Welcome to Capitol Hill Village Resources Page

We have organized our resources according to categories, which includes: Transportation, Local, Caregivers, Social Isolation, Safety, Technology Support, and COVID-19. If you are a CHV member and have any questions about these resources, call the Village at 202-543-1778. In addition to these resources, CHV maintains up to date resources on in home services, transportation, hearing loss, legal support, durable medical equipment, and more.

Transportation

Transportation

This section includes information related to public transportation, paratransit, rideshares, and more.

Transportation

Check out our transportation webpage for our transportation resources: https://capitolhillvillage.org/transportation

Local Resources

Local Resources

This section includes information on local and citywide aging services and resources, LGBT specific resources, mental health resources, and fitness and wellness programs.

Citywide Aging Services and Resources

Organization: The Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL)

Website: https://dacl.dc.gov/

Phone: 202-724-5626

DACL serves District residents 60 and older, adults living with disabilities, and those who care for them. In partnership with more than 20 community-based organizations across the city, they offer more than 40 free or low-cost programs to help all District residents live boldly at any age, stage, or ability.

Through a variety of programs including community activities and events, nutrition and transportation services, healthcare and insurance counseling, caregiver support resources, and adult protective services, DACL is building a District where we can all thrive together in the communities we know and love.

Aging Resources for Ward 6 Residents
Citywide Services Hub
Services and Programs for DC LGBT Residents
Local Senior Services Guide
24/7 Mental Health Services Helpline
Local Fitness and Wellness
Caregivers

Caregivers

This section includes information on local services and programs, dementia specific resources, online resources, and LGBT specific resources for caregivers.

CHV members should contact the Village at 202-543-1778 to learn more about specific at home care or care agencies. 

Citywide Caregiver Programs

Organization: DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL)

Website: https://dacl.dc.gov/service/caregiver-programs

Phone: 202-724-5626

DACL provides a variety of programs and services to support unpaid caregivers to our seniors and adults with disabilities. From caregiver respite programs to support groups, educational programs to case management. You are not alone in your journey—DACL is with you.

Dementia and Other Memory Issues
Guides and Resources For Caregivers
AARP
Resources For LGBT Caregivers
Social Isolation

Social Isolation

This section includes information for CHV members, LGBT specific resources, 24/7 phone support, and online activities and resources.

CHV Members

Program: Village Connections

Village Connections is CHV's own 1:1 volunteer support program. If you would like to receive friendly calls or volunteer to give them, contact Arie at aparker@capitolhillvillage.org.

LGBT Resources
Phone Support
Activities And Resources
End of Life

End of Life

This section includes information on end of life planning.

Capitol Hill Village End of Life Symposium

Event: CHV Contemplation of Our End of Life Symposium

The Capitol Hill Village "Contemplation of Our End of Life Symposium" was a two part event exploring options for use in planning your or a loved one's future. Part One provided a high level view of the issues and options related to end of life, and Part Two provided a more detailed look at what a person needs to know for planning one's end of life.

Check out the End of Life Symposium webpage at: https://capitolhillvillage.org/end-of-life-symposium/

You can view the Symposium session and workshop recordings at:

 

End of Life Planning
Discussing End of Life
Safety

Safety

This section includes information about fraud protection and local resources regarding personal safety.

Financial Fraud

Organization: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau a agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making regulations more effective, consistently and fairly enforcing rules, and empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.

Website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources on Fraud

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/protecting-against-fraud/

Elder Abuse and Exploitation
Technology Support

Technology Support

This section includes information on virtual and in person technology courses.

Online Peer Tech Courses

Organization: Get Set Up

Website: https://www.getsetup.io/

GetSetUp is on a mission to help the third of the world’s population who are over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences.

 

On Demand Tech Courses
In Person Tech Workshops
Coronavirus Hub

Coronavirus Hub

The Coronavirus Hub includes information, local resources, and communications related to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Hub

Check out the Coronavirus Hub below.

Coronavirus Hub