Shenandoah County

Local offices in Shenandoah County

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

• Human services · County office

  Shenandoah County Department of Social Services

  494 N Main Street, Suite 200, Woodstock, VA 22664

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesAsk about Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child care assistance, and other family services.
  Call 540-459-6226DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shenandoahcountyva.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Shenandoah County Health Department

  494 N Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, VA 22664

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and clinic information.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 540-459-3733DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Shenandoah County Law Library

  112 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesRequest access to books and other materials for legal research through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
  Call 540-459-6150DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shenandoahcountyva.gov

• 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

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsfirst.info

• Emergency help · County office

  Shenandoah County Emergency Management Division

  600 N Main Street, Suite 109, Woodstock, VA 22664

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about emergency planning, disaster response, recovery, and local alerts.
  Call 540-459-6167DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shenandoahcountyva.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Virginia Career Works Winchester Center

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

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help connecting with career, education, and job support services.
  Call 540-545-4146DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vcwvalley.com

• State office · State office

  Virginia DMV Customer Service Center, Woodstock

  714-A North Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664-1816

  Help here

  • DMV servicesVisit the customer service center for available driver and vehicle services.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · County office

  Shenandoah County Library System

  514 Stoney Creek Blvd, Edinburg, VA 22824

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library system to borrow books, use its catalog, and take part in library programs.
  Call 540-984-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countylib.org

Shenandoah County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shenandoah County

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

Cities and towns in Shenandoah County

• Edinburg
• Mount Jackson
• New Market
• Strasburg
• Toms Brooknot checked yet
• Woodstock

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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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