WorkLife
Health & Wellness Programs
William & Mary is dedicated to assisting its employees in and outside of the workplace. The WorkLife site serves to provide an array of valuable resources that may be helpful for employees and their families. However, William & Mary does not directly endorse any of these agencies.
If you have new information you feel should be posted or have other issues you feel could be addressed on these WorkLife Health and Wellness Programs pages, please contact us.
Aging/Elder Care - National Organizations
Social Security Administration
American Association of Retired Persons
Aging/Elder Care - Local Organizations
Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health
Williamsburg Physician's Center
3901 Treyburn Building, Suite 100
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Voice: 757-220-4751
Fax: 757-220-4756
The Peninsula Aging & Disability Resource Network, PADRN, is designed to be a simple directory where one can find both public and private providers of long-term support services within the four cities and two counties comprising Virginia's Peninsula area.
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite # 1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Telephone: (757) 873-0541
Sentara Home Health Services
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA
(757) 259-6251
Retiree Insurance Counseling
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) Bay Aging
Toll Free 1-866-758-2386
Sentara Living Well
Sentara/Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 259-6777
Older Adult Services
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2847
Senior Services
Community Assistance And Resources (CARES)
12829 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 875-0060
Senior Services
The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive, #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-6651
Healthy Edge for Seniors
Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 259-6777
Respite Care Subsidy Assistance Program
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
514 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1771
Historic Triangle Senior Center
James City-Williamsburg Senior Center
5301 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 259-4187
Hospice House
Hospice Support Care of Williamsburg
4445 Powhatan Parkway
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 253-1220
Hospice Services
Williamsburg Community Hospital
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-3232
Grief & Loss
Compassionate Friends of Williamsburg
Telephone: (757) 566-0880
Bereavement Support
Hospice House
4445 Powhatan Parkway
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 253-1220
Bereavement Support
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads, Inc.
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2847
Insurance Counseling
Virginia Insurance Coverage Assistance Program
804-758-2386
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Assistance
Alcoholism Treatment Centers in Virginia
Additional Alcoholism Treatment Centers in Virginia
Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge
9302 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601,
(757) 244-3737
In Williamsburg:
Colonial Behaviorial Health
Middle Peninsula Community Services Board
Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center
The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place
Domestic Violence
Avalon: A Center for Women & Children
P.O. Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(804) 258-5051
The Purple Ribbon Project
6053 Mooretown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-9274
Fax: Same as telephone
Email: [[PurpleRP@aol.com]]
A.A.U.W. – American Association of University Women
P.O. Box 7316
Hampton, VA 23666
(888) 8VA-AAUW
Email: aauw4va@patriot.net
Virginia Peninsula Council on Battered Women
P.O. Box 561
Hampton, VA 23669
Health & Fitness Opportunities
Campus Recreation at William & Mary, (757) 221-3310
Greater Williamsburg Network of Care
Weight Watchers
Commonwealth Program description
Water Aerobics
Class held in Adair Hall Pool
Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 pm
$50/semester for the class
Contact Mary Louise Gerdes for more information or to register
Local Food Banks
Food Bank of the Peninsula
9912 Hosier St.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-9912
The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive Suite #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-6651
Williamsburg Area Meals On Wheels
P.O. Box 709
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-9250
FISH
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-9379
York County Church Women United Food Closet
St. Luke’s United MethodistChurch
300 Ella Taylor Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-8057
Contact: Susan Sallwasser at (757) 868-8512
Child Care/Youth Development/Family Planning Resources
Child Development Resources (CDR)
First Steps Child Care & Development Ctrs
Griffin-Yeates Center
1490 Government Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-1168
Child Development Resources (CDR)
First Steps Child Care & Development Ctrs
Lafayette High School
4460 Longhill Road, Room 418
Williamsburg, VA
(757) 565-4249
Child Development Resources (CDR)
First Steps Child Care & Development Ctrs
Infant & Toddler Services
P.O. Box 280
Norge, VA 23127
(757) 566-TOTS
William & Mary
Child Care Center
3 Grisby Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 221-2136
Unicorn Child Care
3021 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-0998
LA Petite Academy
5260 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-0121
Childbirth Education (Lamaze)
Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
FMC, 3rd Floor
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-INFO (4636)
Child Care Resource & Referral
Child Caring Connection
4312 Waller Mill Road
Suite # 500
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7940
Pregnancy and Birth Parent Counseling
Children's Home Society
4200 Fitzhugh Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
Toll Free: (800) 247-2888
Pregnancy & Birth Parent Counseling
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2847, Toll Free: (1-800-227-3002)
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia, Inc.
910 W. Mercury Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23666
Telephone Numbers:
Clinic - (757) 826-2079
Norfolk - (757) 624-9556
VA Beach - (757) 473-8116
Affordable Housing
Consumer Credit and Housing Counseling
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2847
Rental Assistance
JCC Dept. of Social Services
5248 OldeTowne Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1272
Rental Assistance
York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
301 PO Drawer 917
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-3787
Housing - Transitional Apartments
The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 229-6651
Support Groups
Williamsburg AIDS Network
479 McLaws Circle, Suite 2
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4606
Alzheimer’s Support
Eastern State Hospital- Building 33
4601 Ironbound Road
PO Box 8791
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8791
(757) 253-5176
Arthritis Foundation
c/o Senior Services
P.O. Box 8700
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 259-6777
Breast Cancer Support
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 984-6000
Sentara Support Group Search
Caregivers Support
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads, Inc.
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-2847
Diabetes Support
Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 259-4225
Post-Polio Support Group
819 Player Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-3576
Williamsburg Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (WISHHH)
(757) 229-3272
Leukemia/Family Support Group
Toll Free 1-800-866-4483
Parent Support Group
(757) 229-7940
Parkinson’s Support Group
Williamsburg Landing
5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23182
(757) 220-2627
Stroke Support Group
Mary Immaculate Hospital - Health Resources Center
2 Bernadine Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
Rehabilitation Department
(757) 886-6480
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
12829 Jefferson Ave. Suite 101
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 875-0060
Weight Loss Support Group
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS
Meets at: Wellsprings UMC
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 566-3911
Miscellaneous Resources
Rita Welsh Adult Skills Tutoring Program
William & Mary
Bryan Hall Basement
Williamsburg, VA
(757) 221-3325
James City County Transit/Handi-Transit
James City County
109 Tewning Road Phone
(757) 259-4093
American Automobile Association
Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
421 North Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-6511
Academic Classes for Retirees
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
5300 Discovery Park Boulevard - Room 320, in New Town Discovery Park
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 221-1506
Therapy - The Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care (VIPCARE)
Bruton Parish Church
331 Duke of Gloucester St.
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 220-2299
Virginia School for the Deaf Blind and Multi-Disabled at Hampton
700 Shell Road
Hampton, VA 23661-2299
(757) 247-2050 Toll Free: 1-800-666-0041
TRAFFIX – Serving Hampton Roads and Gloucester
1-800-700-RIDE