Salem

Local offices in Salem

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

• Human services · County office

  Roanoke County Department of Social Services

  220 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, cash, and child care assistance and get help with family or adult services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 540-387-6087DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on roanokecountyva.gov

• State office · State office

  WIC - Salem, Roanoke County/Salem Health Department

  105 E. Calhoun Street, Salem, VA 24153

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and health care referrals for pregnant people and children under five.
  Call 540-302-4359DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Roanoke County/Salem Health Department

  105 E. Calhoun Street, Salem, VA 24153

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services such as vaccines, family planning, and health screenings.
  Call 540-387-5530DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Salem General and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts

  2 East Calhoun Street, Salem, VA 24153

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsContact the court clerk for information about local court cases, forms, and filing procedures.
  Call 540-375-3044DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Salem Circuit Court

  2 East Calhoun Street, Salem, VA 24153-7933

  Help here

  • Circuit Court clerk servicesContact the clerk for information about circuit court filings and court records.
  Call 540-375-3067DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on loaa.org

• Older adults · City office

  Salem Senior Center and Community Activities

  110 Union Street, Salem, VA 24153

  Help here

  • Senior activities and classesJoin senior classes, activities, events, and trips at the center.
  Call 540-375-3054DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salemva.gov

• State office · State office

  DMV Connect at Salem Civic Center

  1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or ID and handle vehicle title and registration transactions.
  Call 540-375-3004DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salemva.gov

• Library · City office

  Salem Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and information services for people of all ages.
  Call 540-375-3089Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on salemva.gov

City of Salem, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Salem

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

Cities and towns in Salem

• Salem

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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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