Galax

Local offices in Galax

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

• Utilities · City office

  City Utility Billing

  111 East Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash billsPay a city utility bill or ask the city about a water, sewer, or trash charge.
  Call 276-236-2131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxva.com

• 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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Galax Parks and Recreation

  601 South Main Street, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Recreation and senior activitiesJoin recreation programs, senior activities, fitness classes, or use city recreation facilities.
  Call 276-236-3218DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxparks-rec.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Galax

  1117 East Stuart Drive, Suite 167, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, career services, and workforce programs.
  Call 276-236-5105DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Galax

  7565 Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Driver and identification servicesVisit the DMV for driver and identification services available at this location.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Galax Public Library

  610 West Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library for books, information, learning, and other public library resources.
  Call 276-236-2042DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxcarroll.lib.va.us

• Local office · City office

  City of Galax Municipal Building

  111 East Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
  Call 276-236-2131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galaxva.com

City of Galax website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Galax

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

Job help near Galax

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Work-Galax Center-Crossroads Institute

  Also helps young people

  2.4 miles away

  1117 E Stuart Dr, #2, Suite 167, Galax, VA 24333

  Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm Mon, Tues, Thur; 9:30am - 4:00pm Wed; , Fri 8:30am - 3:00pm

  Call 276-236-5105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Galax

Galax is in Galax. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Galax Department of Social Services

  105 E. Center Street, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Food, medical, cash, and energy assistanceGet information and apply for food, medical, cash, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or adult.
  Call 276-236-8111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Galax City Health Department

  703 South Main Street, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 276-236-6127DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Mount Rogers Community Services

  6999 Carrollton Pike, Suite 1, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet counseling, psychiatry, and support for mental health or substance use concerns.
  • Developmental disability servicesAsk about services and support for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  Call 276-238-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  District Three Governmental Cooperative

  1117 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers.
  Call 276-236-5228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district-three.org

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Galax Customer Service Center

  7565 Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA 24333

  Help here

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

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

Everything in Galax

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