Connelly Springs

Local offices in Connelly Springs

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · Regional office

  Icard Township Water Corporation

  218-B Main Ave E, Hildebran, NC 28637

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingCustomers can contact Icard Water about water service, sewer bills, and payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 828-397-6294DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icardwater.com

• Local office · City office

  Connelly Springs Town Hall

  1030 US Hwy 70, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions about water or sewer availability.Read more
  • Community room and pavilion reservationsResidents can ask Town Hall to reserve the community room or pavilion for a gathering.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 828-879-2321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on connellysprings.gov

Town of Connelly Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Connelly Springs

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Burke County

Connelly Springs is in Burke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Burke County Department of Social Services

  700 E Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportAsk about SNAP, Medicaid, Work First, child care help, child support, and other family services.
  Call 828-764-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burkenc.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Morganton Housing Authority

  644 First Street, Morganton, NC 28655

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for housing help for eligible low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply online
  Call 828-437-9101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgantonhousing.com

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Burke County Health Department

  700 E Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about clinic care, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 828-764-9150DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burkenc.org

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Catawba Valley Healthcare, Valdese Clinic

  205 Morgan Street SE, Valdese, NC 28690

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, peer support, and help with substance use and other health needs.
  Call 828-624-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvhnc.org

• 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.
  Call 828-322-9191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wpcog.org

Everything in Burke 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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