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Departments of Social Services

Referred to as DSS, these government agencies deliver and monitor social service programs such as Medicaid Cardinal Care eligibility, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Adult Protective Services (APS).

Administrative Office

Amelia Department of Social Services

16360 Dunn Street, Suite 201, Amelia, VA 23002

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Main: (804) 561-2681
Fax: (804) 561-6040
Administrative Office

Bath County Department of Social Services

65 Courthouse Hill Road, Room G, Warm Springs, VA 24484

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Main: (540) 839-7271
Fax: (540) 839-7278
Administrative Office

Bedford County Department of Social Services

119 East Main Street, P O Box 1187, , Bedford, VA 24523

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Main: (540) 586-7750
Fax: (540) 586-0781
Administrative Office

Buckingham County Department of Social Services

13360 West James Anderson Hwy, P O Box 170,, Buckingham, VA 23921

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Main: (434) 969-4246
Fax: (434) 969-1449
Administrative Office

Charlotte County Department of Social Services

400 Thomas Jefferson Hwy, P O Box 440, , Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

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Main: (434) 542-5164
Fax: (434) 542-5692
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Department of Health

A governmental agency focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, pandemic response, and environmental protection.

Health Department

Bath County Health Department

Courthouse Square, Warm Springs, VA 24484

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Main: (540) 839-7246
Fax: (540) 839-2964
Health Department, Administration

Chesterfield County Health Department

9501 Lucy Corr Circle, Chesterfield, VA 23832

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Main: (804) 748-1743
Fax: (804) 768-7708
Health Department, Administration

Dinwiddie County Health Department

14010 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841

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Main: (804) 469-3771
Fax: (804) 469-9379
Joseph Willard Health Center, Administration

Fairfax County Health Department

3750 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030-1806

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Main: (703) 246-7100
Fax: (703) 653-9474
Mount Vernon District Office, Administration

Fairfax County Health Department

8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233, Alexandria, VA 22309

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Main: (703) 704-5203
Fax: (703) 653-9472
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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.

Field Office, Alexandria

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

5904 Old Richmond Highway, Suite 410, Alexandria, VA 22303

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Main: (703) 960-3411
Fax: (703) 960-8950

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Departments of Social Services

Referred to as DSS, these government agencies deliver and monitor social service programs such as Medicaid Cardinal Care eligibility, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Adult Protective Services (APS).

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Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)

801 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 726-7000
Fax: (804) 726-7958
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3431
Administration Office, Citizens Services

Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)

801 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 726-7000
Fax: (804) 726-7958
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3431

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.

Assistance and Information, Office for Aging Services, Division for Community Living

DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229

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Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402
Administrative Office

DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living

8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229

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Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-7000
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402

Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Referred to as VDDHH, this state agency works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf and those who are hearing, including family members.

Administrative Office

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

1602 Rolling Hills Dr, Suite 203, Henrico, VA 23229

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Main: (804) 662-9502
Fax: (804) 662-9718
Toll-Free: (800) 552-7917

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Referred to as VDBVI, this state agency is committed to providing quality services to those who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.

Blind, Vision Impaired and DeafBlind Services, Statewide

Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

397 Azalea Ave., Richmond, VA 23227

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Main: (804) 371-3353
Fax: (804) 371-3174
Toll-Free: (800) 622-2155

Department of Health

A governmental agency focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, pandemic response, and environmental protection.

State Office of Health Department

Virginia Department of Health

109 Governor Street,, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 864-7002

Articles

AARP Livability Index

AARP has designed a Livability Index for communities all across the country. How livable is YOUR community?
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Aging, Disability, and the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is important to people of all ages including older adults.
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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Learn more about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a state-based system of health surveys that collects information on health risk factors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury.
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Commonwealth Council on Aging Seeking Nominations for 2023 Best Practices Awards

The Commonwealth Council on Aging is sponsoring the 2023 Best Practices Award Program targeted to organizations serving older Virginians and their families.
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Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA)

Community members ages 60 and up! The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) invites you to take this important survey.
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Virginia Commonwealth Council on Aging

Committed to the independence, dignity, and security of older adults and families in Virginia, the Council provides recommendations for Virginia's legislators based on the needs of older adults in Virginia.
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Books & Guides

Generations United: 2022 Grandfamilies Report

The 2022 State of Grandfamilies Report - Together at the Table: Supporting the Nutrition, Health, and Well-Being of Grandfamilies includes the latest findings on grandfamilies facing high rates or hunger and food insecurity.

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