Virginia Assistance and Aid Programs.

Find ways to get assistance in all cities and counties in Virginia, including Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Assistance Programs

Prince William County Prescription Discount Card
A prescription drug discount card for residents of Prince William County, VA. There is no fee to receive this discount card. Participants just need to present the discount card to participating pharmacies to receive a significant discount on their prescription medication bills.

Virginia Mortgage Assistance and Foreclosure Aid
Virginia offers mortgage and foreclosure relief assistance programs for those who need help. More.

Find a listing of non-profit HUD counseling agencies as well. Many of these locations can help Virginia homeowners who are faced with a foreclosure or who need advice on their mortgage. Click here.

Virginia Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
This is a low cost or free health insurance plan for families in Virginia with children. This aid program has two options to help with paying health care expenses: managed health care organization or fee-for-service. Find additional free health care. 1-866-87FAMIS

Medicaid and FAMIS
The Medical Assistance program was established to enable states to provide health care for public assistance recipients who need attention and medically needy persons, which are defined as persons of low income who can meet their maintenance needs but they may have insufficient income to provide for the cost of medical care.

General Relief (GR)
The GR Program is a local program that was created to provide a variety of assistance, either emergency or maintenance, which can’t be provided by any other means. The GR Program is financed through local grants and state funding. Components of the GR Program may include assistance for dental or medical bills, burial expenses, assistance for unattached children and also interim aid. Call 800-552-3431

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The TANF grant program will provide eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs.

Debt, Housing, and Credit Counseling
A number of nationally based non-profit credit counseling organizations have local branches in Virginia. Find a listing of local credit counselors. Click here.

Virginia Legal Programs
Lawyers throughout the state offer free legal assistance and consultations as part of various non-profit law firms in Virginia. Read more.

Food Stamp
Food Stamps in Virginia can be used just the same as cash to buy eligible food items from authorized retailers. 800-552-3431

Virginia State Employee Loan Program
This loan program is a unique partnership that provides low interest loans to over 100,000 state employees. The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund and the Virginia Credit Union partnered together to create this program. Read more.

Free Medical, Dental, and Health Care
Numerous community clinics operate across Virginia and they provide the low income and uninsured with free health care and other medical services. They are in addition to the clinics you will find at the county level per the links below. More on Virginia free community clinics.

While some of the locations above may offer dental care, click here for a comprehensive listing of centers that focus on offering qualified patients free or low cost dental assistance.

Energy and Utility Assistance in Virginia
Find a wide variety of programs offered by utility companies in Virginia that offer financial assistance and/or grants. Read more on Virginia utility assistance.

Food Banks and Pantries
Several food banks and pantries provide food to families in need throughout Virginia. They work with local non-profits as well. Read more.

Assistance From Virginia Cities and Counties