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This program prevents the displacement of individuals and families from their homes as a result of eviction or foreclosure. A short-term rental assistance program offered to individuals and/or families who are in financial crisis or who are facing homelessness. This program is part of the Balance of State Continuum of Care. We work with our local planning group (LPG) in collaboration with People, Inc. Provide services in Tazewell County, and People, Inc. provides centralized intake and assessment for each of the participating localities.

A support group for separated and divorced men and women.

Offers a special needs camp to provide therapeutic activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or physical disabilities. Day camps and Therapeutic Horseback Riding are offered to adults and children. Some of the activities campers participate in are: horseback riding, arts & crafts, games, animal care, hayrides, nature walks, gardening, cooking and picnics. A wheelchair accessible tree house is also available. Each Summer Day Camp session is a week long and runs from 9:00AM-3:00PM each day, except on Fridays the camp ends at 2:00PM. There are three camp weeks each summer.

Programs promoting youth development through civic engagement, leadership and afterschool programs with local school district.

The Vint Hill Transitional Housing Program is an intensive two-year program that offers single mothers with minor children the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to manage their finances and obtain stable housing. Those meeting program requirements and goals could be eligible to participate in the program for up to two years. Program fee is based upon 30% of gross income.

Runs youth groups including boys and girls groups, after school programs for children, and a summer camp program.

Public school educational programs for grades kindergarten through 12. Offers special education programs for ages two through 21. Holds GED classes. Buildings are available for community use. Provides continuing education and computer classes for the general community.

The Dog Park at Waller Mill Park is located at the main entrance to the park, adjacent to the parking lot. The 1 ½ acre dog park is an unleashed dog park with two areas for dogs to run. One fenced area is for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less, and the other fenced area is for all dogs.

The purpose of adoption is to place children who have been permanently and legally separated from their birth parents with a new family. It is a social and legal process which gives new parent(s) the same rights and obligations as biological parents.

Serves adult women with primary diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (diagnosis must be documented as originating prior to age 18). Services offered include: 1) Residential Care with awake/overnight staff in a home-like environment; 2) In-Home/Supported Living Care; and 3) Short-term Respite Care. Applicants must have source of funding, i.e. ID Medicaid Waiver, private pay funds. Provide comprehensive support services in a Christian community setting with the goal of helping each person experience the most independent and complete life possible utilizing person-centered planning.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) provides a basic safety net to millions of people by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income families which can be used to purchase food. Assistance is in the form of debit cards to help families increase their food purchasing power in order to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

Transitional cash payments for families with children (e.g. unemployed single mother, disabled individual, etc.). Training, employment and self-sufficiency are the objectives of TANF Program.

Domestic Violence Social Worker will accompany victims of domestic abuse to request a protective order in Bedford Court System. The domestic violence social worker will provide referrals to attorneys, prepare victims for their experience in the courtroom and assist victims in preparing a personalized safety plan.

Classes to help non-native adults with limited English skills with reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Private-pay assisted living apartments serves those who are no longer able to live independently but who do not need health care.

Provides professional, affordable health care and sexual health information. Also offers education, training and public advocacy activities. Services include free pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, birth control, emergency contraception, and adoption referrals. It is our intention to provide affordable professional services to those who need them. We initiate, support and defend public policy actions consistent with reproduction choices. We promote strong families and planned, wanted families. Pro-Choice center.

Provides electrical apprenticeship training and electrical journeyman training opportunities.

The program provides free group lessons on-site at schools and community centers, and it loans guitars to students to remove barriers of cost and transportation.

Provides a continuum of home, community and school based programs including: Intensive In-Home Services, Home Based Counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment, Mental Health Support,; Substance abuse services, 7 Challenges, Adolescent Sex Offender Services, Parental Sensei Services, Therapeutic Mentoring. The Virtual Residential Program is a distinctive service designed to provide families, schools, and communities with a diversion alternative to unnecessary out-of-home placements and/or to expedite successful step-down of youth following residential or psychiatric placements.

Provide an environment where each student is able to reach his or her fullest potential.

Cohen-Rosen House provides assisted living services for individuals who require memory care.

Home based services are designed to provide convenient, specialized support for families in need. Offers in-home therapy, case management, and crisis support for those who cannot access traditional mental health services

A comprehensive additiction treatment center. Provide outpatient treatment and care for patients who are battling drug or alcohol addiction. Incorporates medication-assisted treatment (MAT), along with individual counseling, group therapy, social service support, and work on co-occurring disorders.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of three components; Fuel Assistance (FA), Coolng Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: Is offered during the beginning in mid-June. Must meet eligibility requirements. For more information, please call: Staunton and Augusta County:(540) 245-5800 Waynesboro:(540) 942-6646. FUNDING SOURCES: Federal, State and County Governments

Responsible for the collection, handling and disposal of solid waste generated in Lee County. The Solid Waste Department operates a centralized Transfer Station near Jonesville. No waste is disposed of on site as all Lee County waste is now transported to the City of Bristol Solid Waste Management Facility. All waste brought into the Transfer Station, other than bagged household garbage and metal, will be billed to the customer or contractor. The Transfer Station DOES NOT accept dead animals or hazardous material. Convenience Centers are provided at the following locations: Ben Hur, Blackwater, Dryden, Ewing, Flatwoods, Gibson Station, Jasper, Keokee, Olinger, Rose Hill, St. Charles, Stickleyville, Sugar Run, Woodway. Location: From Highway 58, turn south onto State Route 70, take first left onto Bus Shop Road, and follow signs.