Poquoson

Local offices in Poquoson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Poquoson Finance Department

  500 City Hall Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662

  Help here

  • Sewer and solid waste billingAsk questions about city utility bills and contact the Finance Department about your account.
  • Utility bill paymentsPay city utility fees online, by mail, or through the Treasurer's Office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 757-868-3030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poquoson-va.gov

• State office

  Virginia DMV Select at Poquoson

  500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662-1996

  Help here

  • Vehicle titles and registrationsHandle eligible vehicle title, registration, plate, permit, and placard transactions at this DMV Select.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov

• Library · City office

  Poquoson Public Library

  500 City Hall Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsUse books, computers, online learning resources, and free public programs at the library.
  Call 757-868-3060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poquoson-va.gov

• Local office · City office

  Poquoson City Hall

  500 City Hall Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662

  Help here

  • City services and resident requestsContact the City Manager's Office with questions about city services or to request help.
  Call 757-868-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poquoson-va.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Poquoson Parks and Recreation

  774 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and community center reservationsFind city recreation programs and arrange to use the Odd Road Community Center.
  • Senior center programOlder adults can join the senior center program for lunch, activities, and help arranging a ride.
  Call 757-868-3580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on poquoson-va.gov

City of Poquoson, Virginia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Poquoson

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

Offices for all of Poquoson

Poquoson is in Poquoson. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  York-Poquoson Social Services

  301 Goodwin Neck Road, 2nd Floor, Public Safety Building, Yorktown, VA 23692

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportThe department connects residents with financial, health, emotional, educational, and social support.
  Call 757-890-3787DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Peninsula Health Center WIC Clinic

  836-A J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, breastfeeding parents, infants, and children under five.
  Call 757-594-7502DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts, Peninsula Health Center

  836-A J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health district provides public health services to Poquoson residents.Read more
  Call 757-594-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Colonial Behavioral Health, York-Poquoson Office

  3804 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA

  Help here

  • Behavioral health assessment and careAdults from Poquoson can seek an assessment and follow-up mental health or substance use services here.
  Call 757-898-7926DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc.

  739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 1006, Newport News, VA 23606

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesThe agency plans and connects older adults and caregivers with services that support independent living.
  Call 757-873-0541DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Poquoson

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