Watauga County
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Local offices in Watauga County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Watauga County Department of Social Services
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs at the county office.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county department.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wataugacounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
AppHealthCare Watauga WIC
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support and eWIC benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apphealthcare.com
Local office · Nonprofit
NC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Public health · Regional office
AppHealthCare Watauga Health Center
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesVisit the health center for public health clinic and nutrition services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apphealthcare.com
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Daymark Recovery Services Watauga Center
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite B, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet mental health assessments, therapy, medication services, and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daymarkrecovery.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Watauga County Courthouse
842 W King Street, Suite 13, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Court information and formsFind courthouse information and local court forms for Watauga County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Watauga County Project on Aging
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite A, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Older adult supportGet information about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other support for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wataugacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
High Country Area Agency on Aging
468 New Market Boulevard, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information about meals, in-home help, transportation, health programs, and other services for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highcountryaging.org
Veterans · County office
Watauga County Veterans Service Office
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Rooms 206 and 207, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and appealing benefit decisions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wataugacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Watauga County Emergency Services
184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery in Watauga County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wataugacounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center, Watauga County
130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job searches and workforce services at the career center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on public.ncworks.gov
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office, Boone
4469 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office for driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Library · Regional office
Appalachian Regional Library, Watauga County Public Library
140 Queen Street, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arlibrary.org
Watauga County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Watauga 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
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
WAMY Community Action, Inc.
225 Birch Street, Suite 2, Boone, NC 28607
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Watauga 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988