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Local offices in Staunton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Community Development Housing Programs Division
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Housing programsAsk about the city's affordable housing work and Community Development Block Grant program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.staunton.va.us
Housing help · Regional office
Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority
900 Elizabeth Miller Gardens, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Income-based housingAsk about the authority's income-based housing programs and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stauntonrha.org
Utilities · City office
Public Works Utility Billing
1911 Craigmont Road, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help starting or ending water and sewer service and paying your city utility bill.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.staunton.va.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works Fishersville Center
1076 Jefferson Hwy, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with career, education, and job search services at the workforce center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vcwvalley.com
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Staunton Customer Service Center
17 1st St, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Driver and identification servicesVisit for driver and ID card services that do not require testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or attend free programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.staunton.va.us
Local office · City office
City Hall
116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- City information and servicesCall or visit City Hall to get help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.staunton.va.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Staunton Parks and Recreation
1000 Montgomery Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesRegister for city classes, sports leagues, camps, and other recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.staunton.va.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Staunton
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
Blue Ridge Legal Services, 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
Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro
900 Nelson St, Staunton, VA 24401-4725
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Staunton
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
Virginia Career Works - Fishersville Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
4.8 miles away
1076 Jefferson Highway, Staunton, VA 24401
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026
American Job Center
Virginia Career Works Fishersville Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
4.8 miles away
1076 Jefferson Hwy, Staunton, VA 22802
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9AM to 4PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 18, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys - Staunton
For young people
0.7 miles away
301 S. Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401
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
Virginia Works (aka Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
2221 Edward Holland Dr, P.O. Box 25519, Richmond, VA 23230
Offices for all of Staunton city
Staunton is in Staunton city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
Shenandoah Valley Social Services
68 Dick Huff Lane, Verona, VA 24482
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, energy, child care, and financial help, and ask about protective and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.augusta.va.us
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Valley District Office
1500 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet in-person help with child support cases, payments, and related questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Staunton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
900 Elizabeth Miller Gardens, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based apartments or a Housing Choice Voucher when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stauntonrha.org
Public health · State office
Staunton-Augusta Health Department
1414 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations, testing, vital records, and environmental health help.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Valley Community Services Board
85 Sanger's Lane, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesResidents of Highland County can contact the board for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myvalleycsb.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Staunton Circuit Court
113 East Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.va.us
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
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-230-6977 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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