Craven County
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Local offices in Craven County
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Human services · County office
Craven County Department of Social Services
2818 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28561
Help here
- Public assistance and food benefitsApply for food, cash, energy, and medical assistance.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county courthouse division.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Public health · County office
Craven County Health Department
2818 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28562
Help here
- Health clinic servicesGet health visits, vaccines, family planning, and other clinic services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Public health · County office
Craven County WIC
2818 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28561
Help here
- WIC food benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
New Bern Housing Authority
1307 Tatum Drive, New Bern, NC 28563
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable rental housing and income-based rent.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newbernha.org
Veterans · County office
Craven County Veterans Services Office
2402 M L King Jr Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28562
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans, survivor, and dependent benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Craven County Emergency Services
411 Craven Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Craven County Senior Services
811 George Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Help here
- Senior meals and servicesAsk about meals, senior programs, and services for adults over 60.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov
Library · Regional office
Craven-Pamlico Regional Library
400 Johnson St, New Bern, NC 28560
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and account services across the regional library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mycprl.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Craven County Clerk of Superior Court
302 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560
Help here
- Court clerk servicesGet help with court filings, records, estates, and other clerk services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Craven
2836 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, training, resumes, and interviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
233 Middle Street, Ste. 300, New Bern, NC 28563
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind local services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Coastal Community Action
303 McQueen Avenue, Newport, NC 28570
Help here
- Community and family servicesAsk about family, housing, senior, and other community support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalca.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
Craven County Official Website website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Craven 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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988