Provides court advocacy for domestic violence victims. Attends court in Campbell County on Mondays, Lynchburg City on Tuesdays, and other times as needed. Also attends court in Amherst County, Appomattox County and Pittsylvania County as needed. Advocacy available for shelter clients and other domestic violence victims. Protective Orders assistance offered in Lynchburg.

AARP volunteer and community programs focus on and support concerns that are important to older persons--health, economic security/work, consumer issues, and living independently.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Provides an update on the status of the pending criminal case. Available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect). Addresses safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim. Assists with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes. For emergencies, please call (540)665-6383.

Advocate for deaf and hard of hearing people’s equitable access to telephone, radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable networks.

MADD provide support to drunk driving crash victims, and support to bereaved families in Richmond and statewide. Support includes emotional support, help through the criminal justice system and information on resources for financial support. MADD is unable to provide financial support to individuals.

Provides support, information and community referrals to families of individuals with Down Syndrome, new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome and those moving into Northern Virginia.

PEATC provides on-on-one assistance, informational resources, and trainings to families of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities to age 26 and the professionals who serve them. We empower families and youth with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their lives and successfully navigate the special education and disability services systems. Our services are free and confidential.

CancerLINC connects cancer patients and their families to legal, financial, and community resources to solve the non-medical obstacles that arise with a cancer diagnosis. CancerLINC addresses issues often experienced by patients such as: medical debt, life planning legal documents, employment issues, insurance denials, housing insecurity, community resource support and more. CancerLINC services are always free and the professional services provided by volunteers are free of charge to patients who live below the Federally-defined poverty level. Learn more about at cancerlinc.org.

Advocacy involves education and mobilizing the community to protect reproductive rights.

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

Advocates for quality care for all persons with life limiting illnesses. Promotes hospice and palliative care education and ethical practices, and serves as a united voice and resource for its members.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides all people with cystic fibrosis the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

disAbility Resource Center teach consumers how to make their voices heard by assisting people with disabilities to understand their rights and responsibilities and advocate at the local, state, and federal levels. Additiional Languages Spoken, DARI & FARSI.

Provides services to those in need in inner city Portsmouth, through acts of advocacy for the poor and disadvantaged.

Receives and investigates complaints alleging unlawful discrimination that violates state and federal civil rights laws. The complaint process is twofold. First, the DHR investigates complaints alleging discrimination in employment, places of public accommodation, and education institutions in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act or corresponding federal laws. The DHR will also provide mediation services throughout the complaint process to all the parties to resolve the dispute themselves. If we do not have subject matter jurisdiction over the allegations set forth in a complaint, we will, whenever possible, refer that complaint to the appropriate state or federal agency with jurisdiction. At the conclusion of an investigation, the DHR is charged with determining whether there is reasonable cause to believe discrimination occurred. Safeguards individuals within the Commonwealth from unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status or disability.

Serves as a resource to the Board of Supervisors by identifying and advising on issues of importance to people with physical and sensory disabilities, their families and caregivers. Its members work with county staff, community partners and businesses to strive to make Loudoun an accessible and inclusive community for all people.

Provide comprehensive support services to empower individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The programs include counseling, medical assistance, housing assistance, case management, peer support groups, and community outreach to ensure holistic care.

Trained and supervised victim advocates provide information, accompaniment and advocacy at court proceedings for victims. Victim advocacy services are available to victims or survivors of family/partner/domestic abuse or violence. Services include a linkage to language-line interpreting services for non-English speaking callers.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment throughout the prosecution process; will provide an update on the status of the pending criminal case; are available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect); will address safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim; assist with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes.

The VCU Autism Center for Education (VCU-ACE) builds state-wide capacity to improve outcomes of individuals with ASD by improving the knowledge, skills and understanding of families, educators, and professionals who support someone with a spectrum disorder.

The court advocacy program can assist with filing for immediate and long-term protective orders, provide education about the legal system, accompaniment to court hearings, and connection to legal resources. The court advocate is a trained professional who will support you throughout the process and connect you to any resources you might need. To access this service, contact our Court Advocate at [email protected] or call 804-365-3208.

Provides technical assistance, oversight, and compliance to Centers for Independent Living (CILs). CILs provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities. CILs work with both individuals, as well as the local communities, to remove barriers to independence and ensuring equality of persons with disabilities. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call. Planning District Area Served 1 Junction Center for Independent Living 2 Clinch Independent Living Services 3 Appalachian Independence Center 4 New River Valley Satellite Office 5 Blue Ridge Independent Living Center 6 Valley Associates for Independent Living 7 Access Independence 8 Idependence Center of Northern Virginia 9 Independence Empowerment Center 10 Independence Resource Center 11 Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living 12 Piedmont Independent Living Center 13-14 Unserved 15 Central Virginia Independent Living Center 16 DisAbility Resource Center 17-18 Unserved 19 Crater District CIL Satellite 22 Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living 23 Peninsula Center for Independent Living

Provides behavioral healthcare for children and their families by leading and supporting statewide efforts to establish and strengthen a comprehensive system of care for children and families; and building and participating in collaborative partnerships among families and child service providers across agencies and disciplines.

Host monthly Lunch & Learns to educate the public about important topics like suicide prevention, provide Mental Health First Aid to the community, provide Resource Guides to help those in need find therapy and resources quickly and easily, and bring together leaders from partner organizations to set community-wide goals to improve mental health access. Provide referrals to local services and providers.