Scotland County
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Local offices in Scotland County
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Human services · County office
Scotland County Department of Social Services
1405 W Boulevard, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for help buying food through Food and Nutrition Services.Apply online
- MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid and other health coverage programs.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk whether your family can get help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help with child support services for a child under 18.
- Adult and child protective servicesReport concerns about abuse, neglect, or safety and ask about protective services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scotlandcounty.org
Public health · County office
Scotland County Health Department
1405 W Boulevard, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesAsk about health clinic services, disease prevention, and health education.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy foods and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scotlandcounty.org
Housing authority · City office
Laurinburg Housing Authority
1300 Woodlawn St., Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing if you are an eligible low-income family, an older adult, or a person with a disability.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laurinburgha.org
Veterans · County office
Scotland County Veteran Services
517 Peden Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Veterans benefits counselingGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scotlandcounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Scotland County Emergency Management
1403 West Boulevard, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scotlandcounty.org
Library · County office
Scotland County Memorial Library
312 W Church St., Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Library servicesUse the public library's books, computers, internet access, and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com
Older adults · Regional office
Lumber River Area Agency on Aging
30 C.J. Walker Road, COMtech Park, Pembroke, NC 28372
Help here
- Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults and their families can get information and connections to services in Bladen County and the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lumberrivercog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southeastern Community & Family Services, Scotland Center
915 S. Main Street, Suite H, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local housing help and other community support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scfsnc.org
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Career Center - Scotland County
16800-A US HWY 401 Bypass, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding a job and connecting with workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nccareers.org
Scotland County, North Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Scotland 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