Nelson County

Local offices in Nelson County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Nelson County Department of Social Services

  203 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportAsk about temporary financial help and other services for families.
  • Child supportContact the department for help with child support services.
  Call 434-263-7160DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncounty-va.gov

• Public health · State office

  Nelson County Health Department

  1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 22922

  Help here

  • WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  • Public health clinicsContact the health department about local clinic and public health services.Read more
  Call 434-263-8315DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncounty-va.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Nelson Counseling Center, Region Ten Community Services Board

  71 Tanbark Plaza, Lovingston, VA 22949

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careFind counseling, case management, psychiatric care, and substance use services for people of all ages.
  • Crisis servicesCall Region Ten for urgent mental health support and connection to care.Read more
  Call 434-263-4889DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on regionten.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Nelson County Courts

  84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22949

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the court clerks for information about court services and filings.
  Call 434-263-7020DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncounty-va.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Jefferson Area Board for Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact JABA for information about services for older adults and caregivers in Nelson County.
  Call 434-817-5244Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jabacares.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Nelson County Department of Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessAsk for help making a family emergency plan and preparing for disasters.
  Call 434-263-7045Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nelsoncounty-va.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Nelson Memorial Library

  8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public internet access, and library programs.Read more
  Call 434-263-5904DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jmrl.org

Nelson County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Nelson County

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

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