Bald Head Island

Local offices in Bald Head Island

We have not checked Bald Head Island on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Bald Head Island

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

Offices for all of Brunswick County

Bald Head Island is in Brunswick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Brunswick County Social Services

  60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help with Medicaid, food benefits, Work First, child support, and services for children and adults.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and applications.Apply online
  Call 910-253-2077DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Brunswick Family Assistance

  929 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the agency for help with food and other local support.
  Call 910-754-4766DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brunswick County WIC

  25 Courthouse Drive, Building A, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people, infants, and children under five can get food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help.Apply online
  Call 910-253-2288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · County office

  Brunswick County Public Housing Agency

  60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersAsk about applying for a voucher to help pay rent in a private home.Apply online
  Call 910-253-2222DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Brunswick County Health Services

  25 Courthouse Drive, Building A, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsMake an appointment for county clinic services, including vaccines and health screenings.
  Call 910-253-2250DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Brunswick 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