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Health & Human Services Board

The Buncombe County Health & Human Services Board was created by NCGS §153A-77. All Board Members are appointed by the Buncombe County Commissioners.

Except as otherwise provided by this section and subject to any limitations that may be imposed by the board of county commissioners under NCGS §153A-77, a consolidated health and human services board created pursuant to NCGS §153A-77(b) shall have the responsibility and authority to carry out the programs established in this Chapter in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Social Work Services Commission and under the supervision of the Department of Health & Human Services in the same manner as a county Social Work Services board.

Board Information

Table: Boards & Commissions
Positions23
Term Length4 years
Number of Terms2
Meeting Date4th Friday of every month
Meeting Time11:30 a.m. lunch provided
Meeting Location200 College Street, First Floor Conference Room

Health & Human Services Board Members

Table: HHS Board Members — Professionals are required by Statute.
Name Title Term
Amanda Edwards County Commissioner N/A
Stephanie Kiser RPh, Vice-Chair Pharmacist 4 yrs
Lucy Lawrence Social Worker 4 yrs
Steve Valeika Veterinarian 4 yrs
Vacant Psychologist 4 yrs
Ken Putnam, PE Engineer 4 yrs
Greg Narron Psychiatrist 4 yrs
Carol Coulson Physician 4 yrs
Vacant Registered Nurse/VA Medical Center 4 yrs
Vacant Dentist 4 yrs
Vacant Optometrist 4 yrs

Public/Consumer Advocates/Representatives

Table: HHS Board Public/Consumer Advocates/Representatives
Name Title Term
Frank Castelblanco, Chair Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Johnnie Grant Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Jacquelyn Hallum Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Yvette Jives Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Rachel Keener Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Jim Pitts, PhD Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
David Thompson Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Sonya Greck Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Rick Elingburg Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Terry VanDuyn Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs
Dan Frayne Public/Consumer Advocate 4 yrs

Board Meeting Schedule

Schedule of Health & Human Services Board Meetings and board meeting archive

Locate & Contact

Health & Human Services

Contact

Stoney Blevins
Health & Human Services Director
P. (828) 250-5588

BCHHS Administration
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
P. (828) 250-5500
F. (828) 250-6235

Hours of Operation

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

Mailing Address

Health & Human Services
PO Box 7408
Asheville, NC 28802

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HHS Customer Survey

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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

Media Inquiries

If you are a member of the media and would like to request information or an interview, please email hhspio@buncombecounty.org or call the media line at (828) 775-1321.