Mayor's Commission On Aging
Resource Directory

This document was prepared by the City of Portsmouth Community Services Board, Comprehensive Mental Health Services/Older Adult Services Division. The document includes a list of independent Living Facilities, Continuum of Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Care Facilities and Future Senior Housing Projects in the City of Portsmouth.

Another great source of information can be found at www.portsmouthfamilies.com.

Real Estate Tax Exemption/Real Estate Tax Relief
To qualify, individuals must meet income and assess limitations. Please call 405-1800 for more information.

Tax Preparation Help
Call 405-1800 ext-8246 to see if you qualify or to make an appointment.
Community Service Board
Department of Public Health
Monitoring and socialization services
Conduct regular community-based blood pressure clinics

Portsmouth Public Library
Churchland Branch 686-2538
Cradock Branch 393-8759
Manor Branch 465-2916
Main Library 393-8501

Parks and Recreation
The Senior Station offers a variety of activities. There is never a dull moment at the Senior Station. Van Service/Luncheon Programs. For more information call 391-3241 and ask for Kim Wilson, or call 399-5661 for Recreation.
Transportation Call HRT Handi-Ride 640-6247

Legal Assistance
Tidewater Legal Aid Society 461-9481

Agency on Aging
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia 461-9481

Health Department Headquarters
1701 High Street 393-8585

Behavioral Health Care Services and Information
Medicare Counseling 1-800-552-3423
Virginia Department of Medical Assistant Services (804) 786-7933
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-552-0340 or 644-2804
Department of Behavior Health Services 393-8618 E.R. call 393-8900
Health Department 393-8585
Adult Protective Services - 1-888-832-3858
Homeless Services 393-8927
Mental Health 393-8223

Department of Social Services:
405-1800

Veteran's Affairs
Hampton 825-7893
Norfolk 455-0914

Blind and impaired - WHRO
Call 889-9400 for services offered to the blind.
Fire Department 393-8124 Emergency: 911
Sheriff’s Dept 393-8210
Police Dept 393-5300 Emergency: 911

PORTSMOUTH TASK FORCE ON AGING (PTFA)
is a non-profit Group of Professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in our community.
The Task Force will serve as a forum to share information and to promote interagency and understanding for seniors. We will work together as advocates, educators and legislative activists to address the issues of older adults.
For more information call Margie Connor 636-1010 or e-mail her at mmconnor41@aol.com. to enroll.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Commission
The ADA Commission is charged to hear appeals from the public regarding requests or suggestions pertaining to discrimination, on the basis of disability, by the City, whether in seeking employment, access to services, programs and public facilities. For more information call 363-3800
Behavioral HEALTHCARE Services Advisory Board
The Behavioral Healthcare Services Advisory Board is responsible for advising the City Council regarding rules, regulations, policies, operations and services provided by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. For more information call 393-8618

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Commission
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Commission serves in an advisory role to the City Council. The Commission's primary objective is to serve as a catalyst to effect cooperative arrangements for improving better utilizing emergency medical resources in the City and to develop and implement a comprehensive city emergency service plan.
EMS Disasters Services 393-8122

Senior’s Converter Box
Coupons for converter boxes will be able February 17, 2008. - 1-888-388-2009 with the Department of Commence. The government is sending a package about the change to TV converters. https://www.dtv2009.gov/Options.aspx

Want to get involved or need more information, contact:

The Mayor's Commission On Aging
P.O. Box 820
Portsmouth, Virginia 23705
(757) 391-9206
portsmouthpatterson@hotmail.com
WilsonK2@portsmouthva.gov