Chilhowie

Local offices in Chilhowie

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

• Library · Regional office

  Chilhowie Public Library

  807 Chilhowie Street, Chilhowie, VA 24319

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and internet, and join library programs.Read more
  Call 276-646-3404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scplva.net

• Local office · City office

  Town of Chilhowie Town Office

  325 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319

  Help here

  • Town services and helpContact the town office for help with town services and information.
  • Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills online or contact the town office for billing help.Apply online
  Call 276-646-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chilhowie.org

Town of Chilhowie website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chilhowie

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

Offices for all of Smyth County

Chilhowie is in Smyth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Smyth County Department of Social Services

  121 Bagley Circle, Suite 200, Marion, VA 24354

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, energy assistance, child care help, and family services.Apply online
  Call 276-783-8148DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · State office

  Smyth County Health Department

  201 Francis Marion Lane, Marion, VA 24354-4227

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call for local health department services, including WIC.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 276-781-7460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Smyth County Emergency Management Office

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationContact the county office for local emergency management information.
  Call 276-706-8311Website

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

• State office

  Marion Customer Service Center

  1595 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354-4317

  Help here

  • Driver skills testingSchedule or take an in-car road skills test at this DMV location.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Smyth County Public Library System

  118 S Sheffey Street, Marion, VA 24354

  Help here

  • Library access and resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, use public computers, or ask for reference help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 276-783-2323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scplva.net

Everything in Smyth 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