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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)

Your Local Health Departments 

NC 2-1-1 (Directory of resources across the state)
Text COVIDNC to 898-211 for announcements and updates
​Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Southwestern Commission COVID-19 Resources Guide 
(Comprehensive resources list for those living in Southwestern NC region )

Macon County Businesses Comprehensive Online Resource Guide

Macon County Government Resources Page
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Macon County Government Offices Operations during COVID-19 
(Macon Transit, Senior Services, Recreation Dept., Emergency Services, Veteran's Services, Public Health, Library, etc.)

Franklin Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Updates Page
(features a large list of resources and local business operations, etc.)

Highlands NC Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Updates Page
(helpful info and resources for Highlands and surrounding area)

NC DHHS COVID-19: ASL Videos 
(Includes captions for individuals who do not sign)
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Call 828-349-0211 for Macon Community Resource Center's COVID-19 Information Help
Jackson County Government Resources Page
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Updates Page
(features a lot of helpful info pertaining to Jackson County resources, businesses, etc.)

Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Info 
(visit their webpage for information related to local businesses/resources, etc.)
PictureMacon County's CodeRED Sign Up Link (helpful resource to get urgent alerts from local govt.)
 Macon County CodeRED Sign Up Page
 (helpful tool to receive urgent alerts from local govt.)
PictureJackson County CodeRED Alerts Sign Up (helpful way to get urgent alerts quickly from local govt.)
Jackson County CodeRED Sign Up Page
(helpful tool to receive urgent alerts from local govt.)
PictureFree public WiFi Hotspots located in Macon & Jackson Counties









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Macon County Location(s)

Balsamwest Drive In Wifi Hotspot 
Franklin Plaza parking lot (BigLots/Dalton's Book Store)
Franklin, NC
SSID: Balsamwest
Login: balsamwest

Macon County Public Library
(Park in parking lot to use wifi)
49 Siler Farm Road
Franklin, NC 28734
​Login: select the library's wifi, and follow the prompts. Easy to connect.

Jackson County Location(s)

SkyFi Wifi Hotspot @ Sav-Mor Parking Lot (Jackson Plaza)
(Free wifi for students who need to complete schoolwork assignments)

SSID: Freestudentwi-fi
Southwestern NC Regional WiFi Locations:
WiFi Hotspot Interactive Map - provided by Southwestern Commission 
(a map of free wireless hotspot locations throughout the region...)

Mental Health Resources

Dr. Carrie Brown of NCDHHS on Support and Resources During COVID-19

​New Mental Health Supports for All North Carolinians, Including Health Care Workers and Their Families

Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463)
(Click here to learn more)

Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002)
(Click here to learn more)

Vaya Health 24/7 Access to Care Line (1-800-849-6127)
(serving W​NC...mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disability needs. Click here to learn more.)

Appalachian Community Services - Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline (1-888-315-2880)
​(rapid response hotline for mental health or substance use crisis...learn more here.)

Meridian Behavioral Health Services - After Hours Immediate Help # (1-828-226-4818)
Meridian Behavioral Health Services - Outpatient and/or community-based services in-office hours # (1-828-631-3973)
​(visit Meridian's website for more info here)
New Online COVID-19 Screening Tool 
Apple Inc. + CDC + White House Coronavirus Task Force + FEMA partner to bring this new COVID-19 Screening Tool available online for the public...
NC Unemployment Insurance Information

North Carolina COVID-19 Response  ~ COVID-19 Information from Across State Government)(One stop page for all things NC government agencies and how they are operating during this time.)

Autism Society Resources during COVID-19.  
LIVE MAP of COVID-19 provided by: Johns Hopkins University
Contact Us: 
 
Macon Office: 828.369.5544
Confidential Hotline 24/7: 828.369.5544

Jackson Office: 828.586.8969
Confidential Hotline 24/7: 828.586.8969

    Got Questions? Let us know how we can help...
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Program

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Thank You to the NC Council for Women and Youth Involvement-Family Violence Prevention Services Act Program for financial support.
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NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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