# Senior Helpline Help - Virginia ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-552-3402 - **Website:** [https://www.vadars.org](https://www.vadars.org/) - **Description:** Provides programs and services for older residents, including caregiver support, adult protective services, and aging-related resources. - **Virginia Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Website:** [https://www.vda.virginia.gov/aaaprograms.asp](https://www.vda.virginia.gov/aaaprograms.asp) - **Phone:** [Insert statewide contact number] - **Description:** Local programs for seniors, including home-delivered meals, legal services, transportation, and health screenings. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Northern Virginia - **Fairfax Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 703-324-7948 - **Website:** [https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults) - **Address:** 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 - **Specialized Services:** Case management, caregiver support, and senior center activities. ### Richmond - **Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 804-343-3000 - **Website:** [https://seniorconnections-va.org](https://seniorconnections-va.org/) - **Address:** 24 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 - **Specialized Services:** Information and referral, caregiver resources, and volunteer programs. ### Virginia Beach - **Virginia Beach Human Services - Senior Services** - **Phone:** 757-385-3550 - **Website:** [https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-services/](https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-services/) - **Address:** 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 - **Specialized Services:** Support for independent living, Medicare counseling, and senior centers. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Senior Navigator** - **Website:** [https://www.seniornavigator.org](https://www.seniornavigator.org/) - **Description:** Online resource providing information on healthcare, housing, legal support, and wellness for older Virginians. - **Virginia Senior Legal Helpline** - **Phone:** 1-844-802-5910 - **Description:** Free legal advice and assistance for older adults, covering issues like wills, housing, and consumer protection. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Virginia AARP Chapter** - **Website:** [https://states.aarp.org/virginia](https://states.aarp.org/virginia) - **Description:** Advocacy and educational programs for seniors, focusing on healthcare, financial security, and community engagement. - **Virginia Health Department - Senior Wellness** - **Website:** [https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/](https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/) - **Description:** Provides health and wellness programs, including chronic disease management and preventive care. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Senior Support Groups** - **Website:** [Insert link to local community centers or support groups] - **Description:** Peer groups focusing on issues like grief, caregiving, and social engagement. - **Virtual Communities for Seniors** - **Website:** [Insert trusted link like Senior Planet or TechBoomers] - **Description:** Online communities for social interaction, learning, and technology training. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._