Cherokee County
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Local offices in Cherokee County
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Human services · County office
Cherokee County Department of Social Services
4800 W U.S. Highway 64, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Benefits and economic assistanceApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.
- Adult and child welfare servicesGet help with adult protection, child protection, foster care, and related social services.
- Child support enforcementGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Public health · County office
Cherokee County Health Department
228 Hilton Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet public health clinic services, health information, and referrals.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Veterans · County office
Cherokee County Veteran Services
75 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, health care, education, pensions, and survivor benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cherokee County Emergency Services
911 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Emergency managementGet information about disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Older adults · County office
Cherokee County Senior Services
69 Alpine Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Senior services and nutritionOlder adults can get meals, transportation, activities, and information about senior services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Library · Regional office
Nantahala Regional Library
11 Blumenthal Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, internet access, ebooks, and printing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can find information and support through the regional aging agency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southwesterncommission.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Four Square Community Action
225 Valley River Avenue, Suite G, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Community assistanceEligible residents can ask about housing, utility, food, transportation, and other assistance.Read more
- Housing choice vouchersResidents can contact the agency for help with Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on foursquarecommunityactioninc.com
State office · State office
North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Murphy Office
510 U.S. 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitation servicesPeople with disabilities can apply for help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
State office · State office
Murphy License Plate Agency
1176 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Vehicle registration and titlesResidents can get help with vehicle registration and title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Four Square Community Action Head Start, Murphy
161 Thomas Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Help here
- Head StartEligible families can apply for early learning and family support services for young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on foursquarecommunityactioninc.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cherokee 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