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Provides health care for expectant mothers and their babies in order to give children the best possible start in life. Nurses work with expectant mothers of all ages; mothers expecting their first babies, and mothers expecting their fourth; mothers who are in their first trimester of pregnancy, and those who will delivery in a matter of weeks. Ensures that all pregnant women enrolled in the program are covered with health insurance through either Pregnant Medicaid or FAMIS Moms. Offers transportation to doctor appointments, nutrition education, infant care education, breastfeeding support with a lactation consultant, and referrals to area childbirth education classes.

Provides Family Access to Medical Insurance Program (FAMIS). Provides health coverage for children who have not had any health insurance coverage for 6 months. Designed to cover children of working VA families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private health insurance. For more information on FAMIS, please call Toll-free: FAMIS (866)873-2647 M-F 8AM-7PM and Sa 9AM-12Noon.

The health department offers an immunization program which includes free routine childhood immunizations, adult immunizations (including flu vaccine). Many of the services are offered free (no out of pocket cost) or fees are sliding scale according to income and family size.

Provides a free nutrition program for low-income pregnant and breast feeding women, infants, and children to age 5. Recipients receive education, breast-feeding support, nutritional screening, and specific foods for free. Free foods include milk, baby formula, eggs, dried beans, peanut butter, cheese, juice, and cereal. WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The goal of the program is to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Health. The program provides screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service agencies, nutrition education, breast-feeding promotion and support as well as supplemental nutritious foods. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements.

Provides programs to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

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.

Area office of Virginia State Police. Important numbers while traveling in Virginia: *Virginia State Police----#77 on cell phone. *Highway Helpline---------5-1-1 or 1-800-367-ROAD (TTY users call 7-1-1). Toll-Free, 24-Hours for latest information on road and traffic conditions or to report unsafe conditions. To view traffic cameras and travel alerts, go to www.virginiadot.org and click on Travel Center.

Utility Assistance is available to assist residents who have suffered an emergency crisis. At various times, there is funding to help with electric,gas and water bills. Each program has it's own requirements. Disconnect notice is required.

The LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline provides a free and confidential 24/7/365 service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer or questioning callers looking for information or help regarding intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, and stalking for Virginia callers.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. When you apply for Medical Assistance, you are screened for all possible programs based on your age, income, financial resources, and other information. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, you must meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program.

Amherst County 9-1-1 Communications Center serves as the public safety answering point (PSAP). The center takes calls for and dispatches the Amherst County Sheriff's Office, Amherst Town Police, Amherst Fire Department, Amherst Life Saving Crew, Monelison Fire and Rescue Department, Pedlar Fire, Amherst County Animal Control. Even though the Amherst County 911 Center has multiple functions, there are two primary job functions within the Communications Center. 1. Receiving Incoming Calls. When a telephone call is received by the Center either via 911 or on a non-emergency line, the telecommunicater collects the information from the caller. 2. Dispatching The Call. The operator then dispatches the call to the appropriate agency or agencies.

Multifamily housing provide safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to eligible low income families and individuals

The County Administrator's Office serves as the management office for Greene County government. The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the County Administrator serves as Clerk to the Board of Supervisors as well as official liaison to the Constitutional Officers, the Judiciary, and State and regional agencies

The ACT program comprises multidisciplinary mental health professionals organized as a mobile unit to provide the treatment, rehabilitation, and support services that persons with severe mental illnesses need to live successfully in the community.

The Real Estate Board licenses salespersons, brokers, and firms representing others in property transactions. The Board also administers the Real Estate Transaction Recovery Act, which provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper and dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate professional. Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.

***DO NOT direct people looking for services or assistance to our office - instead please direct them to the Homeless Connection Line.*** To prevent, reduce, and end homelessness by facilitating creative solutions through the collaboration, coordination, and cooperation of regional resources and services.

Provides services to elderly and/or disabled adults to prevent abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. Investigates and assesses service needs and arrange services in situations where they are needed.

Funds companion services, for limited hours each week, to assist recipients (aged, blind, disabled) with personal care or light housekeeping tasks. Seeks to prevent institutionalization. The Waynesboro Office of the Shenandoah Valley Social Services handles all Companion Care Services cases for the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the county of Augusta.

Provides emergency mental health services for individuals experiencing a crisis, such as risk of harm to self or others, significant emotional or behavioral changes, or impending or active substance withdrawal symptoms.

Provides a short-term treatment environment for persons who are withdrawing from alcohol or drugs and works with them to accept ongoing treatment as appropriate. Detox operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Detox Center supports persons in withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, and provides a social environment that enables persons, once detoxified, to learn about the effects of drugs and alcohol on their lives and to develop plans for the next step in their recovery process. Detox also works with individuals with a co-occuring mental health problem.

A university-based clinic providing services in speech-language pathology, audiology, education, and early intervention.

Areas Served: Charles City, Henrico, New Kent Counties. This program provides intervention services for families, infants, and toddlers birth through age three who have diagnosed or suspected delays in development.

In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Division of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

Non-public school that serves children requiring a therapeutic environment as part of their elementary special education licensed or secondary education. The Academy enrolls students with needs that cannot be accommodated in a public school by providing supervision, structure and intervention to ensure academic success for every student in the least restrictive environment.

Offer mental health and substance abuse services to adult and children, including crisis intervention, counseling, therapy, case management, evaluations, medication management, psychiatric consultation, and offer services through The Dickenson Clubhouse.