Local
Public Awareness
Groups and organizations involved in increasing public education about issues relating to health, aging, disabilities, civic and social services.
Newspaper
Educational Programs
Advocacy for Disadvantaged Residents
Women's Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Programs that provide assistance for veterans in understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, South Hill
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Springfield
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Strasburg
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Virginia Beach, Pembroke
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Williamsburg
Statewide and Nationwide
Advocacy Groups, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender individuals, intersexed individuals (people born with reproductive organs and/or genitalia that are ambiguous or atypical), cross-dressers and/or people who are in the process of coming out or are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBTQ+ Support, Information and Referral
Benefits Assistance
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining services or other benefits for which they are eligible. The programs may help people understand the eligibility for benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and/or help them complete benefit application forms.
Benefits Planning
Disability Claims
Retirement Benefits and Social Security | Railroad Workers | Roanoke Office
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.