Toe River Project Access

04/22/2026

📍 Low-Cost / Federally Funded Dental Clinics in Western NC (Sliding Scale Available)
If you or someone you know needs affordable dental care, these community health centers (FQHCs) provide services regardless of ability to pay:

🦷 Appalachian Mountain Health Dental
📍 7 McDowell St #200, Asheville, NC
📞 (828) 676-3618
🕒 Mon–Tue: 8am–5pm | Wed–Thu: 8am–5pm | Fri: 8am–12pm

🦷 High Country Community Health
📍 504 Pineola St, Newland, NC
📞 (828) 742-1018
🕒 Mon–Thu: 8:30am–5pm

🦷 Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS)
📞 (828) 285-0622
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
✔ Offers dental, medical, and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale

🦷 Mountain Community Health Partnership – Bakersville Dental Center
📞 (828) 688-2104
🕒 Call for dental hours
✔ Federally Qualified Health Center serving Mitchell & Yancey counties

🦷 Blue Ridge Health - Stokes Dental Center
📍 2595 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC
📞 (828) 692-4289
Mon–Fri: ~7:45am–5pm

🦷 Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
📍 110 US-64, Cashiers, NC
📞 (828) 743-3393
🕒 Mon–Fri: 9am–3pm

💡 What these clinics offer:

Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients
Sliding fee scale based on income
Cannot turn patients away for inability to pay

📌 Tip: Call ahead — many clinics have waitlists or require new patient screening.

04/16/2026

We’re excited to be out in the community today making a difference through healthcare💚
20 of our neighbors will receive free eye exams today—helping them take an important step toward better overall health and quality of life.
It’s an honor to serve, connect, and support our community in meaningful ways. Access to care matters, and today is a great reminder of what we can accomplish together. 👁️✨

04/15/2026

🌟 SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD IS HAPPENING NOW! 🌟
Are you waiting for Medicare due to a disability?
👉 You do NOT have to go without coverage during the 2-year waiting period.
💡 WE CAN HELP YOU GET:
✔ Affordable health insurance
✔ Access to your doctors
✔ Coverage for your medications
🌲 FREE HELP FROM LOCAL EXPERTS
Toe River Project Access
📞 Call Today: 828-606-6428
We’ll help you enroll in a plan that fits your needs and your budget.
✨ DON’T WAIT — PROTECT YOUR HEALTH TODAY! ✨

04/08/2026

04/03/2026

💙 Did You Know Medicaid Covers More Than Just Doctor Visits? 💙

Many people think Medicaid only covers primary care—but it can actually help with so much more!

Depending on your plan, Medicaid may cover:
✔️ Primary Care Visits
✔️ Dental Services (cleanings, exams, sometimes dentures)
✔️ Vision Care (eye exams, glasses)
✔️ Prescription Medications
✔️ Mental Health & Counseling Services
✔️ Transportation to Medical Appointments
✔️ Specialist Visits
✔️ Preventive Screenings & Wellness Care

✨ Here’s something VERY important:
Not every provider accepts every Medicaid plan!

👉 Always call the number on the back of your Medicaid card to:
• Find in-network doctors near you
• Locate dentists in your area
• Get vision providers close by
• Confirm specialists and services covered

📞 This step can save you time, money, and frustration—and helps you actually use the benefits you already have!

Need help applying?

Call Toe River Project Access at 828-606-6428 for assistance with your online Medicaid application.

🔄 If your income is slightly over the limit or you recently lost coverage, don’t worry—you still have options!

📞 Call us to see if you qualify for affordable health coverage through the ACA Marketplace.

💙 Don’t leave benefits on the table—help is available, and coverage matters!

04/02/2026

🌟 FREE FOOD PANTRIES and DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville & Newland

If you or someone you know needs food or support, here are local resources available in our community 💛

🥕 FOOD PANTRIES & DISTRIBUTIONS

📦 Ave Maria Ministries
📍 679 Summit Ave, Spruce Pine
📞 828-898-6900
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📦 Mitchell County Shepherd’s Staff
📍 10994 NC-226 S, Spruce Pine
📞 828-385-6153
🗓 Mon, Tues: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📦 Pine Grove MANNA Community Market
📍 53 Pine Grove Rd, Spruce Pine
🗓 2nd Monday of month
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

📦 Centro Latino (Service Center for Latinos)
📍 431 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine
📞 828-385-2309
🗓 Mobile Food Distribution:
➡️ 1st Friday of each month
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Drive-up at parking lot
🗓 Office Hours:
➡️ 1st Thursday of month, 10:00–11:00 AM

📦 Micaville MANNA Community Market
📍 71 Newdale Church Rd, Burnsville
🗓 2nd Wednesday of month
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📦 Bakersville Baptist Church Pantry
📍 339 S. Mitchell Ave, Bakersville
📞 828-385-0133
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

📦 Reconciliation House
📍 20 Academy St, Burnsville
📞 828-682-7251
🗓 Mon, Wed & Fri
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📦 Feeding Avery Families
📍 189 Old Vale Rd, Newland
📞 828-783-8506
🗓 Fridays
⏰ 9:30–11:30 AM & 12:30–2:30 PM

📦 Reaching Avery Ministry (RAM)
📍 147 New Vale Rd, Newland
📞 828-733-5127
🗓 Mon–Fri
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📦 Buladean Community Food Pantry
📍 12190 NC-226, Bakersville
📞 828-385-4495
🗓 Mon & Fri
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

💬 PLEASE SHARE to help neighbors who may need support.
No one should go without food in our community ❤️

03/31/2026

💊 Looking for affordable Eliquis on Medicare? Here’s the quickest way to save:
1️⃣ Call Eliquis 360 Support – Fastest action! Check if you qualify for their patient assistance program: 1-855-ELIQUIS (1-855-354-7847).
2️⃣ Apply for Medicare “Extra Help” – This SSA program can lower your copay: 1-800-772-1213.
3️⃣ Use Preferred Pharmacies – Your Medicare Part D plan’s mail-order or preferred pharmacies often cost less.

GoodRx card can lower price by up to 50%. While you can't combine it with Medicare, if the medication is cheaper, inform the pharmacy to use the RX card instead. The Toe River Project Access can mail you a card today.

💡 Need assistance? Call Toe River Project Access at 828-606-6428 for help.

03/27/2026

💙 Regular Medicaid Doesn’t Cover Long-Term Care—Here’s What You Need to Know! 💙

Medicaid can be confusing, but it’s important to know there are different types:

1️⃣ Regular Medicaid
• Helps pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions
• Usually based on low income
• Does NOT cover in-home care or nursing homes

2️⃣ Long-Term Care Medicaid
• Helps pay for nursing home care, in-home caregivers, or some assisted living
• Based on income, assets, and medical need(Doctor approved)

⚠️ Important: Long-Term Medicaid reviews your finances over the past 5 years, so planning ahead matters!

If you or a loved one might need long-term care, understanding the difference can help you get the right support when you need it most.

03/25/2026

"Coverage Gap Edge" - Are you on the Edge?
I got a call from a neighbor, who, after years on Medicaid, is about to lose her coverage.
Nothing big had changed in her life. She had just picked up a few extra hours at work to help cover the costs of groceries, gas, and bills. That small increase in income pushed her just over the limit.
Honestly, this happens more often than people think.
She found herself right on what we call the “coverage gap edge”—making just enough to no longer qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to feel like private insurance is within reach.
At first, she was discouraged. She assumed Marketplace insurance would be too expensive, with high monthly payments and costs she couldn’t manage.
Once we entered her information into the ACA Marketplace, everything shifted. Because her income was still relatively low, she qualified for financial assistance.
She was able to find a plan that had:
• A low monthly premium after tax credits
• Lower co-pays for doctor visits
• Preventive care covered at no cost
It ended up being much more affordable than she expected—less than what one unexpected medical visit could cost without insurance.
She looked up and said, “I really thought I was just stuck.”
But she wasn’t. Losing Medicaid felt scary, but it didn’t mean she had to go without coverage. There was still a path forward—one that fit her budget and gave her peace of mind.
By the end of our conversation, She wasn’t overwhelmed anymore. She had a plan, she understood her options, and most importantly, she knew she could still take care of her health.
If you’ve recently lost Medicaid and feel stuck in the Coverage Gap Edge, there are still affordable options available. Let us help you understand the ACA Marketplace and what you qualify for.
📞 Call 828-606-6428 to get started.

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03/20/2026

Yancey County residents thank you for getting the word out we are fully booked for this event and have a long waiting list. If you or someone you know has a severe toothache, needs extractions only and has no insurance and limited financial resources call 828-606-6428.

03/20/2026

Thank you Mitchell County residents for your support. We are full for this event and have a long waiting list. If you or someone you know has a severe toothache, needs extractions only and has no insurance and limited financial resources call us at 828-606-6428.