disABILITY Partners

Disability Services in Sylva, North Carolina. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain.

Phone: (828) 631-1167

Address: 525 Mineral Springs Drive, Sylva, North Carolina, 28779

Website: http://www.disabilitypartners.org

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Chuck Oaks. Email: coaks@disabilitypartners.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/north-carolina).

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Frequently asked questions about disABILITY Partners

How do I contact disABILITY Partners?

You can call disABILITY Partners at (828) 631-1167 or visit 525 Mineral Springs Drive in Sylva, North Carolina. Their website is http://www.disabilitypartners.org.

What services does disABILITY Partners offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain.

Are services at disABILITY Partners free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call disABILITY Partners at (828) 631-1167 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does disABILITY Partners offer services in other languages?

Call disABILITY Partners at (828) 631-1167 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.