Provides services to visually impaired citizens. Services include counseling, teaching, advocacy, low vision services and job placement assistance. Information available in Braille and Large print upon request. Programs include Rehabilitation Teaching/Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision (20/70) and Deaf/Blind services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Education Services

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

PEATC provides on-on-one assistance, informational resources, and trainings to families of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities to age 26 and the professionals who serve them. We empower families and youth with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their lives and successfully navigate the special education and disability services systems. Our services are free and confidential.

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization that uses trained volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court. Actively supports community awareness of child abuse and neglect and promotes the belief that every child has a right to grow, develop and thrive in a safe and caring environment. CASA volunteers are members of the community who receive extensive education and training in order to advocate for children- who through no fault of their own - are thrust into juvenile and domestic relations court and often, into foster care. CASA volunteers watch over and advocate for these children to make sure they don't get lost in an overburdened system. Their ultimate responsibility is to promote safe, permanent homes for abused and neglected children.

MHAV works to increase public awareness, decrease stigma and keep mental health issues on the forefront of policy and legislative agendas.

Available to citizens statewide, Virginia's public mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse services system is comprised of 13 state-operated facilities and 40 locally run community services boards (CSBs) The CSBs and facilities serve children and adults who have or who are at risk of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, intellectual disabilities, or substance abuse disorders.

Advocating for the expansion of housing opportunities and ending homelessness in Virginia.

Advocacy for victims of violence in South Hampton Roads courts. Assist in obtaining protective orders and help survivors of violence navigate the court system. A YWCA On-Call Crisis Counselor is available 24/7 to respond to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking and for a family member(s)/friend(s) to provide support, information, and advocacy. Hospital, law enforcement and magistrate /courts accompaniment for protective orders are available

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

Assistance for people who believe their rights have been violated by identifying the appropriate federal, state or local agency to address the complaint and referring such persons to that agency; serve as a forum of discussion of human rights issues; institutes, conducts and engages in educational and informational programs which address human rights.

We work alongside immigrant communities to fight the deportation, detention, and separation of immigrant families, end ICE abuses of immigrants, and include immigrant youth in state benefits like in-state tuition.

Provides a voluntary, fund-raising health organization whose purpose is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Provides research, education and community programs on reducing heart disease and stroke.

Virginia Birth Father Registry (VBFR), formerly known as the Virginia Putative Father Registry, is a confidential database maintained by the Virginia Department of Social Services that protects the rights of unmarried men (and their relatives) to children they may have (un)knowingly fathered. By voluntarily registering with VBFR within 10 days after child's birth, a putative father can protect his rights to his child(ren) and be notified in the event his child is placed for adoption or placed into foster care. The VBFR does not establish paternity. Registration may be used to help establish paternity but does not start the legal process.

Advocates for community and institutional change. Trains and assists individuals with disabilities understand and exercise their civil rights regarding government and other service providers. Intervenes with governmental entities, individuals, groups, agencies, organizations, and systems to insure the maximum inclusion of persons with disabilities in community life.

Provides information, referrals and support for family members and others affected by autism. Offers monthly meetings, website with monthly newsletter, social activities, and seminars for those who are newly diagnosed.

The Center for Family Involvement works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want. Provide emotional, informational and systems navigational support.

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Provides an update on the status of the pending criminal case. Available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect). Addresses safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim. Assists with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes. For emergencies, please call (540)665-6383.

The court advocacy program can assist with filing for immediate and long-term protective orders, provide education about the legal system, accompaniment to court hearings, and connection to legal resources. The court advocate is a trained professional who will support you throughout the process and connect you to any resources you might need. To access this service, contact our Court Advocate at [email protected] or call 804-365-3208.

To fill critical gaps in services for victims of crime through direct service programs and professional support of victim advocates and organizations.

A social drop-in center (no appointment needed) for mental health consumers. Provides a safe, consumer run alternative for the purpose of socialization, self help, advocacy, recreation and education. Operates primarily during the time traditional providers of mental-health services are closed. Employs consumers of mental health services as staff with the belief that they can provide services for individuals, making their own lives more productive and meaningful, while enriching the lives of others. Sponsors support groups such as the Peer Support Group, Veteran's Support Group, Wellness Recovery Action Plan Workshops, Codependents Anonymous, Music Group, and Dual Recovery Anonymous; a 12-step program for people with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Provides activities such as bingo, chess and checkers, cook outs, karaoke, holiday activities and more. Veterans Group on Mondays at 1pm.

Provides assistance to families and senior residents (age 60+) of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care or those receiving home health care to resolve issues and complaints about the quality of care.

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

Identifies the needs of youth and their families and is a referral agency to appropriate services.

A comprehensive multi-agency program ready to assist military families with members that have special needs. The ACS EFMP office provides assistance and support to families with medical and/or educational needs to include, advocacy, systems navigation, information and referral, EFMP respite care, enrollment, non-medical case management, support groups, and education.

To advocate for those in need and serve the community by providing eligible individuals with information, services and resources that will educate, empower and promote self-sufficiency, self-esteem and personal dignity. Rental Assistance - Eviction Notice Needed Rental Deposit - Copy of Signed Lease Needed Mortgage Assistance - Foreclosure Notice Needed Utility Assistance - Disconnect/Cut-Off Notice Needed