Buncombe County Resourses

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Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. They work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 30,000 young people and their families this year.

The C3356 Comprehensive Care Center  is your one-stop treatment and resource center for mental health services, substance use/addiction recovery support, and support for individuals who have behavioral health needs and co-occurring developmental disabilities. They offer care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year.

Resiliency educators teach about trauma, the brain, and the human nervous system in a way that people of all ages and backgrounds can understand. Our classes and trainings are trauma-informed and resiliency-focused, and we share practical strategies to help participants manage the stress of daily life. Our simple, effective tools can empower individuals, organizations, and whole communities to handle adversity and remain connected during tough times.

Helpmate provides domestic violence services with free emergency shelter, counseling, and support for you and your children. They will help you explore your options.

They provide diagnostic services, medical treatments, therapy and behavioral services for infants, children and adolescents who have difficulties with development, behavior and learning. They also provide support and guidance for families and caregivers of children with special needs.

Offers support with social, economic and health services to Buncombe County residents. Visit buncombecounty.org/HHS for a full directory of services (Medicaid and Food Assistance refer to ePASS.NC.GOV). For an after hours emergency, or to make a report, call (828) 250-5900.

Buncombe County Health & Human Services

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Offers 24 hour free and confidential support for suicidal crisis or emotional distress. (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Caring for Children/Trinty Place: Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter
12 Ravenscroft Dr. AVL (828) 253-7233
Homeward Bound
37 Montford Ave. AVL (828) 252-8883
Western Carolina Rescue Mission
225 Patton Ave. AVL (828) 254-0471
AHOPE Day Center
19 N Ann St. AVL (828) 252-8883
The Salvation Army
204 Haywood St. AVL (828) 253-4723
BeLoved Asheville
(828) 571-0766
ABCCM Downtown Crisis Ministry
(828) 259-5300
McDowell Mission Ministries Friendship Home for Women and Children
124 Flemming Ave. Marion, NC (828) 659-6490

Domestic Violence and Support: 24 Hour Hotline (828) 254-0516

60 Court Plaza, AVL (828) 250-4503

100 Court Plaza, AVL (828) 252-1110

24 Hour Hotline (800) 222-1222

(888) 426-4435

Homeless Shelter/Support: