Chincoteague
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Local offices in Chincoteague
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town Office
6150 Community Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Help here
- Utility and town bill questionsCall the Town Office with questions about water, trash, bulk trash, or town taxes.
- Pay utility bills or taxesPay utility bills or taxes online or at the Town Office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chincoteague-va.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Chincoteague Island Library
4077 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Help here
- Library and learning resourcesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join reading and learning programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chincoteaguelibrary.com
Parks and recreation · City office
The Chincoteague Center
6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Help here
- Community space rentalResidents can contact the Center to ask about renting rooms for community events and gatherings.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thechincoteaguecenter.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chincoteague
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
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504
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
Eastern Shore AAA/CAA
5432-A Bayside Rd, Exmore, VA 23350-3936
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Accomack County
Chincoteague is in Accomack County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Accomack County Department of Social Services
22554 Center Parkway, Accomac, VA 23301
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesContact the department to apply for local social services and benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local social services department.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
Accomack County Health Department WIC
23191 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301
Help here
- WICContact the health department to apply for nutrition support through WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern Shore Community Action Agency
5432 Bayside Road, Exmore, VA 23350
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about local family, early childhood, and economic stability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on esaaacaa.org
Housing help · Regional office
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority
23372 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk the authority about applying for rental assistance through its housing voucher program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on esvaplan.org
Public health · State office
Accomack County Health Department
23191 Front Street, Accomac, VA 23301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Eastern Shore Community Services Board
19056 Greenbush Road, Parksley, VA 23421
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesCall or visit to ask about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escsb.org
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
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