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Supplemental food program for children from birth to age 5, pregnant and breast-feeding women. Services provided include nutritional counseling/instruction and supportive services for breast-feeding mothers.

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 program provides single room fans or window air conditioners to income-eligible seniors who need assistance cooling their homes. The program runs from May 1st through October 31st. Fans and air conditioners are issued on a first come basis while funding lasts.

BrightSteps Homecare LLC provide in-home care services that promote independence, dignity, and comfort for seniors and individuals with health challenges. Services include personal care, companion and respite support, skilled nursing oversight, and post-hospital assistance.

The Arc of Hanover is an advocacy and service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hanover County.

The Healthy Families program provides support to families during pregnancy and the first few years of a child's life Family Support Workers meet with parents in the privacy of their home to provide encouragement and support, as well as share useful child development information, parenting tips, and referrals to other community resources.

Emergency Services provides 24-hour intervention for persons experiencing a mental health or substance abuse-related crisis. Licensed clinicians evaluate mental health and substance abuse problems and provide help as needed over the phone or in person.

Offers initial assessment for intake and treatment services the same day Arlington County Community Services Board is contacted.

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.

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.

The Richmond Public Library promotes reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service. In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVD's, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, wireless Internet access, and public use PCs. Fax service is available at each library for a fee to send faxes (not receive); notary service is available at each library (please call to make sure the registered notary is available).

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB. Other services include information on communicable diseases, investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, and preventive treatment for certain diseases. Outbreak investigations can be for suspected food or waterborne diseases, bioterrorist events, and contagious diseases spread to humans by either animals or other persons. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

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.

Provides Commonwealth a responsive statewide police department, independent yet supportive of other law enforcement agencies; to preserve law and order; to enforce criminal, traffic and regulatory laws; and provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively to citizens of Commonwealth. Telephone: 434-352-7128 Appomattox 434-993-2226 Lynchburg 1-800-552-0962 Toll-Free

Hospital accompaniment services are provided to survivors seeking support while at a hospital emergency department for evidence collection or treatment relating to domestic and/or sexual violence. Advocates provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral information for additional community resources in the hospital 24/7 in-person or via phone.

To plan, prepare for and mitigate emergencies; educate the public on preparedness; coordinate and support responses to and recovery from emergencies; collect and disseminate critical information.

Provides assistance to Warren County residents in accordance with Federal Programs.

Provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia; and, to build community among clients, staff, volunteers and the larger society through education, advocacy, and volunteerism.

Volunteers provide free counseling to Virginia residents regarding health insurance options and assistance with medical insurance forms. Also provides accurate and objective information, counseling, and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries on a wide range of health insurance issues, including Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, and prescription drugs.

The Veterans Education Training and Employment (VETE) directorate of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services ensures that every veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the G.I. Bill approved post-secondary educational, training/licensure/certification, entrepreneurial institutions, V3 certified employers and Virginia Colleges and Universities. Currently, more than 1000 institutions with various programs are approved in Virginia. VETE houses the: State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (SAA) Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program Virginia Transition Assistance Program Military Medics and Corpsmen Program

Offers schedules of American Red Cross blood drives in the counties of Augusta, Rockingham and Rockbridge and the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Buena Vista, and Lexington.

Report any adverse reactions or other problems with products the agency regulates. FDA is responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, animal food (including pet food) and animal drugs, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective. FDA also regulates tobacco products.

Shop at Goodwill retail stores for great bargains on clothing and accessories, furniture, kitchenware, art, music, toys, books, electronics, collectibles and much more. We offer thousands of new and used items at unbeatable bargains. Boost your wardrobe and home furnishings with name brands and designer labels that you can afford. We offer full lines of men's, women's and children's clothing. And, with constantly changing inventory, you never know what you will find. And, remember, when you shop Goodwill, not only are you getting quality, brand-name merchandise at unbelievably low prices, you are also helping your neighbors in need. The dollars you spend support our Work and Training programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages.

Offers convenient walk-in medical clinics with licensed medical providers who are available during extended hours 365 days a year to treat any non-life-threatening illness or injury that needs immediate attention.

Provides free routine immunization for children. Special school based immunization clinics are provided periodically.