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Aging, Department for the

1610 Forest Ave, Preston Bldg., Ste. 100
Richmond, VA 23229

Advocates for older Virginians and directs funds from state and federal sources to local agencies for programs for seniors.
804-662-9333 (Voice/TTY)    804-662-9354 (FAX)
1-800-552-3402 (Voice/TTY) questions or complaints on long-term care (nursing homes, adult homes or home care),
703-324-5411 Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
www.vda.virginia.gov

Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of

102 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219-3642

Promotes the profitability of agriculture. Conducts inspections of food in retail outlets, weights and measures, gasoline pumps, seeds, fertilizers. Regulates pesticide use, health spas, membership campgrounds, prizes and gifts.
804-786-2373      804-371-2945 (FAX)
1-800-828-1120 (TDD)
804-552-9963 Consumer affairs concerns
804-786-3520 Complaints about tainted food or cleanliness in retail stores
800-828-4637 Guides to Virginia Wineries
804-786-4046 Guides to pick-your-own vegetable/fruit farms
804-786-2476 Inquiries about accuracy of grocery store scanners, gas pumps, package labeling, etc.
800-552-5521 Market news
800-284-9452 Information on Virginia's Finest Program
www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Alcohol Safety Action Program, Commission on the Virginia

701 East Franklin #1110
Richmond, VA 23219
10398 Democracy Lane #200
Fairfax, VA 22030

Provides probation supervision, classification, education and counseling referral to persons convicted of DWI.
804-786-5895 (Voice/TDD)     804-786-6286 (FAX)
703-279-2600 local     703-691-2798 (local FAX)
www.vasap.state.va.us

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Alcoholic Beverage Control, Department of

2901 Hermitage Road
P.O. Box 27491
Richmond, VA 23261

Controls the manufacture, sale, transportation and delivery of all alcoholic beverages in Virginia; provides education programs.
804-213-4400     804-231-4687 (TDD)
1-866-437-3155 to report suspected violations of ABC Laws
www.abc.virginia.gov

Arts, Virginia Commission for the

223 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2010

Supports artists and non-profit arts organizations through funding from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.
804-225-3132 (Voice/TDD)     804-225-4327 (FAX)
www.arts.state.va.us

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Assistive Technology System, Virginia

8004 Franklin Farms Drive
P.O. Box K-300
Richmond, VA 23288

Provides information and technical assistance on assistive services and funding for persons with disabilities.
800-435-8490 (Voice/TDD)      804-662-9478 (FAX)
703-
993-3670 local
www.vats.org

Attorney General, Office of the

900 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Acts as attorney for state agencies, provides legal opinions to state and local officials and represents public interests in lawsuits.
804-786-2071 (Voice/TDD)     804-786-1991 (FAX)
703-277-3540 local office     703-277-3547 local FAX
www.oag.state.va.us

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Aviation, Department of

5702 Gulfstream Rd.
Richmond, VA 23250-2422

Administers aviation law; plans the aviation system; licenses aircraft, airports, drop zones and landing areas; and assists localities.
800-292-1034
804-236-3624 (TDD)     804-236-3635 (FAX)
www.doav.virginia.gov

Bar, Virginia State

707 East Main Street #1500
Richmond, VA 23219-2803

Regulates the practice of law in Virginia, investigates and reports violation of rules and regulations adopted by the Supreme Court.
804-775-0500 (Voice)     804-775-0502 (TDD)
804-775-0501 (FAX)
804-775-0570 to obtain a form for filing a complaint about a Virginia lawyer.
800-552-7977 to request information on wills, divorces, selecting a lawyer, financial planning, and other legal issues.
www.vsb.org

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Blind and Vision Impaired, Department for the

397 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-3623
11150 Fairfax Blvd. #502
Fairfax, VA 22030

Provides counseling, education, library, health, rehabilitation and social services to the blind and visually impaired.
800-622-2155 (Voice/TDD)     804-371-3351 (FAX)
703-359-1100 (Voice/TDD) local
800-552-7015 (Voice/TDD) Library for Visually Handicapped
www.vdbvi.org

Business Assistance, Department of

707 E. Main Street, #300
Richmond, VA 23219
P. O. Box 446
Richmond, VA 23218-0446

Provides assistance to small business start-ups.
804-371-8200    804-371-8111 (FAX)
866-248-8814 Virginia Business Information Center
www.dba.virginia.gov

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Center for Innovative Technology, Virginia's

2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 600
Herndon, VA 20170-4228

Promotes economic growth through technology development and commercialization. Co-funds private and public research.
703-689-3000     703-689-3041 (FAX)
www.cit.org 

Charitable Gaming, Department of

101 North 14th Street, 17th floor
Richmond, VA 23218

Regulates bingo and other charitable games.
804-786-1681     804-786-1079 (FAX)
804-786-0293 Complaint line
www.dcg.state.va.us
 

Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department

101 N 14th Street, 17th floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Provides financial and technical assistance to localities in implementing the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and formulating comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances.
800-243-7229 (Voice/TDD)     804-225-3447 (FAX)
www.cblad.virginia.gov

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Community College System, Virginia

101 N 14th Street, 15th floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Administers 23 community colleges in Virginia.
804-819-4901     804-371-8504 (TDD)
804-819-4760 (FAX)

Northern Virginia Community College campuses
Alexandria 703-845-6200      Manassas 703-257-6600
Annandale 703-323-3000      Woodbridge 703-878-5700
Loudoun 703-450-2500
www.vccs.edu

Conservation and Recreation, Department of

203 Governor Street, #302
Richmond, VA 23219-2094

Conserves the state’s natural and recreational resources.
804-786-1712 (Voice)      804-786-2121 (TDD)
800-933-PARK information on Virginia's State Parks
703-324-1460 Northern VA Soil and Water Conservation District office
www.dcr.virginia.gov

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Corporation Commission, State

Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
P.O. Box 1197
Richmond, VA 23218

Regulates utilities, insurance companies, brokerage firms, rail and bus companies, commercial truck carriers and state-chartered financial institutions; serves as central filing office for domestic and foreign corporations and limited partnerships doing business in VA. Approves utility rate changes.
800-552-7945 for complaints about utility bills and shutoff, and insurance, investment and banking problems.
804-371-9206 (TDD)
877-310-6560 for complaints about managed health care
804-371-9733 or 866-722-2551 Corporate inquiries
www.scc.virginia.gov

Corrections, Department of

6900 Atmore Drive 
Richmond, VA 23225
P.O. Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261

Operates prisons and field units, probation and parole programs, and pre-release centers.
804-674-3000     804-674-3007 (TDD)
804-674-3536
(FAX)
800-560-4292 Victim Services Line
www.vadoc.state.va.us

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Criminal Justice Services, Department of

202 N. 9th St., 10th Floor 
Richmond, VA 23219

Works to strengthen the criminal justice system through planning and coordination of programs, local government assistance, regulation of training for public and private security personnel and research.
804-786-4000     804-371-8981 (FAX)
888-887-3418 Crime Victim Assistance Information Line
www.dcjs.virginia.gov 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Department for the

1602 Rolling Hills Dr., Suite 203
Richmond, VA 23229-5012

Advocates for the deaf and hard of hearing, provides training and technical assistance to service providers, gives information and referrals, operates interpreter service and equipment distribution programs. Oversees Virginia Relay Center.
800-552-7917 (Voice or TDD)     804-662-9718 (FAX) 
www.vddhh.virginia.gov

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