HEALTHCARE
DRUG DROP BOX oversees breastfeeding support, a weight management program called KidFit for children and teens two to 18 years old, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women who have low to moderate incomes, and infants and children until the age of five. Spanish language ser vices are provided. An income-based sliding fee scale is offered. Medicaid and many insurance plans are accepted.
OTHER HEALTH RESOURCES MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET OF HENDERSON COUNTY 1225 Seventh Ave East, Hendersonville 828-692-9005 MedicalLoanCloset.org
For 58 years, the Medical Loan Closet of Henderson County has been providing low-cost loans of durable medical equipment to Henderson County residents in need. The Medical Loan Closet offers a vast array of equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, knee scooters, shower seats and tub transfer benches, all of which can be loaned short-term for a nominal charge. Charitable contributions of equipment, monetary donations and grant funding help the nonprofit operate and fulfill its mission of providing the right equipment at the right time with responsiveness, care and compassion.
ST. GERARD HOUSE
620 Oakland Street, Hendersonville 828-693-4223 StGerardHouse.org
St. Gerard House is a nonprofit therapeutic center of fering evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities and developmental delays. Training, consultation a nd suppor t for families, educators, institutions and others involved with treatment is available. The Grotto Therapeutic 126
The Sheriff’s Office operates a drug drop box in its lobby for safe disposal of medications in partnership with The Hope Coalition, US Drug Enforcement Administration and NC Safe Kids. The lobby is open from 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday except on County holidays. Prescription pills, capsules, ointments, vitamins, liquids in original containers, inhalers and patches are accepted. No sharps, needles, epinephrine pens or radioactive chemotherapy drugs can be accepted. Needles, epi pens and other sharps should be put into a hard plastic container (like a laundry detergent bottle), sealed with tape, labeled on the outside of the container with the words “SHARPS” and “Do Not Recycle” and taken to a Convenience Center attendant at 265 Convenience Center Drive in Hendersonville. The Sheriff’s Office also regularly holds community pill collection events. Henderson County Sheriff’s Office 100 N Grove Street, Hendersonville 828-697-4596 HendersonCountyNC.gov/Sheriff/Page/Drug-Disposal-Program
Center offers intensive one-onone instruction based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children from 3 to 21 years old. For teens and young adults, the Feed the Need Program offers pre-vocational services year-round. Monthly Family Group Nights are open to all families caring for children with any special need. These events provide parents with information, resources and support.
THRIVE
218 West Allen, Suite B, Hendersonville 828-697-1581 Thrive4Health.org
T h r i v e f o c u s e s o n a s s i s t i ng individuals who are experiencing mental health and housing instability get back on their feet. Programs provide opportunities to learn coping, social, independent living and vocational skills. The nonprofit’s Clubhouse program o f f e r s p r e v o c a t i o n a l w o r kordered day prog ramming on weekdays, social and recreational programming on evenings and wee kend s a nd ind i v idu a li ze d services. Representative Payee Services are available to assist individuals with Social Security or Disability income. Using the Housing First model, Thrive offers Housing Case Management services to help individuals who have mental health, substance use or medical needs maintain stable housing.
REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERS Henderson County residents also enjoy proximity to other major regional healthcare institutions, including: • A t r ium Hea lt h in C ha rlot te: AtriumHealth.org • A t r ium Hea lt h Wa ke Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem: WakeHealth.edu • Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville: Asheville.VA.gov • Duke Health in (DukeHealth.org).
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• M ission Health in Asheville: MissionHealth.org • UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill: UNCMedicalCenter.org/UNCMC
St. Gerard House is a nonprofit therapeutic center offering evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities and developmental delays.
Hendersonville Magazine 2022–2023
