Cheriton

Local offices in Cheriton

We have not checked Cheriton on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Cheriton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Northampton County

Cheriton is in Northampton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Northampton County Department of Social Services

  5265 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help with food benefits, Medicaid, child care, temporary financial help, employment services, and family support.
  • Child supportContact the department for help with child support services.
  Call 757-678-5153DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.northampton.va.us

• Local office · State office

  211 Virginia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211virginia.org

• Public health · State office

  Northampton County Health Department

  7114 Lankford Highway, Nassawadox, VA 23413

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesVisit or call for public health services such as vaccines, disease testing, and reproductive health care.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and children under five.Read more
  Call 757-442-6228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Eastern Shore Community Services Board

  Help here

  • Community behavioral health servicesContact the board to find mental health and substance use services for Eastern Shore residents.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escsb.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Northampton County Courts

  5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347

  Help here

  • Court information and formsGet court schedules, clerk information, and links to forms for Northampton County cases.
  • Court self-helpFind plain-language court information and resources for people representing themselves.Read more
  Call 757-678-0465DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vacourts.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging / Community Action Agency

  5432 Bayside Road, Exmore, VA 23350

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  • Community action servicesAsk about help with energy costs, weatherization, and emergency home repairs.
  Call 757-442-9652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on esaaacaa.org

Everything in Northampton County

Virginia programs by kind of help

These are run by Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026