and Nutrition Services or Work First Family Assistance
  • Adults needing protective services, guardianship, in-home aide services, or CAP-DA

Mc Dowell County Wic Program

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

McDowell County Health Department offers travel and flu vaccines, WIC and family services, and food and septic permits in McDowell County.

  • travel vaccinations
  • annual flu vaccination
  • WIC and family services

short wait times

The NC Gold Foundation

Community Services Non Profits

Marion, NC

The NC Gold Foundation preserves a 12-acre Marion site with an 1800s stamp mill, Nichols Mine, guided tours, and nature hikes.

  • Families seeking North Carolina gold-history activities
  • Visitors wanting guided or self-guided tours near Marion
  • Schools seeking North Carolina gold-rush education

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FAQ

Which McDowell County agency helps with Medicaid, food assistance, or medical transportation?

The McDowell County Department of Social Services provides Medicaid assistance, Food and Nutrition Services, Work First Family Assistance, and medical transportation programs.

Where should I report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult in McDowell County?

Contact McDowell County DSS Adult Services for Adult Protective Services. After-hours and weekend emergencies are directed to the McDowell County Sheriff's Department at 828-652-4000.

What services are available for disabled adults in McDowell County?

Adult Services offers CAP-DA, in-home aide services, guardianship, representative payee support, placement assistance, and Special Assistance or In-Home Program services.

How often are adult care homes monitored in McDowell County?

Adult Care Home specialists conduct on-site monitoring visits every other month unless additional visits are needed or requested. The unit also investigates complaints and reports of unlicensed facilities.

Where can I get WIC, flu vaccines, or septic-system applications?

The McDowell County Health Department provides WIC and family services, flu vaccinations Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and applications for septic systems, water wells, and food establishments.