Asheville Resources
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Support Guide
Explore the categories below to find local Asheville and WNC resources for support, recovery, crisis assistance, housing, and community care.
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RHA Mobile Crisis Management
📞 1-888-573-1006 (24/7 Crisis Line)
Provides free, confidential, 24/7 mobile crisis response for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health emergencies, or substance use crises. Trained professionals can provide support by phone or respond in person throughout Buncombe County.
Mobile crisis services are available regardless of ability to pay.
RHA Comprehensive Care Center
📞 828-254-2700
Offers local mental health crisis assessments, stabilization, counseling, and substance use support. Provides access to urgent behavioral health services and connections to ongoing treatment.
NAMI Western Carolina — Survivors of Suicide Loss
📞 828-505-7353
Offers an eight-week educational and support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, in partnership with All Souls Counseling. Groups are offered periodically and provide connection, understanding, and support throughout the grieving process.
Vaya Health
📞 1-800-849-6127 (24/7 Crisis Line)
Provides free, confidential, 24/7 telephone support for mental health and substance use crises. Trained professionals offer immediate crisis assistance and can help connect callers with appropriate local services.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text 988
Provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis. Trained crisis counselors are available by phone, text, or online chat. -
💜 NAMI WNC Local Resources
📞 (828) 505-7353
Provides access to local mental health services, counseling resources, support programs, and community wellness support throughout Western North Carolina.
💜 All Souls Counseling Community Programs
📞 (828) 259-3369
Offers counseling services, healing-centered workshops, support groups, and accessible community mental health programs in Asheville.
💜 MAHEC Behavioral Health
📞 (828) 257-4730
Provides behavioral health services, counseling, psychiatric care, and mental health support through an integrated healthcare approach serving Western North Carolina.
💜 AdventHealth Behavioral Health
📞 (828) 650-8130
Provides behavioral health services, psychiatric care, counseling, and mental health treatment for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
💜 RHA Health Services
📞 (800) 848-0180
Provides behavioral health services, counseling support, crisis care, outpatient treatment, and community-based mental health resources throughout North Carolina. -
💜 Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness
📞 (828) 552-3858
Peer-led recovery and wellness organization offering support groups, wellness programs, community resources, and emotional support in Asheville.
💜 NAMI Support Groups & Programs
📞 (828) 505-7353
Provides free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and family support resources for individuals affected by mental health conditions.
💜 RHA Peer Living Rooms
📞 (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.
💜 SeekHealing
📞 (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.
💜 All Souls Community Programs
📞 (828) 259-3369
Offers support groups, healing-centered workshops, community gatherings, and wellness-focused programs designed to foster connection and emotional well-being.
💜 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. -
💜 October Road Recovery Services
. 📞 (888) 694-9996
Provides substance use treatment and recovery support for adults of all genders. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, government funding, and self-payment (depending on the service and eligibility).
Reach out to October Road to explore available treatment options, discuss insurance coverage, and find the support that best fits your needs.
💜 Sunrise Recovery Programs
📞 (828) 552-3858
Provides recovery-focused programs, peer support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), employment support, housing assistance, wellness services, and community-based recovery resources.
💜 SeekHealing
📞 (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.
💜 Sunrise Harm Reduction Services
📞 (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.
💜 NAMI Support Groups & Programs
Provides free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and family support resources for individuals affected by mental health conditions -
💜 OUR VOICE
📞 24/7 Crisis Line: 828-255-7576
Provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, including 24/7 crisis assistance, advocacy, counseling, and referrals to additional services.
💜 Buncombe County Family Justice Center
📞 828-250-6900
Offers free, coordinated support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Services include safety planning, legal assistance, forensic medical exams, counseling, and advocacy. Walk-ins are welcome.
Location: 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
NC Department of Justice — Sexual Assault Survivor Resources
📞: Survivor Support Helpline: 919-716-6517
Provides information on survivor rights, sexual assault evidence kit tracking, advocacy, and support services throughout North Carolina. The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative also offers survivor assistance and referrals. -
💜 Helpmate Asheville
📞 (828) 254-0516
Provides emergency shelter, crisis support, counseling, court advocacy, safety planning, and housing support for survivors of domestic violence in Buncombe County.
💜 Our VOICE
📞 (828) 255-7576 (24/7 Helpline)
Provides counseling, advocacy, education, and support services for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking in Buncombe County.💜 Buncombe County Family Justice Center
📞 (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.
💜 Pisgah Legal Services
📞 (828) 253-0406
Provides free legal assistance, protective order support, housing advocacy, family law services, and legal resources for individuals experiencing abuse or instability.💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
📱 Text START to 88788
Free, confidential 24/7 support, safety planning, and crisis assistance for anyone experiencing relationship abuse. -
💜 Homeward Bound & AHOPE Day Center
📞 (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.💜 Asheville Housing Authority
📞 (828) 258-1222
Provides public housing programs, housing assistance, and affordable housing resources for Asheville residents.💜 ABCCM
. 📞 (828) 259-5300
Provides emergency assistance, food support, shelter services, veteran programs, and community outreach throughout Buncombe County.💜 Eblen Charities
📞 (828) 255-3066
Provides emergency financial assistance, medical support, housing-related assistance, and essential resources for local families.💜 Pisgah Legal Services
📞 (828) 253-0406
Provides free legal aid and advocacy services for low-income individuals and families throughout Western North Carolina.
💜 Sunrise Community Resource Directory
📞 (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.
💜 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. -
💜 Campaign for Southern Equality
📞 (828) 242-1559
Advocacy organization supporting LGBTQ+ equality, healthcare access, community programs, and inclusive support services throughout the South.
💜 Blue Ridge Pride
📞 (828) 348-6577
Builds community through events, education, advocacy, and year-round programs that celebrate and support LGBTQ+ individuals across Western North Carolina.💜 PFLAG Asheville
Provides support, education, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, and loved ones seeking connection, understanding, and community support.💜 Tranzmission
📞 (828) 505-7353
Peer-led support and advocacy organization supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals throughout WNC.💜 Youth OUTright
📞 (828) 254-8630
Creates safe spaces, leadership opportunities, and supportive programs for LGBTQ+ youth throughout Western North Carolina.
All resources listed above are provided by reputable mental health organizations. Each link will take you to the organization’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.