Madison

Local offices in Madison

We have not checked Madison on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Madison

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Madison County

Madison is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Madison County Department of Social Services

  101 South Main Street, Madison, VA 22727

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, child care, energy, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 540-948-5521DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonco.virginia.gov

• State office

  Madison County WIC Clinic

  1480 North Main Street, Suite A, Madison, VA 22727

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
  Call 540-308-6116DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Madison County Health Department

  1480 North Main Street, Suite A, Madison, VA 22727

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health, family health, emergency preparedness, and environmental health services.Read more
  Call 540-948-5481DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Encompass Community Supports

  302 Thrift Road, Madison, VA 22727

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the regional community services agency for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
  • Mental health or addiction crisis supportCall the crisis line for help during a mental health or addiction crisis.
  Call 540-825-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on encompasscommunitysupports.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Madison County Circuit Court Legal Resources

  1 Main Street, Madison, VA 22727

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and links to legal resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
  Call 540-948-6888DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonco.virginia.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Together

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers.
  Call 540-829-6405Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingtogether.org

Everything in Madison 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.
• 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