Beaufort County
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Local offices in Beaufort County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Beaufort County Department of Social Services
632 W 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, Work First, child care, and energy assistance.
- Child and adult servicesGet help with child protection, adult services, foster care, and adoption.
- Child supportGet help establishing child support and collecting or paying support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Beaufort County WIC
1436 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the community action agency serving Beaufort County for help finding local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccaa.net
Housing help · Regional office
Washington Housing Authority
809 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when the waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonhousingauthority.org
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · County office
Beaufort County Public Health Department
1436 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county health services and information for you and your family.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional aging agency for caregiver support and long-term care help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.org
Veterans · County office
Beaufort County Veterans Services
1308 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Beaufort County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about county emergency preparation and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountync.gov
State office
Washington Driver License Office
127 N Market Street, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the state driver license office for driver licensing services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · Regional office
Beaufort-Hyde-Martin Regional Library
158 N Market Street, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, information, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nc.gov
Beaufort County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Beaufort 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
Food Bank of the Albemarle
109 Tidewater Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Beaufort 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 888-892-1162 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988