Norwood
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Local offices in Norwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Norwood Town Hall
212 South Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128
Help here
- Town services and public informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and information about town government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on norwoodgov.com
Utilities · City office
Norwood Utilities and Billing
212 South Main Street, Norwood, NC 28128
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsApply for water or sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about a service problem.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on norwoodgov.com
Library · County office
Norwood Branch Library
207 Pee Dee Avenue, Norwood, NC 28128
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use its public internet access.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stanlycountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Norwood Community Building
247 West Turner Street, Norwood, NC
Help here
- Community building and recreationContact the Town to ask about using the community building or town recreation facilities.Apply online
- Congregate mealsOlder adults can visit this site for weekday midday meals provided through Stanly County Senior Services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on norwoodgov.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stanly County
Norwood is in Stanly County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stanly County Department of Social Services
1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with food assistance.Read more
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage.Read more
- Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care while you work or train.Read more
- Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov
Public health · County office
Stanly County Health Department
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet health care, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Public health · County office
Stanly County WIC Clinic
1000 N First Street, Suite 3, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.stanlycountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stanly County Emergency Services
201 S 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Stanly County Veterans Services Office
1000 N First Street, Suite 6, Albemarle, NC 28001
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits and preparing or appealing claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.stanlycountync.gov
Older adults · County office
Stanly County Senior Services
Help here
- Services for older adultsGet information about programs and support for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stanlycountync.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 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