Washington County

Local offices in Washington County

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

• Human services · State office

  Barre Economic Services Division Office

  McFarland State Office Building, 5 Perry Street, Suite 150, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for or get help with state benefits, including food, health care, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 800-479-6151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov

• Child support · State office

  Barre Office of Child Support

  219 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or collecting child support.Apply online
  Call 802-479-4204DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Vermont 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org

• Public health · State office

  Barre Local Health Office

  5 Perry Street, Suite 250, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, infectious diseases, and other local health needs.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Get food and nutrition support during pregnancy and for children under five.Apply online
  Call 802-479-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Washington County Mental Health Services

  23 Summer Street, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportGet counseling, treatment, and help during a mental health or substance use crisis.
  Call 802-229-0591DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Vermont Council on Aging

  59 North Main Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding aging services, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and long-term care options.Read more
  Call 802-477-1364DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Barre-Montpelier Job Center

  McFarland Building, 5 Perry Street, Suite 200, Barre, VT 05641

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, and connecting with employment services.
  Call 802-476-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov

• State office

  Montpelier DMV Office

  120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification, and motor vehicle services.Apply online
  Call 802-828-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Washington County

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

Cities and towns in Washington County

• Barre
• Marshfieldnot checked yet
• Montpelier

Vermont programs by kind of help

These are run by Vermont 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