Highland County
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Local offices in Highland County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Highland County Department of Social Services
158 Courthouse Lane, Monterey, VA 24465
Help here
- Benefits and family supportThe office can help residents apply for food, cash, health coverage, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportParents and caregivers can apply for help establishing or managing child support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandcova.org
Public health · State office
Highland County Health Department
140 Fleisher Avenue, Monterey, VA 24465
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department about local public health services and health appointments.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can apply for nutrition support and healthy foods.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Valley Community Services Board
85 Sanger's Lane, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesResidents of Highland County can contact the board for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myvalleycsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Program for Aging Services, Highland County Office
35 Spruce Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAdults age 60 and older and their caregivers can get help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vpas.info
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Staunton Office
Greenbrier Office Complex, 1600 North Coalter Street, Building 1, Suite 17B, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims and related services at this office serving Highland County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Highland County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessResidents can contact the county emergency services coordinator for local emergency information and preparedness support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandcova.org
State office · State office
Highland DMV Select
165 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Help here
- Vehicle and title servicesResidents can handle vehicle titles, registrations, plates, and some other vehicle transactions at this location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Highland County Public Library
31 North Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library resources, public computers, and educational and recreational programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandlibrary.com
Highland County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Highland County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Cities and towns in Highland 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
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