"You are personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in." — Eliezer Yudkowsky
julia's resources
"You are personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in." — Eliezer Yudkowsky
government programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps). Provided EBT card is used as currency for eligible food items at certain retailers. Must meet current income eligibility requirements. More information, appeal forms, etc. here.
Cash assistance for eligible, low-income families to be used for housing, utilities, and food. Time-limited program with a 5-year federal limit (states may shorten limit). Virginia allows for 24 consecutive months while enrolled in the work incentive progmam (VIEW). Hardship exceptions allow for 24 month extension if in school or training (must apply within 60 days of initial 24 month end). Any TANF participation in other states counts toward the 5 year maximum. More information can be found here.
Virginia's Energy Assistance Program. Includes: fuel assistance, crisis assistance (heating related), cooling assistance (utility bills + equipment) and weatherization assistance (energy efficiency and air filtration). More information can be found here.
Virginia has multiple medical assistance programs. Some categories include children under 19, pregnant women, SSI recipients, adults 65 and older/blind/disabled (not receiving SSI), family planning, and more. Managed Care plans are through Cardinal Care. More information can be found here.
The above link allows users to search for child care. Services are for children under the age of 13. Those in need of assistance can apply for the Child Care Subsidy Program if employed or searching for a job, participating in an education/training program, or otherwise. Homeless children may be elibible conditionally for 90 days. Also, The Fee System Day Care Program offers day care for families not on public assistance using a sliding fee scale. More information can be found here or by calling 434-797-8932.
Virginia Insurance Marketplace. Coverage available to those who do not qualify for Medicaid, who are unemployed, self-employed, or those not insured by their place of employment. Insurance prices can be compared alongside one another. Operated by the State Corporation Comission under the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare." More information found here.
"You are personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in." — Eliezer Yudkowsky
general information
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Click the above link and see the links titled "Medical" and "VIM" for government operated healthcare coverage options.
Persons with Virginia Medicaid can use this search tool to find providers in their area. Clients will need to know if their particular Medicaid program is Fee for Service or under a MCO. Another option is for clients to identify specifically if they are under Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Sentara, or UnitedHealthcare with their Medicaid plan and use the corresponding provider search.
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Non-profit 501c3 working to expand healthcare access regardless of ability to pay. Primary care, pediatric care, specialty care, dental care, chronic illness management, prescription medication, women's health, case management services, school based health, and more are available. Same day "Quick Care" appointments are sometimes available in Danville; call 434.791.4122. All insurances are supposedly accepted at PATHS.
Hospital. Transparent pricing can be viewed via the spreadsheets listed here. They offer financial counseling and can assist clients in signing up for Medicaid. If an uninsured client is unable to afford their hospital bill, they can apply for the Charity Care Policy. The policy runs off of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines and can offer discounted or free services, including coverage of past bills as long as they are not yet with a collection agency. A short form needs to be filled out. Danville residents call 434.799.2288 .
24/7 dispatch mobile doctors in the Danville/Pittsylvania area. Offers medical consult and treatment. There is also a healthcare center that offers same day appointments. Mobile X-rays, labs, and more are available. All commercial insurances and Medicaid/Medicare are accepted. Fee-for-service model is followed for those not insured. Service fees are waived if homebound. More information here.
"You are personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in." — Eliezer Yudkowsky
financial assistance
A Danville-Centric program for energy assistance in collaboration with United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County. Runs on public donations. Priority is given to vulnerable peoples. See above link for qualifying information. 434-799-6543
Nonprofit credit counseling and financial education services. Their credit counseling is entirely free and offered 24/7. Other financial education services are offered and some (post-disaster) are free while others (homebuyer counseling) may cost around $50-$200.
Free services to those in Pittsylvania who qualify, otherwise paid for. Offers financial coaching, housing counseling, mortgage & forclosure assistance, and a first-time homebuyer program.
Offers a free initial budgeting session. Other services are likely paid, but offer ongoing budgeting assistance, debt repayment assistance, student loan assistance, and more.
seeking employment
Register to build a profile. Matches your skills to appropriate jobs in Virginia for your skillset. Advanced job search, guided resume building, and relevant trainings.
View open jobs in the public and private sectors, learn about training opportunities, find internship opportunities, and more.
Must make a Virginia Workforce Connection account to access. "Metrix offers over 10,000 world-class e-learning courses delivered in 10 career pathways (IT, health care, manufacturing, etc.) with over 200 occupations. Course topics include: workplace skills, leadership, project management, Microsoft Office, and Six Sigma. Learners have access to customized learning plans and a FREE certificate of completion for passing each course."
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If looking for information on funding child care, visit this page.
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resources in danville
All of these resources are old and saved from previous jobs. I am still in the processing of reviewing what is listed here.
