departments & agencies
community outreach
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5500
The Community Outreach Division was designed in 1978 to provide easy access to DSS services. At present there are nine out posted stations available to take applications for various programs throughout the community:
| Location | Address | Services Available | DSS Contact Person | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Partners (Thoms) |
68 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 |
Food Assistance Medicaid |
Delana Darden 274-2400 |
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday |
| Emma Resource Center | 37 Brickyard Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 |
Food Assistance Medicaid |
Delana Darden 281-0081 |
Tuesday & Thursday |
| Mission Hospital | 509 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 |
Medicaid | Elaine Lovelace 213-0738 Deborah Goggans 213-1513 |
Monday - Friday |
| Mission Hospital St. Joseph Campus
| 428 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 |
Medicaid | Jean Pedi 213-4754 |
Monday - Friday |
| Western Highlands (RHA, Parkway Behavioral Families Together) |
356 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 |
Food Assistance Medicaid |
Terry Sutton 253-5013 ext 20 |
Monday - Friday |
| A - Hope | 19 N Ann St. Asheville, NC 28801 |
Food Assistance Medicaid |
Terry Sutton 775-1590 |
Every other Tuesday morning |
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
Contact Information
Patricia Wallin
Division Head
(828) 250-5689
patricia.wallin@buncombecounty.org
For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services section.