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Mental Health

Appalachian Community Services

  • Youth Services
    • Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive in-home services, Psychological testing, Medication Management, Individual, group, and family therapy
  • IDD services
    • Service Coordination, Community Services, Respite Services, Supported employment, Residential Services
  • Tailored Care Management
  • Office Address:
    • 100 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

  • Office Phone:
  • Appalachian Community Services | Behavioral Health | North Carolina

 

Blue Ridge Health

  • Child and Family Services
    • Outpatient Counseling
      • Evidence-based therapy services, including individual, group, and family interventions. Whole-person care recommendations are developed with the family through clinical assessment.
    • Outpatient Plus
      • Case management services are provided alongside outpatient therapy. Support is provided in the home and in the community for individuals who are transitioning between services or who may benefit from coordinated efforts between agencies.
  • Highlands/Cashiers:
    • Office Address: 209 Hospital Drive, #204, Highlands 28741
    • Office Phone: 828-482-6160
  • Franklin: 
    • Office Address: 674 Highlands Road, Franklin 28734
    • Office Phone: 828-349-0001
  • Behavioral Health / Counseling | Blue Ridge Health

ABA Therapy

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy and why should we choose to do it?

The following resource explains methods, techniques, teaching methods, misconceptions and more:

Understanding ABA Therapy: How It Works and How It Can Help Your Child | Autism Toolkit of Georgia

 

Clearway Autism Services

"At Clearway Autism Services, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to take the lead in their own growth. Our mission is simple — we clear the way so children and families living with autism can thrive." ABA Therapy in Western NC | Clearway Autism Services 

  • Why pick Clearway?
    • Personalized ABA therapy in the home
    • Clinician-owned, not corporate-run
    • Assent-based, family-centered approach
    • Collaboration with parents and providers
  • Services:
    • ABA Therapy
    • School Consultations
    • Parent Consultation
    • Caregiver Collaboration
  • Contact: 828-222-4277

Alight Behavioral Therapy

"At Alight Behavioral Therapy, we provide personalized, in-home ABA therapy and autism evaluations, all designed to help children on the autism spectrum reach their full potential." https://alightaba.com/ 

  • You will start by having a telehealth visit then after a care provider will be sent for in-home services.
  • Why pick Alight?
    • Positivity and Warmth
    • Customized Learning
    • Quality, Trained Professionals
    • Our Office Comes to You
    • Insurance Support
  • Services:
    • Home Based ABA
      • Comprehensive Assessment
      • Individualized Treatment
      • Plans
      • One-on-one therapy
      • Parent Training and Involvement
      • School and Community Integration
    • Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
      • Easy Scheduling
      • Professional At-Home Evaluation
      • Clear, Next-Step Recommendations
  • Insurances Accepted:
    • aetna
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Tricare
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • wellcare
    • carolina complete health
    • Partners
    • Healthy Blue
    • Department of Human Services
    • PrimeWest Health
    • UCare
    • Alliance Health
    • Trillium
    • Vaya Health
  • Contact: 984-309-0750

Royal ABA

"We empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges to reach their full potential. Our goal is to create meaningful, lasting improvements in the lives of the children and families we serve." Giving each child the Royal ABA treatment. | Royal ABA

  • Begin with telehealth visit, then will send a care provider to the home
  • Why pick Royal?
    • BCBA-supervised care
    • Personalized Goals
    • Family Partnership
    • Transparent Results
    • Trusted Team
  • Services:
    • Home-Based Therapy
    • Parent Training
    • Social Consultation
    • Social Skills Development
    • Specialized Programs
  • Insurances accepted:
    • Alliance Health
    • Trillium
    • Partners
    • Wellcare
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • VayaHealth

Contact: 984-468-6667

Physical Therapy

Why Physical Therapy? 

This article dives into how physical therapy can be helpful for children with autism: Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder | Choose PT 

Nantahala Physical Therapy

Office: 96 Macon Center Dr., Franklin, NC 28734

Contact:

- Phone: 828-585-3008

- Email: cbrowning@nantahalapt.com

Physical Therapy Franklin, NC - Nantahala Physical Therapy

Angel Medical Center

Office: 124 One Center Court, Franklin

Contact: 828-524-8411

Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation | Angel Medical Center

FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

Office: 235 Jim Berry Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Contact:

- Phone: 828-369-7878

- Email: franklin@fyzical.com

Physical Therapy Services - Franklin, NC | FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Occupational Therapy

Why Occupational Therapy?

This article dives into how occupational therapy can be helpful for children with autism: Understanding Occupational Therapy for Autism: A Complete Tutorial for Caregivers 

Angel Medical Center

Office: 124 One Center Court, Franklin

Contact: 828-524-8411

Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation | Angel Medical Center

Kids in Stride

Office: 240 Cunningham Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Contact: 828-634-7800

KIDS IN STRIDE FRANKLIN NC - Kids in Stride Franklin NC

Speech Therapy

Why Speech Therapy?

This article dives into how physical therapy can be helpful for children with autism: Speech Therapy | Autism Speaks

Angel Medical Center

Office: 124 One Center Court, Franklin

Contact: 828-524-8411

Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation | Angel Medical Center

Kids in Stride

Office: 240 Cunningham Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Contact: 828-634-7800

KIDS IN STRIDE FRANKLIN NC - Kids in Stride Franklin NC