One-time help and counseling to keep or find housing.
County next steps
Orange · Durham · Wake · North Carolina · Adults 18+
Orange County
Orange County Housing Helpline & Housing Department
300 West Tryon Street, third floor, Hillsborough; alternate office: 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill
919-245-2655- Ask about housing-crisis screening, coordinated entry, or eviction diversion.
- Confirm which office handles the requested service and whether an appointment is needed.
- Ask about documentation and the next assessment; shelter, funding, and placement are not guaranteed.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Durham County
Entry Point Durham
414 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701; confirm the current intake desk
984-287-8313- Call or visit and ask for Entry Point housing-crisis assessment.
- Confirm the current intake desk before traveling; published floor information differs.
- Ask about shelter and housing referrals; assessment does not guarantee a bed or placement.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Wake County
Oak City Cares — coordinated entry
1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
984-344-9599- Call only to clarify current access arrangements; coordinated-entry referrals are made in person.
- Attend and sign in for care coordination; confirm current hours before traveling.
- Ask about shelter, street outreach, or prevention referrals. Oak City Cares is not a shelter or a direct rent-payment program.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Key facts
- Ask the selected county’s housing contact and DSS about rent or deposit help; funding and openings need confirmation.
- County DSS emergency assistance and community action agencies may help.
- HUD-approved housing counselors give free help with renting, buying, and avoiding foreclosure.
- LME/MCOs may have housing specialists for people in their services.
Official sources
Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.