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Supports young parents seeking to complete their education, acquire relevant and desirable employment skills, and enhance life skills and parenting skills.

Provides a free virtual, drop-in activity center and discussion group, by and for individuals with disabilities and medical concerns, and interested community members.

Provides confidential consultations by trained professional case managers who can provide assistance with planning and arranging for support services. Assessments are provided both in home or pre-dismissal from hospitals or rehabilitation centers to determine eligibility for a variety of programs including Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, fuel assistance, housing, transportation, state pharmacy assistance programs, Lifeline telephone credit, respite and in-home services. Provides assistance with filling out forms for submission. Case managers also work with the VA in assisting veterans with applying for the Veterans Independence Program.

Provides victims of sexual assault with access to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and, if they wish, a Victim Advocate. SARCs and Advocates are not counselors or licensed clinicians, but are a confidential resource specialists. SARCs and Advocates will explain military reporting options available to the victim and connect them to appropriate medical, behavioral health, legal, spiritual, and financial resources available through the military.

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants from the Dementia Respite Program enabling them to have a period of respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Support services may also include coordination of support groups, caregiver trainings, and self-care informational bulletins and newsletters.

Partners rescue dogs with individuals and trains them to work together as a service dog team.

Provides information and conducts training about civil rights laws and the Commission's role in enforcing those laws, by speaking with groups about their rights and responsibilities under those laws. In addition, VHRC staff members participate in a number of workshops, networks, coalitions, and committees as a partner with other public and private entities.

Provides telephone information and assistance for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Also provides information about chapter services and community resources like home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers, financial planners, and transportation.

Offers ongoing educational workshops and an annual full-day conference. Topics include disabilities, special education, health care financing, advocacy for children with disabilities and special health needs, and systems advocacy.

Offers a diversion-like program that connects participants with substance use, mental health, and other community-based service supports, regardless of the participants criminal history, with the aim of improving the person's health and reducing future adverse involvement in the justice system. Successful completion of program results in a dismissal of the criminal charge.

Provides access to community resources, including financial, medical, and legal information. In addition, a coordinator works with peers to improve options for independent living in the community.

Provides culturally sensitive financial and money management education to New Americans in their own language. When possible, offers financial "house parties" for members of specific immigrant communities, hosted by a participant and facilitated by CVOEO Community Ambassadors trained in financial education who speak the same language. Topics include banking in the US, building credit scores, budgeting, microbusiness development, buying a house or car, and more. Community Ambassadors also provide interpretation for 1:1 financial coaching appointments and offer support for traditional credit and budgeting classes as well. Also available are culturally responsive classes that go into greater depth on saving, home ownership as an asset, and starting and sustaining small businesses. Also offers talkline for help to learn how to get help with food, housing, renters’ rights, and more.

Provides peer support through online communities, including a Parent and Caregiver Community and an Adult Support Community. Individuals will need to create an account to post.

Provides peer phone support and information on the grieving process. Also offers online community support, chat, and message boards.

Provides general and specialized inpatient and outpatient mental health services and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment. Specialized services include military sexual trauma assessment and treatment, post traumatic stress disorder assessment and treatment, as well as readjustment counseling services.

Provides confidential emotional support, resources, and referrals before, during, and after pregnancy via phone or text. Offers access to counselors and referrals to local providers and support groups.

Provides information, education, support, and advocacy on topics such as hearing loss, audiologists, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and telecommunications equipment through local chapters and state organizations. The program offers online peer-to-peer networking.

Provides referrals to quality child care and specific supports to eligible children, and program consultation for early care and education and after school programs. CIS Coordinators assist families in accessing services appropriate to their needs. CIS teams have expertise in social work and family support, maternal/child health and nursing, child development and early intervention, early childhood and family mental health, and specialized child care. Child care financial assistance may be available.

Provides shelter services for families experiencing homelessness.

Offers a 12 step recovery program for individuals affected by someone else's addiction. Also provides information about dates, times, and locations of meetings.

Provides resources to assist children in processing grief.

Provides victims of sexual assault with access to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and, if they wish, a Victim Advocate. SARCs and Advocates are not counselors or licensed clinicians, but are a confidential resource specialists. SARCs and Advocates will explain military reporting options available to the victim and connect them to appropriate medical, behavioral health, legal, spiritual, and financial resources available through the military.

Offers services that may include employment counseling and guidance, provision of technical assistance in different settings (such as accommodations at work and home), adaptive equipment, technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and information about deaf and hard of hearing clubs, associations, and support groups.

Assists individuals in finding or maintaining employment of their own choice. Services for finding employment include career exploration, aptitude testing, counseling and guidance, transition services for students, vocational training, small business development, technology, and education. Services for maintaining employment include jobsite evaluation, adaptive equipment, low vision services, and support.

Offers helpline information about kidney disease, organ donation, and transplantation.