Helpful Resources

Outreach is happy to provide a helpful list of resources that may be able to further serve the needs of our clients.  Please feel free to take a moment to review the list and links below.  Please be aware that Outreach is not responsible for the content of other agency websites. 







Benefits or People with Disabilities
Social Security gives information on how to apply for disability, starter kits for adults and children, forms, SSI and SSA information

Social Security Benefit Publications
A list of on-line Social Security benefits publications.

The North Carolina Court System Home Page
Website for the North Carolina court system

The North Carolina State Bar
This website is designed to provide members of the public with information about the State Bar and lawyer regulation in North Carolina

Health Choice for Children - North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance web page explains North Carolina’s Health choice for children under Medicaid program

North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance
Medicaid's maternity and child services program

Medicaid Programs - North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance
List of Medicaid programs from Medicaid Programs - North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance

NC DHHS Online Publications - Manuals
Links to on-line publications from the divisions of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

County Profile for Polk County: North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc.
Polk County statistical profile from Rural Data Bank, North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center

Polk County MapStats from FedStats
Frequently requested statistics for Polk County from U.S. Census Bureau

MapStats links for Polk County North Carolina
Links to various Polk County statistics

Polk County Library, Polk County NC
The Polk County Public Library, located in Columbus, North Carolina, is a full-service public library. The library's catalog is available online. The library circulates regular and large-print books, magazines, newspapers, music CDs and audiocassettes, audio books, books on CD, E-books, CD-ROMs, videos (VHS and DVD), described videos, closed-captioned videos, multimedia materials, and assuasive devices. The Library also offers reference services, adult and children's programs, interlibrary loans, and exhibits and collector's displays.

Polk County Extension
Offers a variety of very helpful information on hone and family, health and nutrition, as well as other valuable topics.

Occupational Outlook Handbook,
Occupational Outlook Handbook provides career information. It is designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

Job Search Tips
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook provides tips in finding a job and evaluating a job offer. 

GI Bill Website
Information for returning service members & veterans including education assistance, survivor and dependents assistance.

Veterans Administration 
About a quarter of the nation's population -- approximately 70 million people -- are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans.

NC Employment Security Commission
Provides information on available employment by city, county or zip code.

Tryon Daily Bulletin
Search classifieds for employment opportunities

http://www.medicare.gov/default.aspx 
Information regarding Medicare and Medicare Part D prescription coverage

 http://polkschools.org/

 http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.html
Social Security Hand book

http://www.southeastrcap.org/se_loan_fund.htm

http://www.stepstohope.org/
Domestic Violence Assistance

http://www.brchs.com/
Dental Care for adults and uninsured 

http://www.polkwellness.org/About_Us.html
medical care for the uninsured

http://saludamedical.org/
medical care for the uninsured

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