STATEWIDE AND NATIONWIDE
Mental Health Peer Support
Support services provided by mental health consumers for their peers. Includes support groups, drop-in centers and other types of mutual support.
Support Groups for Emotional Difficulties
Self-Help Support Group, Mental Illness
Mental Health Related Prevention Programs
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community.
Mental Health for Students and Young Adults
Mental Health Hub for Students and Young Adults
Mental Health First Aid USA
Advocacy
Missing Persons
Programs that assist with finding missing people and older adults including safe return programs and medical identification.
Search and Rescue for Memory Impaired, Medic Alert plus Safe Return
Missing Persons, Find a Person
Adoptee | Mutual Consent Registry
Safety and Tracking Device, Medical Conditions, Dementia
Money Management
Programs that offer assistance with credit counseling, bill paying, estate planning paperwork and managing finances.
Find a Daily Money Manager
Financial Help, Budget, Debt & Bankruptcy Counseling
Money Management
Financial Education for People with Disabilities
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Programs that make mortgage payments for people who are at risk of losing their homes without assistance. Mortgage payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. It also includes programs offering foreclosure prevention services.
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Music Therapy
Programs that offer a form of therapy which uses music and music-related activities to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems.
Virtual Music Therapy and Adapted Music Lessons
Neurology
Programs that provide services for the structure, functioning and diseases of the nervous system including stroke.
Brain and Life Magazine
Muscular Dystrophy Information and Resources
Neurological Disorders
Neurofibromatosis
Newsletters
Programs that publish newsletters to make the public aware of the services which are available within the community, to review legislation and other measures for resolving specific social problems and/or to provide information or opinions about other topics that may be of interest to a particular target group or the community at large.
Today's Caregiver Magazine
Nursing Facilities
Residential facilities which include rehabilitative, skilled nursing and/or custodial care.
Nursing Home Compare
Nutrition Information and Counseling
Programs that promote well being by suggesting foods to eat that are good for you and providing information or counseling about keeping a balanced diet.
Find a Dietitian
Food and Nutrition Information
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Information & Education
Nutrition Information
Older Adult Advocacy Groups
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Ombudsman
A state agency that investigates complaints made by or on behalf of persons in nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities and for persons receiving community-based services, such as home health and personal care.
Long Term Care Problem Assistance
Organ Donation
Programs for donation of organs and tissues to save another person's life or improve their functioning.
Organ Donation
Organ Donation
Organ and Body Donation
Organ Donation, Tissue Donation
Organ Transplant Education | Advocacy
Organ Donation
Organ and Tissue Donation
Orthopaedics
Medical services provided by orthopedists to preserve and restore the function of the musculoskeletal system including the spine and joints.
Joint Surgery and Treatment
Osteoporosis Services
Services to measure bone density and susceptibility to osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Online Support Community
Pain Management
Programs and services for managing temporary or chronic pain including osteopathy.
Pain Management Information
Parenting Support, Disability
Emotional support for parents or caregivers of individuals with a disability.
Special Needs Planning
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Parkinson's Disease
A movement disorder that is both chronic and progressive that occurs when cells in the brain malfunction.
Advocacy, Parkinson's Disease
Parks
Recreational space including state parks.
National Park Service, Find A Park
Park Information
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
An organization whose primary mission relates to Alzheimer’s Disease patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Support, Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Support, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
An organization whose primary mission relates to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support Chronic Diseases
ALS Insurance Navigator, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Your Local Community Services Board
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Your Local Centers For Independent Living
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Your Local Dept. of Social Services
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Your Local Health Dept.
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553