Appalachian Independence Center (AIC)

Disability Services in Abingdon, Virginia. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe.

Phone: (276) 628-2979

Address: 230 Charwood Drive, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210

Website: https://www.aicadvocates.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: David Barrett. Email: aicinfo@aicadvocates.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/virginia).

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Frequently asked questions about Appalachian Independence Center (AIC)

How do I contact Appalachian Independence Center (AIC)?

You can call Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) at (276) 628-2979 or visit 230 Charwood Drive in Abingdon, Virginia. Their website is https://www.aicadvocates.org/.

What services does Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, Wythe.

Are services at Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) at (276) 628-2979 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) offer services in other languages?

Call Appalachian Independence Center (AIC) at (276) 628-2979 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.