Orange County

Local offices in Orange County

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

• Human services · County office

  Orange County Department of Social Services

  146 North Madison Road, Suite 201, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportAsk about food, health, child care, energy, and cash assistance, as well as family and protective services.
  Call 540-672-6166DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyva.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Skyline Community Action Program, Inc.

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceAsk about crisis help, housing programs, job and budget counseling, and Head Start.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyva.gov

• Public health · State office

  Orange County Health Department

  450 N. Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Health servicesGet information about clinic care, immunizations, dental services, and environmental health.Read more
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 540-672-1291DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Orange County Law Library

  Orange County Courthouse, 110 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal reference books and public computer terminals for legal research.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyva.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the regional aging agency for help finding services for older adults and caregivers.Read more
  Call 540-825-3100Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Orange County Office of Emergency Management

  11282 Government Center Drive, Suite B, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and informationFind local emergency information and learn how the county prepares for disasters.
  Call 540-672-7044DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyva.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Virginia Career Works Orange County Workforce Services

  146 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesMeet with a mobile resource specialist for free help with job searches and workforce services.
  Call 540-212-4570DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thinkorangeva.com

• State office · State office

  Virginia DMV Select at Pro Auto Body

  12403 James Madison Highway, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationHandle vehicle title, registration, plate, permit, and transcript transactions in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · County office

  Orange County Public Library

  146A Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with learning and research.
  Call 540-672-3811DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangecountyva.gov

Orange County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Orange County

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

Cities and towns in Orange County

• Gordonsville
• Orange

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