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Local offices in Buncombe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Buncombe County Health and Human Services
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Public assistanceAsk about food, health coverage, energy, and other assistance for individuals and families.
- Public health and clinic servicesGet information about immunizations, family planning, testing, and other county health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Social work servicesAsk for help with child and adult safety, family services, and protective services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Child support · County office
Buncombe County Child Support Services
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing, enforcing, or changing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
165 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing choice voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on haca.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Buncombe County Law Library
60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Legal reference resourcesUse free computers and online legal reference resources at the courthouse law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Council on Aging of Buncombe County
46 Sheffield Circle, Asheville, NC 28803
Help here
- Aging services and referralsFind local help with aging, caregiver support, food, health services, and other needs.Read more
- Medicare counselingRequest an appointment with a trained counselor to discuss Medicare questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coabc.org
Veterans · County office
Buncombe County Veterans Services
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans, dependent, and survivor benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Buncombe County Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information and sign up for alerts about local emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center Asheville
48 Grove Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov
State office
NCDMV East Asheville Driver License Office
600 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and take required knowledge tests.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
State office
NCDMV West Asheville Driver License Office
1624 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
Help here
- Driver license and road testing servicesGet driver license services, including road skills and motorcycle testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Buncombe County Public Libraries
67 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Help here
- Public library servicesGet a library card and use books, online resources, programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buncombenc.gov
Buncombe County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Buncombe County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Dr., Mills River, NC 28759
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Opportunities
25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Buncombe County
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center
NCWorks Career Center- Buncombe County
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
1.5 miles away
53 Asheland Avenue, Suite 105, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm)
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026
Youth program
Buncombe County Schools
3.1 miles away
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Youth program
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina - Asheville
3.7 miles away
1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
Unemployment benefits in North Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Mountain Workforce Development Board
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in Buncombe County
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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