ABCCM RI
- 1. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 2014
MOST COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS:
Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM)
Crisis Ministry
Offersavarietyof meansto helpthose inneedthroughfinancial and/orheatingassistance toavoid
evictionanddisconnectionof utilities;feedingthe hungrywithhotlunchesandfoodbagsforfamilies;
and providingclothingandhouseholdgoods.
Requirements…
1st time patientsmusthave picture ID,Social SecurityCard(foreveryone inthe household),Proof of
Income,aswell asProof of cut-off/Final notice.
Locations and Information…
Main office:
24 CumberlandAvenue
(828)259-5300
South AVL:
10 Buck ShoalsRoad
(828)398-6971
Times:9 am- 1 pm
North AVL:
403 WeavervilleHighway
(828)259-5303
Times:10 am- 2 pm
HomineyValley:
1914 SmokyPark Highway
(828)670-1221
Times:9 am- 1 pm
Medical Ministry
Dedicatedtohealingthe sickwhile bringinghope andcompassiontohealthcare.Theybridge the gapfor
the uninsuredof Buncombe County.InpartnershipwithMissionHospital,promotescommunity
wellnesswithfree healthcare.Healthcare needsare metthroughastaff of volunteerphysicians,nurses,
pharmacists,dentists,hygienistsandclerical assistants.The Medical Ministryoffersmedical care and
dental extractionsessionseachweek.The pharmacyprovidesservicesforpatientsandthe community.
- 2. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 2014
Requirements…
Patientsmustbe uninsured;thisincludesMedicare andMedicaid.
The Medical Ministrydoesnot provide the followingservices;Physicals(job,sportorschool);Primary
Care; Preventive orScreeningTests; DisabilityDeterminations;andLab or X-Rayservicesforchronic
healthproblems.
The Medical Ministrydoesnot prescribe stockordispense narcoticsorcontrolledsubstances.
Eligibility…
Proof of income,apicture ID andproof of residencymaybe requested.Patientsthatclaimzeroincome
mustprovide additional informationaftertheirfirstvisit.
FamilySize & Gross MonthlyIncome
1 $1,815
2 $2,452
3 $3,088
4 $3,725
5 $4,362
6 $4,998
Location…
155 LivingstonStreet,Asheville,NC28801
Phone:(828)259-5339, Director:Suzanne Scully(Suzanne.scully@abccm.org
Fax:(828)259-5316
Medical ClinicHours:Monday,TuesdayandWednesday;Patientsign-inbeginsat9 pm
Monday,Tuesdayand Thursday;Patientsign-inbeginsat5 pm
PharmacyBusinessHours:Monday,Tuesday,andThursday;9 am- 3:30 pm
Wednesday;9am- 1:30 pm
Steadfast House
A programmedbase facilitywithcapacityfor
- 27 bedsfor single women;10 for
female veterans
-- 7 familyunits
- 3. COMMUNITY RESOURCES 2014
- Stabilityforhomelesswomenand
momswithchildren
- Life Skillsclasses
- JobSkill classes
- Case Management
- Educationand Training
Requirements…
In orderto be eligibleforthe home,one mustbe placedona waitinglistandsignup weekly.Tobe
placedonthe waitinglist,call (828)398-6920.
Location…
Phone:(828)259-5365
Fax:(828)259-5369
Email:steadfast@abccm.org
Veterans Restoration Quarters
Transitional housingprogramforhomelessmale veterans.
- Housing
- 3 mealsa day
- Employmentandtrainingservices
- Educationassistance
- CampusclassesandBible studies
- Case managementservices
- Medical support- V.A Medical Center
- Nurse onsite
- Accessto publicassistance
- Individual andGroupcounseling
- Assistance withapplyingforV.A
benefits
Location…
1329 Tunnel Road,Asheville,NC28805
Veterans’RestorationQuarters(828)259-5333
VET Services(828)259-531