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General Resources in Virgina

Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
This site contains information about Virginia licensed programs, human rights and other materials on current issues dealing with Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse services in Virginia.

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
This site has information about how Medicaid services are to be provided in Virginia and also contains list to find approved service providers in different regions.

Virginia Department of Social Services
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time, VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

This Web site provides information on the programs, activities and resources that VDSS uses to achieve these goals. Information is organized by subject, from programs helping protect adults, children and families, to those designed to provide financial support for those on the road to self-sufficiency. Information also is provided on the ways VDSS is serving the public through training, grants and licensing efforts to protect our citizens.

Department of Rehabilitative Services
The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.