Contacts Social Security Administration Disability Benefits/Social Security
11706 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA 23606 Phone 1-800-772-1213 757-873-3914 Financial assistance to disabled individuals of any age who have limited income and resources. Monthly payments to those who have worked and are disabled.
Victim Witness Assistance Program Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 4 (Courthouse) Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone 757-564-2299 Email jbryant@wjcc-ca.hrcoxmail.com Provide information and support to victims of crime. Explain the criminal justice system to victims, accompany them to court. Provide referral for counseling and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Assist domestic violence victims with obtaining protective orders.
Health Services American Cancer Society American Cancer Society Information and Referral
Phone 1-800-ACS-2345 The American Cancer information center is a national toll-free hotline, located in Austin, Texas. Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Answer questions about cancer and cancer related topics. Information available on specific cancers and their treatment, detection, prevention, alternative methods and community resources. Information is also available in Spanish.
Other programs: AirLifeLine - Volunteer pilots who donate their time, skills, aircraft
and pay for all costs involved to transport patients who are ambulatory and medically stable as no medical supervision is provided. Patients may travel as many times as necessary to complete treatment. Locations Vary, Pilots will use the closest airstrip to the patient’s residence. Wigs - New wigs available for cancer patients. Calling the local Peninsula Office at 591-8330. Man to Man - Education support program for men with prostate cancer and their personal support team. Let’s Talk About It - Encouragement and support to African American men ages 40 years and older to get prostate screenings and talk comfortably with their healthcare provider about prostate health. Reach to Recovery - Information & support from women who have already had breast cancer. The volunteer visitor is someone who is at least in one-year post treatment for breast cancer. National program.
Angels of Mercy Medical Mission Health Clinic
7151 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, VA Phone 757-565-1700 Web www.angelsofmercymed.webs.com/ Angels of Mercy is a nonprofit, federally certified primary care facility that provides medical care to the poor, uninsured, and under-insured working poor, regardless of their ability to pay. Medicare patients are also welcome. Donations are its major source of revenue and are vital to keeping the clinic in operation. Hours of operation are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Serves residents of James City County, Charles City County, New Kent County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments made ahead of time are preferred.Fee Based on family income. We also accept Medicare and Medicaid (non-HMO’s)
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Info-Line 2012 Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter
2201 W. Broad St, Suite100 Richmond, VA 23220 Phone 804-359-1700 or 800-456-4687 www.arthritis.org Educational, exercise & self-help programs for individuals with arthritis. Free seminars are conducted throughout the year. Exercise classes include Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly PACE) and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics programs, both available at the James CityWilliamsburg Community Center, located at 5301 Longhill Rd. Location See above listed information and visit the website Fees Some programs are free; others have varying fees. Call for further information.
Bacon Street Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorders
247 McLaws Circle Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone 757-253-0111 Fax 757-253-2884 Web www.baconstreet.org Private, not-for-profit corporation providing family-focused substance use and behavioral disorder treatment for young people and their families in York, James City County, Poquoson and Williamsburg. The program is licensed and certified as an outpatient substance abuse center by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health. Evidence based practices for treatment of a variety of behavioral disorders with emphasis on parental support, and involvement.
Bay Aging
P.O. Box 610 Urbanna VA 23175 Phone 804-758-2386 or 1-800-493-0238 Fax 804-758-5773 www.bayaging.org Bay Aging is a non-profit, charitable organization that primarily serves the 10 counties of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck through three major divisions – Community Living, Bay Transit and Bay Family Housing. In addition, Bay Transit provides transportation for people in New Kent and Charles City counties; and manages Parker View senior apartments in James City County. Services are for people of all ages and disabilities. Call for fee details.
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
1506 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 112 Richmond, VA 23230 Phone 804-355-5748 FAX 804-355-6381 Web www.biav.net A non-profit organization which provides a variety of educational and supportive services to individuals with brain injury, their families, and service providers.
Care Net Resource Pregnancy Centers
321 Main Street, Suite C Newport News, VA 23601 Phone 757-591-0303 Fax 757-591-0990 and 1158 Professional Drive Suite N Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone 757-220-0202 Fax 757-591-0990 Email Carenetnn@aol.com Web www.friendsofcarenetnn.org (donors) www.beforeyoudecide.org (clients) Carenet offers a wide range of free services from pregnancy testing, peercounseling, parenting education/classes, and post abortive healing and support. (Note: We do not refer or advocate abortion, only educate on the risks involved.) We also offer material support to families who have expressed, urgent needs.