Frederick County

Local offices in Frederick County

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

• Human services · County office

  Frederick County Department of Social Services

  107 N. Kent St., 3rd Floor, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for public benefits and get help with family or adult welfare services.
  Call 540-665-5688DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcva.us

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Congregational Community Action Project

  112 S. Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Emergency help with basic needsAsk about food, clothing, or other help for residents facing hardship.
  Call 540-662-4318DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Winchester District Office

  24 Ricketts Drive, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the Winchester and Frederick County area.
  Call 800-486-6440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.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

  Frederick / Winchester Health Department

  10 Baker St., Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the health department.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and healthy foods to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 540-722-3470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northwestern Community Services Board

  209 W. Criser Road, Suite 300, Front Royal, VA 22630

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesFind mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for children and adults.
  Call 540-636-4250DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 540-635-7141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsfirst.info

• Emergency help · County office

  Frederick County Emergency Management

  1080 Coverstone Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information to help prepare for disasters and other local emergencies.
  Call 540-665-5618DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcva.us

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Winchester Customer Service Center

  4050 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification, vehicle title, and registration services.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Handley Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials from the regional library system.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 540-662-9041Website

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

Frederick County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Frederick County

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

Cities and towns in Frederick County

• Middletown
• Stephens City

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