Portsmouth

Local offices in Portsmouth

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

• Human services · County office

  Portsmouth Department of Social Services

  1701 High Street, Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, child care help, and emergency assistance.Apply online
  Call 757-405-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Portsmouth WIC Clinic

  1701 High Street, 1st Floor, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 757-393-8585DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

  3116 South Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 757-399-5261DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

  Portsmouth Health Department

  1701 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about clinics, immunizations, disease prevention, and other local public health services.
  Call 757-393-8585DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · City office

  Portsmouth Behavioral Healthcare Services

  1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services and crisis support.
  Call 757-393-8618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Portsmouth Public Law Library

  601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Legal information resourcesUse public legal research resources and get help finding legal information.
  Call 757-393-8501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia

  2551 Eltham Avenue, Suite Q, Norfolk, VA 23513

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults and caregivers in Isle of Wight County.
  Call 757-461-9481DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Virginia Department of Veterans Services Portsmouth Office

  620 John Paul Jones Circle, Building 3, 7th Floor, Portsmouth, VA 23708

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 757-953-6205DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Portsmouth Office

  601 Port Centre Parkway, Suite 100, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Disability employment servicesGet help preparing for, finding, and keeping a job if you have a disability.
  Call 757-686-5004DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · City office

  Portsmouth Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessFind guidance to prepare for emergencies and information during local incidents.
  Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Portsmouth Workforce Center

  4010-C Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, building work skills, and connecting with workforce services.
  Call 757-929-2541DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Portsmouth DMV Customer Service Center

  6400 Bickford Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23703

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and complete vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Portsmouth Public Library

  601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

  Help here

  • Library and legal research resourcesGet a library card, borrow materials, use research resources, and access legal information tools.
  Call 757-393-8501DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Portsmouth, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Portsmouth

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

Cities and towns in Portsmouth

• Portsmouth

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