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Free legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and other problems, and help staying safe. Legal aid offices give free legal help to people with low income. Domestic violence programs help people leaving abuse find safety and a place to stay.Help in Virginia.

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Programs in Virginia

Virginia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

Virginia Department of Social Services and Virginia Department of Health
Domestic Violence Safety and Support
Also: Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline
Virginia DSS lists local domestic violence shelters and support programs and provides a statewide hotline.
Ways to apply:Phone
Agency page Call VDSS: 855-635-4370 Call VDH: 877-835-5942

Checked on October 8, 2026

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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If you are in danger now, call 911

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Programs in Virginia

Domestic Violence Safety and Support

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