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Vaya Health is a healthcare organization based in Asheville, NC that provides comprehensive services and support to individuals in need of mental health, substance use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury care. They offer a range of Medicaid services, including the NC Medicaid Direct plan for beneficiaries not enrolled in a health plan, the Vaya Total Care plan for individuals with serious behavioral health conditions, and state-funded services for residents without insurance or inadequate coverage. With a focus on personalized care and member empowerment, Vaya Health aims to improve the wellness and overall quality of life for their clients.Generated from the website

Rutherford LifeServices is a nonprofit organization providing various rehabilitation and care services. It assists individuals and families with special needs for enhancing the quality of life. It offers a wide range of programs, including Life Care, Life Start, Life Skills, Life Challenge and Life Abilities. Its Life Challenge program prepares youth for schooling and specific occupations and helps with basic skills, work readiness issues and occupational skills. The Life Start program is a day care program that helps children attain strong educational and social skills. Through its Life Care program it provides various services to the elderly, such as medication, special foods, treatments, transportation, assistance with personal care, courtyards and activities, such as crafts, music, fitness, movies, outings, seasonal celebrations and gardening. Rutherford LifeServices is located in Spindale, N.C.

Reach for Independence Inc is a family-owned business based in Fletcher, NC, that has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and promoting self-sufficiency for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western North Carolina for over 16 years. They offer a range of programs and services, including residential support, member living, community networking, and supported employment, to help individuals reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a mission to inspire independence and provide support and opportunities with respect, kindness, creativity, safety, accountability, and fun, Reach for Independence creates a unique community of caregivers, supporters, and individuals who work together to help their members unlock their abilities and overcome any barriers they may face. Through their microenterprises program, they also empower their members to launch and operate their own small businesses, offering employment opportunities and showcasing their creations to support their entrepreneurial endeavors.Generated from the website