Virginia Seniors Resources
Virginia 2-1-1 Hearing Impaired: Dial 7-1-1 for Virginia Relay then 1-800-230-6977.
When you dial 2-1-1 in Virginia, you will be connected to a trained professional, who can provide fast, free, confidential referrals to a wide variety of health and human services.
When you dial 2-1-1 in Virginia, you will be connected to a trained professional, who can provide fast, free, confidential referrals to a wide variety of health and human services.
Local Areas Task Force on Aging
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Chesapeake Task Force on Aging
Meets the first Friday of every month. Virginia Beach Task Force on Aging Meets the second Thursday of every month. Norfolk Task Force on Aging Meets the third Friday of every month. |
Western Tidewater Task Force on Aging
Meets the third Wednesday of every month. Peninsula Task Force on Aging Meets the fourth Thursday of every month. |
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (757) 461-9481 sseva.org
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the regional organization in South Hampton Roads that supports and enriches the lives of seniors and their caregiver families. For almost half a century, they've changed the lives of tens of thousands of the region’s seniors for the better, by providing easy access to high-quality programs and services designed to help individuals age in place in their own communities.
The organizations offers Age Readiness Community Planning and Advocacy; Care Coordination, In-Home Services and Meals on Wheels; I-Ride transportation; Wellness Centers and Personal Health Education; Medicare Benefits Counseling and Informational Seminars; and Ombudsman services to help individuals and families deal with issues in long-term care facilities.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the regional organization in South Hampton Roads that supports and enriches the lives of seniors and their caregiver families. For almost half a century, they've changed the lives of tens of thousands of the region’s seniors for the better, by providing easy access to high-quality programs and services designed to help individuals age in place in their own communities.
The organizations offers Age Readiness Community Planning and Advocacy; Care Coordination, In-Home Services and Meals on Wheels; I-Ride transportation; Wellness Centers and Personal Health Education; Medicare Benefits Counseling and Informational Seminars; and Ombudsman services to help individuals and families deal with issues in long-term care facilities.
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SeniorNavigator seniornavigator.org
In Virginia, there are thousands of programs and organizations that serve older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, caregivers and their families. SeniorNavigator, a VirginiaNavigator website, is your trusted nonprofit guide to healthy aging and senior living in Virginia. |
Elder Abuse Prevention and Resources
VA Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse vcpea.org
VCPEA is a Coalition of individuals and organizations working cooperatively through public awareness, advocacy, and education to assure older Virginians a life free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call your local department of social services or the 24-hour, toll-free Adult Protective Services hotline at: (888) 832-3858.
VA Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse vcpea.org
VCPEA is a Coalition of individuals and organizations working cooperatively through public awareness, advocacy, and education to assure older Virginians a life free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call your local department of social services or the 24-hour, toll-free Adult Protective Services hotline at: (888) 832-3858.
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The Senior Citizens Handbook is a resource for seniors, their families, and their caregivers to provide an overview of and contact information for opportunities and choices facing senior citizens today, with a summary of how specific laws affect Virginia's elder citizens and practical advice on issues such as Medicaid, Alzheimer’s Disease, landlord-tenant relations, and much more. There is also an extensive list of community-service organizations that detail the various services available to senior citizens. DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE
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