Thomasville
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Local offices in Thomasville
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Housing help · City office
Thomasville Housing Authority
201 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- Housing choice vouchersAsk about housing choice vouchers and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thomasvilleha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Services Billing
10 Salem Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, service disconnection, and starting a utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thomasville-nc.gov
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center Thomasville
211 W Colonial Drive, Suite 119, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, training, resumes, and interview practice.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
State office
Thomasville License Plate Agency
1650 Liberty Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- Vehicle title and registrationVisit the license plate agency for vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · County office
Thomasville Public Library
14 Randolph Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
Local office · City office
City of Thomasville City Hall
10 Salem Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting answers to city service questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thomasville-nc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Thomasville Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, camps, senior activities, parks, and facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thomasville-nc.gov
City of Thomasville, NC website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Thomasville
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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
Davidson County Community Action, Inc.
PO Box 389, Lexington, NC 27293
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Davidson County
Thomasville is in Davidson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Davidson County Department of Social Services
913 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27293
Help here
- Food and nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition benefits for eligible households.Apply online
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with questions about coverage.Apply online
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care if your family qualifies.Apply online
- Work FirstEligible families with children may apply for temporary cash and work support.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and adult protective servicesContact social services to report concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
Public health · County office
Davidson County Health Department WIC
915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
Child support · County office
Davidson County Child Support Services
208 Salem Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
Housing help · Regional office
Lexington Housing Authority
1 Jamaica Drive, Lexington, NC 27292
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing assistance programs and current application openings.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lha-nc.org
Public health · County office
Davidson County Health Department
915 Greensboro Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local clinic and public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
Older adults · County office
Davidson County Senior Services
555-B West Center Street Extension, Lexington, NC 27295
Help here
- Services for older adultsAsk about local services and support for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.davidson.nc.us
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 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