Asheville Resources & Support Guide

Sometimes the hardest part of getting help is knowing
where to start.

Navigating resources and finding support is hard enough, especially when youโ€™re already struggling. That's why Groovy Goddess Gang created this page. Our goal is simple: to make local resources easier to find, easier to understand, and easier to access.

Because support existsโ€”and everyone deserves to know where to find it.

You are not alone

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Explore the categories below to find local Asheville and WNC resources for support, recovery, crisis assistance, housing, and community care.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    ๐Ÿ“ž Call or Text 988
    Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health struggles, substance use concerns, or a crisis situation.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Veterans Crisis Line
    ๐Ÿ“ž Dial 988 then Press 1
    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Text 838255
    Confidential 24/7 support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Vaya Health Crisis Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (800) 849-6127
    Provides 24/7 behavioral health crisis support, mobile crisis response, and emergency mental health assistance throughout Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ RHA Mobile Crisis Team
    ๐Ÿ“ž (888) 573-1006
    Offers mobile crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies throughout Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Helpmate Asheville
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 254-0516
    Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and 24/7 support for survivors of domestic violence and those seeking safety.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ NAMI WNC Local Resources
    ๐Ÿ“ž(828) 505-7353
    Provides access to local mental health services, counseling resources, support programs, and community wellness support throughout Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ All Souls Counseling Community Programs
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 259-3369
    Offers counseling services, healing-centered workshops, support groups, and accessible community mental health programs in Asheville.

    ๐Ÿ’œ MAHEC Behavioral Health
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 257-4730
    Provides behavioral health services, counseling, psychiatric care, and mental health support through an integrated healthcare approach serving Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ AdventHealth Behavioral Health
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 650-8130
    Provides behavioral health services, psychiatric care, counseling, and mental health treatment for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

    ๐Ÿ’œ RHA Health Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (800) 848-0180
    Provides behavioral health services, counseling support, crisis care, outpatient treatment, and community-based mental health resources throughout North Carolina.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 552-3858
    Peer-led recovery and wellness organization offering support groups, wellness programs, community resources, and emotional support in Asheville.

    ๐Ÿ’œ NAMI Support Groups & Programs
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 505-7353
    Provides free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and family support resources for individuals affected by mental health conditions.

    ๐Ÿ’œ RHA Peer Living Rooms
    ๐Ÿ“ž (888) 573-1006
    Peer-led community support spaces offering emotional support, mental health recovery resources, and a welcoming environment for individuals navigating emotional or mental health challenges.

    ๐Ÿ’œ SeekHealing
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 412-3531
    Provides peer-led support circles, recovery-focused programs, and community spaces designed to reduce isolation, strengthen connection, and support emotional well-being.

    ๐Ÿ’œ All Souls Community Programs
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 259-3369
    Offers support groups, healing-centered workshops, community gatherings, and wellness-focused programs designed to foster connection and emotional well-being.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Mountain Xpress Support Guide
    A comprehensive directory of local resources including housing assistance, food access, healthcare, crisis services, recovery support, and community programs throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Homeward Bound & AHOPE Day Center
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 252-8883
    Provides housing navigation, homelessness outreach, connections to community resources, benefits assistance, mail services, showers, storage, and support for individuals working toward stable housing.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Asheville Housing Authority
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 258-1222
    Provides public housing programs, housing assistance, and affordable housing resources for Asheville residents.

    ๐Ÿ’œ ABCCM
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 259-5300
    Provides emergency assistance, food support, shelter services, veteran programs, and community outreach throughout Buncombe County.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Eblen Charities
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 255-3066
    Provides emergency financial assistance, medical support, housing-related assistance, and essential resources for local families.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Pisgah Legal Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 253-0406
    Provides free legal aid and advocacy services for low-income individuals and families throughout Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Sunrise Community Resource Directory
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 552-3858
    Provides a comprehensive guide to local housing assistance, food resources, free meals, showers, clothing assistance, healthcare resources, and other essential services throughout Asheville.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Mountain Xpress Support Guide
    Provides a comprehensive directory of local resources including housing, food access, healthcare, crisis services, recovery support, and community assistance programs throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ October Road Recovery Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (888) 694-9996
    Provides substance use treatment, recovery support services, counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and behavioral health programs throughout Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Sunrise Recovery Programs
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 552-3858
    Provides recovery-focused programs, peer support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), employment support, housing assistance, wellness services, and community-based recovery resources.

    ๐Ÿ’œ SeekHealing
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 412-3531
    Provides peer-led support circles, recovery-focused programs, and community spaces designed to reduce isolation, foster connection, and support emotional well-being.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Sunrise Harm Reduction Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 552-3858
    Provides overdose prevention education, naloxone (Narcan) distribution, safer-use supplies, harm reduction services, and peer support for individuals impacted by substance use.

    ๐Ÿ’œ NAMI Support Groups & Programs
    Provides free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and family support resources for individuals affected by mental health conditions

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Campaign for Southern Equality
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 242-1559
    Advocacy organization supporting LGBTQ+ equality, healthcare access, community programs, and inclusive support services throughout the South.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Blue Ridge Pride
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 348-6577
    Builds community through events, education, advocacy, and year-round programs that celebrate and support LGBTQ+ individuals across Western North Carolina.

    ๐Ÿ’œ PFLAG Asheville
    Provides support, education, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, and loved ones seeking connection, understanding, and community support.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Tranzmission
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 505-7353
    Peer-led support and advocacy organization supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals throughout WNC.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Youth OUTright
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 254-8630
    Creates safe spaces, leadership opportunities, and supportive programs for LGBTQ+ youth throughout Western North Carolina.

  • ๐Ÿ’œ Helpmate Asheville
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 254-0516 (24/7 Hotline)
    Provides emergency shelter, crisis support, counseling, court advocacy, safety planning, and housing support for survivors of domestic violence in Buncombe County.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Our VOICE
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 255-7576 (24/7 Helpline)
    Provides counseling, advocacy, education, and support services for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking in Buncombe County.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Buncombe County Family Justice Center
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 250-6900
    A one-stop location where survivors can access advocacy, legal services, counseling, healthcare, law enforcement support, and safety planning in one place.

    ๐Ÿ’œ Pisgah Legal Services
    ๐Ÿ“ž (828) 253-0406
    Provides free legal assistance, protective order support, housing advocacy, family law services, and legal resources for individuals experiencing abuse or instability.

    ๐Ÿ’œ National Domestic Violence Hotline
    ๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Text START to 88788
    Free, confidential 24/7 support, safety planning, and crisis assistance for anyone experiencing relationship abuse.

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All resources listed above are provided by reputable mental health organizations. Each link will take you to the organizationโ€™s official website for more information.

Groovy Goddess Gang does not provide medical, clinical, or emergency mental health services. Our goal is to connect individuals with trusted professional and community-based support.