Helene Response
Helene Response

SVLAS Response to Virginians Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene struck Virginia causing widespread damage starting on September 25, 2024. On October 1, 2024, President Biden declared a major disaster with people in the following seven areas now eligible to receive federal disaster assistance โ€“ and all of these affected localities are within the service area of Southwest Virginia Legal Aid (SVLAS). 

  • Giles County
  • Grayson County
  • Montgomery
  • Pulaski
  • Smyth County
  • Tazewell County
  • Washington County
  • Wythe County
  • City of Galax

Often the legal needs of natural disaster victims donโ€™t arise in the immediate aftermath of the event, but they will come up in the weeks, months, and years following the disaster.  Know that SVLAS is ready and able to assist you as you navigate your way through FEMA applications, insurance claims, getting official documents, if you are denied emergency benefits from social services, or other legal issues that arise from the disaster.

Apply for assistance from SVLAS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Virginia Tropical Storm Helene – LSC Disaster Website

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Justice

It is our mission to champion equal justice for low-income Virginians and to work to remedy the conditions that burden the low-income community.

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Quality Service

We provide high quality, courteous and effective legal services to low-income families and individuals facing serious threats to their personal, economic or family stability.

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Outreach

We work with others to identify and respond to problems faced by those in the low-income community within our region.


Our Services Are FREE!


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8:30 a.m. to Noon and
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Friday: 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m.

1-888-201-2772



Interpreters Available Upon Request

Over 50+ Years of Experience

Incorporated in January of 1972, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families in southwestern Virginia.

For fifty years, we have provided free, quality legal services for the people of Southwest Virginia.  Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in representing clients and addressing legal problems.  Our firm handles family law, domestic violence, consumer law, landlord-tenant disputes, housing law, bankruptcies and protection of government benefits, among others.  Our attorneys and staff stand ready to assist you with your legal needs.

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Our headquarters are located in Marion, VA with additional field offices in Castlewood and Christianburg, VA

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Our headquarters are located in Marion, VA with additional field offices in Castlewood and Christianburg, VA

Our Clients Say…

Thank You!

My family and I were able to clearly understand everything going on and make informed decisions based on advice from Legal Aid.

Grateful

I am no longer tied to an abusive and violent husband. My children and I can start a new life.

Appreciative

Everyone was so helpful. My questions were always answered and I was kept in the loop about everything that was happening. They made everything much less stressful. They were just great and my community is lucky to have Legal Aid.

Happy Ending

We were able to adopt our grandson and now we know he is in a safe environment in our home.

Free

Not having to pay for services because I couldn’t have afforded them and would have been left without an attorney.

I mattered

To be honest, the way you treated me, like I really mattered, and the belief you showed for me and in me will not be forgotten.