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Local offices in Stafford County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Stafford County Department of Social Services
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Help here
- Benefits and family supportGet help applying for benefits and connecting with services for families and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on staffordcountyva.gov
Housing help · Nonprofit
Central Virginia Housing
Help here
- Affordable housing helpFind information and resources for affordable housing in Stafford County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralvahousing.org
Public health · State office
Stafford County Health Department
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, maternity, and other public health services.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rappahannockareacsb.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Stafford Courts
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Help here
- Court informationFind court information and help with matters handled by the Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
Older adults · Regional office
Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging
460 Lendall Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthygenerations.org
Emergency help · County office
Stafford County Office of Emergency Management
1225 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and support for preparing for and recovering from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on staffordcountyva.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works Fredericksburg
10304 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Stafford DMV Customer Service Center
874 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Help here
- DMV servicesGet available driver and vehicle services at this DMV office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 160, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs across the regional system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on librarypoint.org
Stafford County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stafford County
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
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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
Quin Rivers Agency for Community Action
211 Rocketts Way Ste 200, Henrico, VA 23231-3069
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Stafford County
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.
Unemployment benefits in Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Bay Area Local Workforce Development Board
487 Main Street, PO Box 1117, Warsaw, VA 22572
Workforce board
Virginia Works (aka Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
2221 Edward Holland Dr, P.O. Box 25519, Richmond, VA 23230
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
- 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.
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