Bethel
Ask about Bethel
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Bethel and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Bethel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Bethel Town Hall
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Help here
- Town services and trash binsCall Town Hall for help with town services or to request a household trash bin.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bethelnc.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bethel Senior Center
7406 Main Street, Bethel, NC 27812
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can visit for social activities and information about services for seniors.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pittcoa.com
Library · County office
Blount (Bethel) Branch Library
201 Ives Street, Bethel, NC 27812
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use curbside pickup during open hours.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sheppardlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bethel
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
Greene Lamp, Inc.
309 Summit Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pitt County
Bethel is in Pitt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pitt County Social Services
1717 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food assistance, Medicaid, child care help, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.
- Housing and utility crisis helpAsk about emergency help with rent, heating, or cooling bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Housing authority · City office
Greenville Housing Authority
1103 Broad Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ghanc.net
Housing authority · Regional office
Mid-East Regional Housing Authority
2995 Radio Station Road, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public housing and rental helpAsk about public housing and rental assistance for residents in its service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Pitt County Public Health Department
201 Government Circle, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including clinical care, family planning, and health programs.
- WICApply for nutrition support and services through the WIC clinic.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pittcountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Pitt County Courthouse
100 W Third Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Help here
- Court information and self-helpFind courthouse information, local court rules, and forms for court matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional aging agency for caregiver support and long-term care help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mideastcom.org
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
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