Winchester

Local offices in Winchester

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

• Human services · City office

  Winchester Department of Social Services

  24 Baker Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Benefits and basic needsApply for food, medical, cash, child care, and energy assistance through the department.Read more
  • Family and adult servicesGet help with child or adult protection, foster care, and family support services.Read more
  Call 540-662-3807DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Public Services and Utility Customer Service

  301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Utility bills and accountsPay a city utility bill, ask about charges, or start or stop water and sewer service.
  • Utility payment plansAsk about a payment plan if you have a past-due city utility bill.Apply online
  Call 540-773-1358DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Winchester Workforce Center

  609 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite D, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, and connecting with workforce services.
  Call 540-678-7079DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Winchester Customer Service Center

  4050 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602-2457

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for driver and vehicle services available at this location.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Handley Regional Library System, Handley Library

  100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, technology, and library programs.Apply online
  Call 540-662-9041DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on handleyregional.org

• Local office · City office

  Rouss City Hall

  15 N. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • City information and requestsCall City Hall for general city information or help reaching a city department.
  Call 540-667-1815DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Winchester Parks & Recreation

  1001 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation classes, sports, swim programs, and activities for people of all ages.Apply online
  Call 540-662-4946DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

City of Winchester, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winchester

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

Job help near Winchester

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 · Affiliate center

  Virginia Career Works Winchester Center

  Also helps young people

  0.9 miles away

  609 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite D, Winchester, VA 22601

  Hours: 9:00 am -12 noon & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Th, Fri; 9:30am to 12 noon & 1:00-4:00 pm Wed

  Call 540-545-4146DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Winchester city

Winchester is in Winchester city. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Winchester Office

  629 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite A, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services at the local office.
  Call 800-468-8894DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov

• Housing help · City office

  City of Winchester Housing Choice Voucher Program

  15 N. Cameron Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersFind information about applying for a rent voucher and check whether the waiting list is open.Apply online
  Call 540-667-1815DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

• Public health · State office

  Frederick / Winchester Health Department

  10 Baker Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 540-722-3470DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northwestern Community Services Board

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use servicesFind mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for children and adults.
  Call 540-667-8888Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwcsb.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Seniors First, The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging

  207 Mosby Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, caregivers, and people who need help living independently.
  Call 540-635-7141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsfirst.info

• Emergency help · City office

  Winchester Emergency Management

  301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for or recovering from a disaster.
  Call 540-773-1360DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on winchesterva.gov

Everything in Winchester city

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