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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.

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Dr. Ellis Matheson, DNP, RN
Buncombe County Public Health Director
Director of Nursing
P:(828) 250-5106

Public Health
P:(828) 250-5211
40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

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Hours of Operation

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

Mailing Address

Health & Human Services
PO Box 7407
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