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Help in Amherst
8 service locations
Family and youth
LynCAG Head Start Amherst
Child care and early childhood education
156 Davis St, Amherst · 434-849-7542
Head Start early childhood program — 17 funded slots; operated by Lynchburg Community Action Group, Inc.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
224 Second St. (P. O. Box 414), Amherst · 434-946-9330
LIHEAP intake office serving Amherst County
Food assistance
Amherst Elem
Meal program
156 Davis St, Amherst
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Amherst County Public Schools.
Amherst Middle
Meal program
165 Gordons Fairground Rd, Amherst · (434) 946-0691
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Amherst County Public Schools.
Central Elem
Meal program
575 Union Hill Rd, Amherst
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Amherst County Public Schools.
Coolwell Recreation Center
Meal program
646 N Coolwell Rd, Amherst · (434) 528-9562
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Amherst County Public Schools.
Health care
Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst
Community health centersliding-scale fees
210 S Main St, Amherst · 434-263-4000
Mental health
Mental health treatment facility
Amherst · 434-455-5379
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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