Winchester
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Local offices in Winchester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Winchester Department of Social Services
24 Baker Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
Utilities · City office
Public Services and Utility Customer Service
301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Utility bills and accountsPay a city utility bill, ask about charges, or start or stop water and sewer service.
- Utility payment plansAsk about a payment plan if you have a past-due city utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Winchester Workforce Center
609 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite D, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, and connecting with workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Winchester Customer Service Center
4050 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602-2457
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 · Regional office
Handley Regional Library System, Handley Library
100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, technology, and library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on handleyregional.org
Local office · City office
Rouss City Hall
15 N. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- City information and requestsCall City Hall for general city information or help reaching a city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Winchester Parks & Recreation
1001 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation classes, sports, swim programs, and activities for people of all ages.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
City of Winchester, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Winchester
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
Offices for all of Winchester city
Winchester is in Winchester city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Winchester Office
629 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite A, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services at the local office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Housing authority · City office
City of Winchester Housing Choice Voucher Program
15 N. Cameron Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Housing Choice VouchersFind information about applying for a rent voucher and check whether the waiting list is open.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
Public health · State office
Frederick / Winchester Health Department
10 Baker Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northwestern Community Services Board
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesFind mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for children and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwcsb.com
Older adults · Regional office
Seniors First, The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging
207 Mosby Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and people who need help living independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsfirst.info
Emergency help · City office
Winchester Emergency Management
301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for or recovering from a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov
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