West Virginia

West Virginia Medical Home Initiatives & Resources

Information about medical homes for children with special health care needs. A medical home addresses how a primary health care professional works in partnership with the family/patient to assure that all of the medical and non-medical needs of the patient are met.

West Virginia American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

West Virginia chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

West Virginia Army Benefits

Contact information and locations for applying for benefits and entitlements for Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, family members and retirees.

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Works in partnership with local organizations and groups to meet the needs of senior West Virginians through in-home and community-based services and help with medical benefits. Web site includes an interactive map to help residents find local service providers.

West Virginia Center for Excellence in Disabilities

As one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the organization works to expand and improve services for people with disabilities and their families.

West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program

Information on health insurance for infants, children and teens in your state.

West Virginia Disability Determination Services

Decides if a person is disabled according to Social Security regulations.

West Virginia Division of Adult Mental Health Services

Focuses on the development and implementation of services to persons with serious and persistent mental illnesses, with an emphasis on those services that promote recovery and rehabilitation.

West Virginia Division of Veterans' Affairs

Assists veterans and their dependents in securing all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled, including employment and health benefits.

West Virginia Family Resource Guide

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in West Virginia. Document is in Word format.

West Virginia Medicaid

Information on services covered by the state Medicaid program, including medical transportation and physician services.

Health Check - West Virginia's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment Program

Information on this Medicaid-covered program of scheduled checkups and screenings for children 21 and under to detect and treat health problems.

Autism Society of America (ASA) - Hancock County

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

West Virginia Early Childhood Health Project

Promotes positive development and improved health outcomes for children age zero to eight by creating a culturally responsive, comprehensive and accessible service delivery system that links service providers, empowers families and engages communities.

Medicaid Personal Care Program

Personal Care services are hands-on, in-home services provided to those medically (as determined by a Personal Care Medical Eligibility Assessment signed by the individual's physician) and financially eligible.

Medicaid Aged & Disabled Waiver

Program provides in-home and community services to individuals 18 years of age and older who are medically and financially eligible.

West Virginia Transition Initiative

Program assists West Virginia citizens with disabilities and seniors who reside in nursing facilities to live and be supported in their communities. The Initiative will enable individuals with disabilities and seniors to experience increased independence, dignity, choice and flexibility to access home and community-based supports.

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in West Virginia

Contact information for all AAAs in the state. AAAs administer federal and state programs for seniors and their caregivers counties throughout the state.

Lighthouse Program

Program is designed to assist those seniors who have functional needs in their homes. Clients can receive up to sixty hours of service per month in four areas: Personal Care, Mobility, Nutrition and Environment.

Alzheimer's Association - West Virginia Chapter

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Mental Health Services in West Virginia

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.
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