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Can be used like cash to buy eligible food items from authorized retailers. Authorized retailers will display either the Quest logo or a picture of a Virginia EBT card. A SNAP account is established for eligible households and automatic deposits are made into the account each month. To access the account, they will also receive an EBT Card, which will debit the account each time eligible food items are purchased. A secret Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required to use the card. For lost EBT card, call Customer Service at 1-866-281-2448. May also visit local Department of Social Services to request new card.

Oversees the operation of the city of Galax.

The purpose of the county pound is to impound or harbor seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. The Animal Control Officers also have responsibility for controlling the spread of rabies within the county.

Emergency Services is a 24-hour crisis intervention program that provides consultation services and assessment of individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues. The program is staffed by certified pre-screeners as mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. After office hours, CRISIS LINE 866-589-0265

Training on the know-how to live independently, from budgeting to traveling, from personal assistant management to job seeking, and more.

Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.

Project Discovery is a free college and career readiness program being offered to 9-12th grade students who attend Charles City County High School and King & Queen County Central High School. The program helps students achieve post-secondary success by providing a variety of resources tailored to students’ plans. Students attend college campus tours, learn about the different military branches, explore career pathways, and give back through community service. Project Discovery promotes education to end the cycle of poverty for our current students and future generations.

The program provides short-term case management support to attain permanent housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Veterans experiencing homelessness may call the screening line at 202-658-9599 to be assessed for services. Veterans should leave a message and it will be returned promptly. For Veterans who are not eligible for services through the Veterans First program, will be provided with referrals to appropriate community resources that may be able to provide further assistance. Provides energy assistance through EnergyShare program.

Buchanan County Head Start operates center and home based options throughout Buchanan County, VA. Center based children receive breakfast, lunch, and snack daily. The home based option provides a home visitor who makes one weekly visit to the home. In addition, the children receive socialization activities twice a month. Children are provided lunch on socialization outings.

Volunteers bag, distribute, drive, glean, grow, help in the office and warehouse and organize and assist at special events

Provides a Farm Service Agency and a National Resources Conservation Service for the Conservation District. Offers leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. Provides technical assistance and cost-share funds to help landowners address natural resource concerns like erosion, nutrient management, wildlife habitat, and water conservation.

Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults 60 years of age or older and incapacitated adults age 18 or older. If protective services are needed and accepted by the individual, a wide range of services to stop the mistreatment or prevent further mistreatment are available. These services include social and legal services, emergency assistance and assistance in obtaining other forms of substitute decision making, including guardianship.

Through the Inclusion Program, any county resident with any type of disability can participate in any of the county's leisure and recreational activities. Please call to discuss available options.

Respite services help families take temporary breaks from their care giving responsibilities. This grant program also provides resource information and supports to families to help reduce stress and enhance family stability.

Mecklenburg County Public Schools is responsible for setting high expectations for all students and providing the environment, instruction, and support to ensure that all students are learning and achieving as measured by rigorous standards.

A 912-bed academic medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services for a broad range of clinical needs ranging from primary to tertiary care.

The Mission of Mercy (MOM) program operates mobile clinics in strategic locations throughout the state. MOM projects provide preventative, restorative, and surgical dental treatments. At each clinic, patients arrive onsite, register for services, and complete a health information release form. They are treated on a first-come, first-served basis and wait in line until their turn with a dentist. Volunteer dental professionals provide services that address each patient's most urgent need. Common treatments include cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and even dentures.

Provides a private, non-profit charitable organization offering emergency assistance such as utility assistance. *No hotel or rental assistance.

Provides anonymous and confidential HIV antibody screening and testing.

To provide services and support to a diverse population that is working to achieve independence and stability through the community resources MPDSS provides.

Circuit Court for Tazewell County within the 29th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

VDFP coordinates and delivers fire emergency services education and training programs for the fire and emergency response community, public, law enforcement and industry for the purpose of protecting and defending the commonwealth against the loss of life and property. VDFP offers training programs across Virginia through our Division Offices.

Provides environmental health services to the residents and guests of Virginia Beach. Services are designed to ensure residents or visitors can work, raise families, recreate and grow without the threat of food borne, water borne, or vector borne disease, and to protect and preserve environmental resources such as earth, water, air, fauna and flora.

Therapeutic Foster Care is a temporary arrangement in which approved caregivers open their hearts and home to provide safe, loving, and nurturing care for youth whose birth family are unable to care for them. Therapeutic foster parents receive specialized training and additional support services to care for youth who experience a variety of needs. These needs may include: emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, complex medical needs, physical or intellectual disabilities or who may have experienced multiple placements within the foster care system.

Provides vocational and technical training for high school students and adults. Offers adult continuing education programs in cooperation with Alleghany Highlands Public Schools and Covington City Schools.