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Local offices in Chesapeake
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Human services · City office
Chesapeake Social Services
100 Outlaw Street, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- Food assistance (SNAP)Eligible residents can apply for help buying food.Apply online
- Cash assistance (TANF)Eligible families with children can apply for temporary financial help with basic needs.Apply online
- Medical assistance (Medicaid and FAMIS)Residents can apply for health coverage through the state benefits portal.Apply online
- Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care while they work or attend school.Apply online
- Energy assistanceResidents can apply for help with heating or cooling costs.Apply online
- Housing and homelessness resourcesThe city lists shelter and other resources for residents who are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Housing help · City office
Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority
1468 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crhava.org
Utilities · City office
Public Utilities Department
306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Help here
- Water and sewer bill assistanceResidents who cannot pay their bill in full can ask about payment arrangements or a payment extension.Read more
- Water and sewer serviceResidents can start, stop, or restore water and sewer service and ask about their bill.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Local office · City office
Public Works Department
306 Cedar Road, 3rd Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Help here
- Waste and neighborhood maintenance requestsResidents can request bulk trash pickup and report certain public works issues through the city service line.Apply online
- Chesapeake Expressway frequent-user discountVirginia E-ZPass users can enroll in the city discount program for frequent trips on the Chesapeake Expressway.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Public health · State office
Chesapeake Health Department
748 North Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- Local public health servicesResidents can contact the health department about local health services and public health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
224 Great Bridge Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- Behavioral health assessment and servicesResidents age three and older can walk in for an assessment to find out which services may help them.
- Crisis mental health servicesResidents can call the city's crisis line for mental health help at any time.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Local office · City office
Chesapeake Customer Contact Center
306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Help here
- City service requests and informationResidents can report a concern, request a city service, or ask for information by phone or online.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Chesapeake Customer Service Center
813 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320-3647
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver's licenses, identification cards, and other DMV services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Chesapeake Public Library
298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Help here
- Library system servicesResidents can use library materials, computers, online resources, classes, and events at city library locations.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chesapeakelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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- Youth recreation scholarship and reduced feesEligible Chesapeake families can apply for help with fees for youth recreation programs and camps.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior programsResidents age 55 and older can find senior activities and information about program and center fees.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chesapeake
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
STOP Inc.
1400 Crossways Blvd., Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chesapeake
Chesapeake is in Chesapeake. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Chesapeake Office
814 Greenbrier Circle, Suite U, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or managing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
Chesapeake Health Department WIC
748 North Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Chesapeake Courts
307 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Help here
- Court information and proceduresFind court contacts, case information, and guidance for common court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, Norfolk, VA 23513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Isle of Wight County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssseva.org
Veterans · State office
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Chesapeake Office
111 Mill Creek Parkway, Suite 203, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with benefits claims and access to veteran services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov
Emergency help · City office
Chesapeake Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind city information to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofchesapeake.net
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Virginia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-230-6977 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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