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St. Gerard House wins $173,000 grant

By Mary Caroline Querbes, Published: November 19, 2015

The state has awarded St. Gerard House a $173,000 to enhance its autism treatment programs in Western North Carolina.

The grant from the Department of Health and Human Services supports St. Gerard House’s four core program areas — The Grotto Therapeutic Center, Connect: Social Skills training, Feed the Need and Family Group Night — and provides  scholarship assistance to the center's deserving families.

Hendersonville-based St. Gerard House offers resources and training to families and professionals navigating the complex course of autism and provides help and hope for those in need by offering evidenced-based treatment for individuals of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other behavioral health needs.

For more information or to donate, call 828-693-4223 or visit www.stgerardhouse.org.