Your county’s Department of Social Services is a great place to start if you still need assistance paying your electric service bill. There are several programs available throughout the year which may help with your bills. Each program has specific requirements and may only be offered during certain portions of the year. To apply, call your local social services department or you can apply for select programs online at CommonHelp.
Programs available include:
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Crisis Assistance
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Energy Assistance (Fuel and Cooling)
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Members Helping Members (must call your Department of Social Services)
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Accomack Interfaith Crisis Council (For Accomack County citizens only; Call Accomack Department of Social services)
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Northampton Social Ministries (For Northampton County citizens only; call Northampton Department of Social Services)
Accomack County Department of Social Services: 757-787-1530
Northampton County Department of Social Services: 757-678-5153
If you are unable to receive assistance through social services, we suggest contacting some of the organizations below:
Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging: 757-442-9652
Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living: 757-404-0100
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 757-787-1329
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (Onley): 757-787-4592
Chincoteague Church of God: 757-336-5161