Local
Department of Veterans Services, Benefits Assistance
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) offers programs that provide assistance for veterans in understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.
Benefits and Services Assistance, Virginia Beach
Benefits and Services Assistance, Big Stone Gap
Benefits and Services Assistance, Bristol
Benefits and Services Assistance, Danville
Benefits and Services Assistance, Fairfax
Benefits and Services Assistance, South Hill
Benefits and Services Assistance, Staunton
Benefits and Services Assistance, Wytheville
Public Awareness
Groups and organizations involved in increasing public education about issues relating to health, aging, disabilities, civic and social services.
Client Services Public Awareness
Public Information and Education
Public Education
Community Education, Speakers Bureau
Economic Development
Advocacy on Women's Issues
Fingerprinting Services
Charity Directory and Accredited Businesses
Housing Advocacy
Cable Channel 16
Advocate and Donations for Affordable Housing
Self-Sufficiency Advocacy Programs
Advocacy and Research, Minority Groups
Political Advocacy, Alexandra
Political Advocacy, Chesapeake Branch
Political Advocacy, Fairfax County Branch
Political Advocacy, Hampton Branch
Political Advocacy, Hanover County Branch
Political Advocacy, Loudoun Branch
Political Advocacy, Norfolk
Local, Statewide and Nationwide
Patient Support, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
An organization whose primary mission relates to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.