Provides services to visually impaired citizens. Services include counseling, teaching, advocacy, low vision services and job placement assistance. Information available in Braille and Large print upon request. Programs include Rehabilitation Teaching/Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision (20/70) and Deaf/Blind services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Education Services

The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia's Special Needs Program offers unique programming for individuals with special needs. The program is designed to develop physical and social skills by uniquely combining therapeutic sessions with inclusion programs. The program features small participant-staff ratios and offers social programs, family events and recreational social skills classes. During the pandemic, programs are primarily offered virtually, however, social skills classes are offered in-person with safety measures in place.

Assists people with disabilities to acquire the skills needed to live independently, such as financial management, acquired social skills, household management, etc.

Provides services to visually impaired citizens. Services include counseling, teaching, advocacy, low vision services and job placement assistance. Information available in Braille and Large print upon request. Programs include Rehabilitation Teaching/Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision (20/70) and Deaf/Blind services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Education Services.

These programs serve people who are recovering from mental illness by providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes independent living, social and interpersonal skills, and relapse prevention. Attending daily classes provides education about mental illness, substance use, and appropriate medication. Engaging in volunteering opportunities and engaging in social activities promotes empowerment, recovery, and competency. Services include: Face-to-face Service Specific Provider Intake (SSPI) that identifies treatment needs Development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) which identify an individual's needs and goals in the area of mental health recovery and stability in the community Psycho-educational activities to teach about mental illness and appropriate medication to avoid complications and relapse Social skills training, peer support, and community resource development to promote empowerment, recovery, and competency Opportunities to learn and use independent living skills, and to enhance social and interpersonal skills Field trips to provide training in an integrated setting in order to increase an individual's understanding or ability to access community resources and meet goals outlined in the ISP

Work with individuals with disabilities to teach basic tasks that lead to independence such as doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, resume formatting, and employment readiness.

A social rehabilitation center based on the clubhouse model where adults with mental health or emotional disabilities gain employment skills in food service, clerical duties, housekeeping and maintenance. Social activities are available.

VFS Mental Health Skills-Building Services are designed to assist individuals with achieving and maintaining community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment. Components of services include individualized training in acquiring living skills, medication management, personal hygiene, use of social skills and personal support system. Additional components include nutrition guidance, money management, psycho-education, skills training, development of community resources and health maintenance.

Provides comprehensive adjustment services to severely visually impaired Virginians. The center teaches blind persons strategies and skills to adapt to living without sight, and teaches ways to use remaining sight more effectively. Services include skills training in personal and home management, communication, orientation and mobility, recreation and physical fitness. Vocational, counseling, medical and deafblind services are also available.

Services are designed to meet the needs of clients experiencing difficulties in their lives due to emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. Provide transitional support and stabilization services to clients returning to the community from a more restrictive environment. The goal is to provide each client with individualized services and training so they can function as independently as possible. Each client will learn to utilize appropriate community resources to maintain stability in the least restrictive community setting.

Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS) works collaboratively with adults, age 18 years and older, to build skills that promote self-determination and empowerment. It provides training and education to assist individuals as they work towards stability, independent living, and bettering their daily lives. Individuals eligible for this service may have a dual diagnosis of either mental illness and intellectual disability or mental illness and substance use disorder.

A center and community based program for people with intellectual disabilities that serves ages 12 years through adulthood. Provides supports, as identified in Individual Support Plans, to increase socialization, adaptive skills, communication, and more through the use of community resources (field trips, volunteer opportunities, etc) and center-based activities (arts and crafts, personal hygiene education, horticulture, etc.).

These programs serve people who are recovering from mental illness by providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes independent living, social and interpersonal skills, and relapse prevention. Attending daily classes provides education about mental illness, substance use, and appropriate medication. Engaging in volunteering opportunities and engaging in social activities promotes empowerment, recovery, and competency. Services include: Face-to-face Service Specific Provider Intake (SSPI) that identifies treatment needs Development of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) which identify an individual's needs and goals in the area of mental health recovery and stability in the community Psycho-educational activities to teach about mental illness and appropriate medication to avoid complications and relapse Social skills training, peer support, and community resource development to promote empowerment, recovery, and competency Opportunities to learn and use independent living skills, and to enhance social and interpersonal skills Field trips to provide training in an integrated setting in order to increase an individual's understanding or ability to access community resources and meet goals outlined in the ISP

SOAR365 Youth Services is a skill-building program for young people with disabilities. Direct support professionals (DSPs) offer personalized activities and supports to help participants meet their goals.

The program serves children between the ages of 10 and 18. The program implements individual and group counseling services to teach adolescents life skills. Provides employment coaching as well as coordination of therapeutic services. The program is participant focused but works to involve the parents in treatment planning. The frequency and intensity of the contacts with the Youth Counselor are determined according to the individual needs of the participants. Youth typically are in the program and monitored between 2 and 6 months. Community Attention works in conjunction with the 16th District Court Services Unit to provide Electronic Monitoring, Assessment, and Diversion services to Charlottesville and Albemarle County. For more information or assistance, please call: Director: (434) 970-3334

The ECNV Travel Training program is for people with disabilities who want to learn to travel safely and independently using public transportation in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Through the multi-day program that is comprehensive and individualized, individuals will learn a variety of travel skills that will enable them to ride local transportation independently. The Travel Trainers will work with individuals to learn transit routes to travel anywhere within the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Meadowcreek Day Activity provides training and assistance to adults with developmental disabilities to acquire, improve and maintain functional abilities, while also achieving social integration with peers and the community. Meadowcreek Day Support provides opportunities for individuals to pursue personal interests and strengths in the community through art, music, technology, self-advocacy, and wellness. Meadowcreek coordinates with a variety of community-based services, including Charlottesville Parks & Recreation, Access Arts, Madison House, Meals On Wheels, Best Buddies, and Salvation Army.

Serves adults 18 years old or older with intellectual disabilities. Provides individuals with opportunities and training in daily living skills, socialization, recreation and community integration. Transportation is provided to the program.

The purpose of the Kenmore Club is to provide citizens who are living with the effects of mental illness the chance to work and become self-supporting members of the community. Members participate voluntarily in work units of their choice which focus on the duties necessary for the daily operation of the Club. Work units include: Food; Membership; Clerical; and Maintenance. By taking part in the unit activities members gain confidence, build self-esteem, learn job-related skills, and work with others towards a common goal of recovery. Kenmore Club also provides educational training and transitional employment opportunities.

Provides telephone counseling and video counsling sessions and general counseling services.

Match employers with potential employees. Job opportunities are compiled and distributed each week. Also offer regular workshops on Job Readiness and Life Skills to help job seekers improve their employment potential. Additional workshops and assistance is available on topics including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, resume writing, local job market research, career counseling, job complaints, and internet applications.

BreakThru Services provides Mental Health Skill-Building services that offers goal-directed training to enable individuals with mental illness to achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment. BreakThru Services LLC will also provide training in the following areas to the individuals we serve: Use of community resources to include: Mental health resources Department of Social Services contact information How to utilize emergency services to include: food, rent, and financial assistance Contact information for transportation services, physicians, dentist, psychologist, counseling, food pantries, as well as medical doctors and case workers. We will assist in helping the individuals we serve locate these resources and collaborate with these professionals as needed (if the client gives permission in writing). Training in: Functional skills and appropriate behavior related to the individual's health and safety Activities of daily living Assistance with medication management Monitoring health Nutrition and physical condition

Provides services to visually impaired citizens. Services include counseling, teaching, advocacy, low vision services and job placement assistance. Information available in Braille and Large print upon request. Programs include Rehabilitation Teaching/Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision (20/70) and Deaf/Blind services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Education Service.

Providing Mental Health Services to Adults and Youth, services include: Mental Health Skill-building, Life Skills (Independent Living Skills), Mentoring.

Provide Home-Based Services, Casey Life Skills, and Life Skills Coaching resources to disadvantaged youth and young adults with a focus on unaccompanied, court-involved foster care and homeless youth age 13-21.