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Virginia Local Resources

Virginia residents can use 211 Virginia to locate housing, food, healthcare and other community support. CommonHelp offers a separate online route for exploring and applying for state benefits. For older adults and their families, the Division for Aging Services connects residents to local Area Agencies on Aging. Knowing which task you need help with makes it easier to choose the right contact.

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Community Resource Guide · Sources Checked October 2, 2026

Start With 211 Virginia

211 Virginia connects people throughout the Commonwealth with local community resources.

211 Virginia

Call 211 or search the 211 Virginia website for community resources.

Visit 211 VirginiaCall 211

Virginia’s local service areas include counties and independent cities. Give the full locality where the person needing assistance lives, especially when a city and surrounding county share similar names. Use CommonHelp for a state benefits task and the local aging agency for questions about aging services and community support.

Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.

Official Virginia Resource Directories

Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.

211 Virginia

Find local housing, food, healthcare and other community referrals. Provide the locality where help is needed so the search can focus on relevant service areas.

211virginia.org

Virginia CommonHelp

Follow the state’s CommonHelp link to explore benefit eligibility, apply or manage information. Use the program instructions to distinguish screening from an actual application.

www.dss.virginia.gov

Virginia Division for Aging Services

Find information for older residents and caregivers and links to local Area Agencies on Aging. Ask the local agency about community services and support options.

www.vda.virginia.gov

Plan Your Next Steps

  1. Search 211 Virginia using the location where help is needed and describe the immediate service you are trying to find.
  2. Use the official CommonHelp entry page to explore benefits, start an application or manage information for an existing case.
  3. Find a local Area Agency on Aging through the state aging website and confirm that it serves your county or independent city.

Questions To Ask Your Local Provider

  • Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
  • What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
  • Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
  • If this program is full, where should I try next?

Common Questions

Where do I start for local help in Virginia?

Start with 211 Virginia. 211 Virginia connects people throughout the Commonwealth with local community resources.

Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?

A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.

What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?

Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.

Sources & Further Reading

Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.

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