Brevard
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Local offices in Brevard
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Brevard Water and Sewer Billing
95 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsApply for city water and sewer service or get help with your bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrevard.com
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Transylvania County
45 Oak Park Drive, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the career center for help with job searches, career planning, and training resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on buncombecounty.org
Library · County office
Transylvania County Library
212 South Gaston Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Library cards, books, computers, and programsVisit the library to get a card, borrow books, use public computers, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.transylvaniacounty.org
Local office · City office
Brevard City Hall
95 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- City information and servicesVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrevard.com
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Brevard Community Centers
Help here
- Community center programs and meeting spaceContact the Community Center Department about community programs and reserving space.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrevard.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brevard
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
MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Dr., Mills River, NC 28759
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
Community Action Opportunities
25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Transylvania County
Brevard is in Transylvania County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Transylvania County Department of Social Services
106 E. Morgan St., Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help paying for groceries if your household qualifies.
- MedicaidApply for health coverage and related assistance if you qualify.
- Child supportGet help locating a parent, setting up a support order, or collecting court-ordered support.
- Work FirstEligible families can get short-term cash and support while looking for work.
- Child care subsidyEligible families can apply for help paying for child care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on transylvaniacounty.org
Community action · Nonprofit
WNCSource
181 Hillview Ext., Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Older adult meals and supportOlder adults can find meal programs and other support to help them stay healthy and independent.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wncsource.org
Public health · County office
Transylvania County WIC
106 East Morgan Street, Suite 105, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on transylvaniahealth.org
Housing authority · Nonprofit
WNCSource Housing Services
181 Hillview Ext., Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherEligible households can apply for rental assistance to help pay for a home in the private market.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wncsource.org
Public health · County office
Transylvania Public Health
106 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Personal health servicesGet personal health services and public health information from the county health department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on transylvaniahealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Blue Ridge Health Behavioral Health
69 North Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712
Help here
- Counseling and behavioral health careGet counseling and medication support for behavioral health and opioid use treatment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brchs.com
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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