St. Paul

Local offices in St. Paul

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  16531 Russell Street, Saint Paul, VA 24283

  Help here

  • Town services and administrationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
  • Water and sewer utility servicesContact the town about its water and sewer services and utility questions.Read more
  Call 276-762-5297DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stpaulva.org

• Library · Regional office

  J. Fred Matthews Memorial Library

  16552 Wise Street, St. Paul, VA 24283

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and get help with library resources.
  Call 276-762-9702DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lprlibrary.org

Town of St. Paul website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Paul

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

Offices for all of Wise County

St. Paul is in Wise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wise County Social Services

  10365 Pinnacle Drive, Wise, VA 24293

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportAsk about local help with food, cash assistance, and family services.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the local social services office.Apply online
  Call 276-328-8632DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wise County and City of Norton WIC

  134 Roberts Street SW, Wise, VA 24293

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 276-328-1907DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Clinch Valley Community Action, Wise County location

  5612 N. Bear Creek Road, Wise, VA 24293

  Help here

  • Local community assistanceContact the Wise County location to ask which community assistance programs are available locally.
  Call 276-328-8056DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Wise County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  107 Litchfield Street NW, Coeburn, VA 24230

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and how to apply for housing help.Apply online
  Call 276-395-6104DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wcrha.org

• Public health · State office

  Wise County and City of Norton Health Department

  134 Roberts Street SW, Wise, VA 24293

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about local public health services and appointments.
  Call 276-328-8000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.

  1501 Third Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesTalk with an options counselor about services for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
  • Transportation and mealsAsk about transportation, meals, and wellness services for people in the region.Read more
  Call 276-523-4202DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wise County

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