Emporia

Local offices in Emporia

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

• Human services · County office

  Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services

  1100 Greensville County Circle, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, health care, child care, and other social services.Apply online
  Call 434-634-6576DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Emporia Redevelopment & Housing Authority

  201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • Housing-related projectsContact the authority for information about housing-related projects in Emporia.
  Call 434-634-3332DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.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

• Public health · State office

  Greensville/Emporia Health Department

  140 Uriah Branch Way, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsCall to ask about clinic appointments, immunizations, family planning, and other health services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five.
  Call 434-348-4210DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  District 19 Community Services Board

  1101 Greensville County Circle, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesThe board connects people with mental health and substance use services in the area.
  Call 434-348-8900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.emporia.va.us

• 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

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Emporia Workforce Center

  321 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • Workforce and employment servicesGet help with employment and workforce services at the center serving Brunswick County.
  Call 434-637-5233DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Emporia DMV Customer Service Center

  103 Commonwealth Blvd, Emporia, VA 23847

  Help here

  • DMV customer servicesVisit the center for DMV services available at this location, including road skills testing and HAZMAT fingerprinting.
  Call 804-497-7100DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Emporia, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Emporia

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

Cities and towns in Emporia

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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.
• 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