Radford
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Local offices in Radford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Radford City Department of Social Services
928 W. Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about food, medical, energy, childcare, and financial assistance programs.
- Child and adult protectionContact the department to report abuse or neglect or ask about protective services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Utilities · City office
Radford Utility Billing
619 2nd Street, Room 156, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with electric, water, wastewater, and garbage bills or start or stop utility service.
- Utility bill payment helpAsk the Treasurer's Office about payment methods, payment plans, or a past-due utility bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Local office · City office
Radford City Hall / City Manager's Office
10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- City government helpContact the City Manager's Office with questions about city services or local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Older adults · City office
Radford Senior Center
200 George Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Senior activities and supportResidents age 50 and older can visit for senior activities and recreation programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Radford VEC Workforce Center
206 3rd Avenue, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Employment and workforce helpContact the workforce center for help with employment and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vec.virginia.gov
State office
Radford DMV Select
619 2nd Street, Room 164, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationVisit for vehicle titles, registrations, plates, permits, and other listed DMV Select transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Radford Public Library
30 West Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, media, computers, and other public resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Radford
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 Radford city
Radford is in Radford city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · City office
Radford City Department of Social Services
928 W. Main St., Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for food, medical, energy, childcare, financial, and employment help.
- Child and adult protectionReport abuse or neglect and ask about protective services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on radfordva.gov
Public health · State office
Radford City Health Department WIC
220 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 Virginia to find local help with housing, food, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
New River Valley Community Services
401 W. Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall or visit for an assessment and help connecting to mental health or substance use services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvcs.org
Older adults · Regional office
New River Valley Agency on Aging
44 Third Street NW, Pulaski, VA 24301
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportContact the agency for services that help older adults and caregivers maintain independence.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrvaoa.org
State office
Virginia DMV Select at Radford Treasurer's Office
619 2nd Street, Room 164, Radford, VA 24141
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationComplete eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.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