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The County's Housing Grants Program is a county funded program that provides a monthly housing grant to eligible households. These grants cover a portion of monthly rent, depending on household income, household size and rent amount. Applicants must meet income requirements and personal assets may not exceed $35,000.

Provides physical examinations, counseling regarding methods of birth control, sexual responsibility, risk reduction and prevention for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS. Instruction on breast self exams. Birth control method of choice is provided. Persons under 18 may be eligible for free services. Maternity: comprehensive prenatal care including periodic physical exams, lab testing assessment of weight, blood pressure, nutritional counseling and smoking cessation.

Provides a free clothing closet to needy residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Provides emergency preparedness and response. Maintains centralized offices for coordination of fire, rescue, and emergency medical services operations.

Provide daytime care and support to adults with dementia due to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or a vascular issue - as well as those who have physical impairments or intellectual disabilities.

The Richmond Public Library promotes reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service. In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVD's, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, wireless Internet access, and public use PCs. Fax service is available at each library for a fee to send faxes (not receive); notary service is available at each library (please call to make sure the registered notary is available).

The primary purpose of the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) is to provide financial support to students who are preparing to teach in one of Virginia's critical shortage teaching areas. Provides an incentive to students interested in pursuing a teaching career in critical shortage teaching areas in Virginia. Students who are currently enrolled on a full- or part-time basis in a Virginia approved teacher preparation program in a critical shortage teaching area are eligible to be nominated for the program by their college or university.

Provides holiday assistance for eligible families, children, and seniors in need through the Adopt a Family Program. Clients may receive some holiday food and/or gifts as needed. All assistance is voluntary so requests may or may not be filled. Applications are denied if clients apply and/or receive support from other organizations, churches, businesses or individuals.

Provides emergency care and transportation for sick and injured; saves and protects property and life against fire.

A long term care nursing facility offering comprehensive, progressive inpatient rehabilitation service for patients who have had joint replacement or other surgery, experienced a stroke, or been injured in an accident. Works with patient, physician and family to develop a complete, individualized recovery plan.

Full Circle also provides Individual Counseling services both in office and through interactive video conferencing at a reduced rate for those grieving the death of a loved one. Specialty areas include grief and loss, traumatic loss (such as homicide, suicide, traumatic accident), and anticipatory grief. Some insurance accepted as well as a reduced self-pay rate offered.

The juvenile and domestic relations district court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that hears cases involving children and families.

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

Responsible for the care and custody of juveniles placed in the center by the court system.

Provide all required childhood immunizations.

Offers instruction in independent living skills including personal finance, cooking and housekeeping, instruction in Braille keyboarding, orientation and mobility training, the use of white canes, and transportation systems. Services provided include teaching techniques that enable individuals with visual impairments to maintain and retain independence.

Provides a non-profit agency whose mission is to promote a child-focused approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse by providing a safe, child-friendly facility, a multidisciplinary team response to abuse allegations, and professional support, education and advocacy. Offers the following services: Safe, child-friendly facility including a reception/playroom, interview room (with capacity to videotape), resource library, administrative office; funding for assessment and counseling services for child victims; coordination and facilitation of regular MDT case review and tracking of all local cases of child abuse; training and education for child abuse professionals and the general public; victim support and advocacy.

Provides an early childhood education program to prepare children for kindergarten.

Some special clinics are available in partnership with University of Virginia Telemedicine. For more information about UVA Telemedicine programs, visit www.medicine.virginia.edu/education/more/telemedicine/patients.

Full service law enforcement agency that handles all law enforcement functions, court security and civil process as well as jail.

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

The Board of Counseling at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Professional Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Rehabilitation Providers, Marriage and Family Therapists. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836 Alternate Email: [email protected]

Provides general health information and Riverside physician and service referrals.

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance provides financial assistance to clients caught in emergency, short-term, financial situations beyond their control that endanger personal well-being. An emergency condition is one that arises suddenly, is unforeseen and urgent, and requires immediate attention. Emergency assistance is generally authorized in circumstances that impose a serious financial or personal hardship on the client requiring urgent help to relieve the situation.

Provide all members of the community with access to books and other library materials for information, entertainment, intellectual development, and enrichment.