Ellerbe

Local offices in Ellerbe

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Ellerbe Utility Billing

  108 W. Page Street, Ellerbe, NC 28338

  Help here

  • Utility bills and paymentsContact the town to pay water and sewer bills or ask about your utility account.Apply online
  Call 910-652-6251DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Ellerbe Senior Center

  306 Millstone Road, Ellerbe, NC 28338

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportOlder adults can join activities, get referrals, and ask about services such as meals and transportation.
  • Congregate mealsRichmond County residents age 60 and older can contact the center to sign up for a meal at the center.Read more
  • Home delivered mealsHomebound seniors age 60 and older can ask the center about meal delivery.
  Call 910-652-6006DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Kemp-Sugg Memorial Library

  279 2nd Street, Ellerbe, NC 28338

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
  Call 910-652-6130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Ellerbe Town Hall

  108 W. Page Street, Ellerbe, NC 28338

  Help here

  • Town officeVisit or call the town office for help with town government and public information.
  Call 910-652-6251DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Ellerbe website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ellerbe

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

Job help near Ellerbe

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 Ellerbe. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Richmond County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.1 miles away

  115 West Franklin Street, Rockingham, NC 28379

  Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5pm and Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm

  Call 910-997-9180DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Moore County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  245 Shepherd Trail, Aberdeen, NC 28315

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

  Call 910-505-6010DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Anson County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  514 N Washington Street, Lockhart-Taylor Center, Wadesboro, NC 28170-2137

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30 pm;( Closed 12pm-1pm) Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at noon

  Call 704-272-5479Directions

  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 Richmond County

Ellerbe is in Richmond County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Richmond County Social Services

  125 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28379

  Help here

  • Social servicesGet help with county programs for families, children, and adults.
  • Child supportApply for help setting up or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  Call 910-997-8480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondnc.com

• Public health · County office

  Richmond County WIC

  127 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28379

  Help here

  • WIC food benefitsApply for healthy food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 910-997-8313DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondnc.com

• Housing help · Regional office

  Rockingham Housing Authority

  809 Armistead St., Rockingham, NC 28379

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance.
  Call 910-997-3316DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rhanc.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

  Richmond County Health Department

  127 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28379

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services and information from the county health department.
  Call 910-997-8301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondnc.com

• Older adults · County office

  Richmond County Aging Services

  225 S. Lawrence St., Rockingham, NC 28379

  Help here

  • Aging servicesFind nutrition, in-home help, Medicare counseling, and other support for older adults.
  Call 910-997-4491DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondnc.com

Everything in Richmond 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