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BCHHS provides core services that address the health, safety, and well-being of our residents. We strive to have open and honest dialogues with our followers.

Since 1992, Buncombe County has been developing a plan for an integrated Health & Human Services system. This system brings together the Departments of Health, Social Work Services, to create a streamlined group of services that address the health, safety, and well-being of residents in our community. We know that health and safety cannot be achieved in isolation or through the work of a single agency. It occurs through the choices that individuals make and their ability to choose good options. An integrated Health & Human Services gives individuals and families the tools and supports they need so they are better able to make those good choices. At the community level, Health & Human Services plays a vital role in keeping our community strong and working to align our community resources in ways that are efficient and lead to better outcomes for our citizens. We will correct inaccurate or misleading postings in a timely manner. We will not delete posts unless they violate our policies. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY:

Buncombe County Health and Human Services have the right to delete posts and comments made that we find inappropriate. Any post or response which contains spam, defamatory comments, profanity, un-related or off-topic comments, un-related or off-topic photos, website links, or advertising are not allowed and will be removed or hidden, and are considered inappropriate. Any Facebook user that posts inappropriate comments or links will be banned and reported. Buncombe County Health and Human Services Facebook Administrators are NOT required to answer or respond to any post or comments made on our page. If you have an emergency please DO NOT post your emergency to our page, contact the proper authority. Programs

Public Assistance
Buncombe County Public Assistance provides low-income individuals and families with assistance to support their self-sufficiency through job training and employment services, food assistance, quality health care, and health care coverage, energy and utility assistance, and other economic supports for families. Public Health
It is the mission of the Department of Health to promote and protect the public's health and to assure through community partnerships that all people in Buncombe County have the opportunity to make healthy choices within a healthy environment. Social Work Services
The Mission of Buncombe County Social Work Services is to partner with individuals, families, and communities to strengthen their efforts toward independence, permanence, and safety. Veterans Services
Buncombe County Veterans Services Office offers assistance to our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families in obtaining a wide range of services.

11/10/2026

Consider giving back to the community by fulfilling holiday wishes from some of our treasured foster youth, older adults, and adults with disabilities.

Every year, we gather wish lists, collect your gifts, and deliver them to bring holiday cheer.

There are two ways to give, including shopping online from a registry or shopping for and wrapping items yourself:

🎁 Holiday Wishes for Foster Youth
Children in foster care submit a list of gifts they would like for the holidays, from toys to jewelry to books and clothes. Our Social Work services staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of our foster youth, and your support means a lot.

- Details: Once you select and purchase a requested item, it ships directly to our office for distribution to each foster youth.
- Link: https://amzn.to/4iIafq6
- Deadline: Last day to purchase items is Monday, Nov. 30

🎄 Adult Wish Tree
When you can't drive a car or don’t have someone to bring you the things you might need, like a new nightgown or socks, it can be tough.

The adults on the Wish Tree have been chosen because they are not expected to have anyone give them a gift this year.

- Details: Select the person you would like to sponsor and enter your contact information. Drop off wrapped packages at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville on December 3, 4, and 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can get validated parking at the Sears Alley Parking Deck; bring your ticket with you.
- Link: https://bit.ly/4BSQVPF
- Deadline: Last day to drop off gifts is Monday, Dec.7

Thank you for supporting those who need a little extra care this upcoming holiday season.

10/26/2026

🩷 Get free health screenings at our Halloween Health Fair on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with:

- Free mammograms on site (call NeighborCare to schedule at 828-669-9404 ext. 232). Available to uninsured Buncombe County residents age 40 and older.
- Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings (no appointment needed)
- Free or low-cost flu and COVID vaccines (no appointment needed)
- Free candy (sweet tooth required!)

All services are free or low-cost - insurance will be billed if you have vaccine coverage.

Thank you to our partners Novant Health, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, and Black Mountain Presbyterian Church!

10/21/2026

🩷 The Buncombe County Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) now offers enrollment and mammograms in one appointment at convenient mobile locations throughout the County.

A new partnership with Novant Health and other community organizations makes no-cost mammograms even more accessible to Buncombe County residents.

BCCCP provides breast and chest exams, Pap smears, HPV testing, and mammograms to people who are uninsured or who have Medicaid or Medicare and who meet other eligibility requirements.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take some time to learn about breast cancer and get screened. To learn more and see if you qualify for BCCCP, visit buncombenc.gov/pink or call 828-250-6006.

Funding disclosure: This program is supported by federal funds. Visit buncombenc.gov/StevensAmendment for details. The contents are those of Buncombe County and may not reflect the official views or policies, nor should be considered an endorsement of the grantor(s) or the U.S. Government.

10/14/2026

October is the ideal time to get your flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines. Swipe through this guide to see which vaccines are right for you. Vaccines can prevent illness, help you feel less sick if you do get sick, and keep you out of the hospital.

The Buncombe County Immunizations Clinic provides low- to no-cost vaccines at 40 Coxe Ave. in Downtown Asheville, with walk-ins available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (8 - 11:30 a.m.) and Tuesday and Thursday (1-4:30 p.m.) Appointments are also available by calling 828-250-5096.

10/08/2026

Free over-the-counter medicine is coming to Buncombe County residents through the annual Mobile Free Pharmacy Program from NC MedAssist.

Anyone can take home free over-the-counter medicine to stock their pantry. No I.D. is required, and participants don’t need to make an appointment or pre-register. Online pre-ordering is available.

Medicine available includes: Allergy, cough and cold, pain relief, vitamins, children's medicine, and more!

Homebound individuals can get their medications picked up by a friend or family member who is 18 years old or older.

There are two ways to pick up your medicine:

💻 Online Order and Pick Up
Online ordering is now open: https://bit.ly/4hQxrCf
Order by October 16.

🚶 In-person
Friday, October 23, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bounty & Soul Community Center
216 Whitson Ave. in Swannanoa
Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

10/07/2026

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Fostering makes you part of a child's healing journey and has a lasting impact.

NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum) is an approved pre-service training curriculum for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent.

This training prepares you with the tools, knowledge, and support to care for children and youth facing trauma and challenges.

The virtual course is free, but registration is required. Register or learn more by calling Buncombe County Children and Family Services at 828-250-5868.

Participants must attend all four virtual Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

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10/05/2026

🦝💉 It's that time of the year again when our wild neighbors get a much-needed dose of the rabies vaccine.

This rabies program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services has been delivering rabies vaccines to raccoons since 2005.

How it works:
- Starting on Oct. 5-7, baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be hand-distributed via ground vehicles in the Asheville city limits area.

- Starting in Oct. 10-12, these baits will be distributed via a helicopter in urban areas in Asheville, Boone, Burnsville, Mars Hill, Spruce Pine, and Waynesville.

- On October 14-23, 2026, baits will be aerially distributed via fixed-wing aircraft in Buncombe County.

- Baits consist of a sachet containing the rabies vaccine. To make the baits attractive, the packets have a fishmeal coating or are encased inside hard fishmeal–polymer blocks about the size of a matchbox.

🐶 What happens if your pet eats the bait? This vaccine has been shown to be safe in over 60 different species of animals, including domestic dogs and cats. Eating a large number of baits may cause a temporary upset stomach.

If you find a bait:

1. Leave it where you found it unless it is on your lawn, driveway, or other area unlikely to attract raccoons. Using gloves, you can move the bait to an area of thicker cover where raccoons are more likely find it.

2. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after any contact with baits. An intact bait will not harm you, but the fishmeal smell may get on your skin.

3. If a bait is broken and the liquid vaccine is visible, use gloves to place the bait in a bag and dispose of it with your regular trash. Once the bait has ruptured, it will no longer be effective. Please note: Anyone who comes into contact with the liquid vaccine should wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and call the phone number listed on the bait or 828-250-5000 for further instructions and referral.

Address

40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://Buncombecounty.org/

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