Rural Retreat
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Local offices in Rural Retreat
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Rural Retreat Town Office
307 South Main Street, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Help here
- Town services and utility billsContact the town office about town services and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofruralretreat.com
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works, Wytheville
1000 East Main Street, Carroll Hall, WCC Campus, Room 242, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Wytheville
800 East Main Street, Suite 100, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit the DMV for available driver and identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Rural Retreat Public Library
119 North Greever Street, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Help here
- Library materials and activitiesBorrow books and other materials, get information, and take part in learning and recreation activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wythegrayson.lib.va.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Rural Retreat Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalsContact the town office to ask about booking rooms for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofruralretreat.com
Town of Rural Retreat, VA website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rural Retreat
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
Mountain Community Action Program
520 N Main Street, Marion, VA 24354-1008
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wythe County
Rural Retreat is in Wythe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wythe County Department of Social Services
290 S. Sixth Street, Suite 200, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Public benefits and local servicesApply for benefits, check a case, report changes, or get connected with local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
Wythe County WIC
290 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition support, healthy foods, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Wythe County Health Department
290 South 6th Street, Suite 300, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, including clinical, family, environmental health, and vital records services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
District Three Governmental Cooperative Senior Services
4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults can ask for meals, care management, Medicare counseling, transportation, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district-three.org
Emergency help · County office
Wythe County Emergency Management
290 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about emergency plans, alerts, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wytheco.org
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