Where to Find Cumberland County Offices, Health Resources, and Local Help

Cumberland County residents seeking county offices, health resources, or local assistance should first confirm which Cumberland County they live in. Cumberland County, North Carolina, centers many public-facing services in Fayetteville; Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, lists program responsibilities and departments but the supplied materials do not include direct phone numbers or street addresses.

In Cumberland County, North Carolina, court and public service locations are listed in Fayetteville. The Judge E. Maurice Braswell Courthouse is listed at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The county’s Public Service Program is described this way: "The purpose of the Public Service Program is to provide funding for the start-up or expansion of programs that provide services for low and moderate income residents." Program eligibility notes state that "Eligible participants are non-profit organizations and units of local government (under certain conditions)." Contact details for the Public Service Program include Phone: 910-323-6112, Fax: 910-323-6114, TTY Phone: 910-676-8007, Director: Rayshonia Manuel, and Address: 707 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC 28305. The program listing also shows the email field as the placeholder "email_envelope" rather than a completed address. County services listed on the North Carolina site include items residents often need - "Find My County Commissioner", "Court System Information", "Mental Health Services Information", "Property Tax Information", "Veterans Services Program" and public safety items such as "Emergency Services", "Sheriff's Office" and "Sign up for Cumberland Alerts". Visual and media references include "CCNCTV" and the county's official seal; the footer shows "©2021 Cumberland County, North Carolina."

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, material provided emphasizes department responsibilities and service areas. The notes state that "Under Pennsylvania County Code, the Board of Commissioners is responsible for implementing the county's budget as well as overseeing contracts and expenditures." The county lists a range of human services prompts: "Find resources for persons of all ages, especially those over the age of 60 and/or with disabilities," "Find out how this office protects and advocates for the children and youth in our community," "Find resources for publicly-funded substance abuse services," "Find resources for those with persistent mental illnesses or intellectual & developmental disabilities," "Find out how to sign up for transportation to health services," and "Obtain information about Veteran's benefits." County operations and planning are also described: "The Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Cumberland were formed in 1975 to expand affordable housing opportunities and to provide support to municipalities in undertaking community development projects," and "Penn State Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of the Pennsylvania State University." The Planning Department is said to handle "Municipal Zoning Maps, Open Space, Greenways and Parks," while administrative pages include "View information about the fiscal affairs of the County" and "View information about Lawson, security, and committees of ERP."

What this means for residents: if you live in or near Fayetteville, use the North Carolina contacts above for public service funding, courthouse matters or emergency alerts. If you live in Pennsylvania, the county outlines services but supplied material did not include specific phone numbers or office addresses; contact the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners or the Cumberland County Communications Department to request phone numbers, office hours and direct contacts for human services, planning, veterans benefits and recycling and waste divisions. Confirming the correct Cumberland County before you call will save time and direct you to the right local help.