Alleghany County
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Local offices in Alleghany County
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Human services · County office
Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services
110 Rosedale Avenue, Suite B, Covington, VA 24426
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about food, health coverage, cash, child care, and family support programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.alleghany.va.us
Public health · State office
Covington Health Department
321 Beech Street, Covington, VA 24426
Help here
- Clinic and public health servicesGet clinic services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing by appointment.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
State office · State office
Covington WIC Clinic
321 Beech Street, Covington, VA 24426
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and healthy foods.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Covington Office
106 North Maple Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
Help here
- Employment and workforce servicesVisit the office for help with job searches, workforce services, and employment resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
Library · Regional office
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
406 West Riverside Street, Covington, VA 24426
Help here
- Library resourcesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and access learning and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ahrlib.org
Older adults · Regional office
Local Office on Aging, Inc.
4932 Frontage Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, nutrition support, and wellness resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on loaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Total Action for Progress
302 2nd Street SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Help here
- Community action servicesIndividuals and families can seek help with education, employment, housing, and referrals to local resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tapintohope.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can seek mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alleghanyhighlandscommunityservices.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 Virginia to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Alleghany County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Alleghany County
Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by Virginia 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
- 211 Virginia
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.
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