Rockbridge County
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Local offices in Rockbridge County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
Rockbridge-Buena Vista-Lexington Area Social Services
20 E. Preston St., Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or call to apply for eligible benefits and get help with family and social service needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Rockbridge Area Relief Association
350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Food assistanceGet help accessing groceries and food support.Apply online
- Housing and utility assistanceAsk about temporary help with rent, shelter, or utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on raralex.org
Public health · State office
Rockbridge-Lexington Health Department WIC
300 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Rockbridge-Lexington Health Department
300 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health information and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Rockbridge Area Community Services
241 Greenhouse Road, Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the office for mental health, substance use, and crisis support services.Read more
- Developmental disability servicesContact the office to ask about support for people with developmental disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on racsb.org
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Program for Aging Services
325 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for services and support for older adults and caregivers in Rockbridge County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vpas.info
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Staunton Office
1600 North Coalter Street, Building 1, Suite 17B, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management
100 Baner Lane, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and learn how the county coordinates disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.rockbridge.va.us
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Lexington Customer Service Center
110 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and vehicle services, including in-car road skills testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Rockbridge Regional Library System
138 South Main St., Lexington, VA 24450
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library system for books, information, technology, and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rrlib.net
Rockbridge County, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rockbridge 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
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482
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
Blue Ridge Legal Services, 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
Total Action Against Poverty
302 2nd St SW, Roanoke, VA 24011-1514
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Rockbridge 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