Amherst County

Local offices in Amherst County

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

• Human services · County office

  Amherst County Department of Social Services

  224 Second St, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help with food, health coverage, child care, energy, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  • Adult and child protective servicesReport safety concerns or ask for help protecting a child or adult.
  • Child supportGet information about child support services and your case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 434-946-9330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Amherst County Health Department

  224 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, immunizations, and health information.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 434-946-9408DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Horizon Wellness Center at Amherst

  120 W. Commerce St, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health, substance use, counseling, and case management services.
  Call 434-946-2316DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

  501 12th Street, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24504

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in Amherst County.
  Call 434-385-9070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Amherst County Emergency Management

  119 Taylor St, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseFind local emergency information and preparedness help for disasters and other incidents.
  Call 434-946-9307DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center

  3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, and connecting with employment services.
  Call 434-455-5940DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Amherst DMV Select

  200 Richmond Hwy, Suite 101, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationHandle vehicle title, registration, plate, and placard transactions at this DMV Select.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Amherst County Public Library

  382 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library technology, and get help with information needs.Read more
  Call 434-946-9488DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acpl.us

Amherst County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Amherst County

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

Cities and towns in Amherst County

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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