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The Grayson County Department of Animal Control is responsible for enforcing State and County laws pertaining to domesticated animals, nuisance animals, and livestock. Grayson County is a part of the Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter, which is located on Fair Street in Galax, VA. All stray animals collected by the Grayson County Department of Animal Control are transported to the shelter. This service provides a place for lost dogs to be reunited with their rightful owner or for abandoned dogs to be adopted into a good home. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact the shelter at (276) 236-8501.

Provides family planning services to men and women.

Enforces the county Human Rights Ordinance that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit based on race/color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or marital status. (Familial status applies to housing complaints). Also offers outreach and public education.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If a person works long enough in a job or jobs, including self-employment, where Social Sec. taxes are deducted from wages they may qualify for social security retirement payments. When they reach age 62, it is possible to begin receiving these benefits.

Protects, promotes, and preserves an environment that is conducive to public health and welfare; prevents the creation of nuisances and the depletion of natural resources; maintains such levels of air quality and water quality as will protect human health, welfare and safety; to the greatest degree practical, prevents injury to plant and animal life and property and nurtures the comfort of the people in their enjoyment of life and property; and encourages the social and economic development of the county and facilitates the enjoyment of its attractions.

The TANF program provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. For a child to be eligible he must be: Under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19 Going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18 Living with a parent or other relative A U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant

Provides treatment services for pregnant and parenting women including: Outpatient SUD group counseling for women with substance use disorders, Counseling for relationships, sexual and physical abuse and parenting issues, Admission into the Intensive Outpatient Program, Referral to inpatient treatment through South-Eastern Family Project, Case management services to assist in establishing eligibility for public assistance programs, link to medical and other community services, help in arranging transportation for services, arrange for primary and prenatal medical care, monitor services needed, etc. The program also helps connect the child(ren) of the individual being served to appropriate services such as: Developmental assessments and treatment services, Services that address the child's experience of abuse, neglect or trauma, Case Management services link to pediatric care and immunizations, access funding for housing and other basic needs, as well as to help families meet additional needs of the child in their home and community.

Lions Clubs are civic organizations that provide hearing and/or eye exams for the indigent and low income and assistance with glasses. Screening handled through Culpeper County Social Services.

Provides transitional support services to women dealing with adjustments in their personal lives. Works to end domestic violence in the community through education and advocacy.

Emergency financial aid (as funds permit) To prevent immediate loss of basic utilities, heat. Limited to once per lifetime

Helps low and moderate income families purchase their first home using a combination of special low interest financing and down payment assistance.

Provides programs on astronomy as a teaching aid to the school system and educational enrichment for the general public.

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 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.

A primarily residential public coeducational University with accredited colleges of Education and Business. In addition to its four-year degree programs, including distinctive fields like historic preservation and digital students, the University offers undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs for adults and nontraditional students.

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

The clothing vouchers allow people to shop for up to $25 worth of clothing and shoes at any of the Goodwill of Greater Washington's retail stores.

Offer a client-choice model where a client can shop for themselves based on family size, dietary needs, and food preferences. Provide fresh veggies, meat, dairy, bread, eggs, and more. Stock canned items like tuna, soup, fruit, and veggies, as well as cereal, pasta, and dried beans. Also provide health and hygiene items such as toilet paper, soap, dish soap, and laundry detergent.

Provides evaluation and treatment services for children and adolescents who are suppected of having attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders including dyslexia and dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorders, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders including those characterized by mood dysregulation, anxiety and disruptive behaviors.

Pre release: Offers Employment preparation classes such as Seeking Employment classes and resume development/mock interviewing. Offers life skills classes such as fatherhood, parenting, anger management, and impact of crime. Mentoring is available to offenders in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and continues in the community for up to 12 months for customers returning to or residing in Loudoun, Fairfax, or Prince William Counties. Offers direct emergency assistance to individuals being released including transportation, clothing, and referrals for other services upon release.

Provides court-ordered and agency placements of children in custody. Offers court-order home studies for a fee based on income. Adoption services are available at the Verona office only. For more information, please call: Shenandoah Valley Social Services Verona Office: (540) 245-5800 Statewide Toll-free number: (800) 362-3678 (800 DO-ADOPT)

Provides financial assistance for child care to income-eligible applicants.

Piedmont provides services to persons who are 65 years or older, who are in need of inpatient treatment for mental illness. They must meet the requirements for voluntary or involuntary admission as determined by their mental health center, and do not have a medical condition that requires priority treatment in an acute care hospital. This agency is handicapped accessible.

Advises citizens on the availability of human service programs in the Fairfax area. Information and referral provided by professional social workers.

Intermediate care facility; offers those with mental disabilities a variety of services including dietary, nursing, social work, psychiatry, psychology, dental and various therapy disciplines.