Local, State, and Online Resources
Seniors/Older Adults
- Jefferson Area Board for Aging | Service Guide
- Charlottesville Senior Center
- Friendly Caller Program (through the JABA Neighbor to Neighbor program using screened volunteer staff. A volunteer can make friendly calls once a week for about an hour).
- UVA Health Geriatrics
- Chronic Disease Self Management Education Programs
- Locate your local Virginia Area Agency on Aging
- Senior Navigator (non-profit database of local resources)
- Albemarle County Adult Services
- Charlottesville area Senior Services Community Resources List
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Adults Living with Disabilities
- Independence Resource Center
- The ARC of the Piedmont
- Charlottesville Social Security Office
- Region 10 Community Services Board
- Social Security Administration: Applying for Disability Benefits
- WorkSource Enterprises
- Centers for Independent Living
- Disability Navigator (Non-Profit database to search for local services)
- United Spinal Association of Virginia for Spinal Cord Injuries
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Institute of Aging Friendship Line 1-800-971-0016 - 24/7 toll free Friendship line designed to support older adults the age of 60 and adults living with disabilities. Services as a warm friendly voice for non-emergency emotional support calls or crisis intervention.
Caregivers/partners
- Medicaid Waiver Programs (for assistance) (Contact your local social services agency to begin)
- CCC+ Medicaid Waiver
- JABA Caregiver & Respite Support Services
- Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) | Flyer
Other Helpful Links
- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)
- Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Virginia
- Auxiliary Grants (AG) - Virginia Department of Social Services | Flyer
- Medicare.gov
- Department of Medical Assistance (DMAS)
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Influenza (Flu)
- No Wrong Door Virginia (A virtual system and statewide network of shared resources, designed to streamline access to long term services and supports - connecting individuals, providers and communities across the Commonwealth)
- Virginia Assistive Technology System
- Virginia Easy Access (The Virginia Easy Access website connects older adults, adults with disabilities, veterans, and families to information about a wide range of public programs and supports for long term care)
- Virginia Navigator (non-profit database for local disability, aging, and veteran services)
- Resources for Dementia Friendly Community