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Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

2211 Hydraulic Road, Suite 101
Charlottesville, VA 22901

(434) 296-5621

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Contact Information

Main
(434) 296-5621
TTY/TTD
(434) 951-6393

Who We Are

The Charlottesville office of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) offers Personal Assistance Services (PAS), sometimes called attendant care.  This service offers a range of non-medical services provided by one or more persons, designed to assist a consumer with a significant physical disability with daily living activities. These consumer directed services include transferring, bathing, eating, dressing or other physical activities.



DARS manages 3 PAS programs: vocational rehabilitation PAS; State-funded PAS; and PAS for individuals with Brain Injury. Each program has general and program specific eligibility criteria.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Albemarle County
,
Buckingham County
,
Charlottesville City
,
Fluvanna County
,
Greene County
,
Louisa County
,
Nelson County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must have a diagnosed disability. Income restrictions apply only to purchased services.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Self-referral; appointment recommended; walk-ins accepted. Orientation group meets Thursdays at 9am.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Email
naomi.aitken@dars.virginia.gov