Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Portsmouth Office

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

3248 Academy Avenue, Suites 22-26
Portsmouth, VA 23703

(757) 686-5004

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Contact Information

Main
(757) 686-5004
Toll-Free
(800) 552-5019
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Who We Are

The Portsmouth 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)
Chesapeake City
,
Portsmouth City
,
Suffolk City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Persons with a physical disability with daily living activities.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referrals accepted. Appointment/written application/specific documents required.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Email
Anthony.Kearney@dars.virginia.gov
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