Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter
The organization has guides to help people, lists of resources, support groups and education seminars.
(757) 459-2405, www.alz.org/seva/
Alzheimer's Association 24-hour help line: 1 (800) 272-3700.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Resources, companionship care, transportation, home-delivered meals, personal and housekeeping care.
(757) 461-9481, www.ssseva.org
Project Lifesaver
A rescue service in which person with dementia wears a wristband with a sensor that allows a search team to find the person if they wander from their home.
(757) 546-5502, www.projectlifesaver.org
The Alzheimer's Store
Sells products, such as pill dispensers and alarm systems designed to help people with dementia.
Southside Geropsychiatric Services
This is a collaborative effort involving Community Services Boards across South Hampton Roads. The organization provides training for caregivers responsible for people with dementia and mental health problems.
(757) 385-4202, or e-mail koconnor@vbgov.com
Community Assistance and Resources for Seniors, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
Home and telephone visit, transportation and home upkeep programs.
(757) 490-4931, www.cceva.org
Jewish Family Service
Home-delivered meals, visiting program, counseling, financial guidance, guardianship programs.
(757) 489-3111, www.jfshamptonroads.org
Meals on Wheels:
Chesapeake: (757) 547-8121
Portsmouth: (757) 673-5025
Norfolk: (757) 892-5210
Virginia Beach: (757) 306-2721
Suffolk: (757) 934-4911
Each city's Department of Social Services also has some funding available to help income-eligible seniors in need of services. Check Find your city's office through the Virginia Department of Social Services Web page via the state's Website.
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