Bennington County
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Local offices in Bennington County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Bennington District Office, Economic Services Division
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 6, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Benefits programsApply for state benefits and get help with programs such as food assistance and Reach Up.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Housing authority · City office
Bennington Housing Authority
22 Willowbrook Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on benningtonhousingauthority.com
Local office · Regional office
Vermont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org
Public health · State office
Bennington Local Health Office
324 Main Street, Suite 2, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local health programs, immunizations, and public health support.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five can get healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
United Counseling Service
100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis supportCall or visit to ask for mental health counseling, substance use treatment, or crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucsvt.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Vermont Judiciary Self-Help for the Public
207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Court self-helpFind court information and help with forms if you do not have a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vtcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Aging and care supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help planning for services, benefits, meals, and transportation.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on svcoa.org
Local office · County office
Bennington County Sheriff's Department
811 US Route 7 South, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Sheriff's office servicesContact the Sheriff's Department about civil process, fingerprints, or other non-emergency services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on benningtonsheriff.org
Jobs and training · State office
Bennington Job Center
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 2, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with finding a job, career planning, and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
State office · State office
Bennington DMV Office
530 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license, learner permit, and non-driver identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Bennington County Sheriff's Department website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bennington County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services Vermont
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
BROC, Community Action in Southwestern Vermont
Serves Rutland and Bennington Counties except Pittsfield Town
45 Union Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Bennington County
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Vermont 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988