Colonial Heights
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Local offices in Colonial Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Utility billing and water serviceGet help with water, sewer, stormwater, and refuse bills or apply to start water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Center
157 Roanoke Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Senior activities and nutritionCity residents age 55 and older can join activities, and eligible residents age 60 and older can ask about the nutrition program.
- Senior transportationEligible older adults and adults with special needs can register for local rides and some medical trips nearby.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov
State office · State office
Colonial Heights DMV Select
201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Vehicle and DMV Select transactionsHandle vehicle titles, registrations, plates, parking placards, and other DMV Select transactions at this office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Colonial Heights Public Library
1000 Yacht Basin Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers, and get help with research and other resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Community Center
157 Roanoke Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Community programs and room reservationsResidents can ask about recreation programs and reserve the community room for local activities and gatherings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov
City of Colonial Heights, Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Colonial Heights
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
Feed More
8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
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
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Offices for all of Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is in Colonial Heights. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services
9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance and get help with family services.
- Housing assistanceGet information about housing support and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Read more
- Employment supportGet help finding employment and job training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterfield.gov
State office · State office
Colonial Heights WIC Clinic
200 Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Local office · State office
211 Virginia
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Colonial Heights Health Department
200 Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services from the local health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
District 19 Community Services Board
3660 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for adults and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on d19csb.com
Courts and legal help · City office
Colonial Heights Circuit Court Clerk
550 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Help here
- Court records and clerk servicesGet court records and clerk services, including marriage licenses and probate filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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.
Call 988Text 988