Get Legal Help
If you're facing a legal issue related to housing, family, healthcare, income, or safety, you're not alone. Our network of legal aid organizations and helplines can help you understand your rights, explore your options, and access the support you need. VPLC does not provide direct legal representation except in very limited matters when referred by a local legal aid program.
Local & Regional Legal Aid Centers
Blue Ridge Legal Services
Blue Ridge Legal Services is a nonprofit legal aid society providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents across Virginia's Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys through four full-time offices. They specialize in essential legal issues affecting basic life needs including housing, family stability, healthcare access, and consumer protection.
Legal Services of Eastern Virginia
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia provides comprehensive free civil legal services to low-income residents across Eastern Virginia with specialized focus on housing stability, family law, and disability rights. They maintain multiple office locations and innovative outreach programs including on-site court representation and partnerships addressing the region's high eviction rates.
Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley
Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley is Virginia's pioneering legal aid organization with over 50 years of experience serving the Roanoke Valley region through comprehensive civil legal services. They specialize in domestic violence advocacy and housing stability with strong collaborative partnerships.
Legal Aid Services of Northern Virginia
Legal Services of Northern Virginia is the largest legal aid organization in Virginia, providing free civil legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents across Northern Virginia for nearly five decades. LSNV operates multiple offices throughout the region, offering services ranging from brief legal advice to full court representation in critical areas like housing, family law, and consumer protection.
Legal Aid Justice Center
Legal Aid Justice Center partners with communities and clients across Virginia to achieve racial, social, and economic justice by dismantling systems that create and perpetuate poverty. They focus on serving vulnerable populations including immigrants, low-income families, youth, and those impacted by the criminal legal system across multiple offices in Central and Northern Virginia.
Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Works provides free, high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across 17 vulnerable counties in central and eastern Virginia through three strategically located offices. They champion fairness for those with the least access to the civil justice system, handling approximately 1,100 cases annually with a dedicated team that includes bilingual staff and extensive pro bono volunteer attorney partnerships.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is a community of lawyers providing free civil legal services and preventative legal education to low-income individuals in crisis throughout central Virginia. Through the compassionate work of dedicated attorneys and pro bono volunteers, CVLAS ensures justice is accessible for those who cannot afford legal representation in critical areas like housing, consumer protection, family law, and public benefits.
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society is a private, non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income families across 17 counties and 4 cities in southwestern Virginia. For over 50 years, SVLAS has championed equal justice for low-income Virginians with experienced attorneys handling critical legal issues from family law and domestic violence to housing disputes and consumer protection.
Virginia Legal Aid Society
Virginia Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents across 20 counties and 7 cities in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS empowers people through justice by offering comprehensive legal assistance in housing, healthcare, family stability, education, and consumer protection through specialized programs and experienced legal professionals.
Legal Aid Helplines
Whether you’re dealing with eviction, domestic violence, denial of benefits, or another urgent legal issue, help is just a phone call away. Legal aid helplines are free, confidential, and open to low-income Virginians who qualify for assistance.
ENROLL Virginia! Helpline: (888) 392-5132
Looking for affordable health coverage? Our Enrollment specialists guide Virginians through Medicaid and Marketplace applications with clarity (and care) free of cost.
Predatory Loan Helpline: (866) 830-4501
Facing exploitative interest rates, hidden fees, or unfair lending? Call us for legal support and advocacy to fight back against predatory lenders and reclaim financial stability.
Utility Helpline: (804) 313-9363
Our utility experts offer advice, answer questions, and connect you to programs that help keep the lights (and water) on
Senior Legal Helpline: (844) 802-5910
Older Virginians navigate complex rules: Medicaid, benefits, consumer protection. This line provides legal support and clarity to help seniors live with dignity and independence.
SNAP Helpline: (866) 753-7627
Need help with food assistance? Our SNAP helpline helps thousands of Virginians understand eligibility, complete applications, and maintain access to lifesaving nutrition support.
VPLC Helpline: (800) 868-VPLC (8752)
Need help navigating legal issues? Our team connects you to VPLC’s resources and help navigating legal advocacy for low-income Virginians. Whether you're a community member or legal partner, we're just a call away.
Housing Resources
Housing Opportunities Made Equal
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Consumer Advocacy Resources
Predatory Loan Helpline: (866) 830-4501
Virginia Partnership to Encourage Responsible Lending
Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources
For immediate assistance, call the local legal aid office that serves your area. The statewide legal aid number can help you find your local office: (866) 534-5243
Elder Law Resources
Senior Legal Helpline: (844) 802-5910
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Virginia DARS Division for Aging Services
Family and Child Welfare Resources
Kinship Care Fact Sheet: Know Your Rights as a Relative Caregiver Taking Care of a Child
Child Support Enforcement — Virginia Department of Social Services
Virginia Divorce Laws and Related Issues
Learn Your Rights: A Guide for Youth in Foster Care
Voices for Change: The Creative Vision of Virginia’s Foster Youth
Child Custody & Visitation: FAQs for Parties without an Attorney
Health Law Resources
Enroll Virginia Health Coverage Helpline: (888) 392-5132
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Virginia Department of Social Services
Food and Public Benefits Resources
SNAP Helpline: (866) 753-7627
SNAP Calculator: Find Out if You’re Eligible for SNAP
SNAP Lista de Verificación de Elegibilidad
SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps) — Department of Social Services
USDA National Hunger Hotline (Call: (866) 3-HUNGRY or (877) 8-HAMBRE)
Unemployment Law Resources
Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
Utility Fairness Resources
Utility Helpline: (804) 313-9363
Study: Electric Rates vs. Bills
EnergyShare Program — Dominion Energy
Energy Assistance Programs — Appalachian Power
Energy Efficiency for Consumers — Virginia Energy$ense
Reward Without Risk: A Look at Imbalances in Virginia’s Unique Regulatory Construct
Resources for Immigrants
VPLC has compiled a list of resources about immigration rights, including information about:
- Emergency preparation and staying informed
- Help with food, health care, and other necessities
- What to do if a loved one is detained
- Finding a trustworthy attorney
- Resources for professionals to stay informed and support immigrants
These resources are intended for advocacy and educational purposes only. If you need legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult a qualified immigration attorney.