Our Regional and Local Offices 

Local Support, Statewide Impact 

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has five regional offices that support local departments of social services in delivering programs that strengthen families and communities. 

Your local department is the main point of contact for case information, complaints and other support. To inquire about specific case information or applying for benefits, please contact your local agency directly. This ensures you get the fastest and most accurate help.

Local Board Member Handbook

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  1. Alexandria
  2. Bristol
  3. Buena Vista
  4. Charlottesville
  5. Chesapeake
  6. Colonial Heights
  7. Covington
  8. Danville
  9. Emporia
  10. Fairfax
  11. Falls Church
  12. Franklin
  13. Fredericksburg
  14. Galax
  15. Hampton
  16. Harrisonburg
  17. Hopewell
  18. Lexington
  19. Lynchburg
  20. Manassas
  21. Manassas Park
  22. Martinsville
  23. Newport News
  24. Norfolk
  25. Norton
  26. Petersburg
  27. Poquoson
  28. Portsmouth
  29. Radford
  30. Richmond
  31. Roanoke
  32. Salem
  33. Staunton
  34. Suffolk
  35. Virginia Beach
  36. Waynesboro
  37. Williamsburg
  38. Winchester
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Region Key

Virginia is divided into five regions:

  • Western
  • Piedmont
  • Northern
  • Central
  • Eastern
View independent cities

An independent city is a city that operates separately from any county and provides its own local government services.

  1. Alexandria
  2. Bristol
  3. Buena Vista
  4. Charlottesville
  5. Chesapeake
  6. Colonial Heights
  7. Covington
  8. Danville
  9. Emporia
  10. Fairfax
  11. Falls Church
  12. Franklin
  13. Fredericksburg
  14. Galax
  15. Hampton
  16. Harrisonburg
  17. Hopewell
  18. Lexington
  19. Lynchburg
  20. Manassas
  21. Manassas Park
  22. Martinsville
  23. Newport News
  24. Norfolk
  25. Norton
  26. Petersburg
  27. Poquoson
  28. Portsmouth
  29. Radford
  30. Richmond
  31. Roanoke
  32. Salem
  33. Staunton
  34. Suffolk
  35. Virginia Beach
  36. Waynesboro
  37. Williamsburg
  38. Winchester

What Regional Offices Do 

Regional directors and staff partner with local offices, community groups and state teams to keep Virginia’s social services running smoothly. They provide: 

  • Guidance and support for local programs 
  • Help interpreting state rules and policies 
  • On-site visits and hands-on assistance 
  • Training and technical support for staff 

Explore Regional Offices 

Click below to learn more about each office: 

Central Region Card

Central Region  Local Offices

Eastern Region Card

Eastern Region  Local Offices

Northern Region Card

Northern Region  Local Offices

Piedmont Region Card

Piedmont Region Local Offices

Western Region Card

Western Region Local Offices

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