Catawba County
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Local offices in Catawba County
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Human services · County office
Catawba County Social Services
3030 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Help here
- Food and nutrition assistanceApply for Food and Nutrition Services and other family support programs.
- Medicaid and transportationGet help with Medicaid, long-term care assistance, and Medicaid transportation.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about child or adult abuse and ask about protective services.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Public health · County office
Catawba County Public Health
3070 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health education, and help finding local health resources.
- WICAsk about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Catawba County Veteran Services
100 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits; call to make an appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Catawba County Emergency Services
100 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Library · County office
Catawba County Library System
115 West C Street, Newton, NC 28658
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court
100 Government Drive, Department A, Newton, NC 28658
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet help with court records and filing matters handled by the Clerk of Superior Court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawbacountync.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
1880 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Help here
- Aging ServicesFind information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCWorks Career Center - Catawba County
403 Conover Station SE, Suite C, Conover, NC 28613
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, planning a career, or finding job training.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org
State office · State office
NCDMV License Plate Agency - Conover
803 Conover Boulevard W, Conover, NC
Help here
- Vehicle registration and platesHandle vehicle registration, title transactions, plate renewals, and replacement tags.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
Catawba County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Catawba 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