The Resource and Engagement Support Team (REST) is a unit within the Asheville Fire Department. It was created to address safety concerns related to encampments and homelessness in Asheville, North Carolina.
Community members can contact REST by submitting a request through the Asheville App or by calling the Asheville Police Department’s non-emergency line at (828) 252-1110. For emergencies, residents should call 9-1-1.
REST members work with residents, business owners, and people experiencing homelessness. The team connects individuals to resources such as housing, food, and utility assistance. They also address public safety concerns…