Local
Veteran Transition Assistance Programs
Programs that provide guidance and information regarding benefits, services, and outplacement assistance for active duty separtees and retirees and their family members returning to civilian life with the objective of making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Services may include benefits counseling, employment search, and placement assistance, relocation services, financial planning assistance, eligibility information regarding medical and dental insurance coverage and other forms of assistance to facilitate adjustment to civilian life. Special employment transition assistance includes certification of job skills and experience; information about applying active duty job skills and experience to private-sector employment; information about geographic areas of relocation including the labor market and cost of living; identification and location of employment and training opportunities; instruction in resume preparation, job analysis, and interview techniques; and information about loans and grants to facilitate the acquisition of employment. Also included are programs that help National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated for deployment resolve issues pertaining to duty requirements and employment benefits.
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Tazewell
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Virginia Beach, Oceana
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Virginia Beach, Pembroke
Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment, Wytheville
Statewide and Nationwide
Adult Protection, Prevention and Assistance (APS)
Prevention and reporting of abuse, violence, neglect, or financial exploitation against an adult.
Reports of Abuse, Adult Protection Services (APS)
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.
Veterans Service Organization
Benefits Assistance and Services, Statewide
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).
Administration Office, Citizens Services
CommonHelp
Financial Aid, Fuel and Utilities
Financial help with paying utility bills as well as other winter and summer programs to help with heating and cooling.
Find Your Local Energy Share Agency
Heating and Cooling Assistance, EnergyShare
Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP)
Financial Aid, Housing
Financial assistance and subsidies that help ensure affordable housing.
Foreclosure Prevention
Financial Aid, Medical
Programs that offer temporary financial assistance or discounts to offset the cost of prescription medications, dental and other medical costs.
Grants for Medical Needs, Ceridian Cares
Patient Assistance Services
Medication and Medical Expense Assistance
Financial Aid, Other
Programs that provide temporary financial assistance for individuals and families.