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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

468 East Main Street, Suite 200
Abingdon, VA 24210

(276) 676-5565

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Contact Information

Main
(276) 676-5565
TTY/TTD
(800) 464-9950

Who We Are

The Abingdon office of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) offers Personal Assistance Services (PAS), sometimes called attendant care.  This service offers a range of non-medical services provided by one or more persons, designed to assist a consumer with a significant physical disability with daily living activities. These consumer directed services include transferring, bathing, eating, dressing or other physical activities.



DARS manages 3 PAS programs: vocational rehabilitation PAS; State-funded PAS; and PAS for individuals with Brain Injury. Each program has general and program specific eligibility criteria.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Abingdon City
,
Bristol City
,
Galax City
,
Smyth County
,
Washington County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
,
13-21
,
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Persons with a significant physical disability with daily living activities.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Walk-ins, telephone and self-referrals accepted. Written application/specific documents.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Email
james.harris@dars.virginia.gov