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Provides a voluntary, fund-raising health organization whose purpose is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Provides research, education and community programs on reducing heart disease and stroke.

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

Advocacy on issues concerning Alzheimer's research, quality of care, and care giving support at the state and national level. Staff and volunteers meet with elected representatives each year. The Chapter supports research through the National Alzheimer's Association, the largest private founder of Alzheimer's research.

The Arc of Northern Virginia advocates for people with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Seeks to secure opportunities for living in the community, working at meaningful jobs, and learning with peers in a stable environment. Our Advocacy provides for improved supports and services, sufficient resources and creative problem solving. We also work with constituents to educate legislators, service providers and the community on disability issues.

To support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community.

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.

A national membership organization dedicated to serving and advocating for the senior population. Speakers and entertainment are scheduled each month at the covered dish luncheon.

DBVI provides services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Services are provided through 4 main programs: Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services and Education Services. Most services are provided in the person's home, school, or workplace. Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, schools, doctors, and other community partners.

Thrive Birth to Five does not provide direct services to children. Instead, it works to change service delivery systems, laws, policies, regulations, and funding sources and amounts, and to communicate the issue - to ensure that children and their families have access to quality services early in life, and the support they need to enter school ready to succeed.

Counselors address the needs and concerns of men and women who are survivors of sexual violence. Counseling is available whether the violence occurred recently or in the past. The Women's Resource Center also offers counseling services for school-aged children and teens who have experienced or witnessed sexual or domestic violence.

Provides information, referrals and support for family members and others affected by autism. Offers monthly meetings, website with monthly newsletter, social activities, and seminars for those who are newly diagnosed.

DBVI provides services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Services are provided through 4 main programs: Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services and Education Services. Most services are provided in the person's home, school, or workplace. Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, schools, doctors, and other community partners.

The Family Partner Program works together for families in Southwest Virginia to help support each individual family in service development according to their unique needs. Advocates for your family. Also affiliated with the local chapter of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.

The Arc offers training workshops that provide information and resources to assist families of children with disabilities on topics such as waivers, advocacy, and more. These are open to both parents and professionals from any locale. A special education attorney volunteers monthly to offer free 45-minute consultations (2 per month) on special education topics. The Family Support Coordinator also will provide information and referral via phone, Zoom, or email. We also sponsor the annual Circle of Support Conference.

The Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program allows dLCV to expand its services to individuals with disabilities in the community who are not eligible for other advocacy programs. An individual with a disability who requires information or services to overcome discrimination, barriers to living independently, or barriers to accessing benefits and services may be eligible for dLCV assistance under the PAIR Program. Additionally, individuals who need access to goods or services provided by private businesses may be eligible for legal advocacy or representation by dLCV. Individuals may be eligible for services under the PAIR Program only if they are not eligible for DD or PAIMI and are not receiving services under CAP.

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.

The office provides information and referrals to services and resources relating to issues of aging, caregiving and physical or sensory disabilities.

Fairfax CASA advocacy for children involved in the court system due to concerns for their safety and well-being.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities local private guardianship program acts as a guardian of last resort to adults who are legally incapacitated. Candidates must be screened for services. Client services include routine visits and monitoring of care.

Advises county groups and the community on issues of concern to women. Serves as a liaison to help the County address issues of concern to women. Provides public forums, reports to the County Board, and speakers. Offers workshops on topics such as health, financial issues and safety.

Sexual Assault Services provides a support system of people helping people through understanding, peer interaction, education, and advocacy. This program helps sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors discover paths to healing and to regain power over their lives.

Services are designed to help youth and families living with HIV to reach their care goals to live happily and healthily.

NTSAD advocates for families and persons of all ages with disabilities on an individual, state and national level as requested on issues such as health insurance coverage and government (supplemental) funding.

Provides advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence. Call the Victim/Witness Program if: *for questions about your role as a witness; *would like an explanation of court procedures or a courtroom tour before you testify; *want assistance filing for victims' compensation; *need a referral to social services agencies that provide emergency financial assistance; *would like someone to escort you to court; *have received crime related threats or harassment; *need information regarding the status of your case; *want a referral to legal aid. If you are the victim of a crime you may be entitled to the following: *PROTECTION: separate waiting area while your case is being heard. *FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: prompt return of property being held as evidence as the conclusion of the case and information about filing for Crime Victims' Compensation. *NOTIFICATION: employer contact to ensure that you are excused from work while appearing in court as a victim or witness. Case status and disposition information about your case. Notification from a local jail or the penitentiary of the convicted assailant's release or name change. Notification from the Attorney General's Office of an appeal being granted (All upon written request which can be accomplished through the Victim/Witness Program) without cost to you. *VICTIM INPUT: submission of a victim impact statement after defendant's conviction. Ability to remain in court during your case, unless excluded as a material witness or by order of the court. *COURTROOM ASSISTANCE: confidentiality of your address, phone number and place of employment (on request). Provision of an interpreter during court proceedings. *RESTITUTION: the defendant can be ordered by the court to pay a restitution to the victim of the crime. If the victim has had medical costs, damage or loss resulting from an offense, the court may order the victim be reimbursed by the defendant.

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