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The Virginia WIC program: *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 five) with nutritious supplemental foods *Brings women the support they need to breastfeed their babies; *Offers referrals to additional social services and healthcare resources.

Provides an independant senior living apartment complex for older adults. Apartments are one bedroom only.

A full service public library.

The Information Resource Center (IRC) helps each person to navigate through the treatment, financial and social challenges facing people living with cancer. The IRC offers the most accurate and current information on blood cancers. Information specialists educate patients, families and caregivers on how to communicate with their healthcare teams, and connect with community and national resources, to expedite receiving quality treatment and support services.

Foster care provides temporary care of children who can no longer remain in their home due to difficulties in the family situation. Services also include counseling, training, and other support services to help stabilize the family while working to return the child home.

Provides building inspections and permits.

A statewide resource center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Through integrative research, outreach and collaborative initiatives, VARC promotes and facilitates best practices for those diagnosed within the autism spectrum.

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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) provides a basic safety net to millions of people by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income families which can be used to purchase food. Assistance is in the form of debit cards to help families increase their food purchasing power in order to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.

Crime Prevention Unit is responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining programs and initiatives related to crime prevention.

Provide services to protect senior citizens, frail elderly, physically challenged individuals, and keep them from harm from family members or others.

Provides preventive child care for physical exams, immunizations, routine lab testing, developmental screening, health education, daycare/school physicals, well baby exams (birth to 6 months and school aged children enrolled in school). Multiple languages available via interpreter phone line.

Offer birth control information, methods of birth control, counseling, and physical exams. All services are strictly confidential. Appointment required. Pregnancy Testing - Available with education, counseling and referrals.

Provides local death certificates and applications for birth certificates. To get copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, contact the Office of Vital Records in Richmond, 804-662-6200.

Provides supplement financial assistance for the purchase of nutritional food to income eligible individuals and their families. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are distributed to acquire approved purchases. Individuals may visit the web site to determine eligibility. For lost EBT card, call Customer Service at 1-866-281-2448. May also visit local Department of Social Services to request new card. The website for EBT card services is www.ebt.acs-inc.com/ebtcard/vaebt/ebt_link.jsp.

Information for participants and the general public regarding Center services and community resources for people with disabilities. When appropriate, referrals are made as a means of assisting the individual in accessing needed services. Also organizes and conducts workshops and seminars on disabilities, provides technical assistance, and helps coordinate financial resources for services to increase independence.

Provides opportunities for exhibiting artist members to have their work judged by esteemed arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of Washington’s largest art galleries. Many other programs are available for members as well, including an art library, critiques, demonstrations and lectures. There are no requirements to become a member, just the willingness to participate in an active and lively artistic community.

Emergency Management staff helps citizens prepare for community-wide emergencies and provides coordination of infrastructure and resources during an incident.

Provides vision, direction, and subject matter expertise in the field of emergency management to heighten Bedford County's state of emergency readiness. Provide proactive leadership in facilitating and coordinating a regional approach to emergency management.

Provides confidential testing, ADAP Drug program and social work services.

Needs assessment, case management, and referral to a network of providers to help youth exhibiting negative behaviors. TOP (Teamwork ~ Options ~ Pathways to Success) is an interest and needs based prevention program designed to connect youth and their families with services that can refocus youth in the right direction by building on their strengths and providing them with a positive support system.

F.R.E.E. is a nonprofit that provides mobility rehabilitation equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc., to help people regain their mobility and independence. FREE collects, sanitizes, and provides donated mobility equipment to low-income adults in Virginia who cannot afford it and whose insurance will not cover it.

Maintains registry for American Sign Language interpreters for the deaf.

Provides emergency communications, access to emergency financial assistance, information and referral, veteran's assistance and aid in the field where Red Cross workers are deployed to serve with America's military for both active duty and community-based military. Services are available to all members of the armed forces, and to their families.

Provides a parent education group for addictive families. Services include parenting skills and nurturing supportive group.