Dare County

Local offices in Dare County

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

• Human services · County office

  Dare County Social Services

  107 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food and Medicaid benefits and get help with family and adult services.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county Social Services Division.
  Call 252-475-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Dare County WIC Program

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get healthy foods and nutrition support.
  Call 252-475-5068DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on darenc.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

  Dare County Public Health

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet preventive screenings, immunizations, family planning, and maternal and child health services.
  Call 252-475-5003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Dare County Behavioral Health Program

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • CounselingGet counseling for individuals and families, with services for children, adults, and older adults.
  Call 252-475-5003DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Dare County Clerk of Superior Court

  962 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Court records and filing assistanceGet court information and access public records through the Clerk of Superior Court.
  Call 252-475-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging

  512 S. Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944

  Help here

  • Aging services and caregiver supportGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 252-404-7078DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dare County Veterans Services

  109 Exeter Street, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding and accessing available benefits.Read more
  Call 252-475-5604DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Dare County Emergency Management

  370 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Emergency information and alertsGet local emergency information and sign up for alerts about severe weather and evacuation orders.
  Call 252-475-5655DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Dare County Library

  700 Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesBorrow books and other materials and use public computers and internet access.Read more
  Call 252-473-2372DirectionsWebsite

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

Dare County, NC website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dare County

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

Job help near Dare 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.

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

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Pasquotank County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

  Call 252-621-6350DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center Edenton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  52 miles away

  118 Blades Circle, College of the Albamarle, Edenton, NC 27932

  Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm)

  Call 252-482-2195DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Chowan County

  Also helps young people

  52 miles away

  118 Blades Street, Bldg 3, Edenton, NC 27932

  Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2pm)

  Call 252-482-2195DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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.

Cities and towns in Dare County

• Duck
• Kill Devil Hills
• Kitty Hawk
• Manteo
• Nags Head
• Southern Shores

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