Get Help
I am homeless.
In need of housing? The process starts at AHOPE, where you will meet with Homeward Bound staff to begin a discussion of the type and urgency of assistance needed. AHOPE’s Day Center also provides showers, mail receipt, phone service, and a place to rest, have a cup of coffee, and store personal belongings until housing is established.
AHOPE Day Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday | 8:00 am to 11:00 am
19 North Ann Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 252-8883
Unable to visit AHOPE?
Our Outreach services are designed for unhoused individuals within Buncombe County who cannot regularly access AHOPE or other service agencies due to barriers such as transportation, bus line access, mental health, trust, etc.
Unhoused? Please fill out our Outreach Assistance request form.
Outreach Assistance Request Form
Experiencing housing instability? Please fill out our Library In-Reach Assistance request form.
Library In-Reach Assistance Request Form
Our Outreach staff will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Outreach Staff
Trisha Ecklund, Outreach Program Manager
(828) 768-2670 | trisha@homewardboundwnc.org
Nicole Gibbs, Outreach Case Manager
(828) 412-1874 | nicoleg@homewardboundwnc.org
Lykin Detritus, Library Outreach Case Manager
(828) 774-9212 | lykin@homewardboundwnc.org
67 Haywood Street (Pack Memorial Library), Asheville, NC 28801
I am at risk of losing my housing
If you are at risk of losing your housing due to rental arrears, please click the link below to apply for rental assistance with Homeward Bound of WNC.
I am a Veteran in need of housing support.
Our Veterans Programs provide short-term financial support and case management to individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness and to those already experiencing homelessness in Buncombe County.
- Alix Doddridge, Veterans Outreach Program Manager
(828) 772 – 2847 - SSVF Outreach Specialist
(828) 259-5300
I know of someone who is homeless.
Our Outreach services are designed for unhoused individuals within Buncombe County who cannot regularly access AHOPE or other service agencies due to barriers such as transportation, bus line access, mental health, trust, etc.
Unhoused? Please fill out our Outreach Assistance request form.
Outreach Assistance Request Form
Experiencing housing instability? Please fill out our Library In-Reach Assistance request form.
Library In-Reach Assistance Request Form
Do you know of an encampment where people could use support and resources?
Our Outreach staff will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Outreach Staff
Trisha Ecklund, Outreach Program Manager
(828) 768-2670 | trisha@homewardboundwnc.org
Nicole Gibbs, Outreach Case Manager
(828) 412-1874 | nicoleg@homewardboundwnc.org
Lykin Detritus, Library Outreach Case Manager
I need a shelter for tonight.
Homeward Bound does not provide temporary overnight shelter. Please see the following list for shelters in Asheville, NC.
- Beloved Village For Homeless From Beloved House Asheville
(828) 571-0766 - Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
(828) 259-5300 - Salvation Army Shelter For Men And Women
(828) 253-4723 - Western Carolina Rescue Mission
(828) 254-1529
Homeless Services Resource Sheet
In addition to the services provided by Homeward Bound, numerous community agencies and faith communities provide resources for everything from food, clothing, and job training, to rent and utility assistance, and more.
