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Local offices in Martinsville
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Human services · Regional office
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
20 Progress Drive, Martinsville, VA 24115
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesContact the local department for help applying for benefits and other social services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · City office
Martinsville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
605 Fourth Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Rental assistanceContact the authority to ask about rental assistance and housing programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on martinsville-va.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
55 West Church St., Room 103, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Utility bills and service changesGet help with city utility bills or starting, stopping, or transferring service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on martinsville-va.gov
Older adults · City office
Martinsville Senior Center
19 Moss Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Senior activities and nutrition siteJoin scheduled activities and attend the center's weekly nutrition site.
- Senior transportationEligible city residents age 60 and older can apply for local transportation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on martinsville-va.gov
State office
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Rehabilitative Services, Martinsville Office
Virginia Workforce Center, 233 W. Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Employment services for people with disabilitiesGet help preparing for, finding, and keeping a job if you have a disability.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dars.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Martinsville Workforce Center
233 West Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Employment and workforce helpVisit for help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Martinsville Customer Service Center
310 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Blue Ridge Regional Library, Martinsville Branch
310 East Church St., Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brrl.lib.va.us
Local office · City office
City of Martinsville
55 West Church St., Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help finding the right department or service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on martinsville-va.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Martinsville
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
Feeding Southwest Virginia
1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
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
Virginia Legal Aid Society, 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
Pittsylvania County Community Action
348 N Main Street, PO Box 1119, Chatham, VA 24531-1119
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Martinsville
Martinsville is in Martinsville. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
20 Progress Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Social services and benefitsVisit or contact the department to ask about public benefits and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyva.gov
Public health · State office
Henry/Martinsville Health Department
295 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for immunizations, health screenings, and other local public health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Piedmont Community Services
24 Clay Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesVisit for mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prcsb.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk's Office
55 West Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for help with Circuit Court filings and court records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Area Agency on Aging
204 Cleveland Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers maintain health and independence.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southernaaa.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Martinsville outreach
Virginia Workforce Center, 233 West Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a veterans services representative during scheduled office hours for help with benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.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.
- 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
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