Danville
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Local offices in Danville
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Human services · City office
Danville Department of Social Services
510 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Benefits and social work servicesAsk about financial benefits and social work services for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on danvilleva.gov
Public health · State office
Danville Health Department
326 Taylor Drive, Danville, VA 24541
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- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Danville City WIC Office
326 Taylor Drive, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
135 Jones Crossing, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Public housing and housing helpContact the authority about its public housing and housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on danvilleva.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
245 Hairston Street, Danville, VA 24540
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- Behavioral health and developmental servicesFind mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and prevention services for residents of Pittsylvania County.
- Behavioral health crisis servicesGet 24-hour help during a behavioral health crisis by calling the crisis line.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dpcs.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Danville Benefits Office
441 Piney Forest Road, Suite B, Danville, VA 24540
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help connecting with state and federal benefits and services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Danville
211 Nor Dan Drive, Suite 1055, Danville, VA 24540
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Danville DMV Customer Service Center
126 Sandy Court, Suite C, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Danville Office
3280 Riverside Drive, Suite 280, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Employment services for people with disabilitiesGet help preparing for, finding, and keeping a job if you have a disability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dars.virginia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Area Agency on Aging
1075 Spruce Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind services and resources that support older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Danville.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southernaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc., Danville Office
339 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540
Help here
- Community assistance programsAsk the Danville office about its assistance programs, including TANF and summer feeding.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pccainc.org
Library · City office
Danville Public Library
511 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Library and public computer servicesBorrow books and other materials or use public computers and printing services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on danvilleva.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Danville Public Law Library
511 Patton Street, First Floor, Danville, VA 24541
Help here
- Public law libraryUse the public law library to look up legal information and court materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
City of Danville, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Danville
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
- 2-1-1 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