Camden County
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Local offices in Camden County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Camden County Department of Social Services
117 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC 27921
Help here
- Food and nutrition benefitsApply for Food and Nutrition Services and get help with your benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencountync.gov
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
Public health · Regional office
Camden County Health Department
160 U.S. 158, Building B, Camden, NC 27921
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local clinical, preventive, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and healthy foods to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org
Older adults · County office
Camden County Center for Active Adults
117 North Hwy 343, Camden, NC 27921
Help here
- Senior programs and supportFind social programs, activities, and support for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
512 S. Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Help here
- Aging services and caregiver supportGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on albemarlecommission.org
Veterans · County office
Camden County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and resolving benefits issues.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencountync.gov
Emergency help · Regional office
Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for local emergency alerts and get information about preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencountync.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center: Elizabeth City–Pasquotank
111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding work, planning a career, and connecting with job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nwdbworks.com
Library · County office
Camden County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital library resources, and join free learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencountync.gov
Camden County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Camden 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
Economic Improvement Council, Inc.
PO Box 549, Edenton, NC 27932-0549
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988