Goshen

Local offices in Goshen

We have not checked Goshen on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Goshen

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

Offices for all of Rockbridge County

Goshen is in Rockbridge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Rockbridge-Buena Vista-Lexington Area Social Services

  20 E. Preston St., Lexington, VA 24450

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or call to apply for eligible benefits and get help with family and social service needs.Apply online
  Call 540-463-7143DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Rockbridge Area Relief Association

  350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, VA 24450

  Help here

  • Food assistanceGet help accessing groceries and food support.Apply online
  • Housing and utility assistanceAsk about temporary help with rent, shelter, or utility bills.Apply online
  Call 540-463-6943DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on raralex.org

• Public health · State office

  Rockbridge-Lexington Health Department WIC

  300 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450

  Help here

  • WICAsk the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 540-463-3185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Rockbridge-Lexington Health Department

  300 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health information and services.
  Call 540-463-3185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Rockbridge Area Community Services

  241 Greenhouse Road, Lexington, VA 24450

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the office for mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.Read more
  • Developmental disability servicesContact the office to ask about support for people with developmental disabilities.
  Call 540-463-3141DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on racsb.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Valley Program for Aging Services

  325 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for services and support for older adults and caregivers in Rockbridge County.
  Call 540-949-7141DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vpas.info

Everything in Rockbridge 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.
• 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