Information Sheet - Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.

Summary:We are a non-profit legal aid society providing free legal assistance to low income residents of the Shenandoah Valley in many types of civil (not criminal) matters of critical importance to our clients. We offer specialized services to the aged in legal problems particularly affecting that population, such as, assistance with obtaining public benefits and services (Social Security, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Veterans, Fuel assistance, etc.), home health and nursing home issues, power of attorney, living wills, wills and guardianship matters.
Street Address:204 N. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 551, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone Number:(540) 433-1830

(800) 237-0141 (client only)

Contact Person:John Whitfield, Executive Director
Fax Number:(540) 433-2202
E-mail Address:Hn3320@handsnet.org
Area Served:Harrisonburg-Rockingham, Staunton-Waynesboro-Augusta, Highland, Page, Winchester-Frederick, Warren, Clarke, Front Royal, Shenandoah.
Satellite Office Locations:Winchester (119 S. Kent St., P.O. Box 436, Winchester, VA 22604;
Phone Numbers:1-800-678-5021
Handicap accessible:YES
Accredited by:
Affiliation:private, non-profit
Fees Accepted:
Medicare:
Medicaid:
VA:
Private Pay:
Commercial Insurance:
Sliding Fee Scale:
Contributions:YES
No Charge:YES
Clients Served
Ages Served:All ages
Alzheimer's:
HIV/Infectious diseases:
Long-Term:
Short-Term:
Mentally Ill:
Disabled:
Respite:
Hospice:
Substance Abuse:
Mentally Retarded:
Other:YES (Aged, 60 years old or older, or married to someone 60 years or older
Admissions Criteria
Ambulatory:
Self-Care:
Total Care:
Non-Ambulatory:
Self-care/Assisted:
Other:
Financial
Legal Services:YES
Fuel Assistance:

Long-term Care Counseling:
Tax Preparation:
Financial Assistance:
Financial Counseling:
Other:
Education
Information and Referral:YES
Other:YES (Community Education)
Housing
Nursing Homes:
Sub-acute:
Skilled:
Custodial:
Licensed Adult Care Residences:
Residential:
Assisted Living:
Intensive Assisted Living:
Unlicensed Homes:
Retirement Communities:
Apartments:
Subsidized:
Other:
Transportation
Ambulance Services:
Volunteer Van:
Other:
In-Home Services
Medical Equipment:
Home Health:
Hair Care:
Podiatrists:
Meals:
Emergency Response System:
Private Providers:
Other:
Miscellaneous
Volunteers:
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Senior Center:
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Recreation & Leisure:
Clothing:
Other:
Physical & Mental Health
Individual Counseling:
Group Counseling:
Support Groups:
Health Services:
Hospital:
Pharmacy:
Rehabilitative Services:
Other:
Adult Services:
Adult Protective Services:
Eligibility Services:
Emergency Services:
Case Management Services:
Other: