Louisa County
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Local offices in Louisa County
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Human services · County office
Louisa County Department of Human Services
114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, VA 23093
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help with food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits, as well as family and protective services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on louisacounty.gov
Public health · State office
Louisa County Health Department
101 Woolfolk Avenue, Suite 202, Louisa, VA 23093
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet public health and clinic services from the local health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Region Ten Louisa Counseling Center
206 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesAsk about mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services for people of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on regionten.org
Emergency help · County office
Louisa County Fire & Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency services informationContact the department for county fire and emergency services information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on louisacounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library system to find library services and resources for Louisa County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jmrl.org
Older adults · Regional office
Jefferson Area Board for Aging
674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and connections to services that help older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jabacares.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Monticello Area Community Action Agency
1025 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Help here
- Community outreach assistanceAsk about short-term help with rent, utilities, or other urgent needs if you live in Louisa County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on macaa.org
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Workforce Center serving Louisa
1 Woolfolk Avenue, Suite 301, Louisa, VA 23093
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training information, and unemployment claim information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on louisacounty.gov
Louisa County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Louisa 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