Amelia County

Local offices in Amelia County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Amelia County Department of Social Services

  16360 Dunn Street, Suite 201, Amelia, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesAsk about SNAP, Medicaid, heating and cooling help, child care, and support for families and children.Apply online
  Call 804-561-2681DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ameliacova.com

• State office · State office

  Amelia County WIC Clinic

  16320 Church Street, Amelia, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition care and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum women and children under five.Apply online
  Call 804-561-2711DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Amelia County Health Department

  16320 Church Street, Amelia, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the clinic for local health department services and appointments.
  Call 804-561-2711DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Crossroads Community Services Board

  215 Bush River Drive, Farmville, VA 23901

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesContact Crossroads to ask about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for Amelia County residents.
  Call 866-307-0370DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crossroadscsb.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Amelia Circuit Court

  Courthouse Square, Amelia, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind Virginia court information and resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
  Call 804-561-2128DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging

  1413 S. Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Amelia County.
  Call 434-767-5588DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on psraaa.org

• State office · State office

  Amelia County DMV Select

  16360 Dunn Street, Suite 104, Amelia, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Vehicle and voter transactionsComplete eligible vehicle title and registration transactions and submit voter registration applications.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · County office

  James L. Hamner Public Library

  16351 Dunn Street, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and other public library services.
  Call 804-561-4559DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamnerlibrary.org

Amelia County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Amelia County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

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