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    About Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Charlottesville, Roanoke and Harrisonburg.

    The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

    Office location in Central and Western Virginia

    Our 24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public, providing reliable information and support to all those who need assistance.

    Call us toll-free anytime day or night at 800.272.3900.

    The Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter office hours are by appointment only. 

    Charlottesville Office
    1010 Ednam Center, Suite 203
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    M - F: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    434.973.6122

    Central and Western Virginia Chapter leadership and staff

    Our chapter is led by a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to making life better for individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, family members and future generations.

    Staff

    Executive Director - Lissa Greenlee
    Community Executive - Jeanne Snyder
    Director of Communications & Marketing - Mary Sandridge
    Director of Government Affairs - Josh Myers
    Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator - Roanoke and Charlottesville - Brooke Gill
    Senior Walk Manager - Charlottesville, Greater Augusta - Sheri Owen
    Walk Manager - Roanoke, New River Valley, Danville - Nikki Hicks
    Walk Manager - Lynchburg, Harrisonburg - Lindsey Parnell 
    Constituent Events Manager, The Longest Day - Emily Rosenberger
    BOLD Program Manager - Eve Flippen
    State Advocacy Manager - Karen Garner
    Region 14 Graphic Designer and Web Specialist - Jeanne Burkett
    Regional Office Operations Manager - Tabitha Cox

    Board of Directors

    Officers
    Christy Miller - Chair

    Directors
    E. Ray Dinstel
    Donna Harper
    Leslie Magee
    ​Judy Mandell
    Will Reifsteck
    Sandy Saunders
    Shareef Tahboub
    David Trinkle, M.D.

    Local PR contact

    Mary Sandridge    
    msandridge@alz.org
    434.270.0201

    Join our team

    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the Central and Western Virginia Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Central and Western Virginia or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

    About Our Chapter

    The Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia serves 51 cities and counties in the central and western regions of Virginia including Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke. We help all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing support groups and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives.

    Our mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

    Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.®

    The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support

    The Alzheimer’s Association provides services to the central and western Virginia community. Our support groups are led by trained volunteers and are offered regularly. Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving techniques.

    Areas We Serve


    Below are the following cities and counties we serve:

    Albemarle County
    Alleghany County
    Amherst County
    Appomattox County
    Augusta County
    Bath County
    Bedford City
    Bedford County
    Bland County
    Botetourt County
    Buckingham County
    Buena Vista City
    Campbell County
    Carroll County
    Charlottesville City
    Covington City
    Craig County
    Culpeper County
    Danville City
    Floyd County
    Fluvanna County
    Franklin County
    Galax City
    Giles County
    Grayson County
    Greene County
    Harrisonburg City
    Henry County
    Highland County
    Lexington City
    Louisa County
    Lynchburg City
    Madison County
    Martinsville City
    Montgomery County
    Nelson County
    Orange County
    Page County
    Patrick County
    Pittsylvainia County
    Pulaski County
    Radfod City
    Roanoke City
    Roanoke County
    Rockbridge County
    Rockingham County
    Salem City
    Shenandoah County
    Smyth County
    Staunton City
    Waynesboro City
    Wythe County



     

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