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Human services · County office
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District
110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about food, medical, fuel, and financial assistance, child care, employment services, and help for children and adults who need protection.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department
110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about vaccines, testing, and other local public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
286 Kelley St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing assistance applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgrha.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board
1241 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesGet information about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hrcsb.org
Library · Regional office
Massanutten Regional Library
174 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to borrow books and other materials and access programs and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mrlib.org
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Program for Aging Services
975 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Harrisonburg.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vpas.info
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works, Harrisonburg Office
25 N. Liberty St., Suite 215, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Job and unemployment assistanceArrange an appointment for in-person job services or unemployment insurance assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - Harrisonburg
3281 Peoples Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Rockingham-Harrisonburg Public Law Library
80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Public law libraryUse print and digital legal research materials at the courthouse law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Harrisonburg city
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