Statewide and Nationwide
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Referred to as VDBVI, this state agency is committed to providing quality services to those who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.
Blind, Vision Impaired and DeafBlind Services, Statewide
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.
Administrative Services
Department of Health
A governmental agency focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, pandemic response, and environmental protection.
State Office of Health Department
Diabetes Management
Programs designed to educate diabetes patients and help them to manage the disease and control their blood sugar levels.
Diabetes Health Information
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.
KEEP (Kidney Early Evaluation Program)
Breast Health Center
Dialysis and Kidney Care
Programs and services for individuals with kidney failure and/or those on dialysis.
Kidney Health Information
Digestive Disorders
Medical programs and services provided by gastroenterologists for digestive problems including Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and hiatal hernia.
Digestive Disease Health Information
Disability, Other
Programs and services for people with disabilities.
Accessible Programs, Amputees and Disability
Resources for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Central Virginia
Resources for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Northern Virginia
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Groups and organizations that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities.
Education & Advocacy
Publications, Behavioral Health Rights
Behavioral Health Advocacy
Recovery Education, and CELT Leadership Training
Mental Health Advocacy
Mental Health Advocacy, Northern Virginia
Community & Health Advocacy Training (CHAT)
Disease Education and News, Alzheimer's Disease
Programs that provide information about Alzheimer’s Disease including the causes and origins, preventative measures, symptoms, screening and diagnostic procedures or methods of treatment or management including the latest research.
Disease Education and News, Alzheimer's Disease
Disease Education and News, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Programs that provide information about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) including the causes and origins, preventative measures, symptoms, screening and diagnostic procedures or methods of treatment or management including the latest research.
Disease Education and News, Multiple Sclerosis
Disease Education and News, Parkinson's Disease
Programs that provide information about Parkinson’s Disease including the causes and origins, preventative measures, symptoms, screening and diagnostic procedures or methods of treatment or management including the latest research.
Disease Education and News, Parkinson's Disease
Documents and Records
Programs that issue government-regulated documents such as birth and death certificates, driver's licenses, and passports.
Vital Records
Administrative Office
Ear, Nose and Throat
Medical services provided by otolaryngologists for conditions of the ear, nose and throat.
Research and Treatment | Ear, Nose & Throat
Early Intervention Services
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers (birth - 36 months) who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development. Early intervention supports and services focus on increasing the child's participation in family and community activities and helping parents and other caregivers. Supports and services are available for all eligible children and their families regardless of the family's ability to pay.
Early Intervention Services (DD)
Emergency Medical Care
Immediate short-term assistance for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who are in pain, or whose health or lives may be in jeopardy. Includes emergency medical transportation and medical care provided by hospital emergency rooms and emergency medical technicians (EMT's).
Emergency Services and Senior Emergency Center
ENROLL Virginia! Navigators
Navigators are federally funded assisters who are trained and certified to provide community education and outreach, as well as free, unbiased application assistance to consumers and small businesses. All navigators adhere to strict privacy and security standards. They have expertise on the new Health Insurance Marketplace (private insurance options and available financial assistance) and Virginia's public health insurance programs (Medicaid and FAMIS). ENROLL Virginia! Navigators are available throughout Virginia.
Navigators, Statewide Toll Free Hotline
Environmental and Agricultural Services
Programs involving forestry, agriculture, natural resources and/or the environment.