Pulaski County
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Local offices in Pulaski County
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Human services · County office
Pulaski County Department of Social Services
53 Commerce St, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Human services and temporary assistanceGet help with local human services and temporary economic assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.org
Community action · Nonprofit
New River Community Action, Pulaski Office
412 North Jefferson Ave, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Emergency assistanceContact the office to ask about local rent, mortgage, utility, and food assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newrivercommunityaction.org
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Pulaski County Health Department
170 Fourth St NW, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for county public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New River Valley Community Services, Pulaski Clinic
327 N Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the clinic for behavioral health services in Pulaski County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvcs.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Pulaski General District Court
45 Third Street NW, Suite 102, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Court information and clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for information about General District Court cases and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Pulaski Circuit Court
45 Third Street NW, Suite 101, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Court information and clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for information about Circuit Court cases and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
Older adults · Regional office
New River Valley Agency on Aging
44 Third St. NW, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Aging services and Medicare counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local supports and help understanding Medicare.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvaoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Pulaski County Emergency Management
143 Third Street NW, Suite 1, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information to prepare for hazards and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works, Pulaski Center
246 N Washington Avenue, Suite D, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job search, career services, and workforce training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vcwnewrivermtrogers.com
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Pulaski
1901 Bobwhite Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver and vehicle services available at this location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Pulaski County Library System
Help here
- Library resources and servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use Wi-Fi, and ask about other library services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pclibs.org
Pulaski County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pulaski County
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
Feeding Southwest Virginia
1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
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
Southwest 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
New River Community Action, Inc
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Pulaski 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