Caldwell County

Local offices in Caldwell County

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

• Human services · County office

  Caldwell County Department of Social Services

  2345 Morganton Boulevard SW, Suite A, Lenoir, NC 28645

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with program questions.
  • NC MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and managing your local case.Read more
  • Child Support ServicesGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Energy AssistanceAsk about help paying energy bills.
  • Protective ServicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.Read more
  Call 828-426-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org

• Public health · County office

  Caldwell County Health Department

  2345 Morganton Boulevard SW, Suite B, Lenoir, NC 28645

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic and preventive health services.
  • WICCall to make an appointment for WIC nutrition services.
  Call 828-426-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Caldwell County Courthouse

  216 Main Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

  Help here

  • Court information and helpGet courthouse contact information and find state court services and forms.Read more
  Call 828-759-3503DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  1880 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601

  Help here

  • Aging ServicesFind information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families.
  Call 828-322-9191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Caldwell County Veterans Services

  905 West Avenue NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet information and help with claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 828-757-1345DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Caldwell County Office of Emergency Services

  240 Pleasant Hill Road, Hudson, NC 28638

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet county information about preparing for emergencies and recovering from hazards.
  Call 828-757-1424DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org

• Library · County office

  Caldwell County Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the county library system for public library services and resources.
  Call 828-757-1288Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caldwellcountync.org

Caldwell County, NC website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Caldwell County

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

Cities and towns in Caldwell County

• Cajah's Mountain
• Cedar Rocknot checked yet
• Gamewell
• Granite Falls
• Hudson
• Lenoir
• Sawmills

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