AccessStar Community Living Services
Empowering choice.
Building independence.
We support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build skills, make connections, and live lives shaped by their own choices, strengths, and goals.
Support built around each person.
AccessStar Community Living Services Inc. is a licensed provider through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. We provide person-centered services and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Virginia.
Each person’s experience is guided by their choices, assessed needs, Individual Support Plan, and desired outcomes. Our team works alongside the individual and their support network to encourage independence, health, community participation, and meaningful everyday experiences.
Choice and self-advocacy
We support people to express preferences, make decisions, and take an active role in shaping their own lives.
Individualized support
We recognize different strengths, routines, goals, and support needs. Support is planned around the person.
Community connections
We help people explore interests, develop relationships, and participate in the places and activities that matter to them.
Connected services. Personal goals.
Our services include residential support, AccessRise day and community services, and nursing support. Our team can help you explore the services that fit the person’s goals, needs, and authorizations.
AccessStar
Home, daily life, and health
Explore our group homes and learn about support for daily living, community participation, and nursing needs.
AccessRise
Meaningful days and community life
Discover Group Day Services, Community Engagement, and Community Coaching, with support from Community Coaches.
Working together.
AccessStar collaborates with Community Services Boards, families, guardians, support coordinators, healthcare professionals, and other community partners. These relationships help us coordinate support around each person’s needs and choices.
Our culturally diverse leadership team brings more than 60 years of combined experience to the organization, supporting our commitment to quality services, continuous improvement, and respect for every person’s dignity and rights.
Meet the Team →Our Mission
At AccessStar, our mission is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities by offering comprehensive resources that foster freedom of choice and self-advocacy. We are dedicated to delivering top-quality support and services within a nurturing, secure, and enriched living environment. Through our unwavering commitment, we aim to enhance the lives of those we serve, promoting their autonomy and overall well-being.
Our Vision
Our vision at AccessStar is to be a beacon of excellence in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities support services. We envision a world where individuals with developmental disabilities are embraced as valued members of their communities, equipped with the tools and opportunities to make meaningful choices and advocate for themselves. By providing a loving, safe, and enriched living environment, we aspire to create a positive and lasting impact, leading the way toward a more inclusive and empowered future.
Start with what matters to you.
Tell us about the person’s interests, goals, and support needs. We can help you explore our services, learn about locations, and plan the next step.