Wake County, North Carolina

Free help in Raleigh, North Carolina

10 places in Raleigh, plus 9 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Utilities1 Housing2 Shelter1 Health6

Utility bills and rent help in Raleigh1

Raleigh

The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties

Salvation Army location that lists emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help, disaster relief and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; (Closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM); Friday: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; (Closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Address: 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Housing in Raleigh2

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Raleigh

Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 900 Haynes St, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Raleigh

North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs

Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 116 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Shelter and warming centers in Raleigh1

Raleigh

The Salvation Army Raleigh Center of Hope

Salvation Army location that lists food help and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Raleigh

Advance Axcess

Community health center run by Advance Community Health INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 3509 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Raleigh

CarePlex at Beacon Point

Community health center run by Advance Community Health INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1425 Promise Beacon Cir, Raleigh, NC 27610

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Raleigh

Horizon at Oak City Cares

Community health center run by Advance Community Health INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Raleigh

NC Department of Health and Human Services

Community health center run by North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Raleigh

NeighborHealth Center Susanne Berger Clinic

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

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Address: 2605 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 225, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Southeast Raleigh, South

Community health center run by Advance Community Health INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

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Address: 1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

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Also helps people in Raleigh9

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (call to find a pantry near you)

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina serves Wake County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604

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Countywide

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (call to find a pantry near you)

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle serves Wake County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

Hours: Please call for hours
Address: 1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Countywide

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.

Hours: Please call for hours

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Call (866) 219-5262 Website

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Statewide

North Carolina DHHS Customer Service Center

The NC Department of Health and Human Services line for information and referral on Medicaid, food and nutrition services, and other programs.

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Call (800) 662-7030 Website

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Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Statewide

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day

Call (800) 662-4357 Website

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Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day

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VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours: Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

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Nearby

Help in other Wake County towns

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Questions people ask in Raleigh

Where can I get free food in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Raleigh: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (call to find a pantry near you), (919) 875-0707, call first; Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (call to find a pantry near you), (919) 250-0043, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Raleigh: The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties (Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; Closed for...), (919) 834-6733. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Raleigh: Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, (919) 831-8300, call first; North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, (984) 236-0160, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a shelter or warming center in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Raleigh: The Salvation Army Raleigh Center of Hope, (919) 834-6733. Please call first to confirm. We could not confirm a year-round walk-in shelter in the county. For a place to stay tonight, call 2-1-1, or 911 in an emergency.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Raleigh: Advance Axcess, (919) 833-3111, call first; CarePlex at Beacon Point, (919) 833-3111, call first; Horizon at Oak City Cares, (919) 833-3111, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Raleigh: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Raleigh: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Raleigh, North Carolina?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Raleigh: Legal Aid of North Carolina, (866) 219-5262. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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