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Local offices in Alexandria
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Human services · City office
Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services
4850 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- Benefits and emergency helpGet help applying for food, health care, cash, and utility benefits or ask about rent and shelter support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
Alexandria Community Services Board
4850 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesGet assessments and support for mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Emergency help · City office
Alexandria Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind guidance to prepare for emergencies and learn how the city responds to major incidents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Public health · State office
Alexandria Health Department
4850 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet information about health clinics, immunizations, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Public health · State office
Alexandria Health Department WIC Clinic
4850 Mark Center Dr., Third Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
401 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing voucher programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arha.us
Older adults · Regional office
Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services
4850 Mark Center Drive, 9th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- Aging and adult supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
Library · City office
Alexandria Library
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, research help, and learning programs for people of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexlibraryva.org
Courts and legal help · City office
Alexandria Law Library
520 King Street, Suite LL34, Alexandria, VA 22314
Help here
- Legal research and court informationUse legal research resources and find court information packets for people handling cases without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexlibraryva.org
Courts and legal help · City office
Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
520 King Street, First Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
Help here
- Child support filingsResidents can contact the court intake unit to arrange filing for child support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alexandriava.gov
State office · State office
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Alexandria Customer Service Center
2681 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314-4680
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the customer service center for driver and vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Virginia Works, Alexandria Mark Center
4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22311
Help here
- Job search and unemployment claim supportGet in-person help with job search and guidance on unemployment claims on Tuesdays.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.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
City of Alexandria, Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Alexandria
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