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Local offices in Poquoson
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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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poquoson-va.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
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
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.
Checked on 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.
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 & 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
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 800-230-6977 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988