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The health department offers an immunization program which includes routine childhood immunizations and adult immunizations, including flu vaccine. Many of the services are offered free or fees are sliding scale according to income and family size. Please call for more information.

Provides a county run animal shelter that takes in the stray and unwanted animals of Shenandoah County. Strives to neuter-spay as many animals possible, place as many animals in homes as possible and keep local dog pound open Saturdays. Also educates public in animal care.

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

The Lynchburg City Assessor's Office is required to maintain an alphabetical ownership tax roll each year for the period of July 1 through June 30. To maintain the role, the City Assessor must keep current property records showing the physical characteristics of each parcel and in accordance with Chapter 18-48 of the Lynchburg City Code, Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, and Article X of the Virginia Constitution. Staff values approximately 32,525 real estate property parcels, of which 1,645 are exempt. The real estate tax rate for 2025 to 2026 is $0.84 per $100 of the total assessed value. Property transfers and building permits are processed throughout the year and all parcels are reassessed biennially. Special appraisal estimates of value for budgeting and rental studies are prepared periodically. Individuals can view property details, maps, and more on the City of Lynchburg's ParcelViewer.

Provides the WATTS program, (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter) which offers emergency shelter to families and individuals in the City of Winchester and County of Frederick. The program is comprised of various churches who network to provide weekly stays (Monday PM to Monday AM) for those needing emergency shelter during the winter months starting the first week in November through March. The following services are available: cots, shower facilities, laundromat tokens, nursing check-ups and two hot meals (dinner and breakfast). Check website for current schedule.

Case managers assist children and their families in finding medical, psychiatric, social, educational, and other services which are needed for the child to thrive in the community. This would include help with referrals to other services, transportation to appointments, and assistance in working with school staff, physicians, and other agencies. Case managers work with children with serious emotional disturbances. They help families access outpatient treatment, intensive in-home treatment, and ongoing psychiatric treatment and medication. Case managers also assist children with mental retardation to gain access to the Mental Retardation Waiver, which can provide personal assistance, respite, assistive technology and other services. Case managers also work with a child's IEP team in the schools.

Oxford House is a network of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for members recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. 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.

Columbia Gas and Dollar Energy Fund have teamed up to offer assistance to our neighbors in need. Assists low-income Columbia Gas customers who have difficulty paying their bill. Eligible customers will receive a utility assistance grant applied directly to their Columbia Gas bill to help maintain or restore basic gas service (up to $300 per calendar year). Eligible customers will have a household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Available to customers who may not be eligible for the Energy Assistance Program. Grants are dispersed on a first-come first-serve basis to eligible applicants and are based on funding availability.

The VEC administers Unemployment Insurance benefits to individuals who have worked in Virginia and other states and who are able and available to find new employment. The VEC also offers Unemployment Insurance Tax Services to Virginia businesses. Unemployment claims may be filed online at www.vec.virginia.gov, or by telephone to VEC's Customer Contact Center, toll free at 1-866-832-2363. *** To Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud, please call toll free, 1-800-782-4001. *** ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

Provides a county agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and regulations, preventing crime, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, preventing and suppressing delinquency,and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace. For more information or in an emergency, please call: Office: (540)955-5152 Non-Emergency Dispatch: (540)955-1234 Anyone with knowledge of a crime may call the tip line: Crime Solvers: (540)665-8477

In limited areas VPAS' can provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store, pharmacy, and bank when no other transportation options are available. Riders must pre-register prior to transportation being provided. Advance notice is required

Offers two-year associate degree programs that transfer to four-year institutions and occupational/technical programs leading to employment. Special features include affordable tuition, caring faculty, individual attention and the technology resources to help you Grow Your Future. Serves the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton.

Comprehensive prenatal care including periodic physical exams, lab testing, assessment of weight, and blood. Nutritional and smoking cessation counseling is also provided.

Sabrina s Place is a Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center developed to prevent violence from occurring between family members during the exchange or visitation of children. In addition to providing a safe, secure environment for children and their parents, Sabrina s Place provides services that promote healthy interactions between family members and prevent the victimization of both parents and children.

Affinity Health Management provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably.

Area office of Virginia State Police. Important numbers while traveling in Virginia: *Virginia State Police----#77 on cell phone. *Highway Helpline---------5-1-1 or 1-800-367-ROAD (TTY users call 7-1-1). Toll-Free, 24-Hours for latest information on road and traffic conditions or to report unsafe conditions. To view traffic cameras and travel alerts, go to www.virginiadot.org and click on Travel Center.

Offers accurate and up-to-date information about HPV and cervical cancer prevention and related issues. Provides referrals to local HPV support groups. Maintains and monitors internet Message Boards with free and anonymous questions and answers to questions that aren't already addressed in the STI information section of the website.

There is no local emergency information at this time.

The Board of Social Work at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Registered Social Workers, Associate Social Workers, Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

Person-centered Options Counseling is an interactive decision support process where people are supported in making long-term support choices that reflect their unique preferences, strenghts, needs, values, and circumstances. Options Counseling is provided by individuals trained and practicing according to Virginia's Statewide Standards.

Official tourism office promoting the Winchester and Frederick County Virginia area. Offers tourism and visitor information about the area regarding lodging, dining, shopping, attractions and events. Also market the area to increase tourism visitation year-round.

Provide educational opportunity to adults via a comprehensive community college, i.e. occupational - technical educational programs, transfer educational programs. Continuing education and community services are the primary avenues.

The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs.

Provides support groups for cancer patient and family members. Support Groups include: Breast Navigator, Friends Listening to Friends, Look Good Feel Better, Program, Man to Man of the Valley, and Supporting Arms.

Brings people and information together in a cost-effective manner so that citizens may enrich their own lives. The library encourages and fosters reading at all age levels, whether for recreation or information, support education and life long learning, and helps the public obtain information.