Washington

Local offices in Washington

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

• State office · County office

  Beaufort County Department of Social Services

  632 W. Fifth St., Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • County social servicesApply for or get help with county social service programs at the county office in Washington.
  Call 252-975-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Washington Housing Authority

  809 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when the waiting list is open.Apply online
  Call 252-946-0061DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Washington Utilities Customer Service

  102 E. Second Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Utility bills and serviceGet help with electric, water, and sewer bills or arrange utility service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 252-975-9300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Washington Municipal Building

  102 E. Second Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the city about its departments, services, and local government matters.
  Call 252-975-9300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center

  310 W. Main Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit the center for senior programs and activities.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center - Beaufort County

  1502 N. Market Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Employment and career helpGet help searching for jobs, career guidance, and training resources.
  Call 252-940-0900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on commerce.nc.gov

• State office

  Washington Driver License Office

  1821 Carolina Ave, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for driver license and identification services that require an in-person visit.
  Call 252-946-3995DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  George H. & Laura E. Brown Public Library

  122 Van Norden St, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to use its books, learning resources, and other public library services.
  Call 252-946-4300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washington-nc.libguides.com

City of Washington, NC website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Washington

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

Offices for all of Beaufort County

Washington is in Beaufort County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Beaufort County Department of Social Services

  632 W 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, Work First, child care, and energy assistance.
  • Child and adult servicesGet help with child protection, adult services, foster care, and adoption.
  • Child supportGet help establishing child support and collecting or paying support.
  Call 252-975-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Beaufort County WIC

  1436 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 252-946-9705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the community action agency serving Beaufort County for help finding local support.
  Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  NC 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
  Call 888-892-1162Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nc211.org

• Public health · County office

  Beaufort County Public Health Department

  1436 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet county health services and information for you and your family.
  Call 252-946-1902DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

  1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the regional aging agency for caregiver support and long-term care help.
  Call 252-974-1835DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Beaufort 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