Williamston

Local offices in Williamston

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

• Human services · County office

  Martin County Department of Social Services

  305 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits or get help with your Food and Nutrition Services case.Apply onlineRead more
  • MedicaidBring or send a Medicaid application to the local Department of Social Services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 252-789-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Williamston Housing Authority

  504 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
  Call 252-792-7571DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Martin County Senior Center

  210 W. Liberty Street, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesContact the senior center to ask about programs and services for older adults.
  Call 252-792-1027DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Martin County NCWorks Career Center

  1161 Kehukee Park Road, Building 1, Room 12, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpVisit the career center for help finding a job and exploring workforce services.
  Call 252-792-7816DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Williamston Driver License Office

  305 E. Main Street, Suite 116, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit the office for in-person driver license and identification services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Martin Memorial Library

  200 N. Smithwick Street, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
  Call 252-792-7476DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Williamston Town Hall

  102 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Town services and questionsContact the town office for help with town services and questions.
  • Water and sewer billsPay your town water or sewer bill or ask about setting up automatic payments.Read more
  Call 252-792-5142DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Williamston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Williamston

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

Job help near Williamston

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.

• American Job Center

  NCWorks Career Center- Martin County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.8 miles away

  1161 Kehukee Park Rd, Bldg 1, Room 12, Williamston, NC 27892

  Hours: Mon and Wed , 8:30am-4:30pm Closed 1:00pm-1:30pm for lunch

  Call 252-792-7816DirectionsWebsite

  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 Martin County

Williamston is in Martin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Martin County Department of Social Services

  305 E. Main St., Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and family assistanceAsk about food assistance, family support, and other benefits through the county social services office.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.Apply online
  Call 252-789-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Martin County Health Department

  210 W. Liberty St., Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services and information from the local health department.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for women, infants, and children.
  Call 252-793-3023DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

  1502 N. Market St., Suite A, Washington, NC 27889

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information about aging services, caregiver support, and long-term care concerns in the region.
  Call 252-946-8043DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Martin County Community Action, Inc.

  314 E. Ray St., Williamston, NC 27892

  Call 252-792-7111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Martin County NCWorks Career Center

  1161 Kehukee Park Rd., Building 1, Room 12, Williamston, NC 27892

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work and learn about workforce services at the local career center.
  Call 252-792-7816DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Martin 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