North Topsail Beach
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Local offices in North Topsail Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (ONWASA)
228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact ONWASA to ask about water and sewer service, bills, payments, or payment assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on onwasa.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
Help here
- Town services and concernsContact the town with questions, concerns, or requests for help with town services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northtopsailbeachnc.gov
Library · County office
Sneads Ferry Branch Library
1330 NC Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on onslowcountync.gov
Town of North Topsail Beach website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve North Topsail Beach
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
Offices for all of Onslow County
North Topsail Beach is in Onslow County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Onslow County Department of Social Services
1915 Onslow Drive Extension, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs through the county.
- Child and adult protective servicesGet help when a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk of abuse or neglect.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onslowcountync.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Onslow Community Outreach
1210 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Help here
- Food, shelter, and medical assistancePeople in need can contact the nonprofit for food assistance, shelter, and medical care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onslowco.org
Public health · County office
Onslow County Health Department WIC Office
612 College Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onslowcountync.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Onslow County 211
Help here
- Local health and human services referralsCall any time to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwonslow.org
Public health · County office
Onslow County Health Department
612 College Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health clinic services, health information, and referrals from the county health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onslowcountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Onslow County Senior Services
4024 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28541
Help here
- Senior meals, transportation, and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home help, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onslowcountync.gov
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 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988