Wythe County

Local offices in Wythe County

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

• Human services · County office

  Wythe County Department of Social Services

  290 S. Sixth Street, Suite 200, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Public benefits and local servicesApply for benefits, check a case, report changes, or get connected with local services.
  Call 276-228-5493DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wythe County WIC

  290 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition support, healthy foods, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children.
  Call 276-228-5507DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Wythe County Health Department

  290 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services, including clinical, family, environmental health, and vital records services.Read more
  Call 276-228-5507DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  District Three Governmental Cooperative Senior Services

  4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesOlder adults can ask for meals, care management, Medicare counseling, transportation, and other support.
  Call 276-783-8157DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district-three.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Wythe County Emergency Management

  290 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about emergency plans, alerts, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  Call 276-223-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works, Wytheville

  1000 East Main Street, Carroll Hall, WCC Campus, Room 242, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce resources.
  Call 276-484-9411DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wytheville DMV Customer Service Center

  800 East Main Street, Suite 100, Wytheville, VA 24382

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and ID services, vehicle transactions, and other DMV services available at this location.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Wythe-Grayson Regional Library

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse the regional public library system for books, information, and other library services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wythegrayson.lib.va.us

Wythe County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wythe County

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

Cities and towns in Wythe County

• Rural Retreat
• Wytheville

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