Charlottesville Community Member Resources

We Independent

Information: We Independent is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting dependent visa holders in the United States. We Independent’s mission is to address the challenges faced by these individuals, such as social isolation, lack of information, and difficulties in language acquisition, through a comprehensive online platform and community. Check out the blog for the latest information!
Website: https://www.weindependent.org/
Email: weindependentweb@gmail.com

Information: The Employee Community Resource Service helps members of the UVA community connect with local organizations who can assist with basic needs such as housing, clothing, utilities, and food, as well as assistance with personal budgeting and finance strategies.
Website: https://uvafeap.com/counseling-services/community-resource-support
Email: feap@uvahealth.org
Phone: (434) 243-2643

Information: CommonHelp is a guide for navigating and applying for assistance in the state of Virginia. Learn how assistance benefits can work for individuals and families through various programs. Apply for health care benefits and other benefit programs, including child care and food assistance (SNAP).
Website: https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/
Phone: (855) 635-4370

Information: UVA Health may help you pay your medical bills with financial aid, payment plans, and support for finding the right solution for you. Find out if you qualify for financial aid.
Website: https://uvahealth.com/services/billing-insurance/financial-aid
Email: FinancialAssistance@UVAHealth.org
Phone: (866) 320-9659

Information: The IRC provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. The IRC programs in Charlottesville include resettlement, employment services, education and integration, family support, and New Roots, a multi-faceted food and agriculture initiative. The IRC provides assistance for 5 years after resettlement in the US.
Website: https://www.rescue.org/united-states/charlottesville-va
Email: Charlottesville@Rescue.org
Phone: (434) 979-7772

Information: The IFMC provides comprehensive, timely, culturally sensitive, and high-quality healthcare to the growing immigrant and refugee populations in Central Virginia. The IFMC offers full medical services to individuals of all ages in a comfortable atmosphere oriented around patients’ health and emotional needs. Mental health and psychiatric services are also provided. For limited English speaking patients, the IFMC has access to in-person and telephone interpreters.
Website: https://med.virginia.edu/family-medicine/clinics/international-family-medicine-clinic/
Phone: (434) 924-5348