Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
66 Ways to Save Money
(Separate Website)
This web site lists many ways to save money in transportation, utilities, housing, banking and other needs.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Crisis Intervention Program
(Separate Website)
This web page contains basic information about the Crisis Intervention Program, a federally funded program that offers assistance to low-income people in heating and cooling their homes.
By: NC Division of Social Services
Benefits.gov - Your Benefits Connection
(Separate Website)
Are there government benefit programs available to help you? GovBenefits.gov will help you answer that question. Our online screening tool is free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential. We do not require your name, phone number, Social Security number, or any other information that could be used to identify you. You answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits.gov returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply. Whether it's a direct payment, a loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you.
By: GovBenefits.gov
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Spanish / Español
Linkup and Lifeline Discount Local Telephone Service
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet, in both English and Spanish, tells you how to sign up for discounted telephone service if you are a qualifying low-income consumer in North Carolina.
By: North Carolina Utilities Commission
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Spanish / Español
Telephone Services
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about telephone services and fraudulent scams for you to avoid.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Your Social Security Number and Card
(Separate Website)
A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government benefits. Many other companies you do business with, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(Separate Website)
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to help eligible low income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Do You Need Legal Help?
(Separate Website)
This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
North Carolina's Energy Assistance Programs
(Separate Website)
A couple of the programs North Carolina offers (Low income energy assistance and Crisis intervention)
By: NC Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
Utility Disconnection
(Separate Website)
If your utilities are disconnected due to non payment, this will tell you what you should do and what your rights are in this situation.
By: Department of Health and Human Services
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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