Senior Reassurance

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Senior Resource Program was established to ensure the safety and security of our elderly residents throughout the holidays and beyond. Each enrolled senior will receive a phone call from a member of the Buncombe Sheriff’s Office, during holidays, severe weather incidents or any other time a check by phone might be needed. This is a free service available to the residents of Buncombe, to take part in this program one must have a landline telephone or a cell phone. No one is too old or too young to enroll, as long as they can verify they are a resident of Buncombe County.

This service was put in place to ensure our seniors are not forgotten during the holidays, or at any time throughout the year. We know that sometimes the only interaction a senior might have is with their care provider. The Senior Resource Program allows the sheriff’s office an opportunity to check on our seniors to make sure their basic needs are being met and that they are not in a situation where they need help or in a condition that is not normally in their best interest. This service is not a home security check and we will not physically check each senior, please do not enroll in the service with the impression that is what will be provided.

Community Enrollment

If you are a Buncombe County resident and you have a senior aged friend or neighbor, please consider assisting them with this enrollment process. We will need to know the senior’s full name and landline or cell phone number to include them in our program. It is also helpful if they have an emergency contact that is not local, that we can call to reach you in the event you cannot be reached by phone. Like a coordinator or well-check in your absence, we can make sure they are looked after.

If you would like to include your name or someone’s name that is interested, an application will need to be filled out. To receive an application, call the program’s hotline. The line is staffed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

To learn more about the Senior Resource Program:
Visit our website at BuncombeCountySheriffsOffice.com
Follow us on Facebook: @BuncombeCountySheriffsOffice

To enroll or request more information call or email:
Hotline: 828-250-4447
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Email: seniors@buncombesheriff.org
Visit us at our headquarters 339 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806

Frequently Asked Questions

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