Civil Rights Compliance

Gaston County operates its program, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, religion, sex, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs.

File a Complaint of Discrimination with Gaston County

Contact the Human Resources Department at 704-866-3005

File a Federal Complaint of Discrimination

In writing

Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice (OCR)
810 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20531 

By Phone

Call 202-307-0690 (Voice) or 202-307-2027 (TDD/TTY)

Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (TTY), 877-877-8982 (Speech) or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).