Community Outreach  

The Community Outreach Division was designed in 1978 to provide easy access to Social Services services. At present there are nine out posted stations available to take applications for various programs throughout the community:

Location Address Services Available Social Services Contact Person Schedule
AHope 19 N Ann St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Food Assistance
Medicaid
Brandi Mullinax
(828) 775-1590
Every other Tuesday morning
Minnie Jones Center 356 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Food Assistance
Medicaid
Sara Stewart
(828) 285-0622 ext 2137

Terry Sutton
(828) 253-5013 ext 20
Monday - Friday
Mission Hospital 509 Biltmore Avenue 
Asheville, NC 28801
Food Assistance
Medicaid
Elaine Lovelace
(828) 213-0738
Monday - Friday
Mission Hospital
St. Joseph Campus
428 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Food Assistance
Medicaid
Melissa Briggs
(828) 213-4754
Monday - Friday
RHA 90 Asheland Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
  Brandi Mullinax
(828) 254-2700 x 224
 

Community Outreach Services include:

  • Medicaid for the Elderly and Disabled
  • Family and Children's Medicaid
  • North Carolina Health Choice for Children
  • Food Assistance
  • Project Access Referrals

Hours of Operation:

Vary by location. Call for more information (828) 250-5500

Appointment Procedure

Call or come by the office to pick up application

What to bring with you

Verification of all income, resources and deductions, citizenship and residency.

How are services paid for?

Federal, State and County Funds

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