The Impact of
Whether it is a neighbor without health insurance, a victim of abuse or someone struggling with mental illness or an addiction, we are working to ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality care.
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ACROSS THE NATION, UNITED WAYS ARE WORKING TO INCREASE BY ONE-THIRD THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO ARE HEALTHY AND AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS BY 2018. It’s an ambitious goal, but with too many people without quality support for preventive health and wellness, without quality primary and behavioral health care and without safe homes and communities, we must advance the common good in the area of health. These pages share how your local United Way supports this work:
our investments yield: A safe community where everyone has the knowledge, resources, access and opportunities to be healthy.
the state of
HEALTH
2013-2014
$931,146
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United Way
1 in 4 women in NC will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
Source: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
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From 2008 to 2010, 16% of county residents did not have health insurance.
Source: Community Health Assessment, 2010
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2013-2014 Investment
community-level Results we Support:
Source: Buncombe County DSS
$154,430
People and the community increase their power to prevent violence and abuse.
$266,511
People experiencing trauma from violence or abuse increase their likelihood of recovery.
A track record of success Results of our 2011-2012 investments:
40,000
$57,891
People have increased awareness of and opportunities for wellness, prevention, and early detection.
$20,975
$177,429
$253,912
Actual Lives Improved
39,975
Expected Lives Improved
Children, families and those at risk of poor health increase their physical activity and healthy eating.
30,000
Seniors and people with disabilities have the support they need to remain independent and in good health.
20,000
People increase their use of effective primary, behavioral and dental health care regardless of ability to pay.
35,653
Court Advocates
hospital visits with rape survivors
crisis foster care/senior care
diversifying our investments
45%
People remain Primary, behavioral and independent dental health care and healthy
19%
27%
Wellness, Prevention and Early Detection
6%
Gabriel’s Story Gabriel called 2-1-1 in search of a computer donation program. As Mindy, a 2-1-1 referral specialist, soon found out, making that one simple referral made a significant impact in Gabriel’s quality of life. Gabriel had his first stroke at age 34. He became wheelchair-bound and had to relearn how to do all those basic things we take for granted - feeding ourselves, being able to brush our teeth or comb our hair - all the while battling recurring minor strokes and seizures. When he called 2-1-1, he was hopeful that he could possibly work from home if he had access to a computer. Mindy referred Gabriel to a program for persons with disabilities that provided him a computer and offered additional services that might make life easier. This opened the world back up to Gabriel. He has not only begun searching for home-based employment, he is able to connect with friends and family via his new computer, and he’s even hoping to go back to school through online courses.
10,917 people will increase their power to prevent
violence and abuse,
10,763 people will know of and access wellness, prevention and early detection,
9,431 seniors and people with disabilities will remain
independent and healthy,
3,500 people will increase use of primary, behavioral and dental health care, and much more.
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Hours were donated by focus area volunteers
Programs receive funding in Health
Programs receive 3-year contracts
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Counseling for Violence Survivors
help securing insurance
RESPITE
MEDICATION SUPPORT
Psychiatric substance Care for Dental Care Diabetes abuse detox Wellness and aftercare Children
Abuse and Violence Prevention & Treatment
But there’s still more work to be done. That’s where you come in! Turn the page for more information about our important work and how your Giving, Advocating and Volunteering are making a real difference in people’s lives.
‘13-’14 expected return on investment:
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING HIV-RELATED SERVICES youth vision case management screening Domestic transportation Violence Shelter LEGAL AID nutrition independent living for seniors
ROI in Health: 113%
10,000
How we reach our goals: Support of Memory Disorder
The county saw an 82.8% increase in Adult Protective Services orders from 2006 to 2010.
Free Prescription Health Cards United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has partnered with Buncombe County, United Way of North Carolina and Coast2Coast Rx Card to provide free discount prescription cards to area residents. The average savings for cardholders is about 45%, although savings can be as much as 65%. While those without insurance greatly benefit, so will those with high deductables or limited drug coverage. Visit unitedwayabc.org/free-prescription-health-card to print your card.
Community partners in HEALTH:
All Souls Counseling Center (All Souls Counseling Center); Neil Dobbins Center (ARP Addiction Recovery Prevention); Eye Care (Asheville Lion’s Eye Clinic); HomeBased Services for Juvenile Sex Offenders (Barium Springs Home for Children); Adult Day Services (CarePartners); NEW! Assessment, Counseling and Education, Angels Watch, PERCS, Respite Scholarship, Trinity Place Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter (CARING for Children); Crisis Intervention and Counseling, Personal Safety Education (Child Abuse Prevention Services); Resource Coordination, Seniors Safe at Home (The Council on Aging of Buncombe County); Court Advocacy,Crisis Counseling, Crisis Stabilization, Preventing Domestic Violence (Helpmate); NEW! Project Rebound, Women at Risk (Homeward Bound); Community and Family Mediation, Family Visitation Center (The Mediation Center); MemoryCare (MemoryCare); Rainbow in My Tummy (Mountain Area Child and Family Center); Crisis Support for Victims of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence Prevention Education, Support Services for Victims of Sexual Assault (Our VOICE); Disability Assistance, Domestic Violence Prevention, Elder Law Project (Pisgah Legal Services); HIV Prevention & Care (Western North Carolina AIDS Project); Dental, HIV Treatment Adherence Services, Integrated Behavioral Health (WNC Community Health Services); Preventive Health (YWCA)