Disability

Persons with a Mental/Physical

FAITH IN ACTION

Submitted by sbales on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 3:31pm
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  • Provide free transportation to critical medical appointments for the elderly, frail, or chronically ill who are struggling to retain their independence.
  • Priority given to cancer and dialysis patients.
  • Once contacted, requires about a week before we can schedule transportation and it is not guaranteed.

Address

333 W. Cork St. #727
Winchester
Virginia
22601

Telephone

Business
(540) 536-1006
Residency Requirement: 
Winchester, Clarke, Frederick and Shenandoah
Fee: 
Free
Eligibility Requirements: 
Must be ambulatory (no wheelchairs or stretchers) and have no other means of tranportation

DISABILITY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION & REFERRAL

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 4:27pm
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  • Helps people with hearing disabilities connect to communication technology.

Address

None listed

Telephone

VA Dept. for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
(800) 552-7917
Residency Requirement: 
State of Virginia
Fee: 
Call for details
Eligibility Requirements: 
Call for details
Hours: 

Mon - Fri  8:15am - 5:00pm

COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:12pm
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  • Provides case management, transitional housing, and life-skills training aimed at self-sufficiency.
http://www.frcthp.org

Address

P.O. Box 1011
Front Royal
Virginia
22630

Telephone

Business
(540) 635-5082
Residency Requirement: 
Warren County
Fee: 
None
Eligibility Requirements: 
MUST BE referred through a shelter program

BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITIES

Submitted by sbales on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:30pm
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  • Programs for people with varying degrees of disability, including a Vocational, Day Support, Supported Employment, and Student Transition.
http://www.bropportunities.org

Address

37 Water Street
Front Royal
Virginia
22630

Telephone

Business
(540) 636-4960
Residency Requirement: 
Warren, Frederick, Shenandoah, and Fauquier Counties
Fee: 
Call for specifics
Eligibility Requirements: 
16+ years

BLUE RIDGE HOUSING NETWORK

Submitted by sbales on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:09pm
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  • Identifies housing needs and gaps and tries to find ways to fill those gaps.
  • Programs include HOMEownership Down Payment Assistance Program, Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities, Homeownership Education Classes.
http://www.brhn.net

Address

115 Chester St., Suite 4
Front Royal
Virginia
22630

Telephone

Business
(540) 662-2711
Residency Requirement: 
Lord Fairfax Planning District 7 and Fauquier County
Fee: 
Programs-based
Eligibility Requirements: 
Based on income level
Hours: 

Tue, Wed, Thu  9am - 3pm

ARC

Submitted by sbales on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 3:33pm
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  • Advocate for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Provides newsletter, library, companionship, recreation, and transportation.
  • Supports research and community education.
http://www.thearc.org

Address

ARC of Northern Shenandoah Valley
119 Youth Development Ct.
Winchester
Virginia
22602
ARC of Warren County
P.O. Box 1473
Front Royal
Virginia
22630

Telephone

ARC of Northern Shenandoah Valley
(540) 665-0461
ARC of Warren County
(540) 635-2725
Residency Requirement: 
County of program
Fee: 
None
Eligibility Requirements: 
Must have an intellectual or developmental disability

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 4:45pm
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  • Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
  • Provides special service for active military.
  • Provides certified instructors to teach: First Aid, CPR, Life Guarding, and Swimming.
  • Winchester/Frederick/Clarke Chapter provides transportation to medical appointments in Frederick County and Clarke County.  Will also transport to Washington D.C. and Charlottesville.  A week's notice is needed.
  • Clothing vouchers for local stores given to victims of single-family fires.

Address

Shenandoah County Chapter
P.O. Box 50
Woodstock
Virginia
22644
Warren County Chapter
326 N. Royal Ave.
Front Royal
Virginia
22630
Winchester/Frederick/Clarke Chapter
561 Fortress Drive
Winchester
Virginia
22603

Telephone

Business/Intake (Shenandoah Co.)
(540) 459-2913
Emergency (Shenandoah Co.)
(540) 325-1505
Business/Intake (Warren Co.)
(540) 635-2333
Business/Intake (Winc/Frederick/Clarke)
(540) 662-5412
Residency Requirement: 
Must live in Chapter County
Fee: 
Yes - call for details
Eligibility Requirements: 
Need must be verified with local Fire and Rescue Departments
Business Hours: 

M, W, Thu  9am - 4pm (Shenandoah County)

Mon - Fri  9am - 1pm (Warren County)

Mon - Fri  9am - 5pm (Winc/Frederick/Clarke)

Service Hours: 24/7 (Winc/Frederick/Clarke)

 

AMERICAN LEGION POSTS

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 4:19pm
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  • A social club for military veterans, from age 21 years.
  • Provide funds to veterans for expenses (must apply).
http://www.legion.org

Address

Post 21
P.O. Box 2868
Winchester
Virginia
22604
Post 53
22 West 8th Street
Front Royal
Virginia
22630
Post 199
P.O. Box 357
Woodstock
Virginia
22664

Telephone

Business:Post 21
(540) 662-9501
Business:Post 53
(540) 635-5017
Business:Post 199
(540) 459-2241
Residency Requirement: 
None
Fee: 
Dues
Eligibility Requirements: 
Veterans and their families

ADULT CARE CENTER OF THE NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 3:24pm
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  • Program provides functionally and/or health impaired persons with social and related support services in a protective setting on a one-to-one basis.
  • Offers health monitoring, individual plans, personal assistance with activities of daily living, and scheduled group activitiies.
http://www.adultcarecenter.net

Address

115 Wolfe Street
Winchester
Virginia
22601

Telephone

Business
(540) 722-2273
Residency Requirement: 
None
Fee: 
Yes - call for specifics. Accept Medicare
Eligibility Requirements: 
Day care is available to individuals 18 years+, but mainly serves the frail and/or elderly.
Hours: 

Mon - Fri   7:30am - 5:30pm

ACCESS INDEPENDENCE

Submitted by sbales on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:38pm
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  • Supports people with disabilities who are seeking to establish an independent life style.
  • Assistance with securing housing, employment, transportation, personal care , and loan applications.
  • Funds allocated primarily for disability related expenses.
http://www.accessindependence.org

Address

324 Hope Drive
Winchester
Virginia
22601

Telephone

Business
(540) 662-4452
TDD (DIAL 711 then number)
(540) 662-5556
FAX
(540) 662-4474
Residency Requirement: 
Lord Fairfax Planiing District 7
Fee: 
In some cases
Eligibility Requirements: 
People with disabilities or their families
Hours: 

Mon - Fri   8:30am - 4:30pm

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