departments & agencies
adult social services / intake
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828)-250-5814
The Adult Unit has a Social Worker available Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, to answer phone calls or take walk ins.
Our intake Social Worker has information not only about DSS provided services but also services provided by other agencies.
Adult Services Intake Services include:
- Receives reports of abuse, neglect and or exploitation of the disabled
- Receives complaints reguarding Adult Care Hom
- Takes referrals for CAP, InHome, Guardianship, Payee, etc
- Refers person to outside community agencies when appropriate
- Makes reports or directs people to law enforcement when appropriate
- Makes arrangements for unclaimed bodies
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Appointment Procedure
If you have any questions you may call the Adult Service Intake line at 250-5814, or come into our office located at 40 Coxe Ave.
To make a Protective Service Referral call our Intake Unit at 250-5800 between the hours mentioned above, no appointment needed. If it is an emergency and after 5:00 or on weekends you may call 211 or 252-HELP(4357) if outside the city limits, or from a cell phone.
How are services paid for?
No charge for this service.
Supervisor
Holly Kudrik-Tandy
(828) 250-5787
For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services For Adults section.