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The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is one of 120 local departments in Virginia’s state-supervised, locally-administered public social services system. The Department is an agency of city government which administers federal, state, and local public assistance and family service programs.

Provides free income tax assistance to low-income people filing forms 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A. Assistance is provided from February through April of each year by appointment. Participants should bring all the necessary papers with them. Please call for an appointment.

Serves patients who are fully uninsured, with no Medicare or Medicaid, low-income, below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and reside in Tazewell, Buchanan or Russell counties. Some of our patients are working either full or part time jobs which do not provide health insurance or cannot afford it with the minimum wages being earned.

Helps victims and witnesses of crimes by providing information and support throughout the court process.

Medication Assisted Treatment Program, Suboxone and Vivitrol Clinic, Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most Inusrance. Offers Counseling and Case Management as well.

The sexual health services are completely confidential, affordable and available to anyone regardless of citizenship or immigration status. These services are also available to people under the age of 18.

Provides programs to prevent juvenile delinquency and promote positive youth development, and administer the Children's Services Act, Crime Control Act programs and other youth focused programming.

The purpose of Adult Day Services is to serve adults 18 years and older in a daytime setting. These participants may require supervision during the day for many reasonsto include but not limited to, risk for falling, medical supervision, medication administration, increasing activity level, supervision for safety, re-direction, assistance with activities of daily living, etc. During the day, the participants will be served a morning and an afternoon snack, as well as, a hot noon meal. There will be scheduled activities throughout the day. Participants will be encouraged to participate to their individual potential. The center will serve people with a variety of difficulties to include those with Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, stroke, trouble ambulating, intellectual disabilities, etc.

Program of employment opportunities to assist individuals in attaining the ultimate goal of self -sufficiency by the end of the mandated time frame of 24 months. As a condition of eligibility, each recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) must participate, unless otherwise exempt. The VIEW program provides clients with the skills necessary for self -sufficiency and allows them to obtain work experience through the components of the program.

Provides a variety of programs and comprehensive support to those with intellectual disabilities. Services include residential and day support services through contractual agencies, respite care for persons with intellectual disabilities, and early intervention services for delayed and at risk infants 0-2 years (PACE).

Offers the latest disability rights information and resources related to health, travel, housing, voting, and more. Advocates for people living with SCI/D through speaking out on Capitol Hill to strengthen rights and laws — and by working with federal agencies such as the Department of Justice to ensure that nondiscrimination laws are implemented and enforced.

Provide programs such as before- and after-school child care, day camps, swimming and swim lessons, family activities, sports for adults and children, health and exercise, and specialty programs for teens and older adults.

The Inova Juniper Program provides all aspects of HIV care, including primary medical care, mental health, substance use management, dental care, and case management. Other services include free walk-in HIV testing, prevention/education programs, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

Provides consultation to parents and custodial family members on issues such as rights and responsibilities in special education and the special education process. Provides information on disabilities and makes referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations. Workshops are offered. A lending library is available.

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

New River Health District offers all childhood vaccines (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, HPV, haemophilus influenzae B (HIB), and hepatitis B) and adult vaccines such as tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, influenza, meningococcal, and pneumonia. Travel-specific immunizations are also available. Some school-based clinics are available throughout the district. 

In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Division of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

Promotes affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment without discrimination for low income, very low income families, people with disabilities, and older adults. Provides low income public housing and rental assistance called the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Housing Choice Voucher program was formerly called Section 8 vouchers. Maintenance (Regular or Emergency): 276.212.2410

Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants provide health care services in patients' homes.

Offers opportunities for volunteers to work with people with Alzheimer's or other memory impairment. Training is provided. Sample volunteer activities include assisting people during an activity, engaging participants one-on-one (playing cards, helping with a puzzle, etc.) helping serve and distribute lunch, bringing in pets for pet therapy sessions, and set-up or assist with parties or celebrations. For individuals who wish to donate items, call or visit our website for a current list of items needed.

Sell new and lightly used home improvement and building supplies at reduced prices. Proceeds are transferred to GLHFH to support the mission of providing home ownership opportunity.

This program can provide low to moderate-income individuals and families with financial assistance towards security deposit/1st month's rent, rental assistance or utility assistance. This program also provides case management to ensure that clients will become self-sufficient after completing the program.

Provides special services for refugees. Requires official refugee status and provides short-term maintenance payments for indigent refugees who are in the country for less than six months.

Offers tutoring in basic literacy skills and English language for adults over the age of 18. Instruction is provided by trained volunteer tutors who meet with the adult students weekly at mutually convenient places and times.

A non-profit organization supported largely by membership dues paid by business and professional groups in the service area. Provides reports on business firms that will be helpful to the consumer before making a purchase, Also provides information regarding charity groups and organizations. Helps to resolve consumers' disputes with businesses through telephone conciliation, mediation and arbitration. Promotes ethical business standards and voluntary self-regulation of business practices. Complaints may be submitted on the website 24/7: www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started.