Madison
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Local offices in Madison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Madison County Department of Social Services
101 South Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Benefits application helpGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, child care assistance, and energy assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonco.virginia.gov
Local office · City office
Madison Town Office
23 Washington Circle, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town office about town services, records, and local government matters.
- Utility billingContact the town office with questions about town utility service and bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofmadisonva.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Madison Senior Center
1480 North Main Street, Suite E, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsAdults age 60 and older can come for meals, wellness programs, activities, and social time.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on encompasscommunitysupports.org
State office
Virginia DMV Select - Madison
23 Washington Circle, Madison, VA 22727-3011
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationHandle many vehicle title, registration, plate, permit, and transcript transactions here; this office does not issue driver licenses or ID cards.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Madison County Library
402 North Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its programs and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on madisoncountyvalibrary.org
Town of Madison, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Madison
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
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482
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
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 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
Skyline CAP
532 S Main St, Madison, VA 22727-0588
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Madison is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Madison County WIC Clinic
1480 North Main Street, Suite A, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Madison County Health Department
1480 North Main Street, Suite A, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health, family health, emergency preparedness, and environmental health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Encompass Community Supports
302 Thrift Road, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the regional community services agency for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
- Mental health or addiction crisis supportCall the crisis line for help during a mental health or addiction crisis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on encompasscommunitysupports.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Madison County Circuit Court Legal Resources
1 Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and links to legal resources for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonco.virginia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Together
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingtogether.org
Emergency help · County office
Madison County Emergency Management
414 N Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster planningGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisonco.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
- 2-1-1 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