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Coordinates and activates emergency services in the time of disaster (i.e. rescue, sheltering and medical care). Assigns agencies and volunteer groups at the local level to coordinate and carry out the disaster plan. If a disaster occurs, information on shelters, food, medical care, evacuation routes, etc. can be obtained by calling (540)245-5501 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Administers the Augusta County Emergency Communications Center staffed by highly trained public safety dispatchers who coordinate responses to all 911 calls for police, fire and EMS.

Provide patients with professional dental care including exams, hygiene, restorations, extractions, and dentures.

Serves clients age 60 and over, who live in the 5th Planning District of Virginia, and are unable to qualify for Legal Aid Services or afford a private attorney. Clients may be provided with either information or case consultation. Issues include: Power of Attorney documents, advanced medical directives, public benefits such as Medicaid, and Living Wills.

Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center provides victims of violence and their families with services that respond to their emotional, physical, and cultural needs in order to help them to become happy, healthy and sufficient. These services include peer counseling, case management, personal advocacy and accompaniment services, emergency shelter, housing, and emergency financial assistance.

Provide students from all regions and backgrounds with opportunities to meet diverse authors and develop a love of reading. And we provide authors with opportunities to share their work and conduct research for new projects. Facilitate conversations about the complex meanings of our history and heritage. We showcase and help preserve the Commonwealth’s diverse folklife traditions. And, of course, we share stories.

Responsible for upholding various building codes and ordinances, provides permits, inspects property.

A program collaborating with volunteers from local law offices. Free wills, advance medical directives, and/or Powers of Attorney to those who meet age and income eligibility. This program is only available twice per year. Call for additional information and to apply for advance notification.

Environmental Health Services protect the health and safety of Crater Health District residents through safe food and water, proper sewage disposal, correction of environmental hazards and investigation of animal bites/rabies exposures.

A 10-12 week program for male and female adolescents (age 13-18) who are experiencing difficulties with use/abuse/dependence of substances, engaging in high-risk behaviors, and/or are experiencing other addictive and maladaptive behaviors. The program incorporates the 12 Step principles and philosophy.

Has jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases involving adult misdemeanors, ordinance violations and laws and bylaws of counties, cities and towns in the judicial district and civil cases involving $15,000 or less; claims recovery of personal property or a rented premises. Conducts felony preliminary hearings. Traffic: (703) 746-4041 Criminal: (703) 746-4030 Civil: (703) 746-4021

This program provides services designed to discover and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. Such services mush be coordinated with the local department of social services and local law enforcement officers.

Assist families with gifts for their children.

The County Administrator's Office for Amherst has the responsibility of executing policies established by the Board of Supervisors or mandated by the state.

Provides books, magazines, newspapers, microfiche, compact discs, books on tape and large print books. Offers personal computers with Internet access for public use. Offers programs for children, youth and adults.

Staffed by ministers who have degrees in theology and mental health. VIPCare's counselors are certified as pastoral counselors by American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of child care so they can work or attend education or training programs. Participating families may select any legally operating child day care facility eligible to participate in the program.

Offers an emergency food pantry that provides bags of groceries to residents of Charlottesville area of Belmont and Carlton only. Families may come once a month for assistance.

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is for persons with a mental health concern or diagnosis.

The General District Court hears cases in which a person is charged with a traffic offense. Most traffic offenses are traffic infractions, which are generally punishable by a fine. For interpreters, including American Sign Language, call 703-246-7530.

The Department of Community Development is committed to offering professional and courteous customer service while striving for and promoting sound planning, engineering, and building practices, and, together with the community, works to provide a more desirable, livable, safe, and enduring built environment. The Planning and Zoning Division promotes development through the Comprehensive Plan and the application of zoning and subdivision regulations. The Engineering division provides professional services in engineering, surveying, and site plan review. The Building Division enforces the Building Code and provides building permits and inspections. Residents and visitors may pursue services by phone or the City’s website prior to visiting a facility. The Department of Community Development serves the community both in person and through the use of electronic services.

Independence Unlimited provides services to help people with disabilities achieve personal independence through employment. Pre-vocational support, paid work adjustment training, supported employment services, and sheltered employment are offered. Also at this site is Supported Employment, an intensive on-the-job training and support program. Services in Lee, Wise and Scott County and the City of Norton are provided in partnership with Planning District One Behavioral Health Services.

The Day Services program provides personal, social, and behavioral skill training for individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, to help improve quality of life. The program facilitates self-empowerment, community integration and independent living through skills assessment and person-centered planning.

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 circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $25,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment for drugs, alcohol and other addiction disorders. Offering multiple treatment options for a wide array of addictions. Specialize in the medical and therapeutic treatment of addiction disorders including alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, etc. Offers cognitive/behavioral therapy, individual, family and group counseling, affordable outpatient Detox services using Suboxone, intensive outpatient therapy for adults and youth (age 12+) and routine drug testing in a private setting.