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Provides site evaluations and permitting for on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems and private wells, as well as regulatory oversight for private sector evaluations and designs in these fields. We provide health education to the community with regard to safe food handling practices, lead exposure, radon, rabies, and other environmental health concerns. We also inspect and/or permit daycare and adult care facilities, school cafeterias, restaurants, hotels/motels, bed and breakfasts, festival and fair vendors, campgrounds, summer camps, migrant labor camps, and marinas. Additionally, we investigate animal bites and/or potential rabies exposures and certain environmental complaints.

The Board of Dentistry at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Temporary Permit, Dental Teachers, Dental Hygienists-Temporary, Dental Hygienists-Teacher. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) strives to protect the safety, health, and well-being of children and adults receiving care in non-medical day facilities and residential programs. Assisted living facilities (ALF), adult day centers (ADC), children's residential facilities (CRF), and licensed child placing agencies (LCPA) are the main programs licensed through DOLP. Licensing inspectors conduct inspections of children and adult programs to monitor compliance with standards, regulations, and laws. Licensing inspectors are authorized to conduct investigations if there are allegations of noncompliance with the Code of Virginia, regulations, and program licensing standards. State and regional licensing staff also provide training to providers, facilities, and organizations. Adult Programs Regulated by the Division Adult Day Centers (ADC) Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) Child Welfare Programs Regulated by the Division Child Caring Institutions (CCI) Children's Residential Facilities (CRF) Licensed Child Placing Agencies (LCPA) Licensed Independent Foster Homes (IFH)

The Virginia Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper or dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or firm. The Recovery Fund is supported entirely by assessments paid by licensees, not by any tax revenues. Filing a claim does not guarantee payment. State law limits a single Recovery Fund claim to $20,000. Multiple claims involving the same real estate licensee are limited to $100,000 per biennial license period. If multiple claims involving one licensee exceed $100,000, the claim amounts must be prorated. If there is reason to believe there will be multiple claims involving one licensee, payment of claims will be delayed for a period not to exceed one year. The Recovery Fund does not pay interest, punitive damages, exemplary damages, or any amounts that do not constitute actual monetary loss to the claimant. However, the award (claim) may include attorneys' fees and court costs. Claimants should be aware that obtaining assistance from the Recovery Fund is not a swift process in most cases, and occurs only after all other civil legal remedies are exhausted.

NO DIRECT SERVICES - REFERRALS ONLY. Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities with quality, affordable housing for all. Referrals to partner organizations (local governments, redevelopment and housing authorities and nonprofits) that administer federal housing and community development programs. There are two HUD Field Offices that support Virginia. The Richmond Field Office supports the entire Commonwealth except for Northern Virginia. Those Northern Virginia jurisdictions are supported by the District of Columbia Field Office, at 820 First Street, NE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202-275-9200, Fax: 202-275-6385, TTY: 202-275-6388 DC Field office entire jurisdiction: Washington D.C.; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George's County, MD; Arlington County, VA; Fairfax County, VA; Loudoun County, VA; Prince William County, VA; Independent Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park.

Provides an agency that supplies information on how to become a licensed family day home provider, licensed child day center or religious exempt program. COUNTIES SERVED:Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland CITIES SERVED:Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Richmond, Westmoreland

Offers internet and telephone product-related safety information including recall information and taking reports on an unsafe product or a product-related injury. The Commission does not act on all complaints and does not cover automobiles, food or drugs, cosmetics, financial matters or dissatisfaction with products or services. Offers automatic email notification of product problems and/or recalls through subscription to several list serves.

Receives and processes complaints about hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice services. Manages surveys for compliance with federal care plan and state regulation. Inspects health care facilities, programs and services for compliance with federal and state regulations.

Sewage Disposal Systems: Applications, permits, and onsite evaluations for sewage disposal systems are processed. Well Inspections and Permits: Applications and evaluations for private wells are processed. Referrals for other water problems. Restaurant Permits and Inspections: Routine food establishment inspections as required by state law, including temporary and permanent establishments. Public Drinking Water information - provides technical information. Environmental Epidemiology - prevent and control human diseases and conditions due to exposure to chemical and biological agents (Rabies Control, Vector Borne Disease such as Lymes and West Nile, Toxic Substance Surveillance, Mold, Fish Consumption Advisories). Hotel, Campgrounds, Summer Camps, Swimming Pools, Migrant Labor Camps inspections. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.

The Virginia Fair Housing Office is responsible for investigating housing discrimination complaints. Federal and state fair housing laws protects people from discrimination when trying to rent an apartment, buy a house, obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowner's insurance. Fair housing requirements apply to all housing providers: property managers, owners, landlords, real estate agents, banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and appraisers. The Fair Housing Board administers and enforces the Fair Housing Law, although the Real Estate Board is responsible for fair housing cases involving real estate licensees or their employees.

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation. In its work facing economic opportunities and challenges associated with rapidly evolving advances in global communications, the agency capitalizes on its competencies in: Promoting competition, innovation and investment in broadband services and facilities Supporting the nation's economy by ensuring an appropriate competitive framework for the unfolding of the communications revolution Encouraging the highest and best use of spectrum domestically and internationally Revising media regulations so that new technologies flourish alongside diversity and localism Providing leadership in strengthening the defense of the nation's communications infrastructure

The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and School Speech-Language Pathologists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

We license and regulate Doctors of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatry, Chiropractic and numerous other Allied professions

The Board of Health Professions conducts policy research for the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Virginia Board of Dentistry is a state agency which licenses dental professionals, provided information about requirements for practice, and addresses complaints against licensees.

This division is involved in consumer protection through administration of state laws regarding depository and non-depository financial institutions. The Bureau also investigates and responds to consumer complaints. In addition to written complaints, the staff responds to thousands of telephone inquiries. The Bureau also has an outreach program for the purpose of improving the financial literacy of Virginians.

Consumer Affairs assists consumers through advice inquiries, mediation, arbitration, and outreach. Consumer Affairs mediates complaints to ensure businesses are operating in compliance with the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

Consumers may submit complaints about entities and individuals who are subject to regulation or supervision by the Commission. Utility Complaints: 804-371-9611 or toll free at 1-800-552-7945 Insurance Complaints: 1-877-310-6560 Banks & Consumer Lenders Complaints: complaint should be filed electronically online or on the complaint form (to be submitted by mail or fax) available on the Bureau's File a Complaint page at scc.virginia.gov, https://www.scc.virginia.gov/consumers/banks-consumer-lenders/file-a-financial-complaint.

Help consumers avoid telemarketing fraud and transmits consumer's reports about telemarketing fraud to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

The Environmental Health Division is dedicated to making the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts the healthiest districts in the state by protecting citizens from preventable risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work. Emphasis is placed on education and public awareness of health concerns, as well as regulatory authority. The main Environmental Health office is located at 1502 Williamson Road NE Roanoke VA. Phone (540) 204-9764. The Environmental Health Division is responsible for the following programs: Food Program (Restaurants, Caterers, Schools, Mobile Units, Adult Homes, Day Cares, Festivals) Onsite Program (Private Sewage Disposal Systems and Drinking Water Wells) Tourist Establishments Program (Hotels, Motels, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfast Facilities) Recreational Water Program (Public Pools & Water Parks) Rabies Program (Exposure Case Management and Testing) Lead Program (Lead Based Paint) Tick Identification Program General Environmental Health Program (General Environmental Complaints)

Provides assistance to families and senior residents (age 60+) of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care or those receiving home health care to resolve issues and complaints about the quality of care.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits. public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination. ACCESSIBILITY: Necessary to negotiate steps. Adjacent off-street parking. Front entrance passenger loading zone. Passenger elevator available.

The Board of Social Work at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Registered Social Workers, Associate Social Workers, Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Board of Funeral Home Directors & Embalmers at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Funeral Establishments, Funeral Services Providers, Funeral Directors, Funeral Embalmers, Funeral Trainees, Surface Transportation and Removal Services. Automated Licenses Verification: 804-270-6836

The Board of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Establishments. For Licensing: (804) 367-4497 All other questions: (804) 367-4468 Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836