Cape Carteret

Local offices in Cape Carteret

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

• Local office · Regional office

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
  Call 888-892-1162Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  102 Dolphin Street, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact the town about local services, town business, or a concern in your neighborhood.
  Call 252-393-8483DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Western Carteret Library

  230 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, NC 28584

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
  Call 252-648-7728DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Cape Carteret website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cape Carteret

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

Job help near Cape Carteret

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 Cape Carteret. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Carteret County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  3813 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm

  Call 252-222-6038DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Onslow County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  461 Western Blvd, Suite 106, Jacksonville, NC 28546

  Hours: Monday - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 910-347-2121DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Craven

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 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

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 Carteret County

Cape Carteret is in Carteret County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Carteret County Department of Social Services

  210 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with program questions.
  • Medicaid and child supportGet help with Medicaid services and child support matters.
  • Child and adult servicesAsk for help with child welfare, adult services, or reports of abuse or neglect.
  Call 252-728-3181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority, Morehead City Office

  2204 Bay Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.Read more
  Call 252-726-4401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ecrha.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

  Carteret County Health Department

  3820 Bridges Street, Suite A, Morehead City, NC 28557

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical careGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
  • WICGet nutrition support, healthy foods, breastfeeding help, and referrals through WIC.Read more
  • Environmental healthAsk about inspections, well water testing, and septic system permits.
  Call 252-728-8550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

  233 Middle Street, Suite 300, New Bern, NC 28563

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 252-638-3185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Carteret County Veterans Services

  3615 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding veterans benefits and applying for them.
  Call 252-728-8440DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Carteret 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