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To control and prevent the spread of communicable disease from the person infected to other people in the community. To accomplish this we investigate any communicable diseases that pose a public health problem, this includes foodborne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.

The department of planning and zoning maintains and enforces regulations and also assists residents and customers with obtaining building and zoning permits, Certificates of Occupancy, conditional use permits, rezonings, subdivisions, and variances.

Volunteers opportunites to tutor phonics, comprehension, grammar, and word definitions. One tutor is matched with one child, for one hour each week. Tutoring takes place at Hampton Roads Title I Elementary schools usually inside of an LEC funded Technology and Literacy computer labs.

The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College houses the College's growing collection of over 2,000 objects, with a focus on 19th and 20th century American paintings and offers changing exhibitions, permanent displays, and special programs which include lectures and concerts. On-site gift shop.

FAMIS covers uninsured children under age 19 years whose family meets the income guidelines.

Provides VHDA Rental Assistance Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) to enable low income families and individuals the opportunity to obtain safe, sanitary housing at affordable rents. Issues Housing Choice Vouchers for Madison, Orange and Greene Counties. To reach the Administrative Office in Madison, please call (540)948-2237.

Community Assistance Bureau is the first call to make for help if you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Community Assistance Bureau's Social Work Unit helps people find shelter, emergency food and other vital DHS and community services. Referrals can be made to all Arlington County shelters. Telephone line is answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Monetary assistance provided for families on a temporary basis to enable them to stabilize and maintain their financial needs.

Crisis Services staff are available to offer support, guidance, and direct intervention when necessary for persons in behavioral health crisis. Crisis Counselors work in conjunction with local hospitals, first responders, and community members to assist with resolving situations and developing plans of immediate care to outpatient and inpatient resources.

Client can choose up to 10 items per visit. Clients are served every Monday. Clients must display a genuine need and be willing to take the time to discuss the immediate as well as the long-range need. Emergency need only.

Henrico County Health Department (HCHD) is a organization working towards the common goal of protecting and preserving the health of the citizens of Henrico County. Through various programs we strive to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disease, and provide a safe environment for the citizens of Henrico to live in.

Regional offices are the first point of contact in Virginia for anyone seeking to nominate properties to the state and national registers, carry out local architectural or archaeological surveys, put historic resources to work in local comprehensive plans, promote the benefits of historic preservation, teach with historic places, study threatened archaeological sites, or develop and maintain sound local preservation programs.

Summer Camps offer creative, educational, and fun-filled experiences for children of all ages. Summer Art Camp is a full-day one week camp.

Providing experienced compassionate care for people of any background faith, diagnosis or age. Hospice provides medical, nursing, spiritual and psychosocial support to patients and families needing end of life care.

To provide affordable housing for low and moderate income families.

Builds houses to help disadvantaged, low income families from sub-standard housing, who are willing to help build their own home as well as other homes. Homes are built by volunteers and homeowners, known as partner families. Homes are sold to partner families with a no interest mortgage. Habitat families are selected: 1) completion of application and credit report, 2) ability to repay zero-interest mortgage, 3) inability to obtain conventional financing for a home, 4) living in substandard housing or homeless, 5) meet income requirements and 6) agree to partner with affiliate. Volunteers welcomed from all walks of life.

Provides information, referral and resources for military service members and their families on any needs - military or civilian; answer questions concerning, but not limited to: adoption, child care, education, EFMP/ special needs, financial assistance, health care, housing, legal services, military benefits, non-support, relocation, ombudsmen, parenting programs, recreation, support groups, etc. Services also provided for family advocacy [FAP] (child abuse & neglect, spouse abuse, domestic violence) and sexual assault prevention and response [SAPR]. Workshops include those on anger management, stress management, parenting issues, New Spouse orientation (on-line at CNIC only), Foreign Born Spouse Connection; FAP and SAPR education requirements for the military, and other topics. We also have a New Parent Support program where services are available for expectant parents and parents of new babies and children up to age 3. Our New Parent Support staff member is available in our Oceana office, 433-2912.

Help to insure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system.

A government organization charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order.

Maintains a small fund to assist with rent, utilities, prescriptions, or limited medical visits. Service subject to availability of funds.

Provides special education services to students with severe disabilities, ages two through 21, who are found eligible for special education and other related services by a multidisciplinary team.

Offer harm reduction services for people who use drugs, including naloxone, safer-use kits, and education. Additionally, provide referrals and linkages to care - including SNAP, Medicaid and benefits sign up and treatment/recovery services. Provide regular HepC & HIV testing, with patient navigation for treatment.

Provides administration for the public school system. Programs include education, special education programs, counseling, social work, and a school health program.

Provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time,VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities. APS 24-Hour Hotline: 888-832-3858 CPS 24-Hour Hotline: 800-552-7096

Richmond Animal League (RAL) has been committed to saving the lives of animals and finding loving homes for pets. RAL works with area shelters to provide temporary housing, medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and loving care to tens of thousands of pets who were then adopted into new homes.