Appalachia
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Local offices in Appalachia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · County office
Wise County Redevelopment & Housing Authority
107 Litchfield Street NW, Coeburn, VA 24230
Help here
- Public and affordable housingThe authority manages public and rental housing in Appalachia, including Appalachian Towers and Ridgeview Apartments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wcrha.org
Local office · City office
Town of Appalachia Town Office
508 West Main Street, Appalachia, VA 24216
Help here
- Town services and administrationContact the town office for town government services and administrative help.
- Water billingContact the town office about water bills and payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofappalachiava.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Appalachia Parks & Recreation
508 West Main Street, Appalachia, VA 24216
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the town about local parks and recreation services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofappalachiava.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Appalachia
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
Feeding Southwest Virginia
1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
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
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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
Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency, Inc.
PO Box 279, Gate City, VA 24251-0279
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wise County
Appalachia is in Wise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wise County Social Services
10365 Pinnacle Drive, Wise, VA 24293
Help here
- Benefits and family supportAsk about local help with food, cash assistance, and family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local social services office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisecounty.org
State office · State office
Wise County and City of Norton WIC
134 Roberts Street SW, Wise, VA 24293
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Clinch Valley Community Action, Wise County location
5612 N. Bear Creek Road, Wise, VA 24293
Help here
- Local community assistanceContact the Wise County location to ask which community assistance programs are available locally.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clinchvalleycaa.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Wise County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
107 Litchfield Street NW, Coeburn, VA 24230
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and how to apply for housing help.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wcrha.org
Public health · State office
Wise County and City of Norton Health Department
134 Roberts Street SW, Wise, VA 24293
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about local public health services and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.
1501 Third Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on meoc.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