Resources

Asheville Resources

Crisis Resources
-Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center
Buncombe County
877-277-8873
Facility Based Crisis Center for children with mental health or behavioral health needs, structured as a possible diversion or alternative to inpatient hospitalization or an ER visit. This resource can be utilized if there are concerns about safety or significant increase in suicidal thoughts, statements, or discussions of specific plans. The staff usually request a phone screening before potential admissions, may be able to do safety planning by phone if needed. Phone screenings can be completed 24/7.

-Mobile Crisis Management
Western North Carolina
1-888-573-1006
24/7 Mobile Crisis Services for children and adults. This resource can be utilized if there are concerns about safety or significant increase in suicidal thoughts, statements, or discussions of specific plans.

-Emergency Department
Buncombe County
Mission Hospital ED, 828-213-1111
Henderson County
Advent ED, 855-774-5433
Emergency Room is a resource if there are concerns about safety or significant increase in suicidal thoughts, statements, or discussions of specific plans. ER staff can assess risk further and recommend inpatient hospitalization or return home with safety plan.

-Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center
828-213-4055
Buncombe county resource for child, adolescent, and adult inpatient treatment. This resource can be utilized if there are concerns about safety or significant increase in suicidal thoughts, statements, or discussions of specific plans.

-Buncombe County DSS
After Hours line- 828-250-5900
Resource for concerns about abuse, neglect, or safety.

-Helpmate
828-254-0516
Local resource for those experiencing interpersonal or domestic violence. Provides shelter, case management, counseling, court advocacy, children’s programs. 24/7 crisis line.

-Our Voice
828-252-0562 or text VOICE or VOZ to 85511
Western NC resource for people experiencing sexual violence and human trafficking. 24/7 crisis line.

-Mountain Child Advocacy Center
828-213-9824
Local resource for prevention and treatment of neglect and child abuse.