Lynchburg
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Local offices in Lynchburg
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Human services · City office
Lynchburg Department of Human Services
99 Ninth Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesGet help with public benefits such as SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgva.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1948 Thomson Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or housing choice voucher assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburghousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Department
900 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Utility bills and accountsGet help paying your city utility bill, starting service, or managing your account.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgva.gov
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Local office · City office
Citizens First Info Center
900 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- City service requestsReport neighborhood problems, ask about city services, or make a service request.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgva.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Lynchburg Office
3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and reemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Lynchburg Customer Service Center
3236 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services offered at the Lynchburg DMV office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Lynchburg Public Library
301 Grove Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library for books, learning resources, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
301 Grove Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, parks, trails, and facilities to use in the city.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgparksandrec.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lynchburg
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
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Lynchburg Community Action Group
300 12th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lynchburg city
Lynchburg is in Lynchburg city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · City office
Lynchburg Department of Human Services
99 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, and medical benefits and get help with family and adult services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgva.gov
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Lynchburg District Office
2127 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for child support services or get help with an existing child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Lynchburg City Health Department
307 Alleghany Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services from the Virginia Department of Health.
- WICCall the health department to make an appointment for WIC nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Horizon Behavioral Health
2215 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet mental health, substance use, and intellectual disability services for individuals and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonbh.org
Courts and legal help · City office
Lynchburg Public Law Library
900 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse public law library resources to research legal questions and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lynchburgva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living
501 12th Street, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional Area Agency on Aging for services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvacl.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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