Henderson County Behavioral Health & Recovery Resources - Helene Response

(Updated 10/23/24 1:15 pm)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many in our community are facing tough challenges. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Support is here.

We are compiling information about resources to support persons struggling with emotional well-being during this difficult time. Note: this is not an exhaustive list of resources. We will post updates as they become available.

If you know of an update, please email them to Jodi Grabowski at jgrabowski@hendersoncountync.gov

Crisis Services

  • National Crisis Line: 9-8-8 : If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. You can call or text 9-8-8, or chat at www.988Lifeline.org to reach a trained counselor who can provide support in a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 and Disability Disaster Hotline: 1-800-626-4959
  • RHA’s Mobile Crisis Management line: 888-573-1006
  • Vaya’s Behavioral Health Crisis Line 1-800-849-6127 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The Walk-in Clinic for Henderson County- through Clarvida (previously known as Family Preservation Services)- was temporarily housed at The Free Clinics. Effective Monday, Oct 21 they have returned to their offices at 122 Chadwick Sq Ct, Hendersonville, open Monday - Friday between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Blue Ridge Health: all locations are open and operating on a normal schedule, except the 7th Avenue clinic in Hendersonville. Those people are being routed to Henderson Family Health Center on the Pardee Campus - Henderson County Locations
  • Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Asheville (aka RHA C3360) 356 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Adjusted hours: Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, providing triage, assessment, and referral services. Please feel free to call the direct line at (828) 210-2651. 
  • Safelight: all programs and services are open. 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC, 24 hour hotline: 828-693-3840
  • The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) provides mental health support for first responders and volunteers working on our Hurricane Helene disaster response. The helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
  • Neil Dobbins Center (NDC) in Asheville has re-opened as of 10/21/24: Walk-In: Neil Dobbins Center assessments and referrals are provided 24/7 at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center, located at 356 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. No appointment needed! Through Mobile Crisis Management, 24/7: For on-site or after-hours support, referrals are available 24/7 through Mobile Crisis Management (MCM) by calling 1.888.573.1006. Have any questions? Licensed Clinicians are available for phone consultations and triage at 828.210.2651 (8 am – 8 pm).

Hospitals:

  • Pardee UNC Health/ PATH’s adult detox and psychiatry call 828-696-4250. Located at 800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28792. PATHS Unit call 828-696-4250
  • Advent Health dual diagnosis unit for women 18+ and female adolescent unit, call 828-681-2282. Located at 100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
  • Advent Health also offers an outpatient option if you need to schedule an urgent appointment call 828-650-8130 for more information. 

New during response:

  • RHA Health Services Licensed Counselors available at Hands On! Children's Museum 318 North Main Street, Downtown Hendersonville. Available for FREE seven days a week between 9am and 7pm now through October 31.
  • Click on this link for a list of providers willing to offer pro bono (FREE) individual sessions or groups for individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene in WNC- offering both in person and Telehealth in descending order of city. 

Substance Use Treatment and Peer Living Rooms:

  • Hope Coalition -101 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC., 828-388-7979
  • Love and Respect - 350 Chadwick Ave, Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC., 828-595-2202
  • RHA's PLR - 365 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Open M-F 9am-5pm 
  • First Contact Addiction Ministries - 106 Chadwick Ave, Hendersonville, NC., 828-435-2180
  • Back on Track Addiction Ministries - 1900 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville,NC., 828-595-9091

Treatment providers:

  • Blue Ridge Health (see above)
  • The Free Clinics: 841 Case St, Hendersonville, NC, 28792. 828-697-8422
  • Premier Treatment: still open even though flooded, dosing Methadone 3 days/at a time
  • May Rx: suboxone and MAT doing telephone appointments, fills script and send to your pharmacy. 828-239-8852 or 888-581-6068 for Medicaid for MAT (but not methadone)

CLOSURES

  • ADATC Detox: closed, moved all their clients to other places, not taking new people
  • Blue Ridge Health: 7th Ave closed indefinitely

Additional Information and Helplines

Eating Disorder Support Services:

Other Resources:

NC Department of Public Safety

Vaya Health