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Provides government information about the city of Staunton.

Provides financial assistance to farmers and landowners in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties who install agricultural conservation practices. Reimburses landowners for portion of installation costs for approved practices. Must provide a written conservation plan for approval of SWCD Board beforehand. Agricultural BMP (Best Management Practices) Tax Credit may be available. Practices must first be approved by the SWCD Board prior to installation in order to qualify later for the tax credit. Call for more information.

Limited financial assistance with past due utility bills.

Administers day-to-day operation of local government for the city of Lexington.

Helps insure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the Criminal Justice System. Provides information on the specific rights of a crime victim and witness per the Virginia's Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; make referrals to community service agencies for counseling or other assistance to victims; assist in preparing a victim compensation form; explain court procedures and/or a tour of the courtroom before a person has to testify; explain how to obtain protection and protective orders; provide a separate waiting area during court proceedings; determine the amount of restitution; and other services as needed.

Skilled nursing care, short-term physical, occupational and speech therapies, long-term care placement, outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapies, Alzheimer's and dementia support group.

Responsible for providing 24-hour care for youth ordered into PDSS custody, for providing services to family members which promote the child's return to the birth family, and for providing custody studies, home family assessments, and ensuring parental rights are legally terminated if the child is adopted.

Community meal site that provides hot meals to go.

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of two components; Fuel Assistance (FA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: has been offered during the summer. If offered the state sends out the requirements and policy during or close to summer.

Work with people going through eviction and those whose utilities are being turned off. Once an eviction notice/utility shut-off notice has been served, we will work directly with the leasing office/utility company to pledge the last $100 after other payments and pledges are made. We will also assist with the last $100 towards security deposits for people moving into our coverage area. Assistance is provided once every 12 months for those who qualify. Funds are on a first come, first serve basis.

The Sprout School provides a full or part-day, high-quality early childhood education for toddlers and young children ages 2 months through 5 years old. Full day, preschool programming with services available for homeless children. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 3 Star Rated by Virginia's QRIS, and licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Provides one, two, and three bedroom apartments with affordable rental rates for low to moderate income individuals and families.

Head Start is a comprehensive education, health, nutrition and parent involvement program designed to foster the healthy development and school readiness for three and four-year-old children from low income families. STEP provides education, nutritious meals, and the opportunity for social, emotional, and intellectual growth that helps prepare the children for success in school and in life. Medical and dental support services are also offered.

The Petersburg Sheriff's Office make certain that all court operations are safe and secure, and to guarantee timely and accurate service of civil and criminal warrants.

Oxford House, Inc. is a network of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for members recovering from alcohol and substance abuse throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia (DC). We provide separate houses for men and women and some houses accept children with parent. When an individual is accepted for membership in an Oxford House, there is no time limit on how long he or she can live there, but the use of alcohol or drugs or non-payment of rent will result in expulsion. There is no clean time required to move into an Oxford House. All houses are near local transportation including buses and subways. Wheelchair accessibility varies by location.

Provides assistance with the legal needs of low-income individuals. Offers legal assistance ranging from advice or brief service to ongoing representation in areas of family disputes, problems with debts and bankruptcy, housing and landlords, tenant disputes, access to health care and governmental benefits, consumer disputes, and issues affecting seniors. The most common legal problems handled by Blue Ridge Legal Services include: Family disputes (for example, domestic violence, divorce) Problems dealing with debts and bankruptcy Housing and landlord-tenant disputes Eligibility for various government benefits (such as food stamps, TANF, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits) Access to health care (for example, issues involving Medicaid and Medicare) Consumer disputes, and Issues affecting seniors (such as exploitation and problems with nursing homes). Does not handle criminal matters, traffic violations, personal injuries or malpractice cases and other cases outside of our priorities. APPLICATIONS for services must be submitted by phone or online.

Administer law enforcement in Spotsylvania County. Also offers a 24 hour hotline for communicating crime information from the public to the police. If you have information about a crime, please call the Crime Solvers tip hotline at (540) 582-5822.

Optional program designed to provide minimal maintenance assistance which can not be provided through other means. The program that Mathews DSS implements is for persons who are unemployable and do not reside in institutions. They may qualify for this assistance provided they meet income and resource criteria as well as being certified unemployable.

Provides a basic adult education program.

Classical children choir

Provides the at home caregiver of an eligible patient time off from his/her duties. The program helps to maintain the health and well-being of the patient and the caregiver. This respite program can provide up to 720 hours per year for qualified patients in the Medicaid program. Provides caregivers with relief from care giving duties in an effort to maintain a quality life, independence, and the prevention of premature institutionalization. These duties include meal preparation, shopping assistance, light housekeeping and supervision. There are also Support Group Meetings provided for caregivers. This program helps to maintain the health and well being of the patient and the caregiver.

Provides assistance through the criminal justice process to victims and witnesses of crime.

DARS helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and succeed in meaningful jobs. Through career counseling, skills training, job placement, and workplace support, DARS empowers individuals to reach their employment goals and build brighter futures. DARS also works with businesses to access a talented pool of individuals with disabilities ready to contribute to the workforce.

Medication Assisted Treatment Program, Suboxone and Vivitrol Clinic, Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most Inusrance. Offers Counseling and Case Management as well.