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9 service locations
Family and youth
Candler Elementary Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
121 Candler School Rd, Candler · 828-670-8008
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES.
Food assistance
Ncm Pisgah Elementary School
Meal program
1495 Pisgah Hwy, Candler · (828) 665-0743
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Buncombe County Schools.
Health care
Blue Ridge Health - Enka Middle School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
390 Asbury Rd, Candler · 828-670-5010
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1914 Smokey Park Highway, Candler · 828-285-0622
MAHEC at Candler Elementary School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
121 Candler School Rd, Candler · 828-670-5018
MAHEC at Enka High School
Community health centersliding-scale fees
475 Enka Lake Rd, Candler · 828-670-5000
Community health centersliding-scale fees
25 Westridge Market Place, Candler · 828-418-0040
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facility
P.O. Box 1450, Candler · 828-665-5604
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; men only.
Substance use treatment facilityfree
P.O. Box 1450, Candler · 828-667-0303
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
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