Pulaski
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Local offices in Pulaski
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Pulaski County Department of Social Services
53 Commerce Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Benefits applications and assistanceApply for food, health care, energy, and other benefits through the local social services office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Pulaski Finance Department
42 1st Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsApply for town water and sewer service or ask about an existing utility account.
- Utility bill paymentsPay town utility bills online, by phone, or through the Finance Department.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaskitown.org
Older adults · City office
Town of Pulaski Senior Center
Help here
- Senior activities and programsResidents age 50 and older and their spouses can join activities and programs at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaskitown.org
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Pulaski Customer Service Center
1901 Bobwhite Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit this state office for driver and vehicle services available at the Pulaski DMV location.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Pulaski County Library System, Pulaski Library
60 West Third Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pclibs.org
Local office · City office
Town of Pulaski Municipal Building
42 1st Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Town services and resident informationContact the town for information about local services and resident questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaskitown.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pulaski
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
Southwest 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
New River Community Action, Inc
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pulaski County
Pulaski is in Pulaski County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pulaski County Department of Social Services
53 Commerce St, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Human services and temporary assistanceGet help with local human services and temporary economic assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.org
Community action · Nonprofit
New River Community Action, Pulaski Office
412 North Jefferson Ave, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Emergency assistanceContact the office to ask about local rent, mortgage, utility, and food assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrivercommunityaction.org
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Pulaski County Health Department
170 Fourth St NW, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for county public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New River Valley Community Services, Pulaski Clinic
327 N Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the clinic for behavioral health services in Pulaski County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvcs.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Pulaski General District Court
45 Third Street NW, Suite 102, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Court information and clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for information about General District Court cases and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.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