Bedford
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Local offices in Bedford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Town of Bedford Redevelopment and Housing Authority
215 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Housing condition improvementsAsk about help for residential property improvements related to safety and unsafe or blighted housing conditions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bedfordva.gov
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
215 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Electric service and bill helpStart or stop electric service, ask about your bill, or get help with a payment arrangement.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bedfordva.gov
Local office · City office
Bedford Town Hall
215 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help reaching town departments or taking part in town government.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bedfordva.gov
State office
Bedford DMV
1128 E. Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Suite 950, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit this DMV location for available driver and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · County office
Bedford Central Library
321 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bplsonline.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bedford
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
Nonprofit
Feeding Southwest Virginia
1025 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
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
Lynchburg Community Action Group
300 12th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bedford County
Bedford is in Bedford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Bedford County Department of Social Services
Help here
- Apply for assistanceContact the department to ask about public assistance and other support for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountyva.gov
State office
WIC at Bedford County Health Department
600 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children nutrition support and healthy foods.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Public health · State office
Bedford County Health Department
600 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Local public health servicesGet public health services, including environmental health services, from the local health department.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Horizon Wellness Center at Bedford
1409 Ole Dominion Blvd., Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Behavioral health careThe center provides outpatient therapy, case management, medication management, and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on horizonbh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living
501 12th Street, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers in Bedford County with services that support daily living and independence.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cvacl.org
Emergency help · County office
Bedford County Emergency Management
1185 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA 24523
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe county coordinates emergency services and shares information to help residents prepare for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountyva.gov
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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