Mills River
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Local offices in Mills River
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Library · County office
Mills River Library
124 Town Center Drive, Suite 1, Mills River, NC 28759
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers and internet, and get help with library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hendersoncountync.gov
Local office · City office
Mills River Town Hall
124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC 28759
Help here
- Town services and tax paymentsVisit or call Town Hall for town services and help paying your town property tax bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on millsriver.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Mills River Parks and Recreation
124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC 28759
Help here
- Recreation programs and park reservationsRegister for town recreation programs or ask about reserving a picnic shelter at Mills River Park.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on millsriver.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mills River
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
MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Dr., Mills River, NC 28759
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
Community Action Opportunities
25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Henderson County
Mills River is in Henderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Henderson County Department of Social Services
1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for family and adult benefits and ask for help with child care, food, and family support.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
WNCSource
220 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28793
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about housing help and community programs for eligible residents.
- Community transportationArrange community transportation for trips to medical care, groceries, and other essential destinations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wncsource.org
Housing help · Regional office
Hendersonville Housing Authority
203 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Help here
- Public and affordable housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable rental housing for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendersonvilleha.org
Public health · County office
Henderson County Department of Public Health
1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Help here
- Public health careGet public health services, including immunizations and clinic appointments.
- WIC and nutritionGet information about WIC, nutrition services, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendersoncountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mountain Aging Partners
105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about senior services, caregiver support, and help finding local resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mountainagingpartners.org
Veterans · County office
Henderson County Veterans Services
900 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendersoncountync.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988