Bridgeton

Local offices in Bridgeton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Bridgeton Town Hall

  202 N. B Street, Bridgeton, NC 28519

  Help here

  • Town services and resident questionsContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions about local rules.Read more
  • Sewer service and billsApply for town sewer service, ask about your bill, or pay it at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 252-637-3697DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbridgetonnc.gov

Town of Bridgeton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bridgeton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Bridgeton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bridgeton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Craven

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.1 miles away

  2836 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 252-649-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Access Point- Jones Count

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  509 Highway 58 North, Trenton, NC 28585

  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 252-448-5021 ext, 790Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Beaufort County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  1502 N. Market Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm Closes 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch

  Call 252-940-0900Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Craven County

Bridgeton is in Craven County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Craven County Department of Social Services

  2818 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28561

  Help here

  • Public assistance and food benefitsApply for food, cash, energy, and medical assistance.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county courthouse division.Read more
  Call 252-636-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov

• Public health · County office

  Craven County WIC

  2818 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28561

  Help here

  • WIC food benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 252-636-4920DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  New Bern Housing Authority

  1307 Tatum Drive, New Bern, NC 28563

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable rental housing and income-based rent.
  Call 252-633-0800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newbernha.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Craven County Health Department

  2818 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28562

  Help here

  • Health clinic servicesGet health visits, vaccines, family planning, and other clinic services.Read more
  Call 252-636-4920DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cravencountync.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Craven County Clerk of Superior Court

  302 Broad Street, New Bern, NC 28560

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesGet help with court filings, records, estates, and other clerk services.
  Call 252-639-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccourts.gov

Everything in Craven 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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