Community Resources
General Information for North Carolina
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Dial 2‑1‑1 (or 1‑888‑892‑1162) for free, confidential referrals to local services, including shelters, food assistance, crisis support, and more.
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Wake County’s system provides streamlined access to shelters, housing assistance, and prevention services. You can begin the process by calling NC 2‑1‑1.
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Funded by HUD, these include street outreach, emergency shelter, prevention services, and rapid rehousing—generally routed through Coordinated Entry.
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging/nc-emergency-solutions-grant
Resource for Wake County
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Food & Nutrition Services (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Monthly food support to help purchase nutritious groceries.
Medicaid & Public Health Clinics
Coverage and in-clinic services—like immunizations, dental, prenatal, and women’s health—are available.WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program)
Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, infants, and young children.Seasonal Programs
Holiday programs that connect families, children, and seniors to sponsor-provided meals or gifts around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Housing & Homelessness Support - Wake County
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A referral call line for Wake County residents who are homeless or at risk. They assess individual needs and connect you to shelters, outreach services, or assistance programs. Available via phone: 919‑443‑0096, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
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Managed by Wake County, this system provides streamlined access to shelter, rapid rehousing, outreach, and permanent supportive housing solutions, including the “White Flag” cold-weather shelter activation.
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Offers furnished housing units with supportive services—like case management, meals, health referrals, and life skills—to individuals facing chronic homelessness
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Provides outreach, mental health support, and housing assistance to those who are homeless and dealing with serious mental illness.
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Offers eviction prevention, rent assistance, and case management through Housing First-based programs. Referrals begin at Wake County’s Coordinated Entry access points, such as Oak City Cares.
https://tfsnc.org/homeless-enagement-services-housing-assistance/