Saluda

Local offices in Saluda

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  6 E Main St, Saluda, NC 28773

  Help here

  • City administration and resident requestsAsk about city services, public records, or make a resident request or complaint.
  • Utility billingGet help with city utility bills and payments.
  Call 828-749-2581DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Saluda Center

  64 Greenville St, Saluda, NC 28773

  Help here

  • Senior and community programsJoin community meals, classes, and social activities, including programs for older adults.
  Call 828-749-9245DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Saluda Library

  44 W Main St, Saluda, NC 28773

  Help here

  • Public library servicesBorrow books and other materials, and use library programs and resources.
  Call 828-722-5218DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Saluda, NC website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Saluda

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

Job help near Saluda

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 Saluda. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Henderson County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  130 Eagles Reach Dr., Blue Ridge Community College Sink Bldg., Flat Rock, NC 28731

  Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 to 5 Friday 8 to 4:30

  Call 828-694-1755DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center - Transylvania County

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  45 Oak Park Drive, Brevard, NC 28712

  Hours: Mon and Tues 8am-3pm Closed 12pm-1pm Wed 8am-5pm Thurs 8am-5pm Closed 1pm-2pm Fri 8am-4:30pm Closed 1pm-29m

  Call 828-883-2550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Rutherford County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  223 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am 4:30pm Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch Friday 8am-12pm

  Call 828-286-3042DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Polk County

Saluda is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Polk County Department of Social Services

  231 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food help, Medicaid, and Work First cash assistance.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  • Family and adult protectionGet help with child protective services or adult protective services.
  Call 828-894-2100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Polk County Health and Human Services Agency WIC Clinic

  2881 NC 108 Hwy East, Columbus, NC 28722

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 828-894-8271DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Western Carolina Community Action, Inc.

  220 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency about community assistance programs serving Polk County.
  Call 828-693-1711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcca.net

• Public health · County office

  Polk County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health

  2881 NC 108 Hwy East, Columbus, NC 28722

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and programs.
  Call 828-894-8271DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging

  339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults and family caregivers in Polk County.
  Call 828-251-6622DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Polk County Veterans Service Office

  75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and filing claims.
  Call 828-894-0003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on milvets.nc.gov

Everything in Polk 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