Bedford County

Local offices in Bedford County

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

• Human services · County office

  Bedford County Department of Social Services

  Help here

  • Apply for assistanceContact the department to ask about public assistance and other support for county residents.
  Call 540-586-7601Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountyva.gov

• State office

  WIC at Bedford County Health Department

  600 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children nutrition support and healthy foods.
  Call 540-586-7952DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Bedford County Health Department

  600 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesGet public health services, including environmental health services, from the local health department.Read more
  Call 540-586-7952DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Horizon Wellness Center at Bedford

  1409 Ole Dominion Blvd., Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careThe center provides outpatient therapy, case management, medication management, and substance use services.
  Call 540-586-5429DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living

  501 12th Street, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24504

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers in Bedford County with services that support daily living and independence.
  Call 434-385-9070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bedford County Emergency Management

  1185 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessThe county coordinates emergency services and shares information to help residents prepare for emergencies.
  Call 540-587-0700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountyva.gov

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Bedford

  1128 E. Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Suite 950, Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver and vehicle services, including in-car road skills testing.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Bedford Public Library System

  321 N. Bridge St., Bedford, VA 24523

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library resources and services through the county library system.Read more
  Call 540-586-8911DirectionsWebsite

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

Bedford County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bedford County

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

Cities and towns in Bedford 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