Swain Clean is a sub-chapter of the Swain County Chamber of Commerce. Swain Clean mission is to involve our Swain neighbors in taking pride in our community through clean roads and waterways. We are always looking for volunteers to assist in efforts to keep Swain County beautiful.
A faith-based men’s center 12-month residential addiction recovery program. Hope, help, and healing through God’s love and His word are offered here. Providing men with an effective and comprehensive Christian, faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. The program consists of group studies, personal studies, bible studies counseling, chapel and work. New life- skills and coping skills are taught to give men new tools in their tool box to handle the stress and problems of life.
Regional managed healthcare. Adult and Children mental health assessments, group, and individual and family therapy. Substance abuse counseling and treatment. Intensive in home therapy. Chlidren and adult crisis services. Vaya manages publicly funded behavioral health and intellectual/ developmental disability services in our region of North Carolina. We believe whole-person care – with a focus on both mind and body – is essential to overall health.
Free clinic serving 100% uninsured/underinsured patients. Primary care and behavioral health care services are provided. Services for Hispanic or Latino community.Mobile clinic for Migrant Farmworkers. Traditional clinic for Seasonal Farmworkers. Wellness groups are also available. Clothing Closet and Childrens Christmas gift assistance also available. Mental Health services available
Non- emergency medical transportation, Community/public transit; caregiver support;home-delivered meals/congregate meals; dislocated worker program; home visiting programs; job search services; legal aid for seniors; Medicare/Medicaid information and training; employment services for veterans.
The Southwestern Commission remains the conduit for member governments to obtain funds from a variety of sources. The difference today is that federal and state grants now represent a much smaller share of project revenue. Many current local government projects have zero federal or state grant funds included in their budgets, with loans (both public and private), non-profit grants, and philanthropic foundations collectively becoming the more dominant resources.
Rapidly improving technological capabilities have streamlined the process of grant administration – we can reach all of the member governments in an instant with email and phone calls. However, the heart of regional cooperation is intergovernmental collaboration and for many, face-to-face meetings remain important. The Southwestern Commission staff are trained as professional facilitators, and the Commission actively assists with conflict resolution and dispute mediation. Our primary “new century” currency is relationship capital.
In addition to changes in government funding, administrative procedures, and facilitation methods, the region has changed as well. Southwestern North Carolina is rapidly growing and as the population increases, so does demand on local government to provide the needed services and infrastructure. The Southwestern Commission is a valued resource in land use planning, economic and workforce development, and in providing needed services to our aging population.