Colonial Heights

Local offices in Colonial Heights

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

• Human services · County office

  Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services

  9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance and get help with family services.
  • Housing assistanceGet information about housing support and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Read more
  • Employment supportGet help finding employment and job training resources.
  Call 804-748-1100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterfield.gov

• State office · State office

  Colonial Heights WIC Clinic

  200 Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 804-520-9390DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Colonial Heights Health Department

  200 Highland Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services from the local health department.
  Call 804-520-9380DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  District 19 Community Services Board

  3660 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for adults and children.
  Call 804-862-8002DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on d19csb.com

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Colonial Heights Circuit Court Clerk

  550 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • Court records and clerk servicesGet court records and clerk services, including marriage licenses and probate filings.
  Call 804-520-9364DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Crater District Area Agency on Aging

  23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 804-732-7020DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org

• State office · State office

  Colonial Heights DMV Select

  201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • Vehicle and DMV Select transactionsHandle vehicle titles, registrations, plates, parking placards, and other DMV Select transactions at this office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · City office

  Colonial Heights Public Library

  1000 Yacht Basin Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers, and get help with research and other resources.
  Call 804-520-9384DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on colonialheightsva.gov

City of Colonial Heights website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Colonial Heights

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

Cities and towns in Colonial Heights

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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