Hampton
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Local offices in Hampton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Hampton Department of Human Services
400 Butler Farm Road, Suite 200, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Benefits and basic needs assistanceAsk about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care help, and assistance when your household has trouble paying for basic needs such as utilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Housing authority · City office
Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Rupert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin Street, Suite 603, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Housing assistance and resourcesContact the housing authority for information about its housing programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Older adults · City office
Hampton Senior Center
3501 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23661
Help here
- Programs for adults 55 and olderAdults 55 and older can take part in social, fitness, learning, and travel activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Local office · City office
311 Citizen Contact Center
22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- City service requests and informationCall or visit 311 to ask about city services or report concerns such as missed trash pickup, potholes, or streetlight problems.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center
600 Butler Farm Road, Suite B, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Career and employment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov
State office · State office
Virginia DMV Customer Service Center - Hampton
8109 Roanoke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23605
Help here
- Driver licensing and DMV servicesVisit the DMV center for driver licensing and other available DMV services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · City office
Hampton Public Library
4207 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, get help finding information, and attend library events.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services
22 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesResidents can find recreation programs, camps, events, and activities at city parks and centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hampton
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
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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
Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc.
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607-4628
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hampton
Hampton is in Hampton. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Hampton Office
220 North King Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Child support servicesGet in-person help with child support services and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office · State office
Wilsondale WIC Clinic
1206 North King Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org
Public health · State office
Hampton Health Department
3130 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23661
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet clinic, immunization, communicable disease, and environmental health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
300 Medical Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual or developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hnncsb.org
Courts and legal help · City office
George Wythe Law Library
4207 Victoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Hampton, VA 23669
Help here
- Legal informationUse legal reference books and online legal research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampton.gov
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.
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