Celebrating 50 years of
Supporting Your Choice to
Live Independently
Our Mission:
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living supports older adults and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in accordance with their own personal choice.
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Our Vision:
All individuals regardless of age or disability maintain independence, dignity, equal rights
and a meaningful life based on their individual choice.
What's New at CVACL?
Navigating Dementia: Empowerment and Connection is a guided six-week workshop series designed for those with mild cognitive impairment or an early dementia-related illness (officially diagnosed or not) that want to learn techniques to manage life proactively. With the support of Genworth Foundation, our next session begins Wednesday, August 27; we'll meet at 3:00 p.m. for about an hour via Zoom. Contact Maggie for more information or to sign up: mmccanna@cvcl.org or 434-385-9070 x 106.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!
Senior Farm Market Fresh Nutrition Program
New format and application process.
Applications for this program, providing $50 for fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets for those aged 60+ that meet income requirements, are available online
OR in person at our office.
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Senior Cool Care Program
Applications are being accepted for the Senior Cool Care Program! You'll find out more about the program and the PDF application for download and printing on our Housing Services page.
Evidence Based Health and Wellness programs provide education and information that will help you manage chronic conditions and stay active and healthy.​
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Chronic Disease Self-Management
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Bingocize
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Matter of Balance
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Geri Fit
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Walk with Ease
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Falls Talk
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Healthy Ideas
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Dealing with Dementia
​Whether you are planning for your own care or caring for aging parents, we can provide you with the unbiased answers and resources you need.
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Information and Referral
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Care Assessment and Coordination
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Options Counseling
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Checking Services
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Care Transitions
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Personal Care
Nutrition assistance programs are designed to address hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, and healthy eating habits.
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Meals on Wheels for Seniors
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Animeals
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Education and Nutrition Centers
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Farm Market Fresh (seasonal)
Housing programs are designed to improve overall housing conditions, accessibility and energy efficiency in order to support individuals remaining safely and independently in their homes.
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Weatherization
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Emergency Home Accessibility and Repair
Transportation programs enable individuals without access to transportation the ability to travel for medical care and treatments.
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Dial-A-Ride
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New Freedom
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Bedford Ride
From navigating Medicare to addressing nursing home concerns, from access to legal services to education on elder abuse prevention, CVACL is the advocate of older adults and their caregivers.
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Ombudsman
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Medicare Counseling
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No Wrong Door
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Legal Aid Services
Contact Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.
501 12th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
phone (434) 385-9070
FAX 434-385-9209