Board of Commissioners Administration Building
240 2nd Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 697-4857
Fax: (828) 697-4658
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30
Monday - Friday
The Henderson County Department of Social Services is directed by Liston B. Smith, Director.
Essential Departmental Functions: The Department of Social Services is dedicated to our special responsibility to assist and provide opportunities for all individuals and families in need of protection, economic support and social work services to become self supporting and achieve a stable and satisfying family life. We advocate for and encourage individual and family self determination to achieve realistic goals. We strive to accomplish our mission through teamwork and professional practice. Toward this end, with cooperation with helping agencies and our community, we seek to identify needs, advocate for and focus resources, and deliver services responsibly, compassionately and in a timely manner.