Burlington
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Local offices in Burlington
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Local office · City office
City of Burlington Community Development
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Housing rehabilitationAsk about city housing rehabilitation programs for eligible homeowners.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Burlington Housing Authority
133 N Ireland St, Burlington, NC 27217
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- Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and its application process.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Burlington Customer Service and Billing
237 W Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and starting or stopping service.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Burlington Recreation and Parks
1333 Overbrook Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
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- Recreation programsFind and register for sports, classes, camps, and other recreation programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Older adults · City office
John Robert Kernodle Senior Center
1535 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Programs for adults 55 and olderJoin senior programs, classes, fitness activities, and social events.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Library · County office
North Park Library
849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.alamancecountync.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Alamance County
2640 S Columbine Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work and accessing career services at the local NCWorks center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ourncmilitary.nc.gov
Local office · City office
City of Burlington Customer Service Line
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- City information and service requestsCall the city for general information or help finding the right department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on burlingtonnc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Alamance County
Burlington is in Alamance County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alamance County Department of Social Services
319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance, and ask for help with family services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.alamancecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, child health, and communicable disease care.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Public health · County office
Alamance County Health Department WIC Program
Help here
- WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.alamancecountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Alamance County Veteran Services
102 North Maple Street, Graham, NC 27253
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.alamancecountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Alamance County Emergency Management
1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information and help preparing for emergencies and disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on em.alamancecountync.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Family Justice Center of Alamance County
1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217
Help here
- Safety and legal support for victimsGet help with safety planning, protective orders, legal questions, and connections to local support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fjc.alamancecountync.gov
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