The mission of Social Services is to deliver quality services to people in our community that will promote self-sufficiency, responsibility, and safety.
Core Values
- Personal accountability for actions, outcomes, and process improvement
- Respect for ourselves, our clients, and each other
- Dedication to the people we serve
- Honesty and integrity
- Knowledge
Regular Hours
The Petersburg Department of Social Services hours of operation:
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
We invite you to schedule appointments by phone at (804) 861-4720 or via email at local730@dss.virginia.gov
Holidays Observed
Please note the following holidays the Petersburg Department of Social Services will be closed:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Election Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (including the Friday after Thanksgiving)
Winter Holiday (December 24 & 25)