Local
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.
Advocacy, Long Term Care Services
Health Insurance Counseling and Claims Assistance
Programs that provide health insurance counseling and/or assistance with medical insurance claims.
Insurance Counseling, VICAP and Medicare Part D
Insurance Counseling (VICAP)
In-Home Supports
Programs that assist people with developmental disabilities (DD) in learning the basic skills of daily living through individual and group training and skill building exercises.
In-Home Support Service
Supportive In-Home Services
In-Home Support Services
Ombudsman
A state agency that investigates complaints made by or on behalf of persons in nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities and for persons receiving community-based services, such as home health and personal care.
Long Term Care Problem Assistance
Ombudsman
Public Awareness
Groups and organizations involved in increasing public education about issues relating to health, aging, disabilities, civic and social services.
Advocacy for Low Income Individuals, Abingdon
Statewide and Nationwide
Day Support Programs
Programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that provide recreation and social activities. Programs are often based at a central location that people come to for services.