During the summer of 2011, the Land-of-Sky Community Resource Connections (CRC) Project became operational for all people with disabilities, elders and family members seeking information and assistance about long-term services and supports in the community.
The Land-of-Sky CRC is part of a federal and state initiative to reduce the confusion that many have experienced in trying to find services, often resulting in making multiple telephone calls before finding help. Through formal agreements made with key aging and disability partners throughout Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties, the Land-of-Sky CRC offers a streamlined approach to accessing services.
Core functions of the CRC include:
• Information and Assistance
• Options Counseling
• Streamlined Access to services and public funding
• Transitions partnership with hospitals and nursing facilities
• Quality assurance and evaluation
How do people contact the CRC? There is more than one way to access the system. If someone does not know where to start, a call to United Way's 2-1-1 system will result in an appropriate, personalized transfer to the best agency for the caller. Callers may also contact their local agency directly. Key organizations in the collaboration include: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, The Council on Aging for Henderson County, Madison County Department of Community Services, Western Highlands ACCESS, and Disability Partners.
Land-of-Sky CRC featured on "Spotlight Carolina". Click here to see the segment.
• CRC Partnership Meeting
May - Madison County
Time TBA
• CRC Leadership Team Meeting
July 10 - Land-of-Sky Regional Council
10 am - 12 pm
• CRC Partnership Meeting
August - Transylvania County
Time TBA
• Meeting Notes
July 11, 2012
August 8, 2012
September 12, 2012
October 10, 2012
November 14, 2012
December 12, 2012
January 9, 2013
March 13, 2013
• CRC Rack Cards
Regional
Buncombe
Henderson
Madison
Transylvania