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Social Services
The Portsmouth Department of Social Services touches the lives of our Citizens by providing quality services that address the health and welfare needs of the community; while promoting self-sufficiency and encouraging all people to be the best they can be.
There are 3 ways citizens can apply for benefits:
Applying for Benefits
There are 3 ways citizens can apply for benefits:
- Through the Cover Virginia Call Center at 855-242-8282
- Through the Customer Portal called CommonHelp on the Virginia CommonHelp website
- Through a paper application retrieved at our building or online