Vance County
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Local offices in Vance County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Vance County Department of Social Services
500 North Beckford Drive, Suite C, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about food assistance, Medicaid, child care help, Work First, and energy assistance.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Public health · Regional office
Vance County WIC Office
115 Charles Rollins Road, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gvph.org
Housing help · County office
Vance County Housing Authority
224 Lincoln Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its low-rent public housing program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · Regional office
Granville Vance Public Health, Vance County Health Clinic
115 Charles Rollins Road, Henderson, NC 27537
Help here
- Public health clinicGet health clinic and public health services for Vance County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gvph.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Vance County Courthouse
156 Church Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind courthouse contacts, court information, and online tools for preparing some court forms.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging
1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information about local support, transportation, nutrition, and in-home services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerrtarcog.org
Veterans · County office
Vance County Veterans Services
300 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vancecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Vance County Emergency Management
156 Church Street, Suite 002, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information about emergency preparedness and county response resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdps.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center, Kerr-Tar region
826 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kerrtarcog.org
State office
Henderson Driver License Office
1080 Eastern Boulevard, Henderson, NC
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for driver license services and check the state DMV site for current appointments and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · Regional office
Perry Memorial Library
205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perrylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vance County
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
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.
180 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, NC 27536
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Vance 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.
- 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 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988