Ridgeway

Local offices in Ridgeway

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

• Library · Regional office

  Blue Ridge Regional Library, Ridgeway Branch

  900 Vista View Lane, Ridgeway, VA 24148

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library resources and services.
  Call 276-956-1828DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brrl.lib.va.us

• Local office · City office

  Town of Ridgeway

  Help here

  • Town government informationFind town government information and public notices on the town’s listed website.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on henrycountyva.gov

Town of Ridgeway website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ridgeway

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

Offices for all of Henry County

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

• Human services · County office

  Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

  20 Progress Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsVisit or contact the department to ask about public benefits and family support services.
  Call 276-656-4300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyva.gov

• State office

  Henry-Martinsville Health Department WIC

  295 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 276-638-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority Martinsville representatives

  Martinsville City Municipal Building, Martinsville, VA

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersAsk about rental assistance vouchers available to Henry County residents.
  Call 276-403-5254DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyva.gov

• Public health · State office

  Henry/Martinsville Health Department

  295 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for immunizations, health screenings, and other local public health services.Read more
  Call 276-638-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Piedmont Community Services

  24 Clay Street, Martinsville, VA 24112

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and disability servicesVisit for mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis support services.
  Call 276-632-7128DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Henry County Law Library

  Henry County Courthouse, 3160 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesVisit for access to legal research resources; library staff do not provide legal advice.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyva.gov

Everything in Henry 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