Bridgewater

Local offices in Bridgewater

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

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Library · Regional office

  North River Library

  118 Mt. Crawford Avenue, Bridgewater, VA 22812

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
  Call 540-828-4492DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mrlib.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Bridgewater Office

  201 Green Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office for help with town services and questions.
  • Utility billingGet information about town water, sewer, refuse, and stormwater bills.
  Call 540-908-4212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bridgewater.town

Town of Bridgewater website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bridgewater

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

Offices for all of Rockingham County

Bridgewater is in Rockingham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District

  110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22803

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, fuel, and financial help, or ask about child care, adult and child protective services, foster care, and adoption.Apply online
  Call 540-574-5100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov

• State office

  WIC at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department

  110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22803

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 540-574-5101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  286 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for eligible housing vouchers and rent assistance for housing in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 540-434-7386DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgrha.com

• Public health · State office

  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department

  110 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22803

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, sexually transmitted infection services, tuberculosis screening, and other local health services.Read more
  Call 540-574-5101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board

  1241 North Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental servicesContact the board for mental health, substance use, and developmental services.
  Call 540-434-1941DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hrcsb.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Rockingham-Harrisonburg Public Law Library

  174 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

  Help here

  • Public law libraryUse legal research resources and get help locating and using them.
  Call 540-434-4475DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

Everything in Rockingham County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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