Galax
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Local offices in Galax
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Local office · City office
City of Galax Municipal Building
111 East Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxva.com
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
111 East Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsPay a city utility bill or ask the city about a water, sewer, or trash charge.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxva.com
Library · Regional office
Galax Public Library
610 West Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, information, learning, and other public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxcarroll.lib.va.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Galax Parks and Recreation
601 South Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Recreation and senior activitiesJoin recreation programs, senior activities, fitness classes, or use city recreation facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxparks-rec.com
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Galax
1117 East Stuart Drive, Suite 167, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Galax
7565 Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Driver and identification servicesVisit the DMV for driver and identification services available at this location.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Housing authority · Nonprofit
Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Program
206 North Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceAsk Rooftop about rental assistance for eligible Galax residents through its Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rtov.org
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Galax
Galax is in Galax. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Galax Department of Social Services
105 E. Center Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Food, medical, cash, and energy assistanceGet information and apply for food, medical, cash, and energy assistance.Apply online
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on galaxdss.org
Public health · State office
Galax City Health Department
703 South Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.Read more
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mount Rogers Community Services
6999 Carrollton Pike, Suite 1, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet counseling, psychiatry, and support for mental health or substance use concerns.
- Developmental disability servicesAsk about services and support for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mountrogers.org
Older adults · Regional office
District Three Governmental Cooperative
1117 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district-three.org
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Galax Customer Service Center
7565 Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA 24333
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the customer service center for available driver and vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
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