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Arlington County Department of Human Services

2100 Washington Blvd, 1st Floor
Arlington, VA 22204

(703) 228-1350

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 228-1350
TTY/TTD
(703) 228-1788

Who We Are

Arlington County Department of Human Services provides emergency financial assistance to pay medical, utility, and rent expenses in emergencies for needy individuals. Service is subject to the availability of funds.  Help may be available if the family has financial difficulty in paying rent, utilities, obtaining food, medical care, prescription medication, dental needs, transportation, eyeglasses and clothing.  The program also may provide asistance to individuals and families facing homelessness with finding shelter while working on securing permanent housing.  

CommonHelp is the central way to apply for and get help with assistance. Apply at CommonHelp online



The ART bus stop is on Uhle St., at the entrance to the Sequoia Plaza complex.

ART: Routes ART 42 Ballston - Pentagon

ART 45 Columbia Pike-DHS/Sequoia-Rosslyn

ART 77 Shirlington-Lyon Park-Court House



METROBUS: Routes 16 (H, K, P, Y) and 4 (A, H) are among the Metro bus routes that serve the Human Services Center at Sequoia Plaza area.



Call ahead for a language other than English

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Arlington County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Low income Arlington residents under the age of 60 who cannot meet their basic needs.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Phone, Appointment. Walk ins are accepted.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes