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Ombudsman/Elder Abuse - Lynchburg, Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living

The Ombudsman Acts as a resource for information and counseling for the citizens regarding institutional and community based long-term care options, and general issues and concerns affecting the elderly. Protects and represents the rights of persons in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Adult Care Residences or those receiving long-term care services in their home. Seek to educate consumers of long-term care facilities and their families about their rights and how to advocate on their own behalf. Serves as a point of entry whereby complaints made by or on behalf of older persons receiving long-term care services, can be received, investigated, and resolved. Serves as an advocate and/or mediator between residents and those responsible for their care. Provides relevant education for facilities, agencies and community groups.

Physical Address

501 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Fax

(434) 385-9209

Fax

(434) 385-9209

Application process

Call for more information.

Languages

English

Service area

Lynchburg, VA Amherst, VA Appomattox, VA Bedford, VA Campbell, VA

Agency info

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living

CVACL supports older adults and individuals with disabilities to live with dignity in accordance with their personal choice. It serves as a community alliance and the Area Agency on Aging for the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell and the city of Lynchburg (Region 2000).