Harrisonburg
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Local offices in Harrisonburg
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Human services · County office
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District
110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, medical, fuel, and financial help, or ask about child care, adult and child protective services, foster care, and adoption.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority
286 Kelley St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable rentals and rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgrha.com
Utilities · City office
Harrisonburg Public Utilities
2155 Beery Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with water and sewer service, billing, payments, or a payment plan.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgva.gov
Older adults · City office
Price Rotary Senior Center
309 S Dogwood Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Senior recreation programsFind scheduled recreation programs for adults age 50 and older.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgva.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works, Harrisonburg Office
25 N. Liberty St., Suite 215, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Job and unemployment assistanceArrange an appointment for in-person job services or unemployment insurance assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Harrisonburg Customer Service Center
3281 Peoples Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for available driver and vehicle services, and check the location page before you go.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Massanutten Regional Library, Central Library
174 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrlib.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall for general information about city services and offices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgva.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
305 S Dogwood Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation facilities, and activities for people of different ages and abilities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgva.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrisonburg
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
Offices for all of Harrisonburg city
Harrisonburg is in Harrisonburg city. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District
110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about food, medical, fuel, and financial assistance, child care, employment services, and help for children and adults who need protection.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov
Housing help · City office
Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority
286 Kelley St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing assistance applications.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harrisonburgrha.com
Public health · State office
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Health Department
110 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about vaccines, testing, and other local public health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board
1241 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental servicesGet information about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hrcsb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Rockingham-Harrisonburg Public Law Library
80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Help here
- Public law libraryUse print and digital legal research materials at the courthouse law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rockinghamcountyva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Program for Aging Services
975 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Harrisonburg.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vpas.info
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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