The Board of Counseling at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Professional Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Rehabilitation Providers, Marriage and Family Therapists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836 Alternate Email: [email protected]

The Board of Psychology at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: School Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Applied Psychologists, Sex Offender Treatment Providers. The complaint line should be called to file a complaint or to report possible violations by a Virginia health care provider. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

Provides the following Environmental Health Services: Complaints Environmental Health documents and investigates residents' complaints about environmental health problems, including reports of food and waterborne disease, mosquito problems, improper sewage disposal, and other public health issues. Food Services Local health department staff inspect and issue required permits to such food service establishments as school cafeterias, restaurants, food stands at community events, camps, day care centers, B&B's, and migrant camps. They work with those who provide prepared food to the public to help assure that food is wholesome and healthy. The local health department is responsible for working with local dairies to assure a healthy product, free of disease. This is done through regular inspections and ongoing input into dairy operations. Drinking Water Environmental health staff provides assistance to property owners who have or desire to have private wells on their property. They assist with required activities and issue, upon proper documentation and payment of fees, permits for private on-site wells. Each county health department maintains records on properties with private on-site wells. Sewage Disposal Environmental health staff provides assistance to residents who desire to or already have on-site sewage disposal systems on their own or their rented property. This assistance includes providing the activities, referral and documentation necessary to obtain required permits for on-site sewage disposal. Each county health department maintains records on properties with on-site sewage disposal systems.

The Board of Physical Therapy at the Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits. public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination. ACCESSIBILITY: Necessary to negotiate steps. Adjacent off-street parking. Front entrance passenger loading zone. Passenger elevator available.

This agency is the professional licensing and disciplinary body for all attorneys practicing in the State of Virginia. Will also help persons trying to locate a specific Virginia Attorney. Send all inquiries for specific biographical information or on legal malpractice insurance information here.

The Board of Nursing at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Nurse Aide. Automated Licensing Verification: (804)270-6836.

Offers assistance with apprenticeship programs, and occupational safety and health. Provides a Voluntary Safety Compliance Training program. Administers the commonwealth labor laws. Oversees child labor laws. Includes the Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety. Provides labor market research and analysis. Provides an online information center at www.doli.virginia.gov/infocenter.html.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

The Bureau licenses, regulates, investigates and examines insurance companies, agencies and agents on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bureau of Insurance also registers, examines and investigates (title) real estate settlement agents and agencies. The Bureau assists consumers with questions and concerns regarding insurance companies, agents and agencies. It offers outreach programs on a variety of insurance-related topics.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

The Common Interest Community Board regulates common interest community managers, as well as certain employees of licensed management firms. The Board's authority also includes condominium and time-share project registrations, and extends to transactions occurring within Virginia, even if the property involved is located outside the Commonwealth. Property owner, condominium, and cooperative associations are required to file annual reports with the Board.

The Boxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory Board offers guidance to the DPOR Director for regulation of promoters and events involving professional boxing, martial arts, and professional wrestling. The Advisory Board is composed of representatives of each discipline and two citizen members.

The Cemetery Board regulates for-profit cemeteries that offer perpetual care services or pre-need burial contracts, and that are required to maintain trust fund accounts. Cemeteries owned and operated by churches, the state, and all counties, cities, and towns are exempt from licensure and the board's jurisdiction. Additional exemptions are given to certain non-profit, association and family cemeteries.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

The Board for Waste Management Facility Operators establishes training criteria, approves training providers, and licenses qualified individuals who manage waste facilities in the Commonwealth.

The Board of Long Term Care Administrators at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Nursing Home Administrators, Nursing Home Preceptors, Nursing Home Continuing Education Vendors. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and School Speech-Language Pathologists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

Inspects all public eating establishments, (including school cafeteria) to ensure compliance with Virginia's sanitation code. Investigates food borne disease reports.

Offers assistance with apprenticeship programs, and occupational safety and health. Provides a Voluntary Safety Compliance Training program. Administers the commonwealth labor laws. Oversees child labor laws. Includes the Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety. Provides labor market research and analysis. Provides an online information center at www.doli.virginia.gov/infocenter.html.

The Board of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Establishments. For Licensing: (804) 367-4497 All other questions: (804) 367-4468 Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

The Regulation and Licensing Branch Issues licenses and regulates the taxi industry, peddlers, solicitors, precious metal and gem dealers, pawn brokers, massage establishments and therapists, and going-out-of-business sales. Staff in Regulation and Licensing Branch supports the Trespass Towing Advisory Board.

The Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board licenses individuals who administer and interpret tests designed to detect deception or verify truth. The Advisory Board is comprised of three licensed polygraph examiners employed by Virginia law enforcement agencies, three licensed polygraph examiners employed in private industry, and two citizen members.

The Real Estate Board licenses salespersons, brokers, and firms representing others in property transactions. The Board also administers the Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act, which provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate professional. Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.