🏠 Housing Help
Rent help, home repair grants, and paths to ownership for Durham neighbors.
City of Durham Home Repair Program
Income-eligible homeowners can get grants or loans for critical home repairs through the City's Neighborhood Improvement Services.
Learn MoreDurham County Emergency Rental Assistance
Durham County DSS offers short-term emergency assistance for rent and utilities to qualified households.
Get HelpDurham Community Land Trustees (DCLT)
Permanently affordable homeownership for Durham neighbors with low to moderate incomes. ADA accessible homes throughout Durham.
Learn MoreNC 211
Dial 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org to be connected to housing resources, emergency assistance, and more across North Carolina.
Visit NC 211🥦 Food & Nutrition
SNAP, food pantries, and hot meals for Durham neighbors facing food insecurity.
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Apply for Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP) through Durham County Department of Social Services.
Apply NowFood Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Provides food through partner pantries throughout Durham and across central and eastern North Carolina.
Find a PantryInter-Faith Food Shuttle
Mobile and fixed-site food access across the Triangle, including Durham neighborhoods.
Get FoodDurham County Community Food Resources
Durham County's directory of local food pantries, hot meal sites, and nutrition programs. Find what's near you.
Find Food Near YouDurham Rescue Mission
Provides hot meals and groceries to neighbors experiencing food insecurity in Durham.
Learn More👶 Pregnancy & New Parents
Nutrition support, home visiting programs, and childcare resources for expecting and new parents in Durham.
WIC: Durham County Health Dept
Free nutrition support, healthy food, breastfeeding help, and health referrals for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
Get HelpDurham's Partnership for Children
Smart Start programs for early childhood development, parenting support, and childcare help for Durham families.
Learn MoreNurse-Family Partnership
Free home-visiting program pairing first-time moms with a registered nurse from pregnancy through the child's second birthday.
Learn MoreDiaper Bank of NC
Free diapers and period supplies for Durham families in need. Durham distribution at Urban Ministries (410 Liberty St).
Get DiapersEl Centro Hispano
Bilingual support for Latino families including health navigation, parenting programs, and community resources.
Get SupportDurham Cooperative Extension Giving Closet
Free infant, toddler, and children's clothing (ages 0–5), maternity clothing, baby equipment, and diapers based on availability. 721 Foster St, Durham. Mon–Thu 9am–4:30pm.
Learn More🩺 Reproductive Health
Licensed medical providers offering reproductive health care in Durham, including contraception, abortion services, fertility care, and STI testing.
Planned Parenthood Durham Health Center
Licensed health center offering birth control, STI testing, abortion care, pregnancy testing, and sexual health services. 105 Newsom St, Durham.
Make AppointmentDurham County Health: Family Planning
Low-cost and sliding-scale reproductive health services including contraception, STI testing, and pregnancy testing through the county health department (Title X funded).
Get ServicesCarolina Abortion Fund
Confidential financial assistance and practical support for NC and SC neighbors seeking abortion care. Call to request funding.
📞 Funding line: 855-518-4603
Request FundingNational Abortion Federation Hotline
Free, confidential referrals to quality abortion providers and financial assistance for anyone in the US. English and Spanish. Call 1-800-772-9100.
Learn MoreDuke Fertility Center
Comprehensive fertility evaluation and treatment including IVF, IUI, egg freezing, and reproductive endocrinology for Durham area neighbors.
Learn More🛡 Domestic Violence & Safety
You are not alone. These organizations offer confidential support.
Durham Crisis Response Center
Durham's primary domestic violence resource. 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and safety planning.
📞 24/7 Crisis Line: (919) 403-6562
Get HelpNational Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Get HelpLegal Aid of NC
Free legal help for domestic violence survivors including protective orders, divorce, and custody matters.
Get Legal HelpEl Centro Hispano
Bilingual services and advocacy for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence in Durham.
Get Support🌎 Immigration Support
Know your rights. All organizations listed provide confidential support regardless of immigration status.
Siembra NC
Durham-based immigrant rights organization offering know-your-rights training, rapid response, and community organizing.
📞 Hotline: 336-543-0353
Call or text to report ICE activity in your area or workplace wage theft. Available regardless of immigration status.
Get InvolvedEl Centro Hispano
Immigration assistance, legal referrals, ESL classes, and community services for Durham's Latino community.
Get SupportLegal Aid of NC: Immigration
Free immigration legal help for qualifying low-income people in NC, including DACA, visas, and more.
Get Legal Help💚 Mental Health & Crisis Response
Help is here. These Durham programs offer crisis lines, counseling, and mental health services for neighbors in need.
HEART Program
Durham's Holistic Empathetic Assistance and Response Team sends mental health clinicians (not police) to non-violent behavioral health calls. Call 911 or the non-emergency line and ask for HEART.
Learn More988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor.
📞 Call or text 988
Learn MoreAlliance Health
Manages mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for Durham County neighbors.
Find ServicesDurham County Behavioral Health Services
Durham County's Department of Health and Human Services provides mental health referrals and crisis services for county neighbors.
Get Help🏠 Shelter & Unhoused Support
Emergency shelter, warming and cooling centers, and support services for Durham neighbors who are unhoused or at risk.
For the most current shelter availability, call Durham Entry Point: 984-287-8313 or dial 2-1-1.
Urban Ministries of Durham
Emergency shelter for adults, 3 free meals per day, food pantry, clothing closet, and case management. 410 Liberty St, Durham. Open 365 days a year.
Get HelpDurham Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter for adult men, hot meals, and recovery programs. 1201 E. Main St, Durham. Also operates Operation RESCUE warm shelter during cold weather.
Get HelpDurham Winter Shelters
City-coordinated warming shelters activate when temperatures drop to 32°F (or 35°F with precipitation), Nov 1–Mar 31. Includes family shelters and adult-only locations. Call 984-287-8313 for locations.
📞 Entry Point: 984-287-8313
See LocationsDurham Cooling Centers (Summer)
During heat emergencies the City opens cooling centers including libraries, rec centers, and community spaces. Check the City's website or call 919-560-1200 during summer heat events.
City of DurhamFamilies Moving Forward Durham
Emergency family shelter for families with children experiencing homelessness in Durham.
Learn MoreNC 211
Dial 2-1-1 anytime for up-to-date shelter availability across Durham, or search online at nc211.org.
Visit NC 211🏥 Free & Low-Cost Clinics
These Durham clinics offer sliding-scale and free care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Lincoln Community Health Center
Federally Qualified Health Center serving Durham since 1971. Primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pediatrics on a sliding-fee scale. 1301 Fayetteville St, Durham.
Get CareDurham County Health Department
Sliding-scale clinical services including immunizations, STI testing, family planning, WIC, and communicable disease care. No one turned away for inability to pay.
Get CareNC Medicaid Enrollment
See if you qualify for free or low-cost health coverage through NC Medicaid or NC Health Choice. Apply through Durham County DSS or online.
Check EligibilityNC 211
Call 2-1-1 to be connected to free and sliding-scale health clinics near you in Durham County.
Visit NC 211⚡ Emergency & Utility Assistance
Short-term help with rent, utilities, and other essentials for Durham neighbors in a financial crisis.
Durham County DSS Emergency Assistance
Short-term help with rent, utilities, and other essentials for qualifying households facing a crisis.
Get HelpNC 211
Dial 2-1-1 anytime to find emergency assistance, utility help, food, shelter, and more in Durham.
Visit NC 211Durham Community Action
Community Action Agency serving Durham with energy assistance (LIHEAP), emergency aid, and workforce support programs.
Get HelpDuke Energy Share
Duke Energy's bill assistance program for customers who are struggling to pay their electric bill.
Apply for Help⚖️ Legal Help
Free and low-cost legal help for Durham neighbors: housing, family law, immigration, benefits, and more.
Legal Aid of NC
Free civil legal help for low-income North Carolinians: housing, family law, immigration, benefits, and more.
Get Legal HelpNC Free Legal Answers
Submit civil legal questions online and get free answers from volunteer NC attorneys. Easy and confidential.
Ask a QuestionDurham County Courthouse Law Library
Free public access to legal research resources at the Durham County Courthouse.
Learn More🌳 Parks & Greenways
Durham has over 70 parks, dozens of miles of greenways, and free recreation centers across the county and city. Get outside!
Durham Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Parks, greenways, nature programs, recreation centers, pools, and open space across Durham. Includes Eno River access, Little River Regional Park, and more.
Explore ParksCity of Durham Parks & Recreation
City-operated parks, recreation centers, pools, athletic fields, playgrounds, and programs across Durham neighborhoods.
City Parks & RecDurham Greenway Trails
Durham's greenway network connects neighborhoods, parks, and downtown with paved trails open to walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Find trail maps and access points on the City's site.
Greenway MapsEno River State Park
A beloved Durham-area state park with hiking, swimming, and paddling along the Eno River. Free to enter. Multiple access points throughout Durham and Orange counties.
Park Info & MapsDurham Recreation Centers
Durham's recreation centers offer fitness equipment, classes, and programs at low or no cost. Financial assistance is available for residents who need it.
Find a Rec Center📚 Public Libraries
Durham County Library branches are free for all Durham County residents! Get a library card with any proof of Durham County address. All branches offer books, e-books, computers, Wi-Fi, and community programs.
Main Library
Durham County's flagship library. 300 N Roxboro St, Durham. Books, computers, meeting rooms, and the largest collection in the system.
Hours & InfoSouth Regional Library
Serving south Durham. 4505 S Alston Ave, Durham. Full library services, community meeting space, and Spanish-language materials.
Hours & InfoEast Regional Library
Serving east Durham. 211 W Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham. Full library services with community programs.
Hours & InfoSouthwest Branch Library
Serving southwest Durham. 3605 Shannon Rd, Durham. Neighborhood branch with full library services.
Hours & InfoNorth Regional Library
Serving north Durham. 221 Milton Rd, Durham. Full library services and community programs.
Hours & InfoDurham County Library: Digital Resources
Free e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, and online databases available 24/7 with your free library card. Access from home on any device.
Digital Library