Appomattox
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Local offices in Appomattox
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Appomattox Department of Social Services
318 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Food and financial assistanceAsk about food benefits, financial help, and energy assistance.
- Child and family safety servicesContact the department for help with child protection or domestic violence prevention services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on appomattoxcountyva.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Appomattox Municipal Building
210 Linden Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Town services and utility billsVisit or call the town office for town services and questions about water and sewer bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofappomattox.com
State office · State office
Appomattox DMV Select
175 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationHandle vehicle title, registration, plate, permit, and placard transactions at this DMV Select.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
157 Main Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jrjml.org
Parks and recreation · County office
Appomattox Community Center
220 Community Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Community center rentalCounty residents can contact Parks and Recreation to reserve the community center for a gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on appomattoxcountyva.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Appomattox
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
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482
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
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
Lynchburg Community Action Group
300 12th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Appomattox County
Appomattox is in Appomattox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Appomattox County Department of Social Services
318 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help with food benefits, financial assistance, energy assistance, child protection, and domestic violence prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appomattoxcountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Appomattox WIC Clinic
475 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Appomattox County Health Department
475 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call for local public health services and health department programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Horizon Wellness Center at Appomattox
226 Union Boulevard, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet outpatient therapy, case management, and medication support for adults and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonbh.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Appomattox Circuit Court Clerk
297 Court Street, Suite B, Appomattox, VA 24522
Help here
- Court records and clerk servicesGet help with court records, marriage licenses, probate matters, and court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on appomattoxcountyva.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.
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