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Virginia is a great place to live, work and play!

Virginia has been ranked 12^th in the nation by CQ Press for being one of the best places to live, with several localities recognized by Children’s Health and Money Magazine, for being the best places for families. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s natural beauty and rich history, combined with its dedication to an affordable high quality of life, healthcare and education, create a wonderful environment for families to thrive.

What's in a number?

Everyone knows that 9-1-1 is the telephone number to dial if you have an emergency and need the police, fire department or an ambulance. But did you know that there are other three-digit numbers you can dial to get other types of assistance? They are listed below.

2-1-1
2-1-1 is used for social or community service assistance. The service is run by the Department of Social Services in Virginia in partnership with several community organizations. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional listens to your challenges and suggests sources of help using one of the largest databases of health and human services in Virginia (which also is available on the Social Services Web site). All referrals are confidential. This is a state service.
3-1-1
3-1-1 has been reserved by the FCC for non-emergency police or municipal services. Implementation of 3-1-1 service is at the local level so the telephone number is not yet available statewide, but it is available in several communities including Hampton and Virginia Beach. While there are variations in how 3-1-1 is used in each jurisdiction, it generally is used to request local government services such as to report potholes, abandoned vehicles, etc. This is a local service. You can report a road problem to VDOT at http://virginiadot.org/travel/citizen.asp
4-1-1
4-1-1 is probably almost as well known as 9-1-1 and is used for telephone directory assistance. This is a telephone company service.
5-1-1
5-1-1 is used to obtain or report traffic information. Run by the Department of Transportation, 5-1-1 allows the caller to get up-to-the-minute traffic conditions for the major roadways throughout Virginia. The use of interactive voice response eliminates the need for callers to press buttons on their phone. Updates also are available on the Web. This is a state service.
6-1-1
6-1-1 is used as the number to call to report problems with your telephone service. This is a telephone company service.
7-1-1
7-1-1 is used to reach the Virginia Telecommunications Relay Service, which translates text from a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) and voice (and vice versa). This service allows a hearing-impared person to call a hearing person and have a conversation through an operator. This is a state service.
8-1-1
8-1-1 is the telephone number to reach Miss Utility. This is the service that you should call if you plan to dig to ensure that you will not hit any underground utilities. The professionals at Miss Utility will assess whether any utilities exist and, if necessary, will send out someone to actually mark the utilities before any digging begins. This is a state service.
9-1-1
9-1-1 is the telephone number to dial if you have an emergency and need the police, fire department or an ambulance. This is a local service.
Child Support Enforcement
The Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) contains resources to help and assist in areas related to child support.
Child Support Payment - Virginia $4KIDS
Virginia Child Support Payment Solutions Center featuring Virginia $4KIDS On-line Payment System.
Employment Commission, Virginia
Provide Temporary income support (Unemployment Insurance), Job Seeker Services, Employer Services and transition and training services.

Energy Sense, Virginia
Devoted to energy conservation and efficiency as part of the Virginia Energy Sense consumer education program. It's Virginia's goal to reduce electricity consumption by 10% by 2022. You can help!
Governor's Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (GOSAP)
The Governor’s Office for Substance Abuse Prevention and the information clearinghouse for citizens and the GOSAP Collaborative.
Housing and Community Development, Department of
Works in partnership to make Virginia’s communities safe, affordable, and prosperous places in which to live, work and do business.
Housing Development Authority, Virginia
Helps low- and moderate-income Virginians attain quality, affordable housing.
Media
A listing of Radio Stations, TV Stations, Magazines, and Newspapers.
Parent Resources
Resource information for parents.
Social Services, Department of
Help Citizens Locate Assistance.
Social Services Benefits
Apply for various assistance programs from the Virginia Department of Social Services
UVa Division of Continuing Education
University of Virginia School of Continuing & Professional Studies.
Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center
Provide adult education and literacy resources, publications, and training for teachers of adults in Virginia.