Developmental Disabilities Resources

Access Independence, Inc. (Ai) promotes independent living for Virginia's Northern Shenandoah Valley. Ai is a center for independent living, referred to as a CIL. We are a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit organization that is designed and operated within our local region by individuals with disabilities. Ai's mission is to promote independent living by providing services that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities living in Virginia's Northern Shenandoah Valley. We envision a barrier-free community for all individuals to achieve their greatest potential. We provide the core services of Individual and Systems Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, and Transition Services. In addition, we offer Deaf/Hard of Hearing Equipment and Services, Service Facilitation for the in-home personal care Medicaid Waivers, Representative Payee Services, Energy Share, and an Equipment Loan program.

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Youth In Transition

In-patient Residential Treatment for children ages 5-14 on a 270 acre horse farm. Medicaid Funded. Children served have a history of behavioral and emotional disturbances and/or have suffered from abuse and neglect.

BRCTH provides life-enhancing, equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabling conditions in the northern Shenandoah Valley. BRCTH offers spring and fall sessions and also summer day camps. Provide therapeutic riding services as well as Equine Assisted Learning which is focused on psycho-social learning thru observation of and interactions with horses on the ground.

CCAP is committed to helping our neighbors to meet basic needs with food, clothing, and financial resources. Whether it is an unexpected utility bill, an empty pantry, or the need for professional clothing to start a new job, we believe that you matter and we want to help.

Provides outpatient counseling for individuals (5 years or older), small groups, couples and families. We believe the client is the driving force of the counseling experience. Therefore, treatment goals are established by the client and implemented by the therapist. Therapists assist clients with various mental health and life issues.

Provides community-based counseling services to children at-risk for out of home or out of school placement. Counseling services include intensive in-home, therapeutic day treatment, behavioral treatment for children with autism or intellectual disabilities and virtual residential.

Provides services to assist individuals with disabilities find employment and employment related opportunities.

Comprised of a dedicated group of professionals providing a variety of services including Applied Behavioral Analysis, Intensive in-home and outpatient counseling, and mental health skill building. We serve children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of mental health and/or substance misuse disorders.

Provides customized assistance, job readiness training, vocational evaluations, work experience, assistance with job placement, and case management to the community, including but not limited to: those with a criminal background, people with disabilities, older workers, youth, Veterans and Military families, people re-entering or changing careers. For more information, visit their website.

Provides early intervention support and services to children ages birth to three and their families. A coaching approach is used by licensed providers to engage parents and caregivers in helping their child. Services are provided in the home or another natural setting.

We provide caregiver consultation to caregivers of children in our program. Consultation includes basic training in behavioral interventions, assistance understanding progress reports, coaching on addressing behaviors of concern in the home, and assistance with toilet training.

We are a Medicaid provider, we serve children aged 2-5 on the autism spectrum.

Assists low income families with rent, water, fuel, electric and emergency food per 30 days. Must meet income guidelines and Page one Policies.

To provide an array of services to individuals with disabilities on a person-centered basis, focusing on independent skill enhancement within a day support, community, and residential-based setting.

Has dedicated 20 years to helping clients find meaningful employment as part of a full and enriching lifestyle. Those who encounter varying obstacles to entering the competitive work force find their efforts become more productive when paired with assistance. The agency helps achieve goals of employment and self-sufficiency.

Provides in-home mental health services including: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Intensive In-Home Services (IIH), and Mental Health Skill Building (MHSB). Funding: Medicaid, Private Insurance, TRICARE.

Serves students with disabilities and at-risk youth and their families from ages 2-22.