If Only

The If Only Program is a gift fulfillment program for older adults with limited financial means. This resource was made available to the community using a generous gift from Mr. O. Moser, a former resident of Forsyth County. Working with businesses in Forsyth County this program is managed through the Adult Services Division of the Department of Social Services.

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If Only Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the If Only Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be at least 60 years of age
Be a resident of Forsyth County and US citizen or legal immigrant
Have a disabling and life-threatening condition
Demonstrated need due to limited financial resources
Have the physical and cognitive ability to participate in the requested activity
Be fully aware of the request and able to identify an individual who is able to accompany them, if needed
Submit a completed application packet

If Only Restrictions

The following requests cannot be granted:

Cash
Monetary value over $2,000
Automobile or RV rentals
Purchase of property
Travel outside the USA or cruises
Medical, dental or psychiatric care
Surprise requests for someone else

How to apply to the If Only Program

Application packets can be received at the Forsyth County Department of Social Services or are available online at our application page
The If Only Application Packet contains (a) an application, (b) a media consent authorization, and (c) a letter template. All sections/pages of the application must be completed for the applicant to be considered for program eligibility
The application packet may be completed electronically and submitted via email to ifonly@forsyth.cc
If preferred, applicants can submit the application via mail sent to:
If Only Program
Adult Services Division
741 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101

Or the application may be delivered to the address above, requesting to submit an If Only Application Packet.

Note: If Only packets will be reviewed and the applicant and/or contact will be notified if additional information is needed and/or once eligibility has been determined.

Public Health

799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292

Social Services

741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842

Bridges to Hope

725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255

Behavioral Health Services

650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600

Communicable Disease

After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357