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Community Corrections provides local probation including drug screens and supervision for court-ordered defendants and offenders. Community service helps individuals pay off fines and court costs. Several individuals have obtained employment with the work site after their community service was completed. Home Electronic Monitoring (HEM) also helps prevent overcrowding in jails. Individuals are on house arrest with a perimeter, and staff can monitor their activity 24/7/365. Their location is tracked every 2 minutes. This service is used with individuals on bond prior to their hearing. The program also offers classes on the following topics: Shoplifting Diversion, Anger Management, Alcohol Education and Substance Abuse Education. The majority of participants are court-ordered to attend the classes, but participants can attend voluntarily. The Substance Abuse Education class has 12 sessions, while the remaining three classes are one-day sessions. This program also offers a for-profit drug screening service for businesses, jails, schools, etc. They can use Dept. of Transportation (DOT) or non-DOT screens. They currently have contracts with 15 organizations to provide drug screening services.

Provides persons with disabilities peer counseling to give opportunity to work to achieve personal goals. Offers one-on-one peer counseling, independent living skills training and facilitated support groups. Peer counseling issues may include any topic related to living independently with a disability such as housing, employment, transportation or other concerns.

This program offers eligible tenants the opportunity to stay in their homes by providing financial assistance, guidance, and support. SCDHC work with both tenants and landlords to prevent eviction, ensuring you have the resources and information needed to maintain stable housing.

Provides independent living apartments and assisted living services without changing residence. Offers on site rehabilitation services include physical, occupational and speech therapy. Includes meals, weekly housekeeping,activities, lounges, and more. Free transportation available for residents to physician appointments, shopping and other personal appointments. Licensed by the State of Virginia to provide Assisted Living Services. Offers 24-hour on site licensed nurses who provide medication management, assistance with bathing, dressing and other personal services. Assisted Living Services are provided in the same apartment as the independent living services are offered.

To place children who have been permanently and legally separated from their birth parents with a new family. It is a social and legal process which gives new parent(s) the same rights and obligations as biological parents.

Adult Services include the provision of companion services to the elderly and screening to determine the need for possible nursing home or adult home placements.

Provides an animal shelter for the County of Madison that operates under guidelines from the Commonwealth of Virginia to temporarily house stray or injured animals, provide for adoption of as many animals as possible,unadoptable animals are sent to other rescues .The Shelter strives to encourage, promote, and preserve responsible pet ownership and to prevent any form of cruelty to animals. Pet adoptions are available to all interested in providing an animal a good home. Volunteers and donations are welcome.

Heads the legislative branch of the local government. Board has control over taxation, budgets, borrowings, certain appointments and accounting.

Provides services though motivating, educating and encouraging participants to have the tools for a healthy lifestyle. Strives to provide a safe environment for individuals and families.

Provide help with finding a job, finding housing, getting to medical appointments, setting up a budget and managing finances, parenting skills, medication management, arranging for counseling, helping the chemically dependent get to meetings, learning social skills, linking to legal assistance, nutritional counseling, crises management, and independent living skills. The Madeline Centre Mental Health Support Services are: 1. The program includes a very comprehensive assessment of each individual's needs in 22 areas of their lives. 2. Treatment is based on the medical management model which educates participants how to manage their mental illness. 3. Each participate receives a wellness kit, which includes information about specific mental health diagnoses, booklet of community resources, a "mental health first aid kit" and goal and progress charts. 4. Focus on finding the good in people and to empower them to reach their fullest potential. 5. Emphasize family stabilization by building healthy and healing relationships.

Free legal services for indigent individuals and families in civil legal matters such as family law, domestic violence, housing, consumer and public benefits. Services provided range from counsel and advice to full representation in court and administrative hearings. No criminal cases. See website for more information on intake process and what type of cases are accepted.

For those facing financial hardship from unemployment, a family crisis, or a chronic medical condition, EnergyShare is Dominion's energy assistance program of last resort. There is no income guideline requirement, however, clients must have a disconnect notice. EnergyShare intake agencies determine eligibility for EnergyShare and may have additional requirements when qualifying customers for this program.

Administers Federal Farm Funds for Rockingham and Page Counties. Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Also offers programs for farmers that include: farm loans, price support, commodities, conservation and disaster assistance.

Henrico County Public Library promote reading and lifelong learning, connect people with the information they need, and enrich community life. HCPL encourage everyone to try the Library's online catalog, download an eBook, read a digital magazine, use the public computers or WiFi, or learn about any of the free programs like story times, computer classes, and more. Library Amenities Large areas for general interest, teens and children's collections Expanded hours and services as an "area" library Digital Media Lab More public-use computers and devices Demonstration kitchen Group collaboration areas Drive-up book return and pickup window Outdoor walking trail that will connect to the Virginia Capital Trail Larger meeting room with updated technology Quiet reading room Study rooms Updated collection Large glass windows with views of the nearby wetlands and woods Internal & external automated book returns

Clients of the YWCA's Early Childhood and/or Domestic and Sexual Violence Services are automatically eligible for supportive services. Community-based Counseling clients or others experiencing sexual and/or domestic violence may contact us to receive services and/or referrals to appropriate resources. Those in crisis may call the 24-hour Richmond Regional Hotline, a confidential and free resource for survivors and their advocates.

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. Apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.

Provides court advocacy for domestic violence victims. Attends court in Campbell County on Mondays, Lynchburg City on Tuesdays, and other times as needed. Also attends court in Amherst County, Appomattox County and Pittsylvania County as needed. Advocacy available for shelter clients and other domestic violence victims. Protective Orders assistance offered in Lynchburg.

A comprehensive healthcare home services include diagnostic testing, prescription medication, and referrals to outside specialists.

The Fairfax County Health Department vision is to protect, promote and improve health and quality of life for all in the community.

Provides help for parents of children with special needs from birth through high school, including in-person and telephone support, advocacy training, information about special education law and services, tips about working with the schools, information about specific disabilities, support groups, a lending library for parents and teachers, and a newsletter.

Funds companion services, for limited hours each week, to assist SSI recipients (aged, blind, disabled) with personal care or light housekeeping tasks. Seeks to prevent institutionalization.

The program provides free group lessons on-site at schools and community centers, and it loans guitars to students to remove barriers of cost and transportation.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) provides a basic safety net to millions of people by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income families which can be used to purchase food. Assistance is in the form of debit cards to help families increase their food purchasing power in order to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

Provide goal directed training to enable individuals to achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment. Each individual will be assessed and have a personalized service plan to best serve their individual needs.

Helps people with disabilities who are homeless or who need to locate affordable, accessible housing.