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, Quantico
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Roanoke
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Salem VA Medical Center
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, South Hill
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Springfield
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Staunton
Veterans Education, Transition and Employment, Strasburg
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
Veterans Services
Programs for Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.
Financial Assistance
Financial Counseling for Military
Military Emergency Financial Aid, Varied Needs
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
Financial Assistance for| Eye Examinations and Glasses
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)
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.
Consumer Protection
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
Financial Aid, Other
Programs that provide temporary financial assistance for individuals and families.