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Local offices in Burnsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Northwestern Regional Housing Authority - Yancey County Field Office
500 Forest Hills Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the field office to ask about housing assistance in Yancey County.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nwrha.com
Utilities · City office
Town of Burnsville Water and Sewer Billing
2 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water or sewer bills and pay them online or through Town Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofburnsville.org
Jobs and training · State office
NCWorks Access Point - Yancey County
1040 East US Highway 19E, Suite L, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, building job skills, and using employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nccareers.org
State office
NCDMV Driver License Office - Burnsville
116 North Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit for driver license services and state identification.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ncdot.gov
Local office · City office
Burnsville Town Hall
2 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Town services and informationAsk about town government, taxes, water, sewer, brush pickup, and other town services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofburnsville.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Burnsville Town Center
6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Community center events and rentalsAsk about events or renting the Town Center for a community gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofburnsville.org
Town of Burnsville, NC website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Burnsville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Dr., Mills River, NC 28759
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
WAMY Community Action, Inc.
225 Birch Street, Suite 2, Boone, NC 28607
Listed on ncdhhs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Burnsville
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
NCWorks Career Center- Yancey County
Also helps young people
1.9 miles away
1040 East US Hwy 19 E, Suite L, Burnsville, NC 28714
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm; Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
Unemployment benefits in North Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
High Country Workforce Development Board
468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607-1820
Workforce board
NCWorks Commission
4348 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4348
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 Yancey County
Burnsville is in Yancey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Yancey County Department of Social Services
320 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with your health coverage.Read more
- Child SupportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Child Care SubsidyAsk about help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yanceycountync.gov
Public health · County office
Yancey County WIC Clinic
202 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and information about WIC benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncdhhs.gov
Older adults · County office
Yancey County Senior Center
503 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Meals and aging supportAsk about home-delivered meals, in-home help, transportation, and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yanceycountync.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, Yancey County Field Office - Forest Hills
500 Forest Hills Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance and affordable housing options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrha.com
Public health · County office
Yancey County Health Department
202 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesVisit for primary care, immunizations, family support, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yanceycountyhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
High Country Area Agency on Aging
468 New Market Boulevard, Boone, NC 28607
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information about meals, in-home help, transportation, health programs, and other services for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on highcountryaging.org
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
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.
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