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OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
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REACH of Jackson County, located in Sylva, NC, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit, dedicated to the eradication of domestic violence and sexual assault. Established in 1978, REACH offers a variety of services to the Western North Carolina community.
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Click on the text below for details and contact information for these services.
- Emergency Shelter
- REACH Village apartments
- Domestic Violence Services including counseling & legal advocacy
- Sexual Assault Services including counseling & legal advocacy
- Elder Abuse Services including counseling & legal advocacy
- New Choices for Life work readiness programs
- KidREACH Counseling for youth and families
- Thrift Boutique & More Store: new and gently used treasures
- Community Outreach: speakers, information programs
Click here to find about current and upcoming events, and see photos and articles about past events, such as our popular Casablanca Night fundraiser.
Read our mission statement and learn more about our history by visiting the section titled About REACH.
We invite you to contact us to learn more about ways you can help--and join-- our active group of supporters and volunteers who give of their time, money, products, and services.
If you can't find what you're looking for on this site, email us or call us (828) 631-4488 for further help.
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| Emergency Shelter |
REACH can provide emergency shelter for persons in immediate need of a safe, confidential haven.
If you feel your life is in immediate danger,
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For additional information contact:
- Kathy Ashe, Shelter Manager
- (828) 586-8969
- Click here to contact Manager
 REACH of Jackson County is a provider of housing in compliance with the laws of the United States Equal Opportunity Housing Commission. |
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| REACH Village Apartments |
REACH Village is the only transitional housing program of its kind west of Asheville. We accept residents from the seven western North Carolina counties.
The Village features
- 9 new apartments (1,2, or 3 bedrooms)
- 2-3 year stays for individuals or single parents with children
- Safe housing for survivors of prior domestic violence/sexual assault
- Affordable rental program
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Comprehensive REACH support services for adult and children residents
For additional information contact:
- REACH Village Apartments Manager
- (828) 586-8969
- Contact Manager
| REACH of Jackson County is a provider of housing in compliance with the laws of the United States Equal Opportunity Housing Commission. |
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| REACH Thrift Boutique & More |
The REACH Thrift Boutique & More, located in downtown Sylva, North Carolina sells new and gently used clothing, fashion accessories, furniture, decorative items, and books.
| Location | 86 West Main St | |
| Sylva, NC 28779 | ||
| Hours | Sunday | CLOSED |
| Monday | 10A-5P | |
| Tuesday | 10A-5P | |
| Wednesday | 10A-5P | |
| Thursday | 10A-5P | |
| Friday | 10A-5P | |
| Saturday | 10A-3P | |
| Donations | Accepted Monday-Saturday | |
| Phone | (828) 586-8778 | |
For additional information contact:
- REACH Thrift Store Manager
- (828) 586-8778
- Click here to contact Manager
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| KidREACH Youth Counseling Services |
Our KidREACH program provides counseling, legal advocacy, and parenting skills classes for parents, children, and teens affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. All services and programs operate with strict regard to privacy and confidentiality.
Individual therapy, group counseling and support groups are available for
- school adjustment issues
- physical/sexual abuse
- behavior concerns
- conflict resolution
- addiction issues
- fear & anxiety
- depression
- relationship problems
- self esteem
Therapies and programs include
- play therapy
- animal-assisted therapy
- art therapy
- rational emotive therapy
- thought field therapy
- cognitive behavior therapy
| Location | 35 Laser Dr | |
| Sylva, NC 28779 | ||
| Hours | By Appointment | |
| Director | Keith DeLancey, ATR, LPC | |
| Click here to contact Director | ||
| Phone | (828) 631-4486 |
For additional information contact:
- KidREACH Offices
- (828) 631-4486
- Click here to contact Director
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| Community Outreach |
In order to provide updated, accessible information to the public, REACH makes presentations to civic groups, agencies, fraternities and sororities, and any other interested groups.
REACH also has printed materials that can be distributed to your group or agency. Contact us at the email or phone below for more information.
Topics include
- services provided by REACH
- overview of types of abuse/statistics/sources of help
- awareness and prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and elder abuse
- warning signs of these types of violence
- fostering healthy family relationships
Contact REACH of Jackson County at (828) 631-4488, or email us at REACH to learn more, or to schedule a speaker's visit or to request printed materials.
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