- Serving communities across North & South Carolina
- Find Local Help in North & South Carolina
Find Housing, Food, and Support Services in One Place
Assist Carolina is a free online guide that connects you to housing, food, health, legal, and benefit resources across North and South Carolina. We don’t provide services directly—we help you quickly find the official programs that do.
No accounts, no fees—just links to programs that can help.
Choose your state
Start with your state and county so we can point you to local and statewide programs.
Choose county or city
Narrow things down to your local area so you can see resources that are most relevant to you.
Choose assistance Type
Pick what you need help with—such as rent, food, health care, legal issues, or job support.
View trusted links
Browse a curated list of official programs and nonprofits, then click through to their websites
- Explore Support Options
Find Help by Type of Assistance
Instead of searching all over the internet, start with the kind of help you need. Each category groups together links to programs and organizations that may be able to support you.
Rent & Housing Assistance
Find programs that may help with rent, utilities, security deposits, emergency shelter, and other housing needs.
Legal Aid
See legal aid organizations and clinics that may help with housing issues, family law, benefits, employment, and other civil legal matters.
Health Services
Discover clinics, community health centers, and mental health services that offer low-cost or sliding-scale care.
Food Assistance
Locate food banks, pantries, community meal programs, and benefit programs that help keep food on the table.
Job Support
Explore job centers, training programs, resume support, and other services designed to help you find and keep work.
Benefits & Insurance
Learn about programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, disability benefits, and other public assistance that may be available.
Ready to See What Help Is Available Near You?
- About Assist Carolina
A Nonprofit Guide to Trusted Resources
Assist Carolina was created during the longest government shutdown in our Nation’s history. Complaints were heard repeatedly that necessary services were difficult to find. The largest complaint was that government websites were extremely difficult to navigate and took too long when it mattered the most. Additionally, many of the rural and underserved areas websites were entirely inaccurate and antiquated.
The solution? Why not create a centralized “hub” with direct links where services could be found. In addition, a place where new service organizations could provide information for those in need. Local contacts with up-to-date email addresses and phone numbers that were readily available.
The goal was to remove the “red tape” from the process and get the resources out when they were desperately needed. Created by a high school freshman who thought one day….”what can I do to help?”
- Reviews
What People Are Saying About Assist Carolina
4.7 average rating
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
Jasmine R., North Carolina
Date of experience: July 24, 2025
I was overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start with rent and utility help. Assist Carolina helped me see housing programs in my county and gave me links to the right offices. It saved me hours of searching.
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- Blog
Learn More About Finding Help
Our articles share practical tips on understanding programs, preparing for applications, and finding support in your community.
- FAQs
Get Your Questions Answered
We know it can be confusing to sort through different programs, websites, and requirements. Here are answers to some common questions about how Assist Carolina works and what you can expect when you use this site.
What is AssistCarolina.org?
AssistCarolina.org is a nonprofit information hub that helps people in North and South Carolina find links to housing, food, health, benefits, legal, and job resources. We don’t run these programs ourselves—we organize information and connect you to the organizations that do.
Do you provide services directly?
No. Assist Carolina does not provide services, make eligibility decisions, or process applications. Our role is to help you quickly find the right agencies, nonprofits, and official websites so you can contact them directly.
Does it cost anything to use this site?
No. AssistCarolina.org is free to use. You can browse categories, view resources in your county, and click through to official program websites without creating an account or paying any fees.
How do I find help in my specific area?
Start by choosing your state and county or city on the site, then select the type of help you’re looking for—like rent and housing, food, health care, legal aid, or job support. We’ll show you a list of programs that serve your area and link to their websites or contact information.
Is this site for emergencies?
No. Assist Carolina is not an emergency service and cannot respond to urgent situations. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) right away.
- Contact
Contact Assist Carolina
If you’re not sure where to begin, or you can’t find the type of help you’re looking for, you can reach out to us using the form below. We can’t guarantee specific outcomes, but we’ll do our best to point you toward resources that may be a good fit for your situation and location.
- We can help you understand which categories or program types might be most relevant.
- We can share links to official agencies, nonprofits, and legal aid organizations in your area.
- We cannot provide emergency support or legal advice, and we cannot decide eligibility or approve benefits.
Please do not include sensitive information such as full Social Security numbers, full medical records, or bank account details in your message.
For More Contact Details you can visit contact page.