Community Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
Directory of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Hendersonville.
Apple Country Transit
Apple Country Public Transit provides bus service throughout the City of Hendersonville, Town of Fletcher and Laurel Park. Printable route maps are available at the bottom of their Maps & Schedules page.
To schedule a pick-up for paratransit, please contact WNCSource at (828) 698-8571 or visit their website.
Blue Ridge Community Health
Affordable primary health care, prenatal care, behavioral health, pediatric care, and dentistry. Services available in English or Spanish.
828-692-4289
Blue Ridge Literacy Council
Free tutoring services for adults and youth. Services available in English or Spanish.
828-696-3811
Children and Family Resource Center
Free family education programs and support for parents and caregivers.
828-698-0674
https://www.childrenandfamily.org
Centers for Disease Control COVID19 Data Tracker
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
Council on Aging for Henderson County
El Centro
Latino advocacy program, early voting and voter registration, education programs, translations and referrals.
https://www.facebook.com/el.c.comunitario
828-290-7134
Talia Aguayo, Education Coordinator talia@elcentrohvl.org
Gabby Mendez gabby@elcentrohvl.org
Federal Income Tax
Individuals
800-829-1040
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time
Businesses
800-829-4933
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time
The Free Clinics
Medical, psychological services, and specialty care.
828-697-8422
https://www.thefreeclinics.org/
Henderson County Department of Public Health
https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health
Henderson County Food Pantries
Henderson County Food Pantries/ Despensas de Alimentos del Condado de Henderson
https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/interactive-map/henderson-county-food-p...
Henderson County Sheriff’s Department
Up to date local information
https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/sheriff
Henderson County Public Schools Migrant Education
The Migrant Education program provides improved educational opportunities for migrant children.
828-388-2881
https://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/esl-migrant/migrant-educa...
Hendersonville Rescue Mission
639 Maple St., Hendersonville, NC
Food, clothing, shelter, medical clinic, toiletries. Call for more information about their programs or visit their website.
828-697-1354
https://www.hendersonvillerescuemission.org
Interfaith Assistance Ministry
IAM provides crisis assistance including food, clothing, heat, utilities, rent, medication and other basic needs. Please call for information.
(828) 697-7029
Mobile Crisis Management
Crisis help for mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
1-888-573-1006
https://rhahealthservices.org/mobile-crisis-management
National Alliance on Mental Illness Western Carolina
Our mission is to provide support and education for families affected by mental illness and to advocate for quality lives without stigma or discrimination.
828-505-7353
NC 211
Call 211 for local resources and information. Website also has a list of local resources.
1-888-892-1162, TTY # 800-735-0533
North Carolina Department of Revenue
1-877-252-3052
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
File for unemployment benefits.
NCWorks Online
A one-stop online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina. Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, and find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information.
NCWorks Henderson County
828-694-1755
https://www.blueridge.edu/programs-courses/career-development/ncworks-ca...
Pisgah Legal Services
Free civil legal aid to those in poverty. Help with landlord-tenant issues, safety from abuse, health care, and income issues.
828-692-7622
Safelight
A nonprofit agency that provides 24/7 support for victims of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
828-693-3840
Salvation Army
Food, clothing, rental/heating assistance. Call for more information.
828-693-4181
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/henderson-polk-transylvania/
Smart Start Partnership for Children
Helping families of children birth to age 5 find and pay for childcare in Henderson County.
828-693-1580
https://www.smartstartpfc.org/
The Storehouse
The Storehouse is a food and hygiene products pantry for those with limited financial means. Please call The Storehouse for information.
(828) 692-8300
https://www.storehouseonline.org
Thrive
Thrive focuses on assisting individuals who are experiencing mental health symptoms get back on their feet.
828-697-1581
TrueRidge
True Ridge works to connect members of the Latinx community with the resources and opportunities to help them grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live a fulfilled life.
(828) 205-1170
Vaya Health
Help finding mental health care 24/7 through the Access to Care phone line.
1-800-849-6127