For immigrant families in Virginia

Resources

Everything here is to help you prevent and prepare for an immigration emergency: a raid, ICE at your home, detention, or the risk of deportation. Start with the toolkit, make a plan for your family, or find help near you.

Toolkit Navigation

Each guide stands on its own. Start with whichever one matches your situation right now.

Community Resources

Trusted organizations across the region, grouped by the kind of help they offer. Pick a category to narrow the list, then follow a link to get in touch directly.

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Food

Seven pantries across Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William, each confirmed by phone. Call before you travel: hours change.


Food for Your Family

Pantries and food programs across Northern Virginia and Prince William. DMIA called each one, and every card shows the date it was confirmed.

None of these pantries asks about immigration status. Some ask for an ID or proof of address and some ask for nothing at all, so open a card to see exactly what to bring.

Hours are narrow and they change, especially around holidays. Call before you travel.

Fairfax and Loudoun

Food for Others

Two programs: an emergency one that needs a referral, and a monthly USDA distribution that does not.

Mon–Fri, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · ID needed · English and Spanish

Address and what to bring

Where 2938 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031

When Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bring Any ID, including a passport from another country. For the emergency program you also need a referral from Fairfax Coordinated Services or another organization.

Languages English and Spanish. A translation device is sometimes available.

Confirmed by phone on October 22 2026.

Fairfax and Loudoun

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

A client shop you book in advance, with emergency help if you cannot wait.

Two locations · By appointment · Spanish, English, Korean

Address and what to bring

Where 4511 Daly Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151 and 5948 Centreville Crest Ln, Centreville, VA 20121

When Chantilly: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., plus one Saturday a month 9 a.m. to noon. Centreville: Monday 3 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Bring An appointment, ID, proof of address, proof of income, and for children a birth certificate or passport and school paperwork. A driver’s license, an ID from another country or a birth certificate all work. They ask for your ZIP code; if you live outside their area you may still qualify for emergency help.

Languages Spanish and English, and one member of staff speaks Korean.

Email clientservices@wfcmva.org

Confirmed by phone on October 22 2026.

Prince William — Manassas

Georgetown South Community Council Food Pantry

A neighborhood pantry. Food goes out until it runs out.

Second Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. · No ID needed · Spanish

Address and what to bring

Where 9444 Taney Rd., Manassas, VA 20110

When Once a month, on the second Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. until the food runs out. On holiday weeks it can move to the third Thursday, so their Facebook page is the best place to check.

Bring A Capital Area Food Bank card. You can apply for one there. No ID needed.

Languages Spanish.

Confirmed by phone on October 9 2026.

Prince William — Manassas

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

A Saturday morning pantry at the church.

Saturdays, 8–9 a.m. · ID needed · Some Spanish

Address and what to bring

Where 12975 Purcell Rd., Manassas, VA 20112

When Saturdays, 8 to 9 a.m.

Bring Proof of address and any ID.

Languages One member of staff speaks Spanish, and she is not always there.

Confirmed by phone on October 9 2026.

Prince William — Manassas Park

Emmanuel Baptist Church

A drive-through once a month. Stay in your car and they load the box for you.

Third Friday, 2–4 p.m. · No ID, no paperwork · English

Address and what to bring

Where 8302 Spruce St., Manassas Park, VA 20111

When The third Friday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.

Bring Nothing. No ID and no paperwork. Nobody goes into the building for the food.

Languages English.

Confirmed by phone on October 9 2026.

Prince William — Haymarket and Gainesville

Haymarket Regional Food Pantry

By appointment only. Book by phone or on their website.

Mon–Thu evenings, Sat mornings · By appointment · Spanish not always

Address and what to bring

Where 7669 Limestone Dr., #105, Gainesville, VA 20155

When Monday to Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Bring ID and proof that you live in the area.

Languages Spanish is not always available.

Confirmed by phone on October 9 2026.

Prince William — Woodbridge

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Twice a month, and they give out a lot. Come by car or bring a wagon.

First Saturday and third Thursday · ID needed · Some Spanish

Address and what to bring

Where 1400 G St., Woodbridge, VA 22191

When The first Saturday, 8 to 10:30 a.m., and the third Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. You can arrive up to an hour early.

Bring ID and proof of an address in 22191 or 22193.

Languages Some Spanish.

Confirmed by phone on October 9 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

Health

Clinics, mental health support and help enrolling in coverage.


Healthcare for Everyone

Find affordable healthcare, mental health support and community health services across Virginia.

The resources listed here provide services regardless of immigration status, including to undocumented individuals and families. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to seek care.

Some services are free, while others offer reduced fees based on income. Appointments, documentation and costs may vary. Contact the provider to ask about language assistance before visiting.

Woodbridge, Manassas and Dumfries

Lunera Health

A community health center, formerly GPW Health Center. Care for the whole family under one roof.

Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat mornings · Spanish · Sliding fee

Address and what to bring

Where 3350 Commission Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22192 (main location)

When Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Care Family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy.

Languages Spanish. French and Haitian Creole are documented for behavioral health.

Cost Sliding-fee program. The center states it serves people regardless of age, income or insurance status.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Leesburg, Herndon, Reston and Sterling

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

Medical, dental and behavioral health across four Loudoun and Fairfax sites.

Mon–Fri, late on Monday · Free interpretation, any language · Sliding fee

Address and what to bring

Where 1141 Elden St., 3rd Floor, Herndon, VA 20170

When Herndon medical: Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dental: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 to 2 p.m. every day.

Care Medical, dental, behavioral health and preventive services.

Languages Free interpretation for all languages.

Cost Sliding Fee Discount Program: the visit fee is discounted on annual income and family size.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax

Neighborhood Health

A network of health centers across Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax.

Mon–Sat, late Mon and Tue · Spanish · Sliding fee

Address and what to bring

Where 6677 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306

When Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Other sites keep their own hours.

Care Family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy.

Languages Spanish, and telephone interpreting for most languages.

Cost Sliding fee discounts based on family income for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Fredericksburg and Central Virginia

Central Virginia Health Services

Medical, dental and prenatal care, with mental health and HIV services.

Mon–Fri, late on Tuesday · Interpreters by arrangement · Call ahead

Address and what to bring

Where 1965 Emancipation Hwy., Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

When Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dental Tuesday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed 12 to 1 p.m.

Care Medical, dental, prenatal care, mental health and HIV-related care.

Languages Interpreters available by prior arrangement, so say which language you need when you book.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Harrisonburg

Healthy Community Health Centers

Primary care, pediatrics, dental and behavioral health in one clinic.

Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. · Spanish and Arabic on site

Address and what to bring

Where 1380 Little Sorrell Dr., Suite 100, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

When Clinic Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lab 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dental Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday clinic is temporarily closed.

Care Primary care, pediatrics, dental and behavioral health.

Languages Spanish and Arabic interpretation on site, and video interpretation in more languages.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Nelson County, Amherst and Appomattox

Blue Ridge Medical Center

Family medicine, pediatrics, dental and a pharmacy, serving rural central Virginia.

Mon–Fri, from 7 a.m. most days · Spanish · Income-based discounts

Address and what to bring

Where 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922

When Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends. After hours, the main number reaches the on-call service.

Care Family medicine, pediatrics, dental and pharmacy.

Languages Spanish and medical interpretation available.

Cost Income-based discounts.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Richmond

Daily Planet Health Services

Primary care, dental, mental health and substance use treatment. Welcomes people facing housing or money barriers.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Spanish · Housing or money no barrier

Address and what to bring

Where 517 W. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23220

When Clinic Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pharmacy 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Care Primary care, dental, mental health and substance use treatment.

Languages Spanish-language materials and interpreter assistance.

Cost Ask about financial assistance when you register.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Roanoke

New Horizons Healthcare

Medical, dental, psychiatry, behavioral health and a pharmacy.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. · Spanish, Creole, Farsi · Sliding fee

Address and what to bring

Where 3716 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Care Medical, dental, psychiatry, behavioral health and pharmacy.

Languages Spanish, Haitian Creole, Farsi, and telephone interpretation.

Cost Fees are set on a sliding scale tied to income; staff will explain how it works.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Lynchburg and surrounding counties

Johnson Health Center

Primary medical care, behavioral health and dental, with a reduced-fee program.

Mon–Fri from 7:30 a.m. · Spanish materials · Reduced fees

Address and what to bring

Where 320 Federal St., Lynchburg, VA 24504

When Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pharmacy also opens Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Care Primary medical care, behavioral health and dental.

Languages Spanish registration materials and translation assistance.

Cost Reduced-fee program; ask when you register.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Danville, South Boston and Martinsville

Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS)

Family care, pediatrics, dental, OB/GYN and behavioral health across Southside Virginia.

Call for hours · Spanish, and ASL by video · Sliding fee

Address and what to bring

Where 705 Main St., Danville, VA 24541

When PATHS does not publish its hours online, so call before you travel.

Care Family care, pediatrics, dental, OB/GYN and behavioral health.

Languages Spanish, and telephone or video interpretation including ASL.

Cost Sliding-fee options.

Other numbers PATHS also lists 434-791-3630 and 1-866-791-3630.

This provider does not publish its hours, and we are not linking to its website at the moment. Phone and services from DMIA records, October 2026.

Portsmouth and Norfolk

Hampton Roads Community Health Center

Medical, dental and behavioral health care across five Hampton Roads sites.

Mon–Fri from 7:30 a.m. · Spanish · Reduced fees

Address and what to bring

Where 1541 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704

When Medical Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dental and behavioral health 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Norfolk sites keep their own hours.

Care Medical, dental and behavioral health.

Languages Spanish, and telephone interpretation.

Cost Reduced-fee services for eligible patients.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

New Church and the Eastern Shore

Eastern Shore Rural Health System

Medical, dental and behavioral health for the Eastern Shore.

Mon–Fri, late on Monday · Spanish and Haitian Creole

Address and what to bring

Where 5219 Lankford Hwy., New Church, VA 23415

When Doors open 7:30 a.m. Medical Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dental Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opens at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month.

Care Medical, dental and behavioral health.

Languages Spanish and Haitian Creole interpretation, plus telephone assistance for other languages.

Cost When the center is closed, the number reaches the on-call provider.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Bristol and southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems

Adult and children’s care, behavioral health and a pharmacy. Its Migrant Health Network supports farmworkers and their families.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. · Spanish · Reduced fees

Address and what to bring

Where 2195 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Care Adult and pediatric care, behavioral health and pharmacy.

Languages Spanish assistance documented through its Migrant Health Network.

Cost Reduced fees.

Hours read from the provider’s own site, October 2026.

Statewide and nationwide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential mental health support, any hour of any day.

24 hours, every day · 240+ languages · No insurance or status needed

How it works

What it is Free, confidential support for anyone in distress, and for people worried about someone else. Call or text 988.

Languages English and Spanish, with telephone interpretation in more than 240 languages.

Cost Free. No insurance and no citizenship or immigration requirement.

Checked October 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

Education

School enrollment, adult classes, scholarships and tutoring.


Education for Every Family

Find English classes, help enrolling in school, adult literacy programs, tutoring and digital learning across Virginia.

Education opens doors for every family. These resources support immigrant communities, including undocumented individuals, with free and affordable learning.

Contact each provider to confirm enrollment requirements, class availability, costs and language assistance.

Statewide

Virginia Public School Enrollment

Free K–12 public school for every school-age child in Virginia, including undocumented children.

Free · Status is not asked · Protected by Virginia law

How it works

Where Your local public school division, anywhere in Virginia.

When You can enroll during the school year, following your division’s own steps.

Bring Proof that you live in the division, plus school records and health and immunisation records, or the alternatives the division accepts. A Social Security number and immigration papers are not a condition of enrolling.

Languages English Learner services for students who qualify. Interpretation for families varies by division, so ask for it when you call.

Immigration status A child’s right to enroll is protected under Virginia law.

Enrollment rules from the Virginia Department of Education, October 2026.

Online, anywhere

USA Learns

Free online English courses for adults: speaking, listening, reading, writing and everyday vocabulary.

Free · 24 hours, at your own pace · No documents asked

How it works

Where Online, from anywhere with an internet connection.

When Open all day, every day. You go at your own pace.

Bring A phone, tablet or computer with internet.

Languages Lessons teach American English and start at beginner level.

Cost Free. No citizenship or immigration documents are asked for.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Online, anywhere

GCFGlobal (formerly GCFLearnFree)

Free tutorials on computer basics, email, Word and Excel, Google apps, reading, math, resumes and job skills.

Free · 24 hours, no account needed · Mostly in English

How it works

Where Online, from anywhere in Virginia.

When Open all day, every day, at your own pace.

Bring A device with internet. Most lessons open without making an account.

Languages The current lessons are mostly in English. Spanish lessons existed before, so check whether the one you want still has them.

Cost Free. Nothing about immigration status is asked for the public lessons.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Manassas and online

BEACON for English Language and Literacy

Adult English classes in person and online, with conversation practice and some scholarship help.

$100 per 12-week class · Adults 18+ · Does not ask your status

Address and what to bring

Where 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA 20110, or 8800 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20110. Online classes too.

When Monday and Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., or Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. The fall 2026 classes run to November 5, and the next session starts November 30. Call to ask about places.

Bring Come in person to register and take a short English placement test.

Languages Classes are taught in English. Their website translates into 90+ languages, and student messages come in several languages.

Immigration status BEACON states in its written fall 2026 policy that it does not ask students about immigration status.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Falls Church, Annandale, Alexandria and more

English Empowerment Center

Beginning English, English for parents, workplace English, and literacy and computer skills, at community sites around the area.

From $85 a course · Registration and placement test · Spanish registration info

Address and what to bring

Where Office: 2855 Annandale Rd #114, Falls Church, VA 22042. Classes run at community sites, including Annandale Community Center, 7861 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003.

When Morning, afternoon and evening courses, depending on the location.

Bring Enrolment details and an English placement test.

Languages Taught in English. Registration information is published in English and Spanish, and there is a form to ask to be contacted in another language.

Cost $85 for the fall 2026 Tysons course. Ask about the cost at other locations.

Immigration status The public enrollment page does not list immigration status as a requirement. Ask when you call, to be sure.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Woodbridge and online

Literacy Volunteers of America – Prince William

Free English conversation classes, structured ESL, adult reading and writing, computer skills and health English.

Conversation classes free · Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. office · No papers asked to apply

Address and what to bring

Where 2235-C Tackett’s Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192, plus online and community classes.

When Office Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class times vary.

Bring Your name, how to reach you, and what you want to learn. The structured ESL classes need a three-hour placement test.

Cost Conversation classes are free and need no test. Structured ESL classes are free after a one-time $100 assessment fee.

Immigration status The published application asks for contact and schooling details, not immigration papers. Ask when you call, to be sure.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Fairfax County libraries

Fairfax County Public Library — English Learning

Free English conversation practice, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and writing, in groups or one to one with a volunteer.

Free · In person and online · Many branches

Address and what to bring

Where Branches across Fairfax County, including Culmore, Centreville, Chantilly, Reston and Lorton, and branches near Annandale.

When Varies by branch. A beginner conversation group runs at Oakton Library on Fridays in November 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with no registration.

Bring Nothing for the walk-in groups. Some one-to-one sessions ask you to book ahead.

Languages English practice, plus online language programs for Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese and other home languages. Some online subscriptions need a library card.

Immigration status The library’s learning programs list no immigration-status requirement.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Loudoun County libraries

Loudoun County Public Library — ESOL and tutoring

Free English practice groups for adults, plus online tutoring for reading, writing, math, school subjects and test preparation.

Free · No registration for the practice groups · Several branches

Address and what to bring

Where Sterling, Ashburn, Brambleton, Gum Spring, Rust and other branches. You can also join online.

When Weekly groups and other scheduled sessions. The library calendar has the current times.

Bring Nothing for the public English practice groups. Some digital resources need a library card.

Languages English practice. There are Spanish-language collections, and Spanish-speaking help is documented for the JobNow tutoring service.

Immigration status The library states its programs are free and open to the public, and lists no immigration-status requirement for the conversation groups.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Alexandria

Edu-Futuro

Free college-readiness workshops, STEM activities, mentoring and leadership for middle and high school students, with programs for parents in Spanish.

Free · Middle and high school · Open to all youth

Address and what to bring

Where Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Alexandria. Prince William office: Freedom High School, 15201 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191.

When Registration for the fall 2026 Emerging Leaders Program is open to eligible high school students. Other programs run through the school year.

Bring Student registration details. Which program fits depends on the grade.

Languages Programs for families in English and Spanish. The Spanish-language parent programs are running in fall 2026.

Immigration status Edu-Futuro states the Emerging Leaders Program is open to all youth without discrimination, and publishes no immigration-status restriction.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Charlottesville and Albemarle

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville and Albemarle

Free, private one-to-one tutoring for adults in English, reading, writing and everyday math.

Free · Adults 18+ · One to one, kept private

Address and what to bring

Where 233 4th St NW Ste 220, Charlottesville, VA 22903

When Tutoring times are arranged with you. Evenings and Saturdays may be possible.

Bring A first reading assessment, and a plan to keep coming to the sessions.

Languages English instruction for people who speak other languages. Whether intake help is bilingual is not published.

Cost Free for adult learners aged 18 and over.

Other ways to reach them You can also text 833-759-0380.

Immigration status The published requirements are about age, the assessment and your commitment. Ask when you call, to be sure.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

South Richmond

Sacred Heart Center — Adult Education

English classes, GED preparation taught in Spanish, and Plaza Comunitaria for Spanish-speaking adults who want to strengthen reading and writing.

Plaza Comunitaria free · GED prep taught in Spanish · $40 to register for ESL and GED

Address and what to bring

Where 1400 Perry Street, Richmond, VA 23224

When Autumn 2026 English classes Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. The other programs have their own times.

Bring Identification to register for a class, and any placement test the class asks for.

Languages English classes are taught in English. GED preparation and Plaza Comunitaria are taught in Spanish.

Cost $40 registration for English and GED preparation. Plaza Comunitaria is free.

Immigration status The published requirements for these literacy courses do not mention status. Ask when you call. Their separate citizenship class does have status requirements and is not open to everyone.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Henrico County libraries

Henrico County Public Library — English conversation practice

Free conversation groups for adults and teenagers aged 16 and over who want to practice speaking English.

Free · No registration · Ages 16 and over

Address and what to bring

Where Fairfield, Twin Hickory, Tuckahoe and other Henrico branches. Twin Hickory: 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

When The published fall 2026 sessions include evenings. Check the library calendar for the next group.

Bring Nothing for the walk-in groups. Some conversational English helps.

Languages English conversation practice. The library also publishes Spanish-language resource pages and bilingual activities.

Immigration status A public drop-in activity with no immigration-status requirement listed.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Roanoke Valley

Blue Ridge Literacy

Adult English classes, computer and digital skills, one-to-one tutoring and English for work.

Tue and Thu classes · WhatsApp available · Ask about fees and help paying

Address and what to bring

Where 706 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016

When English classes Tuesday and Thursday, with other literacy activities during the week. The current semester runs September to December 2026.

Bring Call the office first to set up a registration appointment.

Languages Taught in English. Whether intake help is available in Spanish or another language is not published.

Cost Ask about the current fees and what help with paying is available.

Other ways to reach them WhatsApp: 540-355-3187.

Immigration status They advertise adult English learning with no published immigration-status restriction. Ask when you call, to be sure.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Public Library — English Conversation Club

Relaxed English conversation practice for people learning the language, with weekly discussions and group activities.

Free · Mondays 11 a.m.–noon · No registration, ages 16+

Address and what to bring

Where Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

When Mondays, 11 a.m. to noon, with sessions on October 26 and through November 2026.

Bring Nothing. The club needs no registration.

Languages English conversation for people whose first language is not English. No separate interpretation service is listed for the sessions.

Cost Free, for ages 16 and over.

Immigration status An open library conversation group with no published document requirements.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Bristol

Bristol Public Library — Jones Creativity Center

One-to-one adult reading help, computer classes, digital skills, resumes, job applications and tutoring resources.

Open lab Mon, Wed, Fri · Free community service · Lessons in 25+ languages online

Address and what to bring

Where Upper floor, Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode Street, Bristol, VA 24201.

When Open computer lab Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Other classes have their own times.

Bring Nothing to ask about learning. Some online library resources need a library account.

Languages Taught in English. Their online Transparent Language service has English lessons for speakers of more than 25 languages.

Cost The open lab and basic learning help are free community services. Some specialized services may charge.

Immigration status No immigration-status requirement is published for the open lab. The GED classes held here are run by a different provider, so do not assume the same rules apply.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

Housing & Rent

Rent assistance, tenant rights and help avoiding eviction.


Rent and Housing Assistance

Find help with rent, eviction prevention, tenant rights and affordable housing across Virginia.

Everyone deserves reliable housing information and support, regardless of immigration status. These resources include free tenant guidance, housing referrals, and organizations that may offer emergency financial assistance.

Some financial assistance programs have extra eligibility rules or limited funding. Contact the organization before you apply, to confirm services, documents and language assistance.

Statewide

Virginia Poverty Law Center — Eviction Defense Center

Free online tools that explain how to answer an eviction notice, get ready for court, and understand your rights as a tenant.

Free · Online day and night · Full Spanish version

What to have ready

Have ready Your eviction notice, your lease, and any papers from the court.

When The website is open all day, every day. The helpline does not publish its hours, so call to find out.

Languages The Eviction Defense Center has a full English and Spanish version.

Immigration status The online guides are open to anyone, whatever your status. Being represented by one of their lawyers has its own eligibility rules.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia Fair Housing Office

Investigates complaints of illegal housing discrimination, including discrimination because of national origin, race, disability or having children.

Free · State business hours · Ask for an interpreter

What to have ready

Have ready Your lease or rental application, messages from your landlord, and anything that shows what happened.

When Call during regular state business hours.

Languages Virginia Relay 711 is available. Ask for an interpreter in the language you prefer.

Other number You can also call 804-367-8530.

Immigration status You can ask for fair-housing information or report discrimination without being a U.S. citizen. Note that immigration status is not itself a separately protected class under Virginia fair-housing law.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia Housing Search

A free website for finding apartments and houses to rent, searchable by area, price, size and accessibility needs.

Free · Website open 24 hours · Phone help in Spanish, Mon–Fri

What to have ready

Have ready The city or ZIP code you want, how many people are in your household, and what you can pay.

When The website is open all day, every day. Phone help in English and Spanish runs Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Languages Customer support in English and Spanish.

Immigration status Anyone can use the search. Each property or subsidized program sets its own application rules.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia DHCD — Tenant Resources

Free written guides on what tenants and landlords each have to do, and the notices a landlord must give you.

Free · Download any time · Six languages

How it works

What it is Free materials you can read or download, explaining tenants’ rights and responsibilities and what a landlord must do.

When Available all day, every day.

Bring Nothing. You do not have to give any information to read them.

Languages English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Tagalog.

Immigration status Public legal-education material. Nobody asks about your status.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Fairfax County

Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning

The county’s first call for families behind on rent, facing eviction, or losing their housing. Staff check what help you qualify for and connect you to it.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Many languages · Serves residents whatever their status

What to have ready

Have ready Your lease, the past-due rent notice, proof of income, and any other papers you have.

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where All of Fairfax County, including Annandale, Culmore, Falls Church, Springfield and Reston.

Languages English, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese and many more, through staff or an interpreter.

Immigration status Fairfax County states that these safety-net referral services support residents regardless of immigration status. Individual money programs can still have their own rules.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

City of Alexandria

ALIVE! — Family Assistance Program

Emergency money for rent, utilities, medical bills and other essentials, for Alexandria residents who qualify. You need a referral from a partner organization.

Alexandria residents only · Referral required · Spanish available

What to have ready

Start here Call Alexandria DCHS at 703-746-5700 to be referred. ALIVE! Family Assistance is 703-549-3692.

Have ready Proof you live in Alexandria, your rent bill or late notice, and whatever else the caseworker asks for.

When The program works through referrals, so call the referring agency during business hours.

Languages Spanish is listed for the financial-assistance service.

Immigration status Alexandria’s own immigrant-services directory lists ALIVE! as serving residents regardless of citizenship status. Ask them directly to be sure.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park

Prince William County Coordinated Entry System

The single number for families at risk of losing their home, needing emergency shelter, or asking to be assessed for rehousing help.

Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · Ask for your language · Fair and equal access

What to have ready

Have ready Where you are living now, your lease or eviction notice if you have one, and a phone number where they can reach you.

When Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park.

Languages They do not publish which interpreters they have, so ask for Spanish or your language when you call.

Immigration status The county describes this system as giving fair and equal access to a housing-crisis assessment. Whether you qualify for a particular housing program is decided separately.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Arlington County

Arlington County Housing Information Center

Helps renters understand their rights, what to do about an eviction, where to find affordable apartments, and what local help exists.

Information is free to anyone · County business hours · Translated materials

Address and what to bring

Where 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 (Housing Division).

When Call during county business hours.

Bring Your lease, any notices you have been given, and anything else about your question.

Languages The county publishes translated housing information. Ask for an interpreter for your call.

Immigration status General housing and tenant-rights information is open to anyone. Rental grants and vouchers have separate rules, and this page does not present them as open regardless of status.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

City of Charlottesville

Charlottesville Community Resource Hotline

Assesses your situation and refers you for help with overdue rent, mortgage payments and utility bills, for households that qualify.

Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Spanish line · Anyone can call for information

What to have ready

Have ready Proof you live in the city, your rental papers, how much you owe, and your income if you have it.

When Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Languages Interpretation is available, and there is a dedicated Spanish number: 434-373-0930.

Immigration status Anyone can call the hotline for information. Whether undocumented residents qualify for the money has not been confirmed, so ask before you count on a payment.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Richmond and nearby counties

Homeless Connection Line of Greater Richmond

Connects people who have lost their housing, or will within three days, to emergency shelter and housing help.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–9 p.m. · Weekends 1–9 p.m. · No citizenship condition to call

What to have ready

Have ready Where you are staying now, the date you have to leave if you know it, and how to reach you.

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m.

Where Richmond and the counties taking part in the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care.

Languages The program page does not list its interpretation options, so ask for your language when you call.

Immigration status No citizenship condition is published for calling the line. The programs they refer you to may have their own rules.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Roanoke region

Roanoke Central Intake — One Door

Screens you for help with past-due rent, security deposits and utilities, and refers you to housing programs in the region.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. · Spanish listed in the 211 directory · Open assessment

Address and what to bring

Where 1510 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24011. Serves the Roanoke region.

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bring Your eviction or pay-or-quit notice if you have one, where you are living now, and proof of need if they ask.

Languages Spanish is listed in the 211 Virginia service directory.

Immigration status The first housing-crisis assessment is open to anyone. Whether undocumented applicants qualify for particular funding has not been confirmed.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Radford

New River Community Action — Housing Crisis Assistance

Housing counseling, help talking to your landlord, support finding a rental, and referrals. Households that meet the income rules may get temporary money.

Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. · After-hours line · Anyone in a housing crisis can call

What to have ready

Have ready Your lease, your rent statements, your eviction notice if you have one, and your household income.

When Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours, call 540-320-7028.

Where Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties, and Radford and Fairlawn.

Languages Their housing pages do not say which interpreters they have, so ask when you call.

Immigration status Anyone in a housing crisis can contact intake. Whether undocumented applicants qualify for direct money has not been confirmed.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Greater Hampton Roads

ForKids — Regional Housing Crisis Hotline

Connects people and families facing eviction or homelessness to shelter, prevention programs, case management and local housing help.

Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · A point of contact for everyone · Does not pay rent itself

What to have ready

Important The hotline itself does not pay your rent. It works out your situation and sends you to the programs that can help.

Have ready Your housing situation, any eviction notice, who is in your household, and a phone number where you can be reached.

When Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where Greater Hampton Roads and southeastern Virginia.

Languages Interpreter availability is not published. Virginia Relay 711 works for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Immigration status ForKids describes this as a point of contact for everyone in a housing crisis. Help from a program they refer you to follows that program’s rules.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads

Samaritan House

Emergency housing and support for people who are homeless or who are leaving domestic violence or human trafficking.

Crisis line open 24 hours · No documents to make the first call · Does not discriminate by status

Address and what to bring

Where 2620 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Serves the Hampton Roads region.

When The crisis hotline is answered 24 hours a day. The main office is 757-631-0710.

Bring Nothing is required for the first crisis call. Staff work out the next steps with you.

Languages Their nondiscrimination policy covers people with limited English. Ask for an interpreter.

Immigration status Samaritan House states that it does not discriminate in providing services based on immigration status.

Contact details confirmed with the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

Children

Childcare, after-school programs and support for parents.


Children and Families

Find childcare, early learning, parenting support, after-school programs and family activities across Virginia.

Children belong in every community. These resources support immigrant families, including undocumented parents, with free and low-cost care, learning and family time.

Contact each provider to confirm schedules, ages served, costs and language assistance before your first visit.

Statewide

Child Care Aware of Virginia

Free help finding licensed childcare centers, home providers and preschool programs that fit your hours and your budget.

Free referrals · Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · No immigration papers to ask

What to have ready

Have ready Your ZIP code, your child’s age, the hours you need and what you can pay.

When Office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The online search works any time.

How to call Dial 866-543-7852 and choose option 2.

Languages English. Ask about Spanish or a phone interpreter when you call.

Cost The referrals are free. Each childcare provider sets its own fees and enrollment rules.

Immigration status No immigration documents are needed to ask for referral information.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia Child Care — Find Care

The state’s own search tool for comparing childcare providers: licensing status, inspection reports, ages served and contact details.

Free to search · Open 24 hours · See inspection reports before you choose

What to have ready

Have ready A ZIP code, a city, or the name of a provider.

When The search is open all day, every day. The state childcare information line is 833-778-0204.

Languages The website is mainly in English. The state also publishes childcare information in Spanish.

Cost Free to search. What childcare itself costs varies by provider.

Immigration status There is no citizenship requirement for looking at providers and their safety records. Check enrollment requirements with each provider.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Families Forward Virginia — 1-800-CHILDREN

A confidential parenting line for anyone raising children: stress, behavior, family trouble, or questions about how a child is developing.

Free and confidential · Nothing needed to ask a question · Open to anyone raising a child

How it works

What it is Free parenting guidance and referrals by phone, anywhere in Virginia. The number spells 1-800-CHILDREN.

When Call to find out the current helpline hours.

Bring Nothing. You can simply call and ask.

Languages English is documented. Ask for Spanish or another language when you call.

Immigration status Their published policy welcomes anyone caring for children, whatever their background or circumstances.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

PEATC — help for parents of children with disabilities

Free help understanding special education, IEPs, what the school must provide, and your family’s rights.

Free · Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Spanish, and 300+ languages by interpreter

Address and what to bring

Where 403 Holiday Court, Suite 104, Warrenton, VA 20186. Most help is by phone, email and online workshops, anywhere in Virginia.

When Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bring Your questions, and school records or an IEP if you have them. Useful, but not required to start.

Languages Spanish, and free confidential support in more than 300 languages.

Cost Free.

Immigration status No immigration-status requirement is listed for asking for a consultation.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia

Early help for children from birth to age 3 who may be slow to develop: speech, physical and occupational therapy, and coaching for parents.

Birth to age 3 · Evaluation free · Not refused for inability to pay

How it works

How it works Use the website to find the early intervention program for your area, then ask them for a referral. Appointments are arranged with your family.

Have ready What you have noticed about your child’s development, and any medical or developmental records you have.

Languages Ask your local service coordinator for help in your language. What is available varies by area.

Cost The developmental evaluation and the service coordination are free. Some other services have family cost-sharing rules.

Immigration status The statewide program describes services for all eligible infants and toddlers regardless of ability to pay, and its published eligibility rules contain no citizenship requirement.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Fairfax County

Fairfax County Public Schools — Hispanic Early Literacy

A free parent-and-child program that gets young children ready for kindergarten through reading, songs, play and parenting classes, taught in Spanish.

Free · Taught in Spanish · Child must have turned 2 by September 30, 2026

Address and what to bring

Where Annandale, the Culmore area, Falls Church, Alexandria, Lorton, Springfield, Herndon, and online. For example Braddock Elementary School, 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003.

When At Braddock: Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. The fall 2026 classes began in October. Other sites run on their own schedules.

Bring A registration form and proof that you live in Fairfax County.

Languages Spanish. The wider Early Literacy program also has Arabic, Korean and African Heritage/English groups.

Cost Free.

Immigration status No lawful-status requirement is listed for this school-family program. County residency does have to be shown.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Prince William and Manassas

Prince William Public Libraries — Children’s Programs

Free family arts and crafts, reading programs, children’s activities and events for teenagers, across the county’s libraries.

Free · No registration for most events · Several branches

Address and what to bring

Where Libraries across Prince William County and Manassas, including Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA 22191.

When Family Art Night runs at Potomac Library on scheduled evenings at 6 p.m., and other events run through the month. Check the events calendar for the next one.

Bring Nothing for Family Art Night. Materials are provided while they last.

Languages Events are in English. There are some Spanish and bilingual children’s books, in print and online.

Cost Children’s activities are generally free. Borrowing online needs a library card.

Immigration status Public library activities list no immigration-status requirement for taking part.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Arlington County

Arlington Public Library — Cuentos para Niños

A free bilingual Spanish and English storytime with books, songs, early learning and supervised play, for children up to age 5 and whoever brings them.

Free · Thursdays 10:30–11:30 a.m. · No registration, just come

Address and what to bring

Where Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206

When Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the school year. Check the library calendar to confirm this week’s session.

Bring Nothing. There is no registration and seats go first come, first served.

Languages English and Spanish together.

Cost Free.

Immigration status An open library event. Nobody checks identity or immigration papers at the door.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Loudoun County

Loudoun County Public Library — Bilingual Storytime

Free children’s sessions that introduce reading, music, movement, new words and playing with others, for young children and their parents.

Free · Ages 0–5 · Weekly at several branches

What to have ready

Where Sterling, Purcellville, Lovettsville and other branches. Each branch runs its own session.

When Bilingual storytimes run weekly in the mornings, at different times by branch. Check the library calendar for this week.

Bring Nothing. A parent or caregiver should stay with the child.

Languages Spanish and English together for the bilingual sessions. Other early-learning activities run across the branches.

Other numbers Sterling 571-258-3309, Purcellville 703-737-8490.

Immigration status Open community storytimes with no published document requirement.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

City of Richmond

City of Richmond — Parenting Education

Free workshops on raising young children: positive discipline, how children develop, family routines, and building a stronger bond with your child.

Free · Some sessions include free childcare · Call for the next start date

Address and what to bring

Where Community locations around Richmond. Program office: 300 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

When There is a 15-week Nurturing Parenting Program and shorter workshops. Call for the next scheduled session.

Bring Basic family information to register.

Languages English. The city has a translation and interpretation request service for residents, and publishes information in Spanish. Language assistance: 804-646-7000.

Cost Free. Workshops may include free childcare and other help with taking part.

Immigration status The published program welcomes Richmond parents and caregivers and lists no citizenship requirement. Confirm how to enroll directly, since the city does not publish a page for this program.

Program details from DMIA records, October 2026. The city website has no page for this program, so call to confirm before you go.

Lynchburg

Jubilee Family Development Center

Free after-school homework help, tutoring, mentoring, sports, arts and science activities for school-age children.

Free · Mon–Fri after school until 6 p.m. · Ages 6 and over

Address and what to bring

Where 1512 Florida Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501

When Monday to Friday after school until 6 p.m. The center advertised enrollment for the 2026–27 school year.

Bring A completed student application. Call to ask whether there are places or a waiting list.

Languages English. Help in Spanish or another language is not described on the public program page, so ask.

Cost Free for local children aged 6 and over.

Immigration status No immigration requirement appears in the public description, but it has not been confirmed. Ask before you count on a place.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Williamsburg

Williamsburg Regional Library — Cena con Cuentos

An evening for Spanish-speaking families: stories, songs, activities for the children, and a free dinner together.

Free, dinner included · First and third Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. · In Spanish

Address and what to bring

Where Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

When The first and third Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Bring Children aged 0 to 10 and a parent or caregiver. Get in touch before your first visit.

Languages Spanish.

Cost Free, including the family meal.

Immigration status An open community reading activity with no immigration-status requirement listed.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Roanoke

Roanoke Public Libraries — Youth Programs

Free storytimes, after-school crafts, LEGO sessions, teen clubs and family events across the city’s branches.

Free · Several branches · Storytimes and clubs most weeks

What to have ready

Where Roanoke library branches, including Gainsboro, Raleigh Court, Belmont and the Main Library.

When Storytimes, LEGO free play and teen clubs run through the week. Check the library calendar for the next session near you.

Bring Nothing for the open activities. Check whether a particular session asks you to sign up.

Languages English is documented. Ask the branch whether there is bilingual programming or language help.

Cost Free for the public activities described here.

Immigration status Open library events with no immigration-status requirement listed.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Norfolk

Norfolk Public Library — Kids and Family Programs

Free early reading sessions, preschool science, playgroups, reading help and children’s activities at libraries across the city.

All programs free · No papers to attend · Many branches

What to have ready

Where Libraries across Norfolk, including the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and the Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch.

When Each branch keeps its own calendar. Look online for the next storytime or playgroup.

Bring Nothing. No immigration documents are needed to attend an open program. A library card and proof of Virginia residency are only needed to borrow, not to attend.

Languages Mainly English. Language help for particular programs is not described.

Cost All Norfolk Public Library programs are free.

Immigration status The library describes equal access and free family programming, with no immigration-status restriction.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Abingdon and Washington County

Washington County Public Library — Children’s Programs

Free storytime, music and movement for preschoolers, reading practice, book clubs and family learning in southwest Virginia.

Free · Ages 0–5 with a caregiver · Weekly mornings

Address and what to bring

Where Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, with more activities at the Damascus, Glade Spring, Hayters Gap and Mendota libraries.

When Music and Movement on Monday mornings and Abingdon Storytime on Tuesday mornings, both around 10:30 to 11 a.m. Check the calendar, since the branches vary.

Bring Nothing. Children aged 0 to 5 come with a caregiver.

Languages English is documented. Help in another language has not been confirmed.

Cost Free.

Immigration status Open library programming with no immigration-status requirement listed for attending.

Details confirmed with the provider’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

Voting

Registration, ballot information and civic participation.


Voting and Civic Participation

Find nonpartisan information about voter registration, elections, ballots, voting rights, and opportunities to participate in your community across Virginia.

Eligible U.S. citizens can access voting tools and assistance. Everyone, regardless of immigration status, can learn about public issues, connect with elected officials, and explore ways to make their voice heard.

Resources are free unless otherwise noted. Spanish-language and multilingual assistance are available through selected organizations.

The official election resources below cost nothing to read. Anyone can read the guides or ask for general information, but registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

The civic participation resources at the end of the list are especially valuable for DMIA, because people do not need to be registered voters to read legislation, communicate community concerns, or attend public government meetings. Specific rules for speaking at hearings may apply.

Statewide

Virginia Citizen Portal — check your voter information

The state’s own portal. See whether you are registered, what district you are in and where your ballot stands.

Free · Online any time · Official state source

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections portal for looking up your own voter record.

Have ready Your name, date of birth and the details the portal asks for to confirm who you are.

When The portal is online all day, every day. The department answers the phone during state office hours.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know Election dates, deadlines and ID rules change. Always check the official page above for what applies right now.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

How to register to vote in Virginia

The official page that explains every way to register in Virginia — online, by mail and in person — and what each one asks for.

Free · Official state source · Toll-free help line

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections page on registering to vote. It carries the current requirements, the forms and the deadlines.

Also useful The department’s election and voter FAQ answers the questions people ask most.

When Online all day, every day. The toll-free line is 800-552-9745.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know Election dates, deadlines and ID rules change. Always check the official page above for what applies right now.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Find your local voter registration office

Look up the registrar for your own city or county — the office that answers questions about your registration and your ballot.

Free · Online any time · Every city and county in Virginia

How it works

What it is The state’s lookup for local election office contact details: address, phone and email for your own registrar.

Have ready The city or county where you live.

When The lookup is online all day, every day. Each local office keeps its own hours.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Good to know Your local registrar is the right office for anything specific to your own address or ballot.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Polling place and ballot lookup

Find the polling place for your address and see the ballot you would be given there.

Free · Online any time · Official state source

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections lookup for your assigned polling place and your sample ballot.

Have ready Your home address, or your name and date of birth.

When Online all day, every day.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know Polling places and precinct lines can be redrawn, so check close to the time you plan to vote.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Early voting office locations

The official list of early voting sites, city by city and county by county, with the hours each one keeps.

Free · Official state source · Updated each election

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections page listing early voting locations and their hours for the current election.

Have ready Your city or county.

When Online all day, every day. The locations themselves keep posted hours.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know Election dates, deadlines and ID rules change. Always check the official page above for what applies right now.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Voting in person — what to expect and what to bring

The official explanation of how in-person voting works and what identification is accepted at the polls.

Free · Official state source · Read it before you go

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections page on voting in person. It sets out the steps at the polling place and the identification rules in force.

Have ready Nothing, to read it. The page itself lists what to bring on the day.

When Online all day, every day.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know Identification rules change, so DMIA does not list them here. Read them on the official page, or call your local registrar.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Accessible voting for voters with disabilities

The official page on accessible voting: help inside the polling place, curbside voting and the right to bring someone to assist you.

Free · Official state source · Assistance available at every polling place

How it works

What it is The Virginia Department of Elections page on voting with a disability, including accessible equipment and help from an officer of election.

Have ready Nothing, to read it. Call your local registrar to arrange anything in advance.

When Online all day, every day.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know If you need help at the polls, the page explains how to ask for it and who may give it.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park

Prince William County Office of Elections

The local election office for Prince William County: registration, early voting, mail ballots and answers about your own precinct.

Free · Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Walk in or call

Address and what to bring

Address 9250 Lee Ave Suite 1, Manassas, VA 20110

When Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are extended around elections, so call or check the website first.

Phone and email 703-792-6470, or pwcvotes@pwcgov.org.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know This is the office to call about anything specific to your own registration or ballot in Prince William County.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Fairfax County

Fairfax County Office of Elections

The local election office for Fairfax County: registration, early voting, mail ballots and questions about your own precinct.

Free · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Walk in or call

Address and what to bring

Address 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035

When Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are extended around elections, so call or check the website first.

Phone and email 703-222-0776, TTY 711, or voting@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Languages English and Spanish.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Reading the information is open to everyone. Registering and voting are only for eligible U.S. citizens.

Good to know This is the office to call about anything specific to your own registration or ballot in Fairfax County.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide and nationwide

Election Protection — 866-OUR-VOTE

A free, nonpartisan hotline staffed by trained volunteers. Call if you are turned away, given wrong information or run into trouble while voting.

Free · Four language hotlines · Call, text or WhatsApp

How it works

Hotlines English 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish and English 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages and English 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683). Arabic and English 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287).

What they do Answer questions about voting, and help when something goes wrong at a polling place.

When Busiest around elections. The website lists current hours.

Cost Free.

Good to know You can also reach 866-687-8683 by text message or WhatsApp.

Who can use it The hotline is nonpartisan: it does not tell anyone who to vote for.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide and nationwide

VOTE411 — League of Women Voters

A nonpartisan guide built around your own address: what is on your ballot, who is running and the practical steps for voting in Virginia.

Free · English and Spanish · Built from your address

How it works

What it is The League of Women Voters Education Fund guide. The Virginia page gathers registration and voting information in one place, with a personalized ballot tool.

Have ready Your home address, for the personalized ballot.

When Online all day, every day. Candidate information fills in as each election approaches.

Languages English and Spanish — use the Español link at the top of the page.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Anyone can read it. The League is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose candidates.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

ACLU of Virginia — Know Your Rights: Voting

A plain-language guide to your rights as a voter in Virginia, published in Spanish and nine other languages besides English.

Free · Guide in 11 languages · Includes rights restoration

How it works

What it is The ACLU of Virginia voter guide: what your rights are at the polls, what to do if they are not respected, and where to turn for help.

Languages The page has a Spanish version, and the guide is published as a PDF in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Also on the page Information for people seeking restoration of voting rights after a felony conviction.

When Online all day, every day.

Cost Free.

Who can use it Anyone can read it. Reading about your rights asks nothing about your status.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Who’s My Legislator?

Type in your address and find the state Senator and Delegate who represent you, with their phone, email and office address.

Free · Online any time · No registration needed

How it works

What it is The Virginia General Assembly lookup for your own legislators.

Have ready Your home address.

When Online all day, every day.

Languages The site is in English. DMIA can help you read it or write a letter.

Cost Free.

Who can use it You do not need to be a registered voter, or a citizen, to read this or to use it.

Good to know Legislators represent everyone who lives in their district, not only voters.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia Legislative Information System — follow a bill

Read the actual text of any bill before the General Assembly, see who voted how, and look at committee agendas before meetings happen.

Free · Online any time · No registration needed

How it works

What it is The state’s official system for tracking legislation: bill text, amendments, votes, and House and Senate agendas.

Have ready A bill number, a subject or a legislator’s name.

When Online all day, every day. Busiest while the General Assembly is in session.

Languages The site is in English.

Cost Free.

Who can use it You do not need to be a registered voter, or a citizen, to read this or to use it.

Good to know Reading the agenda before a committee meets is how people find out that a bill affecting them is coming up.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

Virginia General Assembly — participation and public comment

How to speak before a committee, testify remotely or contact your legislators about an issue that matters to your family.

Free · In person or remote · No registration needed to attend

How it works

What it is The General Assembly’s own guide to taking part: contacting legislators, following bills, and testifying before committees and subcommittees. It links a Tips for Testifying page as well.

How it works Committees and subcommittees generally take comment without signing up in advance, though a public hearing may ask you to register first. House committees also take remote testimony; Senate committees have their own sign-up.

When Mostly while the General Assembly is in session. The General Assembly Building information desk is 804-698-1770.

Where General Assembly Building, 201 North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Languages Proceedings are in English. Ask the committee clerk in advance about language help.

Who can take part You do not need to be a registered voter, or a citizen, to read this or to use it.

Good to know Rules for speaking at a particular hearing vary, so read the committee’s own notice first.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Prince William County

Prince William Board of County Supervisors — public comment time

Every regular meeting sets aside time for residents to speak. You can comment in person or remotely about anything the county decides.

Free · In person or remote · Open to residents, not only voters

How it works

Where 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA 22192

How it works The public may comment during public comment time, either in person or remotely. To take part remotely you must sign up by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, through the county’s Sign Up to Speak page.

When At the Board’s regular meetings. The meeting schedule is posted on the county website.

Phone 703-792-4311, TTY 711.

Languages Meetings are in English. Call ahead to ask about interpretation.

Who can take part You do not need to be a registered voter, or a citizen, to read this or to use it.

Good to know Each item has its own rules, and a public hearing works differently from public comment time. The county publishes a FAQ on both.

Contact details confirmed on the organization’s own website, October 2026.

Statewide

211 Virginia

One call to find help near you: food, housing, healthcare, childcare and more.

24 hours, every day · 150+ languages · Free

How it works

What it is A free referral service that points you to local programs: healthcare, mental health, food, housing and other social services. Dial 211, or search the directory online.

When 211 Virginia answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Languages Staff answer in English and Spanish, with a 24-hour interpretation service covering more than 150 languages.

Cost Free to call. Calling does not depend on immigration status, though the programs they refer you to set their own rules.

Hours and languages confirmed on 211 Virginia’s own FAQ, October 2026.

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