Human-Services

About

Social Services assists families and individuals in becoming socially and economically self-sufficient and independent. Benefits programs include temporary assistance for needy families, food stamps, Medicaid, energy assistance, general relief, fraud prevention and children's medical security insurance. Social work programs include adoption, adult services/adult protective services, child protective services, day care services for children, foster care, court services and employment services for welfare recipients.

CommonHelp is a web-based system that allows Virginia citizens 24/7 easy access to screen and apply for:

  • Cash Assistance (TANF)
  • Child Care Services
  • Energy Assistance (Fuel, Crisis and Cooling)
  • Food Assistance (SNAP)
  • Medical Assistance

Submit a question about CommonHelp to commonhelp@dss.virginia.gov

Visit the Virginia Department of Social Services website 

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Contact
Montgomery County
Health and Human Services Bldg.
210 S. Pepper St., Ste. B
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone: (540) 382-6990
Fax: (540) 381-6823
email | directions

Hours: Mon.-Fri.,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.