Bladen County
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Local offices in Bladen County
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Human services · County office
Bladen County Department of Social Services
208 McKay Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.
- MedicaidAsk about Medicaid coverage and get help with an application.
- Work First and child care assistanceAsk about Work First cash assistance and help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Public health · County office
Bladen County Health Department
300 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and ask about clinic care.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Veterans · County office
Bladen County Veterans Services
300 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Older adults · County office
Bladen County Division on Aging
608 McLeod Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Aging and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about senior programs, meals, in-home help, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Older adults · Regional office
Lumber River Area Agency on Aging
30 C.J. Walker Road, COMtech Park, Pembroke, NC 28372
Help here
- Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults and their families can get information and connections to services in Bladen County and the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lumberrivercog.org
Library · County office
Bladen County Public Library
111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Emergency help · County office
Bladen County Emergency Management
5853 US 701 Highway North, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency updates and information about preparedness and special needs planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Bladen County
401 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding training.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeastern Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to ask about community services available to Bladen County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scapnc.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Bladen County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Bladen 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
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