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Provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. For a child to be eligible he must be: *Under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19; *Going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18; *Living with a parent or other relative; *A U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant.

Government subsidized, low income housing.

At Strategic, our clinical staff is prepared to address the difficulties which challenge those with mental health problems. Designed to prevent institutionalization and repetitive inpatient stays, mental health support services work closely with the client, forming a service plan which address unique needs and personal goals. Problem areas are targeted and addresses. New skills are taught, enabling a higher functioning lifestyle. The client's counselor will work with him in his home as well as in the community.

The Environmental Health Division is committed to protecting the health of the public by evaluating, correcting and preventing many risk factors in the environment which can adversely affect the health of the community. Responsibilities of this division include regulatory evaluation and enforcement of food establishments, temporary food establishments, tourist establishments, dairy facilities, marinas and swimming pools; investigation of foodborne illness complaints and outbreaks; food safety education and promotion; environmental complaints and investigations for rodent and pest infestation; mosquito surveillance and working with Richmond Animal Care and Control to administer the Rabies Program.

Christmas Mother Applications are now being accepted until November 1. at the Department of Social Services, 71 Community Center Dr., Cumberland. Local residents also can apply on the Facebook page or email [email protected]. 

Assists low-income Appalachian Power customers with their electric bill. Utility assistance grants applied directly to AEP bill to help maintain or restore basic electric 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. Client must have disconnect notice. Bill must be in the name of adult living in the household. Must have paid at least $100 out of pocket in last 90 days or $75 if over age 65. DOES NOT APPLY TO RECONNECTION FEES.

Provides an array of outpatient services, medical treatments and surgical procedures to Central Virginia.

Providing Christmas to children by way of food, clothing, toys, and other gifts. Call for dates and times to fill out applications for Holiday Assistance.

Provides public education and gifted programs to children ages five to 21. Provides special education to children ages two to 21 and vocational education to individuals ages 14 and above.

The general district court handles most traffic violations. The general district court also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious cases called felonies.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is a program of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Federal government, and Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens. PACE offers a long-term care solution for older adults that is an alternative to nursing facilities. PACE is designed to help older adults remain independent in the community as long as is medically feasible by providing services to participants at home, at the PACE center and in the hospital.

Provide a variety of in-home support services to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), as well as medical and personal needs. Provide support for substitute decision makers to help them be successful in care for their family member with special needs at home. Depending on each individual and family's unique needs and goals, services may include: -Support to promote greater independence for the individuals -Assistance with daily household tasks

• Behavior management services
• Family support to ensure individuals can continue to live at home
• Integration into their community

Provides information and supportive services to parents in Wise, Lee, and Scott Counties and the City of Norton. All first-time parents qualify for a free Welcome Baby Package filled with pregnancy and/or parenting information, samples of baby products and a welcome gift. A voluntary program that provides a family with a home visitor that answers questions, calm fears, provide development and health information, support, and connect parents with resources located in their community. Assists parents in discovering ways to help their child be the very best that he or she can be. Holds parent "Get-togethers" that are educational and fun activities, a chance to meet other first-time parents, on-site childcare available if needed during the meeting. Transportation provided or arranged to doctor visits, parent "get-togethers," other important appointments.

Support groups are important to our patients' healing process as they provide emotional support from others facing similar, difficult situations. They allow people to share their problems without judgment, process their feelings and hear others talk about their situation. Martha Jefferson Hospital offers a variety of groups that offer support groups for family members of cancer patients: spouses, parents, mature children and friends of cancer patients. Call for meeting times and dates. For more information on meeting times and dates, please call: Suzanne Smith at (434) 654-8407. For a complete list of support groups, please call Health Connection at (434) 654-7009 or 1-888-652-6663.

Law Enforcement for the city of Danville

The Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program provides comprehensive foster care services to refugee minors who enter the U.S. without parents or other adult relatives to care for them. The program also serves unaccompanied children in federal custody. Provides foster care to refugee minors who have fled their home because of war or persecution due to their race, religion or political affiliation. Referrals for children received from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Powhatan County Public School System has an adult education program that is available to any adult who is 18 and over and who is a resident of Powhatan County. There is also a Senior School designed to meet the needs and interests of the senior adults residing in Powhatan County.

Provides a wide range of leisure activities to the residents of Christiansburg. A Senior Citizens center is located inside the recreation center and has the same hours. The Senior Center provides recreational programs. In addition to the Recreation Center and Harkrader Sports Complex, Christiansburg Parks and Recreation staff maintain the following facilities in town: Circle Park Depot Park Downtown Park Huckleberry Trail (Town of Christiansburg portion) John Lemley Park Kiwanis Park Summit Ridge Park Wall Street Park Wayside Park

Offers used clothing and household items at nominal prices for infants through adults. Arranges free clothing for the needy by referral from nonprofit or government social service agencies or sponsoring congregations.

Investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults. Provide services for adults who are being abused, neglected, or exploited.

Investigate communicable diseases, including outbreaks.

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

The Women, Infants and Children Program is a special supplemental food program for women who are pregnant, post-partum or breast feeding; infants up to 2 years of age; and children up to 5 years of age.

Provides transportation to people of all ages on a demand response basis with a 24 hour notice required. Offers service to those with canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and to health and human services agencies wishing to contract with Mountain Empire Transit.