Chilhowie
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Local offices in Chilhowie
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Local office · City office
Town of Chilhowie Town Office
325 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Help here
- Town services and helpContact the town office for help with town services and information.
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills online or contact the town office for billing help.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chilhowie.org
Library · Regional office
Chilhowie Public Library
807 Chilhowie Street, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and internet, and join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scplva.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Smyth County
Chilhowie is in Smyth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Smyth County Department of Social Services
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 200, Marion, VA 24354
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, energy assistance, child care help, and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smythcountydss.org
Public health · State office
Smyth County Health Department
201 Francis Marion Lane, Marion, VA 24354-4227
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call for local health department services, including WIC.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Smyth County Emergency Management Office
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county office for local emergency management information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smythcounty.org
Library · County office
Smyth County Public Library System
118 S Sheffey Street, Marion, VA 24354
Help here
- Library access and resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use public computers, or ask for reference help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scplva.net
State office · State office
Marion Customer Service Center
1595 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354-4317
Help here
- Driver skills testingSchedule or take an in-car road skills test at this DMV location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mountain Community Action
602 S Iron Street, Marion, VA 24354
Help here
- Community action and outreachContact Mountain Community Action for help finding local support and services for people facing hardship.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mountaincap.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