Advocacy
The following organizations provide support and assistance for specific interest groups.
AARP
Washington, DC: 1-888-687-2277
Raleigh, NC: 1-866-389-5650
www.aarp.org
Solutions for Independence
Center for Independent Living
336-767-7060
www.siciinc.org
The Arc of Forsyth County
The Enrichment Center
336-777-0076
www.enrichmentarc.org
Division of Health Service Regulation
Complaint Hotline
1-800-624-3004
www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr
Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care
1-919-782-1530
www.forltc.org
Lupus Foundation of America
704-716-5640
www.lupus.org
Mayor’s Council of Persons with Disabilities
336-245-5678
www.cityofws.org
Mental Health Association in Forsyth County
336-768-3880
www.triadmentalhealth.org
Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Area Agency on Aging
336-904-0300
www.ptrc.org
Winston-Salem State University
Grandparenting Program
336-725-8167
www.wssu.edu
Q: What is The Senior Tar Heel Legislature?
A: The Senior Tar Heel Legislature provides information to senior citizens on the legislative issues being considered by the NC General Assembly. There is one delegate to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature for every county in NC. This delegate promotes community involvement and advocacy surrounding aging concerns in his or her area of residence. The Area Agency on Aging is responsible for selecting the delegates in their region. Please contact the Northwest Piedmont Regional Council Area Aging on Aging at 336-904-0300 for more information on this as well as other county advocacy positions.
Q: How do I contact my state and/or county officials?
A: The NC Department of the Secretary of State offers a “North Carolina Directory of State and County Officials.” Please click here to access this directory.