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Local offices in Blackstone
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Blackstone Utilities
100 W. Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsVisit or call the town to start electric, water, or sewer service and ask about your utility account or bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofblackstoneva.com
Local office · City office
Town of Blackstone Office
100 W. Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or call the town office for help with town services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofblackstoneva.com
State office
Blackstone DMV Select
100 W. Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationUse this DMV Select for many vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions; it does not issue driver licenses or ID cards.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Blackstone Library
415 S. Main Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library resources and programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nottlib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Harris Memorial Armory Multi-Purpose & Hospitality Training Center
200 N. High Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Community space rentalResidents can request to rent rooms for meetings, celebrations, and community events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofblackstoneva.com
Town of Blackstone, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Blackstone
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
Feed More
8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
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
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
STEPS, Inc.
225 Industrial Park Rd, Farmville, VA 23901-2660
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nottoway County
Blackstone is in Nottoway County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nottoway County Department of Social Services
288 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway, VA 23955
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for benefits and finding local support for your family.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.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
Nottoway County Health Department
207 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway, VA 23955
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services and contact the department about clinic care and prevention services.
- WICWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
1413 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesGet information and support for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on psraaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Nottoway County Department of Emergency Services
344 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway, VA 23955
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nottoway.org
State office
Blackstone DMV Select
100 West Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationsComplete eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, and placard transactions at this DMV Select.
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