Buncombe County Health & Human Services

Buncombe County Health & Human Services BCHHS provides core services that address the health, safety, and well-being of our residents. We strive to have open and honest dialogues with our followers.

Since 1992, Buncombe County has been developing a plan for an integrated Health & Human Services system. This system brings together the Departments of Health, Social Work Services, to create a streamlined group of services that address the health, safety, and well-being of residents in our community. We know that health and safety cannot be achieved in isolation or through the work of a single agency. It occurs through the choices that individuals make and their ability to choose good options. An integrated Health & Human Services gives individuals and families the tools and supports they need so they are better able to make those good choices. At the community level, Health & Human Services plays a vital role in keeping our community strong and working to align our community resources in ways that are efficient and lead to better outcomes for our citizens. We will correct inaccurate or misleading postings in a timely manner. We will not delete posts unless they violate our policies. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY:

Buncombe County Health and Human Services have the right to delete posts and comments made that we find inappropriate. Any post or response which contains spam, defamatory comments, profanity, un-related or off-topic comments, un-related or off-topic photos, website links, or advertising are not allowed and will be removed or hidden, and are considered inappropriate. Any Facebook user that posts inappropriate comments or links will be banned and reported. Buncombe County Health and Human Services Facebook Administrators are NOT required to answer or respond to any post or comments made on our page. If you have an emergency please DO NOT post your emergency to our page, contact the proper authority. Programs

Public Assistance
Buncombe County Public Assistance provides low-income individuals and families with assistance to support their self-sufficiency through job training and employment services, food assistance, quality health care, and health care coverage, energy and utility assistance, and other economic supports for families. 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. Social Work Services
The Mission of Buncombe County Social Work Services is to partner with individuals, families, and communities to strengthen their efforts toward independence, permanence, and safety. Veterans Services
Buncombe County Veterans Services Office offers assistance to our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families in obtaining a wide range of services.

09/08/2026

After-Hours Immunization Clinics are starting tomorrow, just as families settle into the new school year.

Families can access convenient, extended vaccine hours at the Buncombe County Health and Human Services building in downtown Asheville on September 9, 21, and 22. No appointments needed.

Learn more at the link in bio or visit: https://www.buncombenc.gov/434/Immunizations

International Overdose Awareness Day reminds us that overdoses are preventable, and effective prevention solutions exist...
08/31/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day reminds us that overdoses are preventable, and effective prevention solutions exist.

We have addressed substance use and overdoses in our community through several effective programs and initiatives to ensure everyone has a path to recovery. For some, life-saving support is step number one in that path to recovery.

Initiatives include:

- Creation and growth of the Community Paramedic program, which includes a Rapid Response Team that focuses on accidental op**te and other substance overdoses.

- Implementation of the community re-entry team, helping to navigate resources for those recently released.

- Expanded access to treatment and clinical services, including access to MOUD.

- Expanded distribution and training of the overdose reversal medication naloxone and access to clean and safe supplies.

- The Harm Reduction Program, based out of 40 Coxe Ave. expanded, adding a dedicated Peer Case Manager and serving 3,041 unique individuals last FY alone.

Between 2022 and projected 2025 numbers, overdose deaths fell 46%, and emergency department overdose visits dropped 32%.

The Buncombe County Health and Human Services Board is now meeting for its regular monthly meeting.Items on the agenda i...
08/28/2026

The Buncombe County Health and Human Services Board is now meeting for its regular monthly meeting.

Items on the agenda include:
- Communicable Disease Control Report
- Community Safety, Opportunity, and Risk Committee updates
- Director's Report

Watch live or view the recording here: https://publicinput.com/P72056

08/25/2026
Did you know that this school year, 12th graders need a booster for meningitis, which can help prevent brain infections?...
08/19/2026

Did you know that this school year, 12th graders need a booster for meningitis, which can help prevent brain infections? When kids and teens stay healthy, they can focus on growing, learning, and doing the things they love to do. Child and adolescent immunization sets young people up for long-term health and well-being.

Kindergarten, seventh, and 12th-grade students have 30 days after the first day of school to receive their required vaccines. Vaccine cost should never be a barrier, which is why the Vaccines for Children program provides no-cost vaccines.

If you need more flexibility to get your kids vaccinated, visit the Buncombe County Immunizations Clinic at 40 Coxe Avenue in Downtown Asheville at one of our After-Hours Immunization Clinics: September 9, 21, and 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No appointment needed!

🚨Childhood Vaccine News🚨 North Carolina Health & Human Services does not anticipate changes to the clinical guidance reg...
08/17/2026

🚨Childhood Vaccine News🚨 North Carolina Health & Human Services does not anticipate changes to the clinical guidance regarding childhood immunization at this time.

Buncombe County Public Health follows state vaccination guidelines to ensure that children receive the right vaccines to continue growing and staying healthy.

Vaccines are available at private medical offices, community health centers, the Buncombe County Immunizations Clinic, and pharmacies. Children from birth through 18 years of age who meet eligibility requirements may be vaccinated at no cost through the Vaccines for Children program.

🍎 School is starting soon for many! Vaccination requirements are essential to keeping kids learning in school. If you need more flexibility to get your kids vaccinated, visit us at one of our After-Hours Immunization Clinics: September 9, 21, and 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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🚨Noticias sobre vacunas infantiles🚨 El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte no prevé cambios en las directrices clínicas sobre la vacunación infantil por el momento.

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Buncombe sigue las normas estatales de vacunación para garantizar que los niños reciban las vacunas adecuadas para seguir creciendo y manteniéndose sanos.

Las vacunas están disponibles en consultorios médicos privados, centros de salud comunitarios, la Clínica de Vacunación del Condado de Buncombe y farmacias. Los niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 18 años que cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad pueden vacunarse sin costo a través del programa *Vaccines for Children* (Vacunas para Niños).

🍎 ¡Las clases comienzan pronto para muchos! Los requisitos de vacunación son fundamentales para que los niños continúen su aprendizaje en la escuela. Si necesita más flexibilidad para vacunar a sus hijos, visítenos en una de nuestras clínicas de vacunación en horario extendido: 9, 21 y 22 de septiembre, de 4:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m.

08/12/2026

Heads up, Barnardsville: Buncombe County Public Health will be coming to you as part of the inaugural Buncombe Ready series. We'll be there, along with other County departments and community partners, to share resources, provide resiliency demos, offer free barbecue, live music, and more.

Drop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Barnardsville Elementary School.

🌡We got a little break from the heat, but temps are rising! Buncombe County is under a Heat Health Alert on Aug. 12 & 13...
08/12/2026

🌡We got a little break from the heat, but temps are rising! Buncombe County is under a Heat Health Alert on Aug. 12 & 13 with the heat index expected to reach 92 degrees.

Temperatures this high can be dangerous for everyone. It is especially dangerous for those more vulnerable to heat like older adults, people with disabilities, outside workers, children, those without air conditioning, pregnant people, and pets.

💊People who take certain medications, including heart and blood pressure drugs, antidepressants and antipsychotics, antihistamines, stimulants, overactive bladder medication, and diabetes and weight loss drugs, are also more vulnerable to the heat.

Check on your neighbors and family. Stay cool in an area with A/C, drink plenty of fluids, wear light clothing, and never leave kids or pets in a car. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PzbugO

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🌡️ Tuvimos un breve respiro del calor, ¡pero las temperaturas vuelven a subir! El condado de Buncombe está bajo una alerta de salud por calor los días 12 y 13 de agosto; se espera que el índice de calor alcance los 92 grados Fahrenheit.

Temperaturas tan elevadas pueden ser peligrosas para todos. El riesgo es mayor para las personas más vulnerables al calor, como los adultos mayores, las personas con discapacidades, los trabajadores que laboran al aire libre, los niños, las personas sin aire acondicionado, las embarazadas y las mascotas.

💊 Las personas que toman ciertos medicamentos —incluidos fármacos para el corazón y la presión arterial, antidepresivos y antipsicóticos, antihistamínicos, estimulantes, medicamentos para la vejiga hiperactiva, así como medicamentos para la diabetes y la pérdida de peso— también son más vulnerables al calor.

Esté pendiente de sus vecinos y familiares. Manténgase fresco en un lugar con aire acondicionado, beba abundantes líquidos, use ropa ligera y nunca deje a niños ni mascotas dentro de un automóvil. Más información: https://bit.ly/3PzbugO

🦟A first case of west nile virus in the state is a reminder to protect yourself from mosquito bites. West nile virus is ...
08/07/2026

🦟A first case of west nile virus in the state is a reminder to protect yourself from mosquito bites. West nile virus is a disease spread through mosquitoes. Most people experience no symptoms while some experience mild, flu-like symptoms.

How to protect yourself:
- Use mosquito repellent containing DEET (or equivalent) when outside.

- Install or repair screens on windows and doors.

- "Tip and Toss" – reduce mosquito breeding by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires, and birdbaths at least once a week.

- Inspect surrounding trees for tree holes, which are considered a major breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Heads up! The following Buncombe County clinics at 40 Coxe Avenue in Asheville will have a delayed opening on Wednesday,...
08/04/2026

Heads up! The following Buncombe County clinics at 40 Coxe Avenue in Asheville will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to staff training:

-Immunizations
-STI
-Tuberculosis
-Family Planning
-PreP
-Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program

Regular schedules will resume at 10 a.m.

Español:

¡Atención! Las siguientes clínicas del condado de Buncombe, ubicadas en el 40 de Coxe Avenue en Asheville, abrirán más tarde de lo habitual el miércoles 5 de agosto debido a una capacitación del personal:

-Vacunación
-Infecciones de transmisión sexual
-Tuberculosis
-Planificación familiar
-PrEP
-Programa de control de cáncer de mama y de cuello uterino

El horario habitual se reanudará a las 10 a. m.

Address

40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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