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Due to limited resources, LANC is temporarily limiting intake through February 1. Callers may experience increased hold times at the helpline, and LANC is not able to accept as many cases during this time.  For additional legal resources, please visit our website at: www.legalaidnc.org/get-help , nc211.org or, Find a Lawyer – North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org)

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Legal Aid NC Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 219-LANC (5262)

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday

Apply for free help with civil (non-criminal) legal issues. Those 60 and older should call the Senior Helpline.

​Senior Legal Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (877) 579-7562

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1 PM – 3 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free legal help for North Carolinians 60 years of age or older. Learn more: Senior Law Project

NC Navigator Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (855) 733-3711

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free help enrolling in affordable health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov). Learn more: NC Navigator Consortium

​Fair Housing Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (855) 797-FAIR (3247)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free help with housing discrimination. Learn more: Fair Housing Project

Battered Immigrant Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 204-7612

3:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Thursday

​Free help for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence. Learn more: Battered Immigrant Project

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Monday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Our online application is an easy-to-follow interactive interview that walks you through the steps of intake.