Suffolk

Local offices in Suffolk

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Suffolk Department of Social Services

  135 Hall Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Benefits and financial helpApply for food, medical, cash, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling costs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult and family supportGet support for adults and families who need protection or social services.Read more
  Call 757-514-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkva.us

• Housing help · City office

  Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  530 East Pinner Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersApply for housing assistance and check your place on a waiting list.Apply online
  Call 757-539-2100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkrha.org

• Utilities · City office

  Suffolk Department of Public Utilities

  442 W Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceStart or manage city water and sewer service and ask about your account.
  Call 757-514-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkva.us

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• State office

  Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Suffolk Customer Service Center

  1040 Centerbrooke Lane, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • DMV servicesVisit this DMV center for the services listed on its official location page.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · City office

  Suffolk Public Library

  443 W Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, and find free classes and events.Read more
  Call 757-514-7323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkpubliclibrary.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Suffolk Customer Service

  Help here

  • City information and assistanceCall the city for help finding the department or service you need.
  Call 757-514-4000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkva.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Suffolk Parks and Recreation

  134 S 6th Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs, parks, and facilities in Suffolk.
  Call 757-514-7250DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkva.us

City of Suffolk website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Suffolk

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Suffolk

Suffolk is in Suffolk. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Suffolk District Office

  7007 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 106, Suffolk, VA 23435

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Suffolk and nearby localities.
  Call 800-828-1304DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Suffolk Health Department

  135 Hall Avenue, Suite A, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call for local health department services and public health information.
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 757-514-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Western Tidewater Community Services Board

  7025 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental servicesContact the board about mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services for county residents.
  Call 757-758-5106DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wtcsb.org

• 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.
  Call 757-461-9481DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 757-335-4480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dvs.virginia.gov

• Jobs and training · City office

  Suffolk Workforce Development Center

  157 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

  Help here

  • Workforce servicesGet help finding work and connecting with local workforce services.
  Call 757-514-7730DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov

Everything in Suffolk

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