Alexander County
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Local offices in Alexander County
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Human services · County office
Alexander County Department of Social Services
604 7th St. SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits for eligible households.Read more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with eligibility and covered services.Read more
- Child SupportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Child Care AssistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Child and Adult Protective ServicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.alexandercountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
I-CARE, Inc.
1415 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677
Help here
- Community Action ServicesContact the community action agency serving Alexander County to ask about help for low-income households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on icare-inc.org
Housing help · Regional office
Western Piedmont Council of Governments Regional Housing Authority
1880 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Help here
- Section 8 Rental AssistanceApply for rental assistance if you meet the program requirements.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org
Public health · County office
Alexander County Public Health
338 1st Ave. SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Public Health ClinicsGet immunizations, child health, dental, family planning, and other clinic services.
- Behavioral HealthGet behavioral health screening, counseling, and referrals.
- WICEligible pregnant women, infants, and young children can get nutrition benefits and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexanderhealth.org
Older adults · County office
Alexander County Senior Center
730 7th Street SW, Taylorsville, NC
Help here
- Information and Case AssistanceGet help finding local services for older adults, including nutrition, transportation, housing, and health care.
- Medicare CounselingGet help reviewing Medicare coverage and drug plan choices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandercountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
1880 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Help here
- Aging ServicesFind information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org
Veterans · County office
Alexander County Veterans Services
151 West Main Avenue, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Veterans Benefits ClaimsGet help preparing and filing claims for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandercountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Alexander County Emergency Management
29 W Main Ave., Taylorsville, NC
Help here
- Emergency Preparedness and RecoveryGet preparedness information and help finding resources after an emergency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandercountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Alexander Career Center
604 7th St. SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Job Search and Career ServicesGet help searching for jobs and accessing career services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org
State office
NC License Plate Agency
85 East Main Avenue, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Vehicle Registration and PlatesRenew vehicle plates, transfer titles, and request disability tags.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandercountync.gov
Library · County office
Alexander County Library
77 1st Ave. SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Help here
- Library ServicesBorrow books and media, use public computers, and access learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alexanderlibrary.org
Alexander County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alexander County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Iredell Community Action Research and Evaluation, Inc.
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Alexander County
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988