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Health & Human Services

Programs and Services Offered

The Purpose of Buncombe County Health and Human Services is to strengthen our communities by advancing health, safety, and opportunity.

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Health & Human Services

Contact

Colleen Bridger
Health & Human Services - Interim Director
P. (828) 250-5588

BCHHS Administration
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
P. (828) 250-5500
F. (828) 250-6235

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mailing Address

Health & Human Services
PO Box 7408
Asheville, NC 28802

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+Language & Interpreter Assistance

Servicios de intérprete están disponibles sin costo alguno

Услуги переводчика предоставляются бесплатно

If you are hearing impaired and need assistance with any HHS program, Buncombe County will have a sign language interpreter assist you—free of charge.

Report Abuse

Do you suspect abuse? Call to make an adult or child protective services report any time, day or night:

Child Abuse: (828) 250-5900
Adult Abuse: (828) 250-5800

Report Communicable Disease

Call (828) 250-5109 to report a suspected case of communicable disease.

Communicable Disease Reporting Form
Animal Bite Report Form

Public Records Requests

All public records requests are handled through our Public Records Request Center

Media Inquiries

If you are a member of the media and would like to request information or an interview, please email hhspio@buncombecounty.org or call the media line at (828) 775-1321.