Goochland County

Local offices in Goochland County

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

• Human services · County office

  Goochland Department of Social Services

  1800 Sandy Hook Road, Suite 200, Goochland, VA 23063

  Help here

  • Public benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child and adult protectionGet help with child or adult abuse, neglect, or safety concerns.
  • Child support informationContact the department for help finding the right child support service.Apply online
  Call 804-556-5880DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goochlandva.us

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Goochland Health Department

  1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet clinic care, immunizations, health education, and help with public health needs.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women and families with young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
  Call 804-556-5843DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Goochland-Powhatan Community Services

  3058 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet counseling, treatment, case management, and crisis support for mental health or substance use needs.
  • Developmental disability servicesGet help finding case management, early support, and other services for developmental disabilities.
  Call 804-556-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging

  1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesFind services that help older adults and caregivers live independently.
  Call 804-343-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnections-va.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Goochland County Office of Emergency Management

  2938 River Road West, Building I, Goochland, VA 23063

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
  Call 804-556-5366DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goochlandfire-rescue.org

• State office

  Goochland DMV Select

  1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 220, Goochland, VA 23063

  Help here

  • Vehicle and DMV Select transactionsComplete eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, and permit transactions in person.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Pamunkey Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and other resources through the regional library system.
  Website

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

Goochland County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Goochland County

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

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