Sussex County

Local offices in Sussex County

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

• Human services · County office

  Sussex County Department of Social Services

  20103 Princeton Road, Stony Creek, VA 23882

  Help here

  • Food, health, cash, energy, and child care benefitsApply for food, health care, cash, energy, and child care assistance through the county social services office.Apply online
  • Abuse and neglect supportContact the office to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or an adult.
  Call 434-246-1083DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sussexcountyva.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

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Sussex Health Department

  20103 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the health department about immunizations, family planning, pregnancy testing, and other clinic services.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Call to arrange a WIC appointment for nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 434-246-8611DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Sussex County Combined Courts

  15098 Courthouse Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Court procedures and formsAsk court staff for information about court procedures and forms; they cannot give legal advice.Read more
  Call 434-246-1096DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Crater District Area Agency on Aging

  23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 804-732-7020DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdaaa.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Sussex County Public Safety

  15080 Courthouse Road, Sussex, VA 23884

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and public assistanceGet information about county emergency planning, preparedness, and public assistance during a disaster.
  Call 804-834-1305DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sussexcountyva.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Virginia Works Prince George Workforce Center

  4300 Crossings Blvd., Prince George, VA 23875

  Help here

  • Job seeker and unemployment assistanceGet job search and reemployment help, including basic assistance with unemployment benefits.
  Call 804-862-6155DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on virginiaworks.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Blackwater Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the regional library system for books, learning resources, and public information services.
  Call 757-653-0298Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blackwaterlib.org

Sussex County, Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sussex County

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

Cities and towns in Sussex County

• Stony Creeknot checked yet
• Wakefield
• Waverly

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