Administrative Office

Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services provides a wide range of supportive/rehabilitative services and financial assistance to needy and eligible children, families and adults. Some of the assistance programs are auxiliary grants, disaster assistance, energy assistance (fuel, crisis, cooling and weatherization), food stamps, general relief, Medical assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and caregivers grants.



Adult services available are assessment for assisted living facility, pre-admission screening for nursing home, companion services, homemaker services, adult day care, nutrition information and case management.

CommonHelp is web based site to apply for benefit programs (food, child care, heating and cooling bills, health care and cash assistance)  Visit CommonHelp