About BRWV
Bridging Resources WV supports older adults, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families by:
- Raising visibility of the full range of available options
- Providing objective information, advice and assistance
- Empowering people to make informed decisions about their long-term services and supports (LTSS)
- Helping people access public and private LTSS programs
Bridging Resources West Virginia (The No Wrong Door initiative in West Virginia)
Is led by a Governance Committee and Stakeholder Advisory Council that has a vision to transform the multiple access systems for LTSS into a fully integrated, person-centered No Wrong Door system of access for all programs and populations, regardless of age, income level, type of disability or payer source.
Our Mission
To develop a comprehensive system for transforming the existing and various access points of West Virginia’s long-term services and supports (LTSS) system into a single access system.
Our Vision
Bridging Resources WV will greatly minimize confusion, enhance consumer choice, support informed decision making and improve the state’s ability to manage resources and monitor the quality of services.
Who Does BRWV Help?
See below for more information on how we create the bridge for access to West Virginia’s services and support.
Individuals
When you want to live more independently at home and just need a little extra help.
Individuals
BRWV provides objective information, advice, and assistance which empowers people to
make informed decisions about the best available support and services.
Caregivers
When you need help caring for a loved one over time or overnight and you don’t know where to start.
Caregivers
BRWV removes the uncertainty surrounding where to turn for assistance when caring for a
loved one who is aging, disabled, or suffering from a long-term illness.
Providers
When you need a go-to resource for LTSS, turn to our Community Resource Specialists for vetted and unbiased service referrals.
Providers
BRWV saves providers time and money by decreasing, or even eliminating, multiple
eligibility processes and documentation.
Communities
When working to make existing resources go farther, keeping community partners connected results in enhanced communication and coordination.
Communities
BRWV helps communities by stretching funding, building capacity, and serving more
individuals with limited resources.
How does Bridging Resources WV help?
In a world of information overload, transferred calls, inaccessibility to a real person, or not knowing where to start, Bridging Resources is here to make things easier. Think of us as your single point of contact for bridging the path between your long-term needs and the resources in your community. Understanding eligibility for programs, completing multiple applications, or finding quality services is our area of expertise.
Advisory Council Members – Partner Agencies
- WV Aging & Disability Resource Center
- Division of Rehabilitation Services
- Statewide Independent Living Council
- West Virginia Centers for Independent Living
- Disability Rights of WV
- Legal Aid of West Virginia
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
