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Local offices in Newport News
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Human services · City office
Newport News Department of Human Services
6060 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23605
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other benefit programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Energy assistanceApply for help with heating and cooling costs or an energy emergency.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior and adult servicesOlder adults and adults with disabilities can ask about in-home support and long-term care screenings.Read more
- Child care subsidyEligible families can apply for help paying for child care.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
227 27th St., Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher at the Assisted Housing Office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnrha.net
Utilities · Regional office
Newport News Waterworks
700 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Water service and billingGet help with water service, your bill, or a payment plan.Apply onlineRead more
- Water bill assistanceAsk about payment plans or financial help if a crisis makes it hard to pay your water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
Local office · City office
Newport News 311 Contact Center
Help here
- City service requestsAsk a city-related question or report an issue such as missed trash pickup, street repairs, or litter.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
State office · State office
Virginia DMV Newport News Customer Service Center
12730 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle services available at this DMV location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Newport News Public Library
110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs for all ages.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nnva.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 320, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, community centers, and senior centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newport News
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
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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
Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc.
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607-4628
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Newport News
Newport News is in Newport News. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Virginia Department of Health WIC, East End Clinic
1033 28th Street, Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
2709 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice VouchersContact the authority about applying for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when its waiting list is open.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnrha.net
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
Courts and legal help · City office
Newport News Public Law Library
2501 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools, public computers, and Virginia legal forms for research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on library.nnva.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesGet connected to services that support older adults and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
Emergency help · City office
Newport News Division of Emergency Management
513 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nnva.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988