Fayetteville
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Local offices in Fayetteville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Fayetteville 1-FAY Call Center
Help here
- City service requestsCall to report city service problems, request trash and recycling help, or use the FayFixIt service.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettevillenc.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation
121 Lamon Street, Fayetteville, NC
Help here
- Recreation programsFind recreation programs, sports, pools, parks, and activities for children and adults.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettevillenc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation senior centers
7560 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC
Help here
- Active adult and senior programsSeniors can find exercise, wellness, arts, games, and social activities at local senior centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettevillenc.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC)
955 Old Wilmington Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Help here
- Utility customer service and bill assistanceContact PWC about electric, water, or sewer service, utility bills, and payment help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on faypwc.com
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
State office · State office
NCDMV Fayetteville Drivers License Office
4705 Clinton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the office for driver licensing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Local office · Regional office
NC 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org
City of Fayetteville, N.C. website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Cumberland County
Fayetteville is in Cumberland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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
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 888-892-1162 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988