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Provides information and assistance regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status.

Virginia 211

This program provides or arranges for legal advice, counseling and representation to older persons with economic or social needs. Individuals can receive limited legal services which include wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, and notary services.

Virginia 211

Provides a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. We provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations who are working to protect their lands.

Virginia 211

Staff attorneys and volunteers provide free legal services to patients of WW, people living with HIV/AIDS, and members of the LGBT community.

Virginia 211

Affordable legal assistance for those dealing with federal immigration authorities. Services include assistance with applying for family reunification, permanent residency, citizenship, employment authorization, special visas and more. Bilingual staff members, who are accredited by the Department of Justice (DOJ), offer immigration advice and assistance in completing immigration forms. Immigration Counselors provide assistance with completion of necessary paperwork and ensure adherence to required procedures, assisting people in maintaining and/or securing appropriate legal documents.

Virginia 211

The Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) is a non-profit law firm that provides legal information, advice, and representation in civil cases to low-income individuals and families in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS uses legal skills to solve problems in such areas as housing, healthcare, public benefits, economic self-sufficiency, education, consumer purchases, and family relations.

Virginia 211

The Women's Center Free Legal Clinic provides information about legal issues to community members and University employees. Local attorneys volunteer their time to provide 30-minute appointments through the clinic on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (with exceptions around holidays). Legal Clinic appointments are typically conducted over the phone.

Virginia 211

Intake and advice hotline that aids low-income clients in receiving advice more quickly, and screening for possible attorney representation. Six LawLine intake workers screen, interview, and advise eligible callers. Most of the workers were previously Virginia Legal Aid Society paralegals and secretaries with substantial experience in working with Legal Aid Society clients. They are supervised by two full-time attorneys, each of whom has fifteen or more years experience in representing low-income clients.

Virginia 211

Provides legal services to low income residents who cannot afford attorney services/fees, in certain types of civil cases. Types of cases that are handled: housing, health care, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases and family relations.

Virginia 211

The Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) is a non-profit law firm that provides legal information, advice, and representation in civil cases to low-income individuals and families in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS uses legal skills to solve problems in such areas as housing, health care, public benefits, economic self-sufficiency, education, consumer purchases, and family relations.

Virginia 211

Provides affordable legal assistance for those dealing with federal immigration authorities. Services include assistance with applying for family reunification, permanent residency, citizenship, employment authorization, special visas and more. Bilingual counselors that are accredited by the Department of Justice. While this is a fee based program, CCC offers affordable rates and will waive fees for victims of violence and other at risk populations who do not have the means to pay.

Virginia 211

CVACL partners with the Virginia Legal Aid Society to provide older adults with legal advice and representation for civil (not criminal) matters, such as wills and power of attorney.

Virginia 211

Staff attorneys and volunteers provide free legal services to patients of WW, people living with HIV/AIDS, and members of the LGBT community.

Virginia 211

An Ombudsman is defined as one who investigates complaints and assists in achieving resolutions. Serves as an advocate for older persons who receive long-term care services. Investigates concerns and complaints regarding long-term care services in nursing homes, adult care residences, and in-home care providers. Addresses concerns about diet, staff, quality of care, environmental conditions and violations of clients rights. Includes the Volunteer Ombudsman Program and the Elder Abuse Prevention. LOA's Long-Term Care Ombudsman is part of a program administered through the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A). To contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman call 1-800-552-3402.

Virginia 211

Serves clients age 60 and over, who live in the 5th Planning District of Virginia, and are unable to qualify for Legal Aid Services or afford a private attorney. Clients may be provided with either information or case consultation. Issues include: Power of Attorney documents, advanced medical directives, public benefits such as Medicaid, and Living Wills.

Virginia 211

Ayuda’s immigration legal team represents low-income immigrants from all over the world in immigration matters before the Baltimore and Arlington Immigration Courts, local Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, the Arlington Asylum Office, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Virginia 211