Brunswick

Local offices in Brunswick

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  40 Poplar St, Brunswick, NC 28424

  Help here

  • Town services and questionsContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions.Read more
  • Water bill paymentPay your water bill through the town's online bill payment page.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 910-642-6741DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbrunswicknc.gov

Town of Brunswick website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brunswick

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Columbus County

Brunswick is in Columbus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Columbus County Department of Social Services

  40 Government Complex Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food assistance and get help with an existing case.Apply online
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with eligibility or case questions.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help establishing parentage, setting up support, or collecting payments.
  • Child and adult protectionReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or adult.
  Call 910-642-2800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusco.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc., Whiteville Center

  425 S. Lee St, Whiteville, NC 28472

  Help here

  • Family and community assistanceGet information about family support and community assistance programs available through the agency.Read more
  Call 910-642-6083DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scfsnc.org

• Public health · County office

  Columbus County WIC

  304 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 910-640-6615DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusco.org

• Housing help · County office

  Columbus County Public Housing Authority

  612 N. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersGet information about applying for a voucher to help pay rent in a private home.
  Call 910-640-6618DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusco.org

• Public health · County office

  Columbus County Health Department

  810 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC 28472

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet vaccinations, screening, family planning, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 910-640-6615DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusco.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find free, confidential referrals to health and human services in your community.
  Call 1-888-892-1162Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

Everything in Columbus 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