Altavista
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Local offices in Altavista
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Local office · City office
Altavista Town Hall
510 7th Street, Altavista, VA 24517
Help here
- Town servicesContact Town Hall for help with town services and questions.
- Utility billingGet help with your town utility bill at Town Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on altavistava.gov
Library · County office
Staunton River Memorial Library
500 Washington Street, Altavista, VA 24517
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and get help using its services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on portal.co.campbell.va.us
State office · State office
Altavista DMV
1301-H Main Street, Altavista, VA 24517
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Campbell County
Altavista is in Campbell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Campbell County Department of Social Services
69 Kabler Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help with SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care assistance, and other family support programs.Apply online
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about the Housing Choice Voucher Program and local housing resources.Read more
- Adult and child protectionContact the department about concerns involving abuse, neglect, or safety for a child or adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyva.gov
Emergency help · County office
Campbell County Department of Public Safety
34 Communications Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind local information to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Campbell County Health Department
116 Kabler Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588
Help here
- Public health clinicsAsk about immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other clinic services.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyva.gov
Library · County office
Campbell County Public Library System
681 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588
Help here
- Library resourcesUse library information resources, computers, internet access, and literacy support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on campbellcountyva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living
501 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and adults with disabilities can get referrals, care coordination, meals, and transportation support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cvacl.org
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.
Call 988Text 988