Celebrating 50 years of
Supporting Your Choice to
Live Independently
Our Mission:
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living supports older adults and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in accordance with their own personal choice.
Our Vision:
All individuals regardless of age or disability maintain independence, dignity, equal rights
and a meaningful life based on their individual choice.
What's New at CVACL?
LEGAL NOTICE
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. (CVACL) (formerly Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging, Inc.) is issuing requests for proposals to provide Personal Care services throughout Central Virginia to include the Counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell and the City of Lynchburg.
CVACL encourages all entities interested in providing Personal Care services to inquire. Any entity chosen to provide services for CVACL must be able to meet/achieve specific federal and state regulatory and policy requirements. Women, minorities, and small businesses are encouraged to apply.
Proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 3, 2026. This Proposal is anticipated to be awarded on/before September 15, 2026. Postmarks will not be considered by the arrival date. Interested parties should contact CVACL, 501 12th Street, P.O. Box 1390, Lynchburg, VA 24505, (434) 385-9070 to obtain the Request for Proposal.
CVACL's Senior Cool Care program has air conditioners and fans for older adults that qualify! You may even be able to pick a unit up the same day. Find out more near the bottom of our Housing Services web page.
Read our Heat Safety Guide for information on staying safe during hot weather.
With thanks to a grant from Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, CVACL is pleased to present Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program! Designed for people with arthritis—young and old, male and female, fit and not-so-fit—Walk With Ease is also suitable for people without arthritis who would like to begin a regular walking program to gain the benefits of regular aerobic exercise.
We'll be meeting at Sweet Briar College each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning for about an hour, beginning at 9:00 a.m., from August 10 through September 18. For more information or to register, contact Maggie at (434)385-9070 x106 or email mmccanna@cvcl.org.
NEW at CVACL: Medicare's GUIDE Program
Medicare launched the GUIDE program in 2024 to support patients with dementia and their unpaid caregivers as they navigate the challenges of living with dementia. Patients keep their current physicians, and the additional GUIDE personnel provide care in between your physician visits. CVACL and Embrace are your local GUIDE partners and provide integrated social and clinical care to families living with dementia. We provide home telehealth care to help older adults reduce their risks of going to the hospital or the nursing home. Download the info sheet HERE. Reach out to us at (434) 385-9070 x127 for more information!
Did you know? The Commonwealth of Virginia has a service called No Wrong Door - an initiative to provide all Virginians with information, person-centered support and streamlined access to a statewide network of public and private service providers. No matter where you start, we’ll help you find your way. Explore and connect with Virginia’s network of home- and community-based providers on Virginia Easy Access.
Evidence Based Health and Wellness programs provide education and information that will help you manage chronic conditions and stay active and healthy.
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Chronic Disease Self-Management
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Bingocize
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Matter of Balance
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Geri Fit
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Walk with Ease
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Falls Talk
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Healthy Ideas
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Dealing with Dementia
Whether you are planning for your own care or caring for aging parents, we can provide you with the unbiased answers and resources you need.
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Information and Referral
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Care Assessment and Coordination
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Options Counseling
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Checking Services
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Care Transitions
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Personal Care
Nutrition assistance programs are designed to address hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, and healthy eating habits.
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Meals on Wheels for Seniors
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Animeals
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Education and Nutrition Centers
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Farm Market Fresh (seasonal)
Housing programs are designed to improve overall housing conditions, accessibility and energy efficiency in order to support individuals remaining safely and independently in their homes.
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Weatherization
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Emergency Home Accessibility and Repair
Transportation programs enable individuals without access to transportation the ability to travel for medical care and treatments.
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Dial-A-Ride
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New Freedom
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Bedford Ride
From navigating Medicare to addressing nursing home concerns, from access to legal services to education on elder abuse prevention, CVACL is the advocate of older adults and their caregivers.
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Ombudsman
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Medicare Counseling
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No Wrong Door
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Legal Aid Services
Contact Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.
501 12th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
phone (434) 385-9070
FAX 434-385-9209