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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

5904 Old Richmond Hwy, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22303

(703) 960-3411

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 960-3411
TTY/TTD
(703) 317-3525

Who We Are

The Alexandria office of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) offers Personal Assistance Services (PAS), sometimes called attendant care.  This service offers a range of non-medical services provided by one or more persons, designed to assist a consumer with a significant physical disability with daily living activities. These consumer directed services include transferring, bathing, eating, dressing or other physical activities.



DARS manages 3 PAS programs: vocational rehabilitation PAS; State-funded PAS; and PAS for individuals with Brain Injury. Each program has general and program specific eligibility criteria.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Alexandria City
,
Arlington County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
,
13-21
,
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Persons with a physical or mental disability which causes a substantial barrier in finding or keeping a job.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referrals accepted. Appointment/written application/specific documents required. Service area also includes Springfield and Lorton and southern part of Fairfax County
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Email
Teri.Bertsch@dars.virginia.gov