Gaston

Local offices in Gaston

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority

  205 Tinsley Way, Gaston, NC 27832

  Help here

  • Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher through the authority.Apply online
  Call 252-537-1051DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Gaston City Hall

  Help here

  • Town services and water billingContact the town office for town services and questions about your water bill.
  Call 252-537-1046Website

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

Town of Gaston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gaston

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

Job help near Gaston

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 Gaston. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Halifax/Northampton County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  4.4 miles away

  1560 Julian R. Allsbrook Hwy., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

  Call 252-507-6180DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Warren County Workforce Center

  29 miles away

  210 W. Ridgeway Street., VGCC Campus Bldg 1 Rm. 1106, Warrenton, NC 27589

  Hours: Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00; Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch

  Call 252-598-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Edgecombe/Nash County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  793 Country Club Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

  Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am-5:00pm,

  Call 252-467-9300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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 Northampton County

Gaston is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Northampton County Department of Social Services

  9588 NC Highway 305, Jackson, NC 27845

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, medical, and cash assistance and get help with child support and family services.
  Call 252-534-5811DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northamptonnc.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

  Northampton County Health Department

  9495 NC 305 Highway, Jackson, NC 27845

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, clinic care, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 252-534-5841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Northampton County Office on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsCall for information about services and support for older adults in the county.
  Call 252-574-0229Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Regional aging servicesFind information, advocacy, and connections to services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities in Northampton County.
  Call 252-234-5965Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Northampton County Veteran Service Office

  9467 Highway 305, Jackson, NC 27845

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing and filing applications for veterans benefits.
  Call 252-705-1452DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Northampton 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