Gates County

Local offices in Gates County

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

• State office

  Gates County Department of Social Services

  122 Main Street, Gatesville, NC 27938

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application at the county social services office.
  • MedicaidAsk the office about applying for Medicaid for adults or children.
  • Work FirstAsk about Work First family assistance and employment services.
  Call 252-357-0075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Albemarle Regional Health Services, Gates County Health Department

  29 Medical Center Road, Gates, NC 27937

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant or breastfeeding people get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 252-357-1380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arhs-nc.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging

  512 South Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsAsk about regional services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  • Senior nutritionAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals for older adults.Read more
  Call 252-426-5753DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Gates County Veterans Service Office

  25 Medical Center Road, Gates, NC 27937

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits for you or your family.
  • Burial benefitsAsk about burial benefits, including markers, flags, and help with some funeral costs.
  Call 252-357-1780DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Gates County Emergency Management

  308 US 158 West, Gatesville, NC 27938

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about emergency preparedness and county emergency notifications.Apply online
  Call 252-357-5569DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  NCWorks Career Center: Elizabeth City–Pasquotank

  111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help finding work, planning a career, and connecting with job training.
  Call 252-621-6350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Albemarle Regional Library

  14 Cypress Creek Drive, Gatesville, NC 27938

  Help here

  • Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and use books, computers, printing, and other library resources.
  Call 252-357-0110DirectionsWebsite

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

Gates County, North Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gates County

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

Job help near Gates 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 Gates County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Hertford County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. B Room 117, Ahoskie, NC 27910

  Hours: Tues and Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm Closed 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch

  Call 252-862-1257DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Chowan County

  Also helps young people

  25 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

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center Edenton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 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

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 Gates County

• Gatesville

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