CONTACT:
Macon County Senior Services
108 Wayah Street
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 349-2058
Fax: (828) 369-0160
email
Click for The Crawford Senior Center
Volunteer Candidate Application
OUR SERVICES:
Adult Day Program Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Senior Protection Program S.T.A.R.R. / Project Lifesaver Home Delivered Meals Congregate Meals Caregiver Support Senior Tarheel Card Information and Assistance Volunteer Opportunities Senior Aide Job Opportunities Health and Wellness Classes Activities
DIRECTIONS:
Macon County Senior Services/
Community Resource Center
108 Wayah St (the old library)
From 441/64 E
Exit ramp toward 441 Business / Franklin Go .28 miles, turn right on Georgia RD Go .53 miles, bear right on Wayah St. Go 236 feet to a brick building on left
Exit ramp toward Franklin/Clayton 441 S
Go .15 miles, turn right on Georgia RD
Go .7 miles, bear right on Wayah St.
Go 236 feet to a brick building on left
From Macon County Courthouse
From 5 W Main St go toward Macon Ave.
Go .19 miles, turn left on Porter St
Go .45 miles, bear right at second traffic light onto Wayah St
Go .1 mile to brick building on right
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Macon County • Department of Social Services • Senior Services
(828) 349-2058
Macon County Senior Services and the Community Resource Center is located at 108 Wayah Street in Franklin, NC.
Senior Services offers a variety of programs to help the older adult maintain their independent lifestyle.
The Community Resource Center is a point of access for information in regards to the full range of services offered in the community.
Staffed Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. To contact the Resource Center call 349-0211.
Who is eligible?
To find out if you are eligible to receive services, contact the office at (828) 349-2058 ext 0 and a staff person will take a referral and do an assessment.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, SHIIP is available to help you answer your
Medicare and Supplemental Insurance questions. Trained volunteers can provide you with information regarding claims,
coverage, policy comparisons, paperwork and advise you what to do next.
You may call Senior Services to make an appointment with a local volunteer or you can call
the SHIIP hotline at 1-855-408-1212 or
visit their website.
Care Connection Adult Day Program
Adult Day program is designed to offer caregivers of adults with disabilities and our senior population respite during the day. In addition, it provides
enhancement activities, such as light exercises, games, arts/crafts, and social interaction, to the participants. Hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, LOCAL RADIO, TELEVISION STATIONS, AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (THE CRAWFORD SENIOR CENTER) WILL BROADCAST WHETHER WE WILL BE OPENING OR NOT.
Senior Protection Program
A friendly daily phone call (Monday through Friday) to check on the welfare of individuals that live alone and are at high risk.
S.T.A.R.R.(Search, Track, Assist, Respond and Rescue)
A computer identification registry for high-risk individuals in the county. This program gives emergency responders and law enforcement important information that will make their
response to the person’s call more efficient and effective.
Information and Assistance
The Community Resource Center is a point of access for information on services for all ages.
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to wandering due to autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions. A small radio transmitter
is worn by individuals and if needed, these transmitters can be used to locate the missing person. This program is in partnership with the
Macon County's Sheriff's Office
Home Delivered Meals
This program relies on the use of volunteers to deliver a hot lunch M-F to homebound seniors in Macon County.
The meals are prepared by a local caterer in the Franklin and Highlands area. Any homebound individuals interested in
applying for services needs to contact Senior Services. Due to the county's geography, it may not always be possible to deliver meals to some areas of the county.
Please note, these are not specialized diets and may not be suitable for all homebound older adults with dietary restrictions.
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, LOCAL RADIO, TELEVISION STATIONS AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (THE CRAWFORD SENIOR CENTER) WILL BROADCAST WHETHER MEALS WILL BE SERVED OR NOT.
Congregate Meals
This program provides a hot lunch Monday through Friday by reservation only at the Senior Center. A local caterer prepares the food. In addition to a nutritionally balanced
meal, participants benefit from fellowship and social interaction. For reservations, please call us at (828) 349-2058 ext 0. Local transportation services are available through
the Macon County Transit (828) 349-2222.
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, LOCAL RADIO, TELEVISION STATIONS AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (THE CRAWFORD SENIOR CENTER) WILL BROADCAST WHETHER MEALS WILL BE SERVED OR NOT.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Deliver Home Delivered Meals
- Lead classes, such as yoga, Tai Chi, etc
- Become an SHIIP Counselor
- Provide clerical assistance in the Community Resource Center
- Interact with participants in the Adult Day Program
Senior Aide Job Opportunities
Senior Services is a host agency site for the senior aide program. Seniors are employed through The State of Franklin
located in Bryson City. For information on this program contact Senior Services at (828) 349-2058 or
State of Franklin at (828) 488-3047.
Activities
A wide range of activities and classes from Zumba to Tai Chi to arts/crafts are available Monday-Friday, from 8am to 5pm with an occasional event after 5.
We also offer a variety of support groups and educational classes as well. All you need to do is call (828) 349-2058 and sign-up for one or all of the monthly activities.
See our monthly newsletter by clicking here.
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