Yancey County

Local offices in Yancey County

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

• Human services · County office

  Yancey County Department of Social Services

  320 Pensacola Road, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Food and Nutrition ServicesApply for food benefits and get help with your application.
  • MedicaidApply for Medicaid and get help with your health coverage.Read more
  • Child SupportGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Child Care SubsidyAsk about help paying for child care.
  Call 828-682-6148DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Yancey County WIC Clinic

  202 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and information about WIC benefits.Read more
  Call 828-682-6118DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Yancey County Senior Center

  503 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Meals and aging supportAsk about home-delivered meals, in-home help, transportation, and activities for older adults.
  Call 828-682-6011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, Yancey County Field Office - Forest Hills

  500 Forest Hills Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance and affordable housing options.
  Call 828-682-4249DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Yancey County Health Department

  202 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesVisit for primary care, immunizations, family support, and other health services.
  Call 828-682-6118DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  High Country Area Agency on Aging

  468 New Market Boulevard, Boone, NC 28607

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information about meals, in-home help, transportation, health programs, and other services for older adults.Read more
  Call 828-265-5434DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Yancey County Veterans Services

  503 Medical Campus Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 828-682-1514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Yancey County Emergency Services

  15 East Boulevard, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help preparing for or recovering from local emergencies.
  Call 828-678-1085DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  NCWorks Career Center - Burnsville

  1040 East US Highway 19E, Suite L, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 828-682-6618DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Yancey County License Plate Agency

  14 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Vehicle registration and title servicesRenew vehicle registration and get help with vehicle title paperwork.
  Call 828-682-2312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Yancey County Public Library

  321 School Circle, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library learning resources.
  Call 828-682-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

Yancey County, North Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Yancey County

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

Job help near Yancey 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  NCWorks Career Center- Yancey County

  Also helps young people

  1.9 miles away

  1040 East US Hwy 19 E, Suite L, Burnsville, NC 28714

  Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm; Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

  Call 828-682-6618DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Yancey County

• Burnsville

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