If you wish to apply for benefits, please take advantage of doing so online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov, or calling the toll-free number 1-855-635-4370.
Please ensure you list a valid phone number to be contacted. SNAP and TANF require telephone interviews at this time.
If you have verifications that are necessary to drop off, please consider doing these electronically through your smart-phone, tablet, computer, scanner, fax, etc., to avoid person-to-person contact, or placing the documents into our drop box located by the main entrance to the building. If you take a picture of a document, please make sure it’s clear and legible. If you do not have access to electronic options, please call the main number at 757-890-3787 and someone will assist you.
EMAIL documents to: benefit.programs@yorkcounty.gov
FAX documents to: 757-890-4980
York-Poquoson Social Services provides a broad array of human service programs for county residents who have:
- Educational
- Emotional needs
- Financial
- Health
- Social
The department serves on the front line of intervention, assessment, service provision, and/or referral to appropriate agencies and organizations in the York County/Poquoson area.
