WAVL Printable Resource Guide
A list of resources for business owners to provide houseless guests in need of support. Resource list compiled from west-asheville.com (provided by Safe Shelter), Bridge Meals, and Asheville Period Pantry specifically for WAVL. Last updated June 2025.
🚨 Overdose / Violence / Urgent Emergency → Call 911 immediately For overdose: administer Narcan first, then call 911.
24/7 Mobile Support Lines
Community Paramedics — 24/7 · General & mental health 828-772-1294
REST — AVL Fire Dept Community Responders — 9am–9pm 828-777-3418
MCOT — Mobile Community Outreach Team — 8am–4pm · Mental health & substance use 828-772-0666
PORT — Post Overdose Response Team — 7am–10pm 828-337-9711
Resources in West Asheville
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Bridge Meals
— Free Community Meals Walk in and ask at any partner restaurant — free, no questions asked. Hours meals from Bridge at each participating restaurant will vary by location.
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Period Pantries
Free period products at locations across Asheville. West Asheville locations: Haywood Famous (508 Haywood Rd, indoor), Palm + Pine (178 Westwood Pl, indoor, and Garden Party (792 Haywood Rd, outdoor kiosk).