Carolina Shores

Local offices in Carolina Shores

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

• Library · County office

  Carolina Shores Branch Library

  9400 Ocean Highway West, Carolina Shores, NC 28467

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the branch to use library resources and attend library programs.
  Call 910-575-0173DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Carolina Shores Town Hall

  200 Persimmon Road, Carolina Shores, NC 28467

  Help here

  • Town services and resident questionsResidents can contact Town Hall for help with town services, forms, and questions about local rules.Read more
  Call 910-575-4877DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carolinashoresnc.com

Town of Carolina Shores website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carolina Shores

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

Job help near Carolina Shores

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 Carolina Shores. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Brunswick County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  5300-7 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470

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

  Call 910-754-6120DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Columbus County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  4564 Chadbourn Highway, Located at Southeastern CC Building A, Whiteville, NC 28472

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

  Call 910-788-6261DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- New Hanover County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  43 miles away

  1994 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

  Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 910-945-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 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 Brunswick County

Carolina Shores is in Brunswick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Brunswick County Social Services

  60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Food and nutrition assistanceAsk about applying for food benefits and other family assistance.
  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or collecting child support payments.Apply onlineRead more
  • Utility assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help with Brunswick County water and sewer charges.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 910-253-2077DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Brunswick Family Assistance

  929 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the agency for help with food and other local support.
  Call 910-754-4766DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Brunswick County WIC

  25 Courthouse Drive, Building A, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding people, infants, and children under five can get food support, nutrition education, and breastfeeding help.Apply online
  Call 910-253-2288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Brunswick County Public Housing Agency

  60 Government Center Drive, Building B, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersAsk about applying for a voucher to help pay rent in a private home.Apply online
  Call 910-253-2222DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Brunswick County Health Services

  25 Courthouse Drive, Building A, Bolivia, NC 28422

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact Health Services to ask about county health programs and clinic appointments.
  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
  Call 910-253-2250DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Brunswick 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