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Public Library. Information and referral, reference services, provides educational and recreational books, films and recordings.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

Administers the election, offers voter registration, absentee balloting, and precinct and polling place services and information to citizens. Also, provides information about how to became a candidate for public office. In Virginia, you can register to vote at any of the following places: *Any voter registrar's office in Virginia; *Any Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles location; *Any United States Post Office; *Any public library in Virginia; *Any special registration site set up by the registrar's office; *Any state agency office. If you cannot leave home because you are physically disabled or have a continuing illness, call or write your voter registrar. The registrar will send you a mail-in application for voter registration, which is also available at registrars' offices, DMV offices, public libraries, and other locations. You must provide the following information when you register: *Your full legal name; *Your home address and how long you have lived there; *When and where you were born; *Your social security number; *Any place where you have been a registered voter in Virginia.

Trash collection, solid waste, water services.

Provides supplemental payment to licensed Homes for Adults and Assisted Living Facilities that will accept the state approved rate. Client keeps a small monthly allowance for personal needs, and the rest of their monthly income is applied to the State approved rate. The Auxiliary Grant pays the balance of the approved rate to the provider. ELIGIBILITY: Determined by need on a case-by-case basis. FUNDING SOURCES: Federal, State and County Government

Responds to animal law violations or requests for a stray dog to be picked up. All dogs picked up are immediately transported to the Wythe County Animal Shelter,(276) 228-6003.

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WTKR Ch.3 WHRO Ch.15 WVEC Ch.13 WVBT Ch.43 WAVY Ch.10 WBNT Ch.27 NNTV Ch.48

Library services--books, DVDs, newspapers and magazines, children's storytimes, teen programs, copier, fax machine, high-speed Internet, free wireless, books on CD. Reference services. Health information. Programming for adults.

To provide one-on-one literacy instruction for adults. Also English as a second language.

This program allows ex-offenders to receive their documents to find work within the local community. Participants are required to participate in a life skills class taught by our staff.

Provides Social Security benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that has lasted one year, is expected to last at least one year, or result in death. Federal law requires this very strict definition of disability. Certain family members of disabled workers may also be eligible for benefits on a case by case basis.

Comprehensive, objective assessments of academic levels, skill levels, aptitudes/interests and service needs. Individual Service Strategies (IAA) for each participant, including educational, developmental and career goals. Provide opportunities for: basic skills training, tutoring, work maturity skills, career exploration, drop out prevention, leadership development, social sills development, post secondary education, paid/unpaid employment experiences - including internship and job shadowing, mentoring, job search referral to supportive services. Eligibility: meet income requirements and ONE of the following: deficient in basic literacy skills, school dropout, homeless, runaway, foster child, pregnant, parenting, offender.

Provides electronic transmitters and receivers to assist in locating persons that wander away from their residence. The system is designed to assist victims of Alzheimer's, autism, Downs syndrome and any other related disorder where a person might wander or walk off.

May provide limited assistance if available for burial expenses.

Helps to link seniors with the people and organizations who can meet their needs. Direct emergency financial assistance, help with civil legal matters, health insurance counseling, chore, and minor home repair are among the services provided.

Acute Care Services designed to provide stabilization for adolescents and adults who are experiencing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.

Job-related discovery or assessment, person-centered employment planning, job development, negotiation with prospective employers, on-the-job training, evaluation and support, developing work-related skills, and ongoing follow-along supports.

Provides Holiday assistance for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinner meal items to those in need.

Responsible for providing 24-hour care for youth ordered into our 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.

Houses administrative offices, a magistrate's office, public and professional visiting areas, kitchen, laundry, library, classrooms, medical unit, basketball court, two contained outdoor recreation yards, and a secure vehicle sallyport for loading and unloading prisoners. Offers a home electronic monitoring program (H.E.M.) that uses state-of-the-art Radio Frequency (RF) Monitoring to track non-violent offenders. Through a Work Release Program, participants are housed at the jail throughout their tenure on the program. Each individual is monitored and is subject to random drug testing. Provides various programs to inmates on an equal basis. Currently, program offerings include the following: Alcoholics Anonymous, Anger Management Classes, GED Classes, Substance Abuse Classes, Workforce Readiness Classes, and Various Religious Programs. Participation is voluntary.

United Way of Southwest Virginia has developed the Southwest Virginia Regional Disaster Response Fund to serve as a financial resource to provide immediate assistance in the aftermath of natural or humanitarian disasters. The primary purpose of these funds is to ensure that resources are available at the onset of disaster, allowing United Way to mobilize quickly and effectively for our region.

Responsible for upholding various building codes and ordinances, provides permits, inspects property.

Offers psychiatric care for adults, specialized treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse, and a pain management program. Provides chemical dependency consultation and intervention services such as pre-surgical detoxification; post-surgical medication management; consultation and evaluation; referral services. Also provides an alternative treatment called Turning Point, an intensive outpatient program. Each individual is assessed to determine the appropriate level of care.

Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind people to develop their abilities; and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.

Offers informational, wellness, and caregiver support presentations.