Related Links -Thermal Belt Outreach, Polk County, North Carolina

links These sites provide valuable information for Outreach clients and others -- each link will open in a new window. If you need assistance in any of these areas, we may be able to help.

Contact Coordinator of Volunteer and Client Services, Gail Mills at 828-894-2988.

Benefits for 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
As 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, 2006-07 Edition 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.