Wake Forest

Local offices in Wake Forest

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Support Services

  301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Homeownership counseling and housing stability resourcesGet counseling, financial guidance, and referrals for housing support programs.
  • Home repair supportTown residents who qualify can seek help with critical home repairs.Read more
  Call 919-435-9581DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakeforestnc.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Wake Forest Power

  301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Electric service and billsStart or manage electric service, ask about a bill, or request more time to pay.Apply onlineRead more
  • HOPE utility bill helpEligible Wake Forest Power customers can seek help with overdue electric bills through the HOPE program.Read more
  Call 919-435-9478DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakeforestnc.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Wake Forest Center for Active Aging

  235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Programs for older adultsAdults age 55 and older can take part in fitness, learning, and social programs.
  Call 919-554-4111DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakeforestnc.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  NCWorks Career Center, Wake Forest

  350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, preparing for a job, and connecting with career services.
  Call 919-562-6363DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncworksforyou.org

• Library · County office

  Wake Forest Community Library

  400 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, resources, and programs for children and adults.
  Call 919-554-8498DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catalog.wake.gov

• Local office · City office

  Customer Service

  301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Town customer serviceCall with questions about town services or to report a non-emergency problem.
  Call 919-435-9400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakeforestnc.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

  701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and classesFind and register for town recreation programs, classes, sports, and park activities.Apply online
  Call 919-435-9560DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakeforestnc.gov

Town of Wake Forest website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wake Forest

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

Offices for all of Wake County

Wake Forest is in Wake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wake County Division of Social Services

  220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27620

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, child care, energy, and family assistance programs.
  Call 919-212-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov

• Public health · County office

  Wake County WIC

  200 Swinburne Street, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 919-250-4720DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov

• Housing authority · County office

  Wake County Housing Authority

  100 Shannon Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing assistance and housing programs.
  Call 919-269-6404DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wakecountyha.org

• Public health · County office

  Wake County Public Health

  10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet health clinic services, including testing, treatment, and vaccines.
  Call 919-250-4410DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wake.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wake County Courts

  316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

  Help here

  • Court and legal informationFind court contacts and information about cases, hearings, and court services.
  Call 919-792-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Triangle J Area Agency on Aging

  4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesFind information and referrals for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 919-558-9391DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tjaaa.org

Everything in Wake 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.
• 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