Blacksburg
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Local offices in Blacksburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing and Community Connections
104 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Affordable housing guidanceGet guidance on affordable housing resources in the region.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blacksburg.gov
Utilities · City office
Financial Services, Utility Services
300 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Water, sewer, refuse, and recycling billsGet help with utility billing, starting service, or paying a town utility bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blacksburg.gov
Library · Regional office
Blacksburg Library
200 Miller Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, programs, and other resources at the Blacksburg branch.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mfrl.org
Local office · City office
Blacksburg Municipal Building
300 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Town customer serviceCall the town’s main line to ask questions or find the right town office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blacksburg.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
615 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsRegister for town recreation programs, activities, and events.Apply onlineRead more
- Active adult programsFind activities and programs for older adults at the Community Center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blacksburg.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Blacksburg
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
New River Community Action, Inc
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Blacksburg is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Montgomery County Department of Social Services
210 S. Pepper St., Ste. B, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Help here
- Benefits and family supportResidents can apply for benefits and get help with case changes and family services.Apply online
- Child supportParents can get help with child support services and cases.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
New River Community Action, Montgomery County Office
400 W. Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073
Help here
- Emergency assistanceEligible households can ask about emergency help with food, rent, utilities, or other urgent needs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrivercommunityaction.org
Public health · State office
Montgomery County Health Department
210 S. Pepper St., Ste. A, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get local health clinic services and information about preventing disease.
- WICEligible pregnant women, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montva.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New River Valley Community Services, Montgomery Center
700 University City Blvd., Blacksburg, VA 24060
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can contact the center for mental health, substance use, and related support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvcs.org
Human services · County office
Montgomery County Human Services
210 S. Pepper St., Ste. D, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Help here
- Children's Services ActFamilies can ask about coordinated services for children who need extra support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montva.com
Older adults · Regional office
New River Valley Agency on Aging
44 Third St. NW, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Aging services and Medicare counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local supports and help understanding Medicare.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvaoa.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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