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Senior benefits in Charlotte County, Virginia

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Seniors in Charlotte County, Virginia have access to a wide range of benefit programs that can help with health care, housing, energy costs, food, transportation, and more. A strong local starting point is Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging, Inc., which connects older adults and caregivers to services across the region. Charlotte County residents may also qualify for help through Centra Southside Community Hospital's Financial Assistance program, energy cost relief through the LIHEAP program administered by the Charlotte County Department of Social Services, and medical transportation through Piedmont Senior Resources AAA Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. On top of these local resources, Virginia offers state programs such as the Auxiliary Grant, Virginia VICAP insurance counseling, Farm Market Fresh, Senior Cool Care, and the Weatherization Assistance Program, among others. A broad set of federal programs applies here as well. This page lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. The administering agency always makes the final eligibility decision.

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Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local starting point

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging, Inc. — Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) network

1-434-767-5588

See which of these Charlotte County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Charlotte County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Charlotte County. Start here.

Elder Services in Charlotte County

Programs here typically provide services worth $500–$6,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging (Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging, Inc.) — Charlotte

County · Virginia

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is the Area Agency on Aging for Charlotte County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Home-delivered and congregate meals, at-home services, non-emergency medical transportation, VICAP Medicare counseling, legal services, information and referral, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for adults 60+ in its seven-county area. Toll-free 800-995-6918. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-434-767-5588 to get started.

Estimated service value: $500–$6,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-434-767-5588Last verified · October 7, 2026

Energy Assistance in Charlotte County

Programs here typically lower an eligible household's bills by $300–$1,000 a year.

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Charlotte

County · Virginia

The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households in Charlotte County pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help for shut-offs and broken equipment. Apply during the program windows through the Charlotte County Department of Social Services, online at CommonHelp, or by phone at 1-855-635-4370. Cooling Assistance requires a household member who is 60 or older, has a disability, or is a child under 6. Fuel Assistance applications are taken each fall and Cooling Assistance each summer, while funds last.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$1,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-434-542-5164Last verified · October 6, 2026

Healthcare in Charlotte County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Centra Southside Community Hospital) — Charlotte

County · Virginia

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Charlotte County can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at Centra Southside Community Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Discounts are based on household size and income compared with the Federal Poverty Level. No in-county hospital; nearest options are Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville (~30 miles from Charlotte Court House) and Sentara Halifax Regional in South Boston. centrahealth.com blocks automated fetchers from this environment (HTTP 403 even on /robots.txt), so Centra's financial assistance page could not be fetched and verified; fap_url left null and the phone is from search snippets, not a fetched page. System FAP URL borrowed from the R6 research (centrahealth.com 403-blocks plain fetchers; verify via Chromium escalation).

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-434-200-3777Last verified · September 26, 2026

Transportation in Charlotte County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Senior & Disabled Transit (Piedmont Senior Resources AAA — Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) — Charlotte

County · Virginia

Piedmont Senior Resources AAA — Non-Emergency Medical Transportation serves Charlotte County with Charlotte County has no public transit system; the senior option is PSRAAA's demand-response medical transportation for residents 60+ (Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, book 7+ business days ahead, charges payable in advance). Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares or demand-response rides for medical appointments, shopping, and other essential trips. Rides are free or low-cost depending on the service. Call 1-866-392-8432 for schedules, eligibility, or to book a ride.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-866-392-8432Last verified · October 4, 2026

Local agencies serving Charlotte County

Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.

Virginia and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Charlotte County and across the rest of Virginia. Full details are on the Virginia benefits page.

Money & income3 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs8 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food7 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes11 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care7 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal7 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.