Statewide and Nationwide
Adult Protection, Prevention and Assistance (APS)
Prevention and reporting of abuse, violence, neglect, or financial exploitation against an adult.
Elder Abuse Locator
National Center on Elder Abuse
website, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(202) 898-2586
Toll Free:
(800) 677-1116
Fax:
(202) 898-2583
Elder Abuse Publications
National Center on Elder Abuse
c/o Univ of California-Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA, 92868
Main:
(855) 500-3537
Toll Free:
(800) 677-1116
Fax:
(714) 456-7933
Elder Abuse Information
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
c/o Center for Community Research, 297 Graham Hall, Newark, DE, 19716
Main:
(302) 831-6780
Reports of Abuse, Adult Protection Services (APS)
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
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).
Administration Office, Citizens Services
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3431
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
CommonHelp
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3431
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
Domestic Violence Services
Programs providing housing and services related to domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence
Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia (FACT)
801 East Main Street, 15th Floor, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 726-7604
Fax:
(804) 726-7088
Domestic Violence Publications
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
One Broadway, Suite B5210, Denver, CO, 80203
Main:
(303) 839-1852
Fax:
(303) 831-9251
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
One Broadway, Suite B5210, Denver, CO, 80203
Main:
(303) 839-1852
Information and Resources
National Domestic Violence
P O Box 161810, Austin, TX, 78716
Main:
(512) 794-1133
Anti-Violence Programs
Virginia Anti-Violence Project
P O Box 7445, Richmond, VA, 23221
Main:
(804) 925-9242
Victims of Domestic Violence
Virginia Poverty Law Center
919 East Main Street, Suite 610, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 782-9430
Toll Free:
(866) 534-5243
Crisis Hotline for Domestic Violence
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
1118 West Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
Main:
(804) 377-0335
Toll Free:
(800) 838-8238
Fax:
(804) 377-0339
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.
Commonwealth Council on Aging
DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living
1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23229
Main:
(804) 662-9333
Toll Free:
(800) 552-3402
Fax:
(804) 662-7000
Citizen Advocate
AARP Virginia State Office
901 East Byrd Street Suite 1005, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(866) 542-8164
Toll Free:
(866) 542-8164
Fax:
(804) 819-1923
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
330 C St. SW, Washington, DC, 20201
Main:
(202) 401-4634
Advocacy, Older Adult Housing
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 637-5399
Fax:
(202) 637-5398
Advocacy, Older and Retired Americans
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 637-5399
Fax:
(202) 637-5398
Advocacy, Prescription Drugs
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 637-5399
Advocacy, Social Security
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 637-5399
Fax:
(202) 637-5398
Community Service
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 637-5399
Fax:
(202) 637-5398
Older Adult Advocacy, Virginia
Alliance for Retired Americans
(Not Public), Windsor, VA, 23487
Main:
(757) 241-2082
Fax:
(505) 974-8256
Advocacy for Older Adults and Caregivers
Iona Senior Services
4125 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC, 20016
Main:
(202) 966-1055
Fax:
(202) 895-0244
Black Aging Advocacy
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
1220 L Street NW Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(202) 637-8400
Fax:
(202) 347-0895
Older Women's Issues
National Older Women's League
1625 K Street NW, Suite 1275, Washington, DC, 20006
Main:
(202) 567-2606
Toll Free:
(800) 825-3695
Fax:
(202) 332-2949
Older Adult Housing Advocacy
Virginia Association of Non-profit Homes for Aging
4201 Dominion Boulevard, Suite 100, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 965-5500
Fax:
(804) 965-9089