Albemarle County

Local offices in Albemarle County

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

• Human services · County office

  Albemarle County Department of Social Services

  1600 5th Street Ext., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsGet help applying for public benefits and finding local food and emergency resources.Apply online
  Call 434-972-4010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Albemarle County Office of Housing

  401 McIntire Road, Room 130, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance that helps eligible households rent a home in the county.Apply online
  Call 434-296-5839DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 800-230-6977Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Charlottesville-Albemarle Health Department

  1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call for local health department clinics and public health services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 434-972-6269DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Region Ten Community Services Board

  500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis support in the community.Read more
  Call 434-972-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Jefferson Area Board for Aging

  674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and connections to services that help older adults and caregivers.
  Call 434-817-5222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · County office

  Albemarle Career Center

  1600 5th Street Ext., Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, applications, and career planning.
  Call 434-972-4010DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Charlottesville

  2055 Abbey Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services available at this customer service center.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Virginia DMV Select, Charlottesville

  605 East Main Street, A120, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationVisit for vehicle title, registration, plates, permits, and other DMV Select transactions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and information services across the regional system.
  Call 434-979-7151Website

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

Albemarle County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Albemarle County

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

Cities and towns in Albemarle County

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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