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 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
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
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
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.