Cherokee County

Local offices in Cherokee County

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

• Human services · County office

  Cherokee County Department of Social Services

  4800 W U.S. Highway 64, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Benefits and economic assistanceApply for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.
  • Adult and child welfare servicesGet help with adult protection, child protection, foster care, and related social services.
  • Child support enforcementGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders.Read more
  Call 828-837-7455DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cherokee County Health Department

  228 Hilton Street, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and servicesGet public health clinic services, health information, and referrals.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 828-837-7486DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov

• Older adults · County office

  Cherokee County Senior Services

  69 Alpine Street, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Senior services and nutritionOlder adults can get meals, transportation, activities, and information about senior services.
  Call 828-837-2467DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can find information and support through the regional aging agency.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cherokee County Veteran Services

  75 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, health care, education, pensions, and survivor benefits.
  Call 828-835-8663DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov

• State office

  North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Murphy Office

  510 U.S. 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitation servicesPeople with disabilities can apply for help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job.
  Call 828-516-6040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cherokee County Emergency Services

  911 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Emergency managementGet information about disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation.
  Call 828-837-2124DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty-nc.gov

• State office

  Murphy License Plate Agency

  1176 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Vehicle registration and titlesResidents can get help with vehicle registration and title services.
  Call 828-837-9922DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Nantahala Regional Library

  11 Blumenthal Street, Murphy, NC 28906

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library materials, internet access, ebooks, and printing services.
  Call 828-837-2025DirectionsWebsite

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

Cherokee County, NC website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cherokee County

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

Job help near Cherokee County

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

  NCWorks Career Center - Tri-County(Cherokee/Clay/Graham)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  800 West US Highway 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906

  Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30am-5pm; (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) Fri 8:30am-12pm

  Call 828-837-7407DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• Youth program

  Tri-County Community College - Cherokee County Center of Applied Technology

  5.3 miles away

  2415 Airport Road, Marble, NC 28905

  Call 828-835-9564DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Tri-County Community College

  19 miles away

  21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC 28906

  Call 828-837-6810DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Cherokee County

• Andrews
• Murphy

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