The Mission of the Buncombe County Department of Social Services is to provide Buncombe citizens resources and services to maximize their well-being and self-determination.

We aim to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, as well as, promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families. Our staff is committed to providing Buncombe's diverse population with effective services in a timely and respectful manner.

Social Services News

How to Get Help in a Crisis

Many families and individuals are struggling to make ends meet and are facing increasingly hard times.

Funding Opportunity for Buncombe County Aging Services

Buncombe County and the Aging Coordinating Consortium (ACC) is seeking proposals and funding applications from agencies and organizations to provide aging services...

...more Social Services news & events

Human Services Annual Report

Download the report here. [PDF 3MB]

Budget Guides

• FY 2010
• FY 2009

Aging Services Information

Find out about aging services in Buncombe County.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Contact Info

40 Coxe Avenue
PO Box 7408
Asheville NC 28802

(828) 250-5500
Fax: 250-6235

 

 

For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services section.