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Plans for potential emergencies and to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.

F.R.E.E. is a nonprofit that provides mobility rehabilitation equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc., to help people regain their mobility and independence. FREE collects, sanitizes, and provides donated mobility equipment to low-income adults in Virginia who cannot afford it and whose insurance will not cover it.

Provides disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery services in Grayson County.

Provides a senior center for older adults with on-going programs and activities.

No Previous Experience Required! We will come to you! Individual sessions will be held at a near by library. Group sessions will be held at the groups facility.

Provides 24 hour emergency services. Poison Control Center

Online resource for staying sober in the fellowship throughout the greater Roanoke Valley of Virginia. Offers a full meeting schedule – over 50 meetings a week, on average. Also offer a calendar of special events, such as group anniversaries, workshops and A.A. conventions.

Emergency management, which has jurisdiction over and provides services to the entire County. Emergency Services Coordinator prepares a variety of emergency plans that would be followed in the event of an emergency or disaster, and conducts exercises to prepare local emergency responders for any man-made or natural disaster.

The ACT program comprises multidisciplinary mental health professionals organized as a mobile unit to provide the treatment, rehabilitation, and support services that persons with severe mental illnesses need to live successfully in the community.

Provides free refugee health screening and referral for newly arrived refugees as identified by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Services. Immunization proof can be provided.

Treatments offered: in-center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplant support. Features: single use of dialyzers.

A 25-bed assisted living facility for adults who require assistance with at least two activities of daily living. Licensed to provide care to residents who require only the residential level of care. Provides care for residents who by reason of physical or mental impairment are not capable of self-preservation without the assistance of another person.

Report suspicious drug activity to this toll free number: 1-800-553-DOPE (3673)

Reach Out and Read (ROR) help integrate reading into pediatric practices, advise families about the importance of reading with their children, and share books that serve as a catalyst for healthy childhood development.

Provides planning, coordination and direction of emergency services for Northampton County in the event of a natural or national disaster. The Office of Civil Defense works in conjunction with the State Department of Civil Defense and Governor and is notified in the event of disaster. This agency also works closely with the County Health Department.

Provide financial resources to cover rent or utility costs. Case Managers conduct a needs assessments to understand long-term needs and link clients to resources in the region. With this opens the availability for long term whole family care with case managers available. Financial Assistance can only be offered once per fiscal year.

Through a partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University, those living at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay can take non-credit courses in art, history, political science, psychology, religion, popular culture, and other subjects. Taught by Virginia Wesleyan faculty, the courses are offered at no cost to Westminster-Canterbury members on site, as well as on the Virginia Wesleyan campus. Those living at Westminster-Canterbury also receive free admission to the University's facilities, plays, concerts, lectures, and athletic events (post-season NCAA tournament play requires admission).

The Foundation Fighting Blindness drives research that provides preventions, treatments and cures for people affected the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases. They offer information, referrals, and community support for all who are affected by a blinding disease.

Build and renovate critically needed schools, clinics, homes, and centers for ecological and economic development.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services provides assistance to individuals recovering from mental illness through case management, supported living, intensive community treatment, and a "clubhouse" program. For routine Intakes, individuals are encouraged to call the main telephone number and request an Intake and Assessment.

The Learn to Swim program offered at both the Downtown and Jamerson YMCA prepares children for swimming and learning basic safety and swimming techniques. The program also builds self confidence. There are also components designed to develop the whole person through five specific components of personal safety, stroke development, water sports, and games, personal growth, and rescue. Scholarships available

Offers a non-profit life care retirement community affiliated with the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches. Their mission is to serve retirement-aged people of all denominations with the highest quality services available, from independent living, assisted living to complete on-site health care and long-term nursing care. Three meals a day are provided for the Assisted Living program.

Provides answers to questions on payment of county personal property taxes, parking tickets or other types of payment to the county. Receives and processes tax payments, parking tickets, building permits, County utility payments, zone parking permits, dog licenses, and other County revenues.

Provides circulation and reference services. Houses the Afro-Lee Collection, named after Virginia Lee, a former librarian of the Gainsboro Branch, of rare books and ready-reference resources on African-American history and culture. Implements year-round programming for children/youth, families and adults. Personal computers with educational and word processing software and Internet access are available. Website offers online continuing education classes.

The Span Center, formerly Senior Connections, offers volunteer opportunities for short-term and long-term projects that visibly make a difference in our community.