Sussex County, Virginia

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Social Services Department

ATTENTION: As of June 1, 2020 the Sussex Department of Social Services will be seeing clients by appointments only.

If an appointment or assistance is needed, please call (434) 246-1083 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You may drop all completed applications and documents in the drop box located in front of the building. Blank applications and instructions for applying are located to your left of the drop box near the entrance. Items dropped off are retrieved daily for processing.

Benefit Program Services

If you are applying for benefit program services, you may do so using one of the following methods:

For SNAP, TANF, MEDICAID, Child Care Assistance, Energy programs – go to https://commonhelp.virginia.gov or call toll free 1 (855) 635-4370.

To apply for MEDICAID only – call Cover VA – 1 (855) 242-8282

You may also call the office and an application will be mailed to you.

If you need to report adult or child abuse or neglect, during normal business hours, please call (434) 246-1083 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

After hours and on weekends please call:

Adult Neglect or Abuse: 1-888-832-3858
Child Neglect or Abuse: 1-800-552-7096

Thank you for your cooperation.

Our Mission

People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities!

CommonHelp - Helping Those In Need

Apply for help with food, child care, heating and cooling bills, health care and cash assistance online at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov or visit this agency in-person. Please scroll down for more information about benefits and services we offer.