Cumberland County
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Local offices in Cumberland County
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Human services · County office
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and Work First assistance.
- Adult and child servicesGet help with adult protection, child welfare, and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health care, immunizations, family planning, and health records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Cumberland County WIC
1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority
1000 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher if you meet the program rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fmhanc.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Alliance Health Cumberland Office
711 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Help here
- Behavioral health access and referralsCall for help finding mental health, substance use, or disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alliancehealthplan.org
Veterans · County office
Cumberland County Veterans Services
301 E Russell Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding, filing, and tracking veterans benefits claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Child support · County office
Cumberland County Child Support
109 Bradford Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services, making payments, or enforcing an order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cumberland County Emergency Management
500 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Community action · County office
Cumberland County Community Development
707 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305
Help here
- Housing and community programsFind county housing and community development programs for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Library · County office
Cumberland County Public Library
300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Library resources and legal materialsUse library collections, public information resources, and legal research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cumberland County Law Library
117 Dick Street, Room 341, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Court legal informationUse legal research materials and find court forms for self-help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
6205 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Help here
- Aging services and informationGet information and referrals for services that support older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mccog.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Cumberland County NCWorks Career Center
490 N. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, planning a career, or finding training.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cumberlandcountync.gov
State office · State office
NCDMV Fayetteville Driver License Office
4705 Clinton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit for driver license and identification card services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Cumberland County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cumberland 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