Statewide and Nationwide
In-Home Assistance
Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Transportation, Deliveries, and Home Services Scheduling
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Home Based Services, Adult Services Program
Personal Care
Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.
Find a Caregiver
Respite Care
Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.
Respite Care Support
Respite Care
Online Respite Caregiver Matching
Respite Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Respite Camps
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.
Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program
Social Engagement
Programs that provide social interaction for adults who have a low level of contact and interaction with family, friends, neighbors, the broader community and other sources of social support. Social isolation may be due to a number of factors including pandemic, loss of a spouse, living alone, death of family members or friends, retirement, disabilities, poor health, transportation issues, place of residence, low self-esteem or poverty.
Social Engagement for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers
Support Groups, Brain Injury
Mutual support groups for individuals who have a loss of brain function due to trauma, disease, seizure, stroke or other disorders.
BIAV Brain Injury Support Group, Family Caregivers
Wellness and Alternative Health
Programs that promote a healthy state of well being including health education, exercise, diet, medical care and alternative therapies.