Helpmate
Telephone  828.254.2968
24-Hour Crisis Line  828.254.0516

Buncombe County's primary provider of crisis services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, court advocacy, crisis stabilization, and prevention education for professionals, community leaders, and groups considered to be ?at risk? of domestic violence.

OUR VOICE
24-Hour Crisis Line  828.255.7576

A non-profit crisis intervention agency which serves all victims of sexual violence in Buncombe and Madison Counties. They provide hospital and court accompaniment, advocacy and counseling to victims of rape and sexual assault and to their family and friends, as well as offering community education programs to local schools, businesses and organizations.

Child Abuse Prevention Services
Telephone  828.254.2000
Email  childadvocacy@buncombe.main.nc.us

Educate and empower children to recognize, resist, and report abuse, reaching children in Buncombe County in Kindergarten through fourth grade. Services provided are psychological counseling to abused children, their siblings and non-offending parents as well as prevention education in the public schools and parenting classes.

NC Council for Women - Domestic Violence Commission
Telephone  828.251.6169

The N.C. Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission is an advocacy agency within the North Carolina Department of Administration. The Commission advises the Governor, the legislature, and the state departments. Information is available about abuser treatment programs, sexual harassment, workplace violence, displaced homemakers, domestic violence and sexual assault.

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Toll Free Telephone  888.232.9124
Telephone  919.956.9124

The NCADV provides technical assistance, training and support to programs providing services to battered women and their children.

Women at Risk
Telephone  828.252.2485

WCCJ/Women At Risk helps individuals break the cycle of abuse and wrong choices that lead to criminal activity. With almost 90% of graduates successfully completing probation and staying out of jail, Women At Risk is a proven treatment alternative to incarceration. They offer mental health and substance treatment, case management, court advocacy and referrals.

Buncombe County Department of Social Services
Telephone  828.250.5500

The Department of Social Services aims to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, as well as, promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families. Services provided are Work First Funds, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Social Services, Child Protection Services and Adult Protection Services.

Buncombe County Health Center
Telephone  828.250.5000

The Health Center is an integral part of the quality health care system in Buncombe County, and provides core public health services and innovative health care solutions. Services provided are Primary Care, Integrated Behavioral Health, Family Planning, Prenatal Care, Dental Care, Pharmacy and Lab Services, Disease Control (including Immunizations, STD clinic and HIV testing), Nutrition/WIC, Social Work, Environmental Health, School Health, Community Health and Health Education.

Buncombe County Sheriff's Department
Telephone  828.255.5555
Victim Services  828.250.4442

Provides law enforcement, civil process, jail and courtroom protection for Buncombe county.

Asheville Police Department
Telephone  828.252.1110
Reports & Information  828.252.1110
Victim Services  828.259.5912
Older Adults/Victim Advocate  828.259.5940

A full law enforcement agency with victim services.

Department of Corrections Victim Services
Toll Free Telephone  866.719.0108
Telephone  919.716.3681

The Department of Correction Victim Services is dedicated to advancing the rights of victims through advocacy, information and resources with a commitment to providing assistance that exemplifies the respect and dignity victims deserve.

Buncombe County District Attorney's Office
Telephone  828.232.2500

The District Attorney handles the prosecution of criminal cases including domestic violence related offenses.

The Mediation Center
Telephone  828.251.6089

The Mediation Center is a place for creative resolution of disputes between parties. They provide mediation, facilitation and conflict management coaching and training for many populations. They offer community programs, youth programs, family services programs and family visitation services.

Pisgah Legal Services
Telephone  828.253.0406

Pisgah Legal Services provide free legal advice and representation for low-income people in civil matters regarding basic subsistence needs like protection from domestic violence; safe decent and affordable housing; access to public benefits; health care; employment; services and education; and consumer law issues. Issues affecting children receive special attention.

Legal Aid of NC
Telephone  828.236.1080

Provides free legal assistance to low-income clients with a variety of civil law issues such as family law, assisting with domestic violence, child custody, visitation issues and child support in the six-county area surrounding Asheville, NC.

Healers of Conflicts Law & Conflict Resolution Center
Telephone  828.253.3355

A holistic legal center offering a variety of peacemaking healing approaches to resolving conflict and legal issues: mediation, collaborative law, legal counseling and coaching Often works in interdisciplinary teams.

The Affordable Housing Coalition and Interlace
Telephone  828.252.1155

Provides those in search of a new home the housing counseling, educational and supportive services they needed to accomplish their goals.

Mission Hospitals
Telephone  828.213.1111

24-hour emergency services available at both Mission Hospital?s Memorial Campus and St. Joseph Campus.

MAHEC
Women's Health Center  828.254.5126
Family Health Center  828.257.4730
Family Health Center at Cane Creek  828.628.8250

The mission of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is to provide education, information, training, and services to meet health needs in Western North Carolina through collaborative relationships.

The Buncombe County Medical Society
Telephone  828.274.2267

The Buncombe County Medical Society was founded to further the common professional interests of the medical profession in Buncombe County and to engage in activities that will improve the conditions for the practice of medicine in the area.

Western Highlands Network
Telephone  828.225.2800

Provides telephone screening and referral to community providers for counseling and other services (including emergencies) for people who have mental health, substance abuse or developmental disability problems.

United Way's 2-1-1 of WNC
24-Hour Non-Emergency Telephone  211
24-Hour Non-Emergency Telephone   828.252.HELP
(when calling from cell, pay, or hotel/motel)

2-1-1 is a free, 24-hour telephone number for non-emergency community services and volunteer opportunities. Call 2-1-1 to talk to a referral specialist who will listen and help find the service that will best meet your needs. Services are available in Spanish.

David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages
Online Information Resource

Infant Parent Institute
Parenting Education Resource

American Bar Association
Center on Children and the Law

MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - Online Resource

Family Violence Prevention Fund
Picturing a World Without Violence - Organization

Violence Against Women Online Resources
Online Resources - Organization

Violence Against Women Online Resources
Online Resources - Organization

Child Victims Suffer Doubly Under Public's Scrutiny
USA Today Editorial

Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (VAT)
Promoting Violence-Free Homes, Communities and Societies

Center for Children and Families in the Justice System
Children Exposed to Family Violence

National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center (NVAWPRC)
Online Research Resource