Nashville
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Local offices in Nashville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Nashville Town Hall
499 South Barnes Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town for help with local services and questions about town government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnashville.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Nashville Finance Department
499 South Barnes Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation serviceStart or stop town utility service and get help with utility bills or payment arrangements.Apply online
- Utility bill paymentPay a town utility bill online or at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnashville.com
Library · City office
Harold D. Cooley Library
114 West Church Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public programs and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnashville.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Nashville Recreation Center
200 South Boddie Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Recreation programs and facility reservationsFind town recreation programs or ask about reserving the center for an event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofnashville.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nash County
Nashville is in Nash County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nash County Department of Social Services
120 W. Washington Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceAsk about Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, and Work First assistance.
- Child supportGet help with child support services, including establishing support and collecting payments.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Family and adult servicesGet help with child welfare, adult protective services, foster care, and adoption.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Nash County Health Department
214 S. Barnes Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about clinic, disease prevention, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children nutrition support and approved foods.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashcountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Nash County Senior Services
103 N. Alston Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Senior services and referralsResidents age 60 and older can ask about meals, transportation, wellness programs, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashcountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Nash County Veteran Services
120 W. Washington Street, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits, pensions, medical coverage, and burial assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Nash County Emergency Services
120 W. Washington Street, Suite 1102, Nashville, NC 27856
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nashcountync.gov
Library · Regional office
Braswell Memorial Library / Nash County Libraries
727 N. Grace Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to borrow books and other materials and access learning and reference resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on braswell-library.libguides.com
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