Buchanan

Local offices in Buchanan

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

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Buchanan Town Hall

  19753 Main Street, Buchanan, VA 24066

  Help here

  • Town services and public recordsAsk about town services, public records, taxes, or town council meetings.
  • Utility billing and servicePay water, sewer, and garbage bills or apply to start utility service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 540-254-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buchanan-va.gov

• Library · County office

  Buchanan Library

  19795 Main Street, Buchanan, VA 24066

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library services.
  Call 540-928-3005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on botetourtva.gov

Town of Buchanan website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Buchanan

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

Offices for all of Botetourt County

Buchanan is in Botetourt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Botetourt County Department of Social Services

  220 Commons Parkway, Daleville, VA 24083

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportContact the department for help finding county social services and support for your family.
  Call 540-591-5960DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Botetourt County Health Department

  21 Academy Street, Fincastle, VA 24090

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the health department about immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
  • WICThe health department offers nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
  Call 540-666-4275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careBlue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare serves Botetourt County with mental health, substance use, and developmental services.
  Call 540-343-3007Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Local Office on Aging, Inc.

  4932 Frontage Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, nutrition support, and wellness resources.
  Call 540-345-0451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Botetourt County Fire & EMS

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessThe department coordinates county fire, rescue, emergency medical, and disaster preparedness services.
  Call 540-928-2201Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Roanoke Workforce Center

  707 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesThe workforce center offers local help with finding jobs and connecting to career services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Botetourt County

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