Forest Hills

Local offices in Forest Hills

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

• Utilities · State office

  Western Carolina Power Customer and Account Services

  3344 Old Cullowhee Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723

  Help here

  • Electric service and billingGet help with electric service, billing, or starting or stopping service.Apply online
  Call 828-227-7285DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on affiliate.wcu.edu

• Local office · City office

  Village of Forest Hills Hall

  97 Market Street, Unit 101, Cullowhee, NC 28723

  Help here

  • Village government and resident questionsContact the village clerk with questions about village government or meetings.Read more
  Call 828-342-2340DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Forest Hills website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Forest Hills

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

Job help near Forest Hills

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 Forest Hills. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Jackson County

  5.7 miles away

  26 Ridgeway Street, Suite 2 P.O. Box 1014, Sylva, NC 28779

  Hours: Mon and Wed 8:30 am -4:30 pm,(Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch) Fri 8:30-12:pm

  Call 828-586-4063DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Macon County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734

  Hours: Monday -Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm;( Closes 12pm-1pm for lunch ) Friday’s, 8:30am - Noon.

  Call 828-332-6062DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Swain County

  17 miles away

  33 Fryemont Street, Mariana Black Library, Bryson City, NC 28713

  Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM-4:30 PM, Closed 12-1:00 PM

  Call 828-488-2149Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 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 Jackson County

Forest Hills is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Jackson County Department of Social Services

  15 Griffin Street, Sylva, NC 28779

  Help here

  • Food and nutrition assistanceContact the department to apply for food assistance and ask about your case.
  • Medicaid and family supportContact the department to apply for Medicaid and ask about family support services.
  Call 828-586-5546DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jackson County Department of Public Health

  538 Scotts Creek Road, Sylva, NC 28779

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for clinic appointments and public health services.
  • WIC and nutritionCall the health department to ask about WIC nutrition services and appointments.
  Call 828-586-8994DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Jackson County Department on Aging

  100 County Services Park, Sylva, NC 28779

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information, referrals, and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  • Senior mealsAsk about congregate and home delivered meals for eligible older adults.
  • Medicare counselingGet free, unbiased counseling about Medicare and health insurance options.
  Call 828-586-5494DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging

  125 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC 28779

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information about services for older adults and support for caregivers.
  • Medicare counselingGet counseling about Medicare plans and coverage.
  Call 828-586-1962DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jackson County Veterans Office

  100 County Services Park, Sylva, NC 28779

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 828-631-2231DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jackson County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
  Call 828-586-7508Website

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

Everything in Jackson 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