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Provides emergency care and transportation for sick and injured; saves and protects property and life against fire for Martinsville and Henry County.

Funds companion services, for limited hours each week, to assist low-income individuals (aged, blind, disabled) with personal care or light housekeeping tasks. Seeks to prevent institutionalization. Also refers to volunteer program.

The Essex County School Board and the Essex Board of Supervisors are very supportive of quality educational services for all Essex children. The Essex School Board members are elected for terms of four years. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the School Board Office at 109 N. Cross Street in Tappahannock. These meetings are open to the public.

Virginia Birth Father Registry (VBFR), formerly known as the Virginia Putative Father Registry, is a confidential database maintained by the Virginia Department of Social Services that protects the rights of unmarried men (and their relatives) to children they may have (un)knowingly fathered. By voluntarily registering with VBFR within 10 days after child's birth, a putative father can protect his rights to his child(ren) and be notified in the event his child is placed for adoption or placed into foster care. The VBFR does not establish paternity. Registration may be used to help establish paternity but does not start the legal process.

Provides shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Utilizes volunteers throughout its programming. Potential opportunities include: Meals on Wheels for Seniors Assistant, Nutrition and Education Site Assistant, Animeals/Ensure Deliverer, Bedford Ride Office Assistant, Medicare Counselor, Matter of Balance Coach, Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader, and Care Management Aid. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact the agency to discuss which position best fits his/her skills and interests. Training will be provided for each position.

Offers a food pantry program.

Community Health education and information on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV is provided at no cost to individuals, groups, workplaces, churches, schools and health fairs. Free HIV antibody testing and counseling. AIDS Drug Assistance Program available to eligible clients. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C Testing available.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office ensures the safety of all courtrooms in the Fairfax County Courthouse. In addition, the sheriff's office provides security for courts in the City of Fairfax and the towns of Herndon and Vienna.

Provides educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth age 14-21.

The Building Better Futures (BBF) Program goal is to remove obstacles students face during their high school journey and to guide them on a path to post-secondary opportunities and success. Services offered: 2-days of in-person tutoring Virtual enrichment sessions focused on college & workforce readiness. Special guest speakers Career Exploration Externship (CEE) Field Trips/ College Visits

Provides information and reference service; loans of fine-free books, dvds, hotspots, and music; wireless and computer access; library programs for all ages; and space to study, learn, read and relax. The Meadowbrook Free Fridge and the Floyd Free Fridge, community fridges with healthy fresh food, are onsite and available during open hours. The library website and our vendor-partners' mobile apps offer access to ebooks, eaudio, music, movies and other online resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MFRL offers computer and device assistance, passport processing, notary and test proctoring services by appointment. A public meeting room is available to community groups. Activities include a summer reading program, preschool story times, and special events.

Provides information and education about all childhood immunizations. Assistance with coordination of community-based immunization clinics in a wide variety of sites. Provides/coordinates related education for health care providers. Provides services to ages birth and above. Multiple languages available interpreter phone line.

Provides a variety of services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The headquarters of the Arc has access to information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active citizens of our democracy and active members of the community.

Low income housing. Governmental subsidized rent. Two, three, and four bedroom townhouse units; five two bedroom handicapped units. Water and sewage included in rent.

This home ownership program supports low income families in attaining affordable permanent housing. The program partners with the family and volunteers to build a simple, decent home. Families are expected to complete 300 hours of sweat equity (volunteer labor) toward the building of habitat homes. Families must participate in an educational program. The home is sold to the family at a minimal cost with a no interest mortgage.

Provides free car seats (infants to 7 years) to families who qualify. Parents attend a short class to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat.

Provides comprehensive mental health services designed to meet diverse needs of the child, adolescent, and adult populations. Offer the following services: Intensive In-Home, Outpatient Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Anger Management, Mentoring Services, Family Counseling, and Juvenile Sex-Offender Treatment.

ReStore is a resale business that sells new and used building materials and home improvement items to the general public. All materials are donated by local retail businesses, building contractors, suppliers and individuals, and are made available for sale to the public at 50% to 90% below retail prices.

The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Pittsylvania County Animal Services Officers are appointed conservators of the peace and have enforcement powers concerning animal issues. Pittsylvania County Animal Services Officers handle a wide variety of animal issues, including but not limited to: Dangerous dogs Livestock Loose or stray dogs Upholding state and local animal codes and regulations

The Lifeline telephone discount program, also known as Lifeline Assistance, gives people with low incomes a discount on the basic monthly service for either their wireline or wireless phone. The Link-Up America program pays for a portion of your wireline or wireless installation or activation fee excluding the handset. You can sign up for Lifeline and/or Link-Up by contacting your local telephone company. If any problems are encountered, visit the website or write: FCC, 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554

Weatherization provide will provide necessary home needs to make energy saving a priority.

Provide support and education to those with Parkinson Disease and caregivers.

Offer a variety of childbirth education classes including Preparation for Childbirth, Unmedicated class, Advanced Relaxation & Comfort During Labor, Infant Care Skills, Breastfeeding Basics, Sibling and Grandparent Classes. In addition offer several Baby's 1st Year classes and new mom support groups.