AppalRed and Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will be hosting a two hour informational session that will provide information to families in need on Monday, January 23, 2017, beginning at 5:30pm at the Mountain Arts Center. Representatives from various agencies will be there to present information about state programs, such as Medicaid and food stamps, health care access, housing, legal services, and other support services. Representatives of Mountain Comprehensive Care will be there to provide information about counseling services. Attorney Ned Pillersdorf will also be there to provide an update on the status of the hearings and litigation affecting former clients of Eric C. Conn. Affected families are encouraged to attend, as are representatives of non-profits and assistance providing agencies.