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Provides the community with basic prevention strategies to enhance protective factors, such as promoting positive mental and emotional well-being and decreasing risk factors such as peer pressure and availability of drugs.

The Home-based Care Program provides in-home assistance for low-income adults over the age of 60 and/or adults age 18 and above who have severe disabilities that prevent them from performing these tasks themselves.

A community-based, comprehensive institution of higher education that offers Associate Degree, Certificate and Career Studies Certificate programs to a diverse urban and rural population. The College provides responsive, affordable, quality education, training and re-training to meet the diverse needs of its service region. Germanna Community College promotes lifelong learning opportunities with a variety of credit, non-credit, distance, and outreach programs.

Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS) works collaboratively with adults, age 18 years and older, to build skills that promote self-determination and empowerment. It provides training and education to assist individuals as they work towards stability, independent living, and bettering their daily lives. Individuals eligible for this service may have a dual diagnosis of either mental illness and intellectual disability or mental illness and substance use disorder.

Adult Mental Health Services provide services to adults who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing serious mental illness or in need of substance use case management services.

Offers information and referral to military personnel and their families. Provides Newcomer briefings for troops and family members. Also provides airport service centers and new spouse orientations.

Adoption Center provides a safe haven for homeless pets until they go to their forever homes. All Adoption Center animals have an examination, vaccinations, tests and parasite treatment upon arrival. They are spayed/neutered and microchipped.

Provides assistance with prescriptions, food, utility (Electric), wood and rent.

At Strategic, our clinical staff is prepared to address the difficulties which challenge those with mental health problems. Designed to prevent institutionalization and repetitive inpatient stays, mental health support services work closely with the client, forming a service plan which address unique needs and personal goals. Problem areas are targeted and addresses. New skills are taught, enabling a higher functioning lifestyle. The client's counselor will work with him in his home as well as in the community.

Funds companion services, for limited hours each week, to assist SSI recipients (aged, blind, disabled) with personal care or light housekeeping tasks. Seeks to prevent institutionalization.

Provides physical exams and contraceptive supplies for men and women, pregnancy testing, education and counseling, and testing of and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and other vaginal infections. All records are confidential.

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. You may apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

REACH Program provides instruction with integrated assistive technology, speech therapy, and occupational and physical therapy to maximize the potential for students with complex medical needs who live in residential settings. The program strives for close integration between the child's home, school, and residential facility. Emphasis is on building meaningful relationships and active learning.

Prince William County Public Schools offers free preschool programs through state and federal grants. Children who attend PWCS Preschool Program participate in the USDA food program, a variety of educational activities, and receive medical and dental referrals. Services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Preschool activities help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Offer a variety of services—confidential, without judgment, and with no insurance needed. These services include pre-abortion consultations, abortion pill information, ultrasound assessments, pregnancy testing, STI/STD testing, hemoglobin testing, abortion procedure counseling, options counseling, and more.

Court handles most traffic violations. Also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. Juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

Provides site evaluations and permitting for on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems and private wells, as well as regulatory oversight for private sector evaluations and designs in these fields. We provide health education to the community with regard to safe food handling practices, lead exposure, radon, rabies, and other environmental health concerns. We also inspect and/or permit daycare and adult care facilities, school cafeterias, restaurants, hotels/motels, bed and breakfasts, festival and fair vendors, campgrounds, summer camps, migrant labor camps, and marinas. Additionally, we investigate animal bites and/or potential rabies exposures and certain environmental complaints.

Educates pregnant women and new moms about nutrition, with personalized assessments, counseling and support. Provides pregnant women, new moms, infants and children (up to age 5) with nutritious supplemental foods. Brings women the support they need to breastfeed their babies. Offers referrals to additional social services and healthcare resources.

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.

Safe Harbor's Child Trauma Intervention Program provides support and education related to domestic and sexual violence and their impact on children/youth 12 and up. Supportive services are also offered to those experiencing dating violence.

The Franklin Business Incubator endeavors to create an environment that supports and nurtures businesses and individual seeking to create or expand their business. A business incubator is a building that houses support programs that nurture young firms and businesses, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. The incubator offers shared office services, access to equipment, flexible leases and expandable space all under one roof.

Fully accredited by the American Bar Association. Students are eligible to take the bar exam in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. ASL takes an innovative approach to education, going beyond just talking about the law to actually experiencing it through an emphasis on practical skills and an incomparable internship program. ASL maintains a focus on dispute resolution, ethics, and professional responsibility.

Administers unemployment benefits - Initial benefit claims maybe filed online at www.vec.virginia.gov and select the Unemployment Insurance tab or by calling the Customer Contact Center (866) 832-2363. A claim for benefits must be filed during the week a claimant is unemployed.

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted the second Monday in June through the second Monday in August. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. May apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov Please refer to your local DSS to verify specific program availability dates.

Provide the adults and children of Bedford City and County with information and resources that support life long learning and life long employment. The Moneta Library is a branch of the Bedford Public Library System.