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Coordinates emergency operations and communications for disaster preparedness. Administrator coordinates services with Red Cross, police, fire and rescue departments. For assistance in a Emergency Management please call: Fire & Rescue: (540) 665-5618 Public Safety Communications: (540) 665-6356 Emergency Dispatch Communications Center (Sheriff's Office): (540) 662-6168 (24/7)

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

Provide brochures, maps, and attraction information to Hampton visitors.

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.

Provides a recreational facility to the residents of Chesapeake. This center is unique in that it has a Water Splash Pad. Access can be attained with a community center membership.

The Partnership for People with Disabilities partner with people with disabilities and others to build communities where all people can live, learn, work and play together.

Provides income restricted affordable housing for individuals and families.

The Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) was created to provide culturally responsive information and support services for victims of domestic violence and stalking, and their families, as well as to promote the accountability of offenders of these crimes through specialized prosecution and offender supervision. Includes crisis intervention, safety planning, options counseling, assistance with protective orders, court accompaniment, and specialized housing and economic education.

Assists adults 18 years and older who are experiencing psychiatric, emotional and/or substance abuse problems.

Maintains registry for American Sign Language interpreters for the deaf.

Baby Care: Free education and case management services provided by a registered nurse to pregnant women and infants up to 2 years of age who are Medicaid eligible. Text 4 Baby: An educational program that sends free messages each week to your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year. For more information, or to sign up, visit the Text 4 Baby website www.text4baby.org.

Offers free tax preparation help from IRS-trained volunteers.

This fund is to assist individuals who are legally blind who want to further their education through scholastics or in the trade industry, the Old Dominion Eye Foundation will award scholarships and/or equipment assistance grants to qualified applicants.

Emergency food pantry

Provides medical services and procedures to eligible individuals and families.

Confidential testing and counseling for HIV and AIDS. Anonymous testing sites are where the client does not provide his or her name. A special code is given to the client before testing so that results may be provided.

Volunteers deliver a hot, nutritious lunch Monday through Friday to home bound senior citizens. Each meal is 1/3 of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance. The volunteer also does a well-being check on each client. Clients with pets can request pet food be delivered weekly. Clients who meet the eligibility criteria for Meals on Wheels and Diners Clubs and are assessed at a high nutritional risk can be referred to a Registered Dietician for a nutrition consultation.

Provides a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that effect the quality of their lives. Virginia Organizing provides workshops and training sessions on dismantling racism, understanding the economy, leadership and development, sexual orientation issues. VOP has a statewide e-mail action alert system to assist groups in helping one another on particular issues.

An adult education center that provides classes and tutoring to adult learners seeking to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Additional classes: computer, GED prep, English for speakers of other languages, and weekly job seeker workshops. All services are fee free and confidential.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a prerequisite of nursing home placement. Community based long term care services may also be received in the home, rather than in a nursing facility, and financial assistance for care may be available through one of Virginia's Medicaid Waiver programs.

Provides support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The service includes a variety of training, support and supervision in a setting which allows peer interactions and an opportunity for community and social integration. The day services also enables the individuals to improve and maintain maximum functional abilities and personal areas of interest. Creative Options utilizes person centered planning to identify the supports each individual needs to achieve their desired outcomes.

Equip parents with the information and knowledge to make informed decisions about their child care situation through the Referral and Consumer Education program. We provide FREE customized referrals to programs i

The 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.

Free legal services for indigent individuals and families in civil legal matters such as family law, domestic violence, housing, consumer and public benefits. Services provided range from counsel and advice to full representation in court and administrative hearings. No criminal cases. See website for more information on intake process and what type of cases are accepted.

To serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia.