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Day Support Programs

Programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that provide recreation and social activities. Programs are often based at a central location that people come to for services.

Day Treatment Program, Psychiatric

Programs that provide a therapeutic environment for individuals who have acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances, who do not require full-time hospital care but who can benefit from a structured environment for some portion of the day or week.

Dementia Evaluation and Care Planning

Dental Care

Programs provided by dentists and periodontists to help promote oral health or health of the mouth, teeth and gums.

Dental Care, Free or Low Cost

Programs that provide dental services that are either free or at a low cost to economically disadvantaged individuals who are predominately uninsured.

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Referred to as DARS, this state agency provides services to help Virginians with disabilities become more independent and self-sufficient. Services are focused in employment, community based services, assistive technology/devices and equipment.

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Referred to as VDDHH, this state agency works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf and those who are hearing, including family members.

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Referred to as DBHDS, Virginia's public mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services system is comprised of 16 state facilities and 40 locally-run Community Services Boards (CSBs)/Behavioral Health Authorities(BHAs). The CSB/BHAs and facilities serve children and adults who have or who are at risk of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. The state office is responsible for internal support functions.

Department of Health

A governmental agency focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, pandemic response, and environmental protection.

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).

Detoxification

Programs that provide assistance and support for individuals who are physically dependent on substances of any kind during the withdrawal period. Detoxification is a medical regimen aimed at removing toxins from the body, such as alcohol or drugs, in a supervised setting.

Developmental Assessment and Care Planning

Programs that measure cognitive/intellectual functioning, language and communication skills, independent living skills, social and emotional development and perceptual/motor functioning in order to identify people who show developmental delays and recommend a plan of treatment and care.

Diabetes Management

Programs designed to educate diabetes patients and help them to manage the disease and control their blood sugar levels.

Diagnostic Health Screening

Programs that test people for the presence of a particular disease or condition. The purpose of screening is to identify people who have a potential problem and refer them for early diagnosis and treatment and, where possible, to provide preventive measures.

Dialysis and Kidney Care

Programs and services for individuals with kidney failure and/or those on dialysis.

Disability Rights and Advocacy

Groups and organizations that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities.