Halifax
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Local offices in Halifax
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town for information about its services, meetings, and local notices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhalifax.com
Library · County office
Halifax Public Library
177 South Main Street, Halifax, VA 24558
Help here
- Library materials, computers, and programsBorrow library materials, use public computers, and ask about library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halifaxlibrary.org
Town of Halifax, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Halifax County
Halifax is in Halifax County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Halifax County Social Services
1030 Mary Bethune Street, Halifax, VA 24558
Help here
- Social services assistanceContact the office to ask about help for families, older adults, and people who need support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Halifax County Health Department
1030 Mary Bethune Street, Halifax, VA 24592
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for public health services and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
State office · State office
Halifax WIC Clinic
1030 Cowford Road, Halifax, VA 24558
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can apply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Halifax County Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response to hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southside Behavioral Health
424 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
Library · County office
Halifax County-South Boston Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system for books, learning resources, programs, and public access to information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxlibrary.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.
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