New Hanover County
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Local offices in New Hanover County
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Human services · County office
New Hanover County Health and Human Services
1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and other county social services.Read more
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for clinic appointments and public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcgov.com
Public health · County office
New Hanover County WIC Clinic
1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
New Hanover County Main Library and Law Library
230 Grace Street, Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Law library resourcesUse the law library to find legal research materials and information for court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maps.nhcgov.com
Courts and legal help · State office
New Hanover County Courthouse
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- Court information and self-help resourcesFind county court contacts, local court information, and links to forms and online services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · County office
New Hanover County Senior Resource Center
2222 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, Medicare counseling, and activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcgov.com
Older adults · Regional office
Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging
1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about services for older adults and caregivers, including caregiver support and long-term care advocacy.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capefearcog.gov
Veterans · County office
New Hanover County Veteran Services
1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits through the VA and other agencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcgov.com
Emergency help · County office
New Hanover County Emergency Management
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 115, Wilmington, NC 28403
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about local hazards, emergency planning, evacuation, and recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcgov.com
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center, New Hanover County
1994 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jetzero.ncworks.gov
State office
Wilmington License Plate Agency
2390 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 108, Wilmington, NC 28401
Help here
- Vehicle registration and platesVisit the license plate agency for vehicle registration and license plate services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
New Hanover County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, public computers, and community resources across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nhcgov.com
New Hanover County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Hanover 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 Central & Eastern North Carolina
1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
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
Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc.
237 New River Dr. #1, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in New Hanover 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