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Provide programs like health and exercise, and specialty programs for adults.

VSDB is both a school and a state agency that provides educational services to students ages 2-22 within the Commonwealth of Virginia, who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind/Visually Impaired, DeafBlind, and deaf or blind with additional disabilities. A student may enroll as either a day or residential student. Residential students attend VSDB during the week for school and return home to their families every weekend. Students attending VSDB are served through special education services and have an Individual Education Program (IEP). VSDB is no cost to public school districts or to families. VSDB offers all diploma options and follows all state educational regulations for special education services, including state assessment options for the Standards of Learning as prescribed by each student's IEP. VSDB is a fully accessible educational environment that utilizes specially designed instruction and where learning extends beyond the classroom into the Residential Program. Students who attend VSDB have the opportunity to be leaders, participate in sports, learn in a fully accessible educational setting, develop social skills through peer interactions, and develop independent living and workforce skills that support a successful transition after graduation. In consideration for admission, students may attend VSDB for the TEMP program as an opportunity to experience VSDB's services and programs.

Food pantry for the needs of food insecure members of our community.

Oversees water and sewer.

Assists low-income families with children up to age 6 and pregnant women with access to medical and dental services and act as a link to other human service organizations/providers in the NRV. Offers comprehensive case management in the home where children receive consistent and comprehensive care in a familiar setting. CHIP services, provided by a nurse and a home visitor team, include helping families make and keep appointments and follow physician recommendations, educational home visits, parenting education, helping families set and reach personal and family goals, transportation to medical and dental appointments, medical case management, and referrals to other community-based services to help meet the multifaceted needs of families. All services emphasize prevention and early intervention. This is not the state CHIP insurance, but will help families access Medicaid or FAMIS (state CHIP insurance). Not a substance abuse/ mental health provider but can connect families to those resources. Transports only if no other means available.

The Visual Arts Center offers a variety of exciting art classes and special workshops.

The Emergency Shelter program provides shelter for women, men, and children victims of domestic violence. Rapid rehousing services are available for domestic violence victims in the emergency shelter who can safely and quickly move into independent housing. Additional assistance is available, including assistance in locating affordable housing, landlord communications, and ongoing non-residential counseling and support.

Provides food delivery to disabled veterans, homebound seniors, low-income families and youth.

Provides placement for children in need of foster care and services to the children and their families.

Administers the Victim/Witness Programs which has been established to reduce the confusion and trauma that victims and witnesses of crimes experience by explaining the criminal process, and to ensure that these people are aware of the services available to them under the law. Contact the Victim/Witness Program at (540)332-3703 for more information.

The purpose of the Passport to Education program is to help Latino students and families navigate and understand the many aspects of the school system and the resources available to them, while marketing higher education as a viable and important next step. By connecting businesses, educational organizations, and the Latino community, the Passport to Education Program will be able to address specific language and cultural challenges that Latino families face in understanding the importance of higher education and the means to achieve it.

The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) is a state program providing financial relief to Virginians whose homes, businesses, farms, or community infrastructure were destroyed or heavily damaged by natural disaster. It also funds large mitigation projects to protect community infrastructure against future disasters. Distribute funding through our partner organizations (local governments and regional Planning District Commissions) to make sure help reaches residents quickly and fairly. Planning District Commission (PDC) : Cumberland Plateau PDC : Buchanan County Dickenson County Russell County Tazewell County (276)880-4020; [email protected]; cppdc.com/disaster-recovery LENOWISCO PDC : Lee County City of Norton Scott County Wise County (276)431-2206; lenowisco.org Mount Rogers PDC: Bland County City of Bristol Carroll County City of Galax Grayson County Smyth County Washington County Wythe County (276)-200-5110; [email protected]; mrpdc.org/disasterassistancefund/home New River Valley Regional Commission: Floyd County Giles County Montgomery County Pulaski County City of Radford (540)639-9313 nrvrc.org/virginia-disaster-assistance

Offers a nursing facility for 60 residents and a full range of services in long term care. Also offers an assisted living facility with 24 private rooms. Offer to our residents the following services: Skilled rehabilitation services with our in-house therapy department (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies) Skilled Nursing Care 24 hour on-call Physician care 24 hour nursing care by licensed staff Full time activities program Three home-made meals a day Full time Social Services Hospice or Respite Care Individualized care plans

Provides counseling, education and food supplementation for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under age five with nutritional and financial needs.

Provide college access, bridge, and college success programs to LCS students. Services provide students fair and equitable access to higher education and technical certification training programs after high school. Ensure that all children who graduate from Lynchburg City Schools are prepared for the next step in life including four-year college, two-year college, trade school, technical degrees, industry certifications, or military options Change the culture in the Lynchburg community to a PreK-16 school division Create a stream of qualified, educationally-prepared talent for the greater Lynchburg workforce Improve the quality of life in our community by investing in our most precious resource - our children - who are our future Compile and disseminate data on current and continuing post-secondary education trends for Lynchburg's youth Provide college and career opportunities for those who would not be able to otherwise

Examiners provide technical assistance and training, evaluate and analyze evidence, interpret results, and provide expert testimony related to the full spectrum of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes. Also provides forensic training opportunities.

Provides a cash payment through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to help alleviate emergency situations specifically related to 1) natural disaster or fire, or 2) total loss of family income in the winter months due to severe weather conditions or 3) a reduction in a labor force caused by an energy shortage. This assistance is limited to $500 in a 12-month period.

Evaluation of Medicaid eligible individuals seeking nursing home placement or community - based services as personal care services.

Comprehensive seating and mobility assessments and intervention. Includes a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, and a rehabilitation engineer. Offers team evaluations and prescription recommendations for appropriate seating and mobility systems, as well as fabrication and fitting of seating systems.

Educates parents-to-be about newborn care, infant feeding and needs, pediatric care, adjustments to parenthood, newborn clothing and equipment, day care and newborn safety. Several classes are available, preparation for childbirth, breastfeeding, tour for expectant parents, and basics in baby care. Fees waived if on Medicaid or having financial difficulties. For information on any of our Parenting and Maternity Education Programs or to register, please call Health Connection at (434)654-7009 or toll free at 1-888-652-6663.

Provides a variety of bereavement programs available to the community, staffed by social workers, chaplains, counselors, and trained volunteers. Any member of the community who has experienced a loss can use the programs. Bereavement Support Groups are offered continually throughout the year for adults, teens and children. Certain times of year support groups in may be held in other counties.

The Virginia State Anatomical Program is authorized to receive donations of human bodies for scientific study. The primary mission of the VSAP is to educate health professionals by providing human donors for the teaching of anatomy and surgery and medical research.

Quaker House provide free and confidential counseling and information to members of the military about discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, medical and psychological services, conscientious objection, difficulties with sexual harassment or assault, hardship and other civil rights.

Wakefield School is an independent, college-preparatory day school. Students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 experience a sense of community and belonging while engaging in a rigorous and inspiring liberal arts curriculum.

• The Louisa County Department of Human Services (114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, VA) will offer comfort areas during regular business hours (8:30am-5pm).

• Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will have an area designated for cooling at the Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Dr, Louisa, VA) separate from the pool area during regular business hours.

• The Louisa County Library (881 Davis Hwy, Mineral) will also serve as a location to cool down during their hours of operation, Monday and Tuesday 10am - 7pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10am -6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm.