East Arcadia

Local offices in East Arcadia

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

• Older adults · County office

  East Arcadia Senior Center

  1472 East Arcadia Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for activities and help finding aging services.Read more
  Call 910-655-0953DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of East Arcadia

  Website

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

Town of East Arcadia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve East Arcadia

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

Job help near East Arcadia

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 East Arcadia. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- New Hanover County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 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

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Pender County Outreach Locations

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  1994 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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

  Call 910-251-5777DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Bladen County

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  401 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8;00am-5:00pm

  Call 910-862-3255Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 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 Bladen County

East Arcadia is in Bladen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Bladen County Department of Social Services

  208 McKay Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.
  • MedicaidAsk about Medicaid coverage and get help with an application.
  • Work First and child care assistanceAsk about Work First cash assistance and help paying for child care.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  Call 910-862-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com

• 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

  Bladen County Health Department

  300 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health services and ask about clinic care.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
  Call 910-862-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com

• Older adults · County office

  Bladen County Division on Aging

  608 McLeod Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

  Help here

  • Aging and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about senior programs, meals, in-home help, and referrals.
  Call 910-872-6330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lumber River Area Agency on Aging

  30 C.J. Walker Road, COMtech Park, Pembroke, NC 28372

  Help here

  • Regional aging services and referralsOlder adults and their families can get information and connections to services in Bladen County and the region.
  Call 910-775-9700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Bladen County Veterans Services

  300 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 910-862-6781DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bladennc.govoffice3.com

Everything in Bladen 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