South Boston
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Local offices in South Boston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Halifax County Service Authority
2529 Houghton Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Water and wastewater serviceGet help with water and wastewater service and utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hcsa.us
Local office · City office
Town of South Boston Administration
455 Ferry Street, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town office for help with town services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on southboston.com
State office · State office
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, South Boston Office
2506 Houghton Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help preparing for, finding, or keeping a job if you have a disability.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dars.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works South Boston
2506 Houghton Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Job and career helpGet in-person help with finding work, career services, and job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, South Boston Customer Service Center
2039 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA 24592-2141
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services, including road skills testing and HAZMAT fingerprinting.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Halifax County-South Boston Public Library, South Boston Branch
509 Broad Street, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources, programs, and public computers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on halifaxlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve South Boston
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
Feed More
8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
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
Virginia Legal Aid Society, 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
Tri-County Community Action
1176 Huell Matthews Hwy, PO Box 799, South Boston, VA 24592-7124
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Halifax County
South Boston is in Halifax County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Halifax County Social Services
1030 Mary Bethune Street, Halifax, VA 24558
Help here
- Social services assistanceContact the office to ask about help for families, older adults, and people who need support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
State office · State office
Halifax WIC Clinic
1030 Cowford Road, Halifax, VA 24558
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can apply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Halifax County Health Department
1030 Mary Bethune Street, Halifax, VA 24592
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for public health services and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Southside Behavioral Health
424 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, VA 24592
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet help with mental health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halifaxcountyva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lake Country Area Agency on Aging
1105 West Danville Street, South Hill, VA 23970
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for services and support for older adults and caregivers in Brunswick County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcaaa.org
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
Talk to a person
- 211 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