In Buncombe County, Enlace Latino NC identified four health centers and community clinics, in addition to three clinics affiliated with the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics that serve patients in the area.
Buncombe Health Department
La Buncombe County Health and Human Services Clinic It offers a variety of health services, such as family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, vaccines, and tuberculosis testing.
Some consultations are confidential and low-cost; family planning services offer income-based rates. Costs and discounts depend on the service requested.
The Department of Health can also guide families on Medicaid, public assistance programs, and other community resources.
Address: 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
Phone number: (828) 250-5000
North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
La North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics It is a comprehensive network of 65 free and charitable clinics dedicated to improving the health and well-being of uninsured patients in North Carolina.
There are three primary care centers that offer their services for patients without health insurance in Buncombe County. These are:
La ABCCM clinic It provides charitable medical care to residents who cannot afford health services, especially uninsured adults.
Their program also offers support with prescription medications and certain dental services.
Address: 1845 Brevard Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 259-5300
SVCM NeighborCare It is a free community clinic run by Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, in Black Mountain.
It offers primary care and urgent medical attention to patients of all ages, regardless of their economic circumstances. Spanish interpretation is also available.
To confirm if the analyses, medications, diagnostic tests or follow-up treatments have any cost, please consult with the staff when scheduling the appointment.
Address: 101 N Ridgeway Ave. Black Mountain, NC 28711
Phone number: (828) 419-0439
Neighbors It is a non-profit organization that provides free, bilingual medical services to low-income and uninsured adults in western North Carolina. Its focus includes Latino and agricultural communities.
The organization offers primary care, behavioral health services, laboratory testing, and access to medications at no cost to eligible patients. It also has bilingual staff and community workers who help connect patients with social resources, such as food and clothing.
Address: 3971 Little Savannah Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone number: (828) 293-2274
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Project Access Buncombe & Madison
This Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) program It connects low-income, uninsured residents with a network of providers offering specialized care, lab tests, imaging studies, medications, surgeries, and hospitalization at no cost to those who qualify.
To qualify, applicants must have lived in Buncombe or Madison for at least six months, meet the program's income limit, and have a referral from a primary care provider. Direct applications without a medical referral are not accepted.
It provides professional medical interpreters at no cost to enrolled patients. Interpretation can be provided by phone, video, or in person. The medical office must coordinate the service by calling the WIN network at (828) 274-0950.
Address: 304 Summit St., Asheville, NC 28803.
Phone: (828) 274-6989
Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS)
This community health center It offers primary care for adults and children, prenatal, dental, and mental health services.
Uninsured individuals can apply for a discount program based on income and household size. It can also help reduce certain medical expenses for eligible insured patients.
The clinic also offers free interpretation and translation services.
Address: 257 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 285-0622
Application for the discount program:
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Blue Ridge Health
Blue Ridge Health is a network of community health centers that offers medical and dental services, with reduced rates for patients who qualify based on their income and household size.
In her Buncombe centerThey offer the following services: family medicine, nutrition services, behavioral health/counseling, pediatrics, women's health, among others.
Uninsured individuals can contact the center to find out how to apply for the discount and what expenses they will have to pay.
Address: 303 Airport Rd., Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 698-2979
Do you accept people without health insurance?
Yes, they accept patients without health insurance and have Discounts subject to eligibility and service.
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