EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
If you are in need of emergency financial support, we have several options for requesting assistance.
ONLINE REQUEST
Click here to access the online form to tell us a little bit about the type of assistance you need. Once the form is submitted, one of our staff will contact you.
EMAIL REQUEST
Email any one of the following addresses for an application to be emailed to you.
Susan.Wells@dss.virginia.gov
Kendra.Howard@dss.virginia.gov
Dana.Boothe@dss.virginia.gov
PHONE REQUEST
You may call the office at (804) 966-1853 x 5136 to request an Emergency Services application packet be mailed to you. If you call after normal business hours, please be sure to leave your name, phone number and mailing address. An application packet will be mailed to you on the next business day.
To apply for SNAP (formerly food stamps), TANF, Medicaid and Childcare go to https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/ or call 1-855-635-4370. You may also call the office at (804) 966-1853 x 5136 to request that a packet be mailed to you.