Research Guides: COVID-19: Local Resources

Find a Ride

Search the directories below to find rides to and from health appointments and vaccination sites.

Senior Navigator
Click on "Transportation" and then search by your zip code.
211-Virginia
Click on "Transportation" and then type in your zip code.
Ride Connection
Ride Connections Hot Line - (804) 672-4495

Ride Connection is a mobility management, funded in part by the Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation, to help older adults and persons with disabilities have the knowledge of and access to transportation to help them age safely at home and live a healthy, connected life.

COVIDWISE

Virginia Department of Health: COVIDWISE
Download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app to help protect your community while protecting your privacy.

Local COVID-19 Health Information

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health
Resources about COVID-19 for VCUH visitors.
Virginia Department of Health
Links to local COVID-19 data and resources.
Virginia Department of Health of Health: Resources and Support
LInks to handouts and infographics on a variety of COVID-19 topics such as: isolation and quarantine, living with someone with COVID, and notifying your contacts.
Virginia Navigator: Important COVID-19 Information for Older Adults, Caregivers, and Families
Provides a list of national and local resources for people dealing with COVID-19.
Richmond City Health District: COVID-19 Know The Basics
Provides links to hotlines and information about COVID-19 testing.

Local Resources and Support

2-1-1 Virginia
Search for services by zip code in Virginia.
CommonHelp
Find benefit and assistance resources.
CovidWise
Download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app to help protect your community while protecting your privacy.
Richmond City Health District: Richmond And Henrico Area COVID-19 Testing Sites
Provides a list of COVID-19 public testing sites at urgent care centers and family clinics.
RVAStrong
Local directory of useful resources in the Richmond area including COVID-19 resources.
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
This resource provides coping and recovery resources and support.
Virginia Department of Health: Health Department Locator
Find your local health department.
Virginia Department of Health: Where Can I Get Tested for COVID-19
Find a local COVID-19 testing site.
Virginia Department of Social Services: COVID-19 Virginia Resources
Find links to information to getting help for paying for food, finding child care, paying bills, and more.
Virginia Employment Commission: COVID-19 Employment Resources
Online resource to learn about any changes to the benefits application process along with VEC office closings, pertinent news releases and links to other helpful sites.
Virginia Navigator: Resources for People with Disabilities and Their Families
If you have a disability or are a family member, parent, or caregiver of a child or adult with a disability, this site provides a collection of COVID-19 resources and information that you may find helpful.
Virginia Navigator COVID-19: Fraud and Scams Alert
Find out how to avoid COVID-19 fraud and scams.