Chesapeake Animal Control Unit

K. J. Strouse, Coordinator
3807 Cook Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 382-8080
After Hours Phone: (757) 382-6161
Fax: (757) 485-7319
Website: www.cityofchesapeake.net/animalcontrol/

Chesapeake Animal Control Unit is the Animal Control Agency for the City. Also operates the Animal Shelter for the City. Enforce applicable laws and ordinances. Responds to citizen complaints regarding animal related matters.

Chesapeake City Treasurer

The Honorable Barbara O. Carraway, Treasurer
P.O. Box 16495
Chesapeake, VA 23328-6495
Phone: (757) 382-6764
Fax: (757) 382-8145
Website: www.cityofchesapeake.net/treasurer/

The City of Chesapeake offers tax relief (real estate) for senior citizens. Applications taken by the office of Commissioner of the Revenue.

Chesapeake Commissioner of The Revenue

The Honorable Ray A. Conner, Commissioner
P.O. Box 15285
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Phone: (757) 382-6455
Fax: (757) 382-8874
Web Site: www.cityofchesapeake.net/com-rev/

At Website go to:

1. City Departments
2. Commissioner of Revenue
3. Real Estate Tax Relief

Chesapeake Community Services Board

Candy Waller, Director
224 Great Bridge Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 547-9334
Fax: (757) 819-6292
Web Site: www.cityofchesapeake.net/csb/

The Chesapeake Community Services Board is a twelve member, community-based board appointed by City Council that provides mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services for Chesapeake citizens. These programs are supported by local, state and federal tax dollars as well as by client fees. Fees for services provided to citizens are based on their ability to pay.

Programs:

Mental Health (757) 548-7011
Mental Retardation (757) 547-8902
Substance Abuse (757) 547-3336

Chesapeake Department of Human Services

Division of Social Services
100 Outlaw Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-2000
Fax: (757) 543-1644
Web Site: www.cityofchesapeake.net/humanservices/

Offers a number of service and benefit programs for senior adults including Adult Protective Services, transportation, companion services, assessment for alternative living arrangements (nursing homes, adult care residences, adult foster homes), food stamps, medicaid and fuel assistance. For information on these and other programs through the agency, please call 382-2000.

Chesapeake Fire Department

Bridgette Hoilman, Life Safety Specialist
Pam Gregory
(S.C.A.N. Program)
304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 382-6297
Fax: (757) 382-8313
Website: www.cityofchesapeake.net/cfd/

The programs listed below are open to all ages, however many of those who use the programs are senior citizens.

1. Smoke Detector Program: Distribution and installation of smoke detectors in homes of senior citizens, physically challenged, and person's with low income. Weak or missing batteries can also be replaced in existing detectors if needed.
2. S.C.A.N. Program: (Special Care and Needs) Special medical needs are filled out on a card, which is then mailed to us. The information is entered in the dispatcher's computer. Thus, whenever "911" is called by the applicant from their home, the information appears on the dispatcher's computer.

Chesapeake Fire Department - Emergency Management Office

304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 382-6297
Fax: (757) 382-8228

We provide emergency preparedness materials and programs. Specific program topics include:

Hurricane Preparedness
Water Cold Preparedness
Tornado Preparedness
Flood Preparedness

Chesapeake Health Department

Great Bridge Office
Family Planning/Immunizations
749 Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-8699
Fax: (757) 382-8717

South Norfolk Health Center
Linda Boyette
490 Liberty Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-2629
Fax: (757) 382-2607

Web Site: www.vdh.state.va.us/lhd/chesapeake/
E-Mail: csavinsky@vdh.state.va.us

Adult Medical Clinic includes pharmacy services for non-insured Home Health Services (in-home) Companion Services (in-home) Nursing Home Screenings Community, flu clinics-offered annually in the fall

Chronic Disease Case Management

Chesapeake Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension

Watson Lawrence, Unit Coordinator
310 Shea Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 382-6348
Fax: (757) 382-6665
Website: www.ext.vt.edu/offices/chesapeake

Virginia Cooperative Extension provides educational programs based on research-based information from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Broad program areas are: Agriculture and Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth. Some examples of specific educational programs include Master Gardner Volunteer Training, Money Management, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Human Development, and 4-H Club Volunteer Training. Seniors can enroll in informal classes, serve as volunteers, and consult a professional staff member by phone or receive newsletters by mail.

Chesapeake Police Department

304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 382-8239
Fax: (757) 382-8510
Website: http://cityofchesapeake.net/cpd/
E-Mail: cpadmbu@cityofchesapeake.net

Home Security Surveys Personal Safety Talks

Provide Elderly Crime Information to Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

1. Victim/Witness Program

Joyce Walsh, Director P.O. Box 15125 Chesapeake, VA 23328 Phone: (757) 382-6417 Fax: (757) 382-8373 Web Site: www.cityofchesapeake.net/sheriff/

We provide Victim/Witness Services to all victims and witnesses of crime regardless of age. We see victims through the Criminal Justice System and apply for funds to compensate victims for any counseling, medical, funeral, and burial expenses that may be incurred as a result of a crime.

Services include:

• Court Escort
• Crisis Referrals
• Counseling Referrals
• Filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
• Transportation to Court
• Assist victims in obtaining notification services
• Assist victims in preparing Victim Impact Statements
• Assist victims in seeking and securing restitution
• Provide courtroom tours
2. Elderly and Indigent Assistance Program

Investigator Alon Holmes, Coordinator
P.O. Box 15125
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Phone: (757)382-8824
Fax: (757) 382-8392

1. Elderly and Indigent Assistance Program (EVAP) Provides assistance to seniors and indigent victims of crime with losses up to $200.00. You must meet program criteria to qualify.
2. Check and Respond Everyday (CARE) Care is a twenty-four hour computerized phone service designed to check on the homes of seniors and handicapped to verify that they are safe. This service is offered free of charge to residents of Chesapeake. For additional information see our web site.

Parks and Recreation Department

112 Mann Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: (757) 382-6411
Fax: (757) 382-8418
Website: www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks/

Senior programs and activities are available at the two senior centers located at the following sites:

Senior Center
100 Outlaw Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-2330

Portlock Senior Center
1114 Freeman Avenue
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 545-9639

Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 382-2330 for a copy of the Leisure Guide for further details on senior events, clubs and activities.

Public Works Department

Waste Management Division
912 Hollowell Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 382-CITY(2489)
Web Site: www.cityofchesapeake.net/pub-wrks/

The Waste Management Division is offering smaller (64 gallon) refuse containers to elderly residents and people with disabilities who have difficulty handling the standard (96 gallon) containers. Elderly and disabled residents, who currently receive refuse collection service from the city may exchange the larger container for a smaller one by calling the Chesapeake Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY (382-2489).

Virginia Department For The Aging

1610 Forrest Avenue, Suite #100
Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: 1-800-552-3402
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Website: www.aging.state.va.us

Provides information on aging services, long term care and general information on medicare. Referral services available. Hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.