View Search Results

Brings people and information together in a cost-effective manner so that citizens may enrich their own lives. The library encourages and fosters reading at all age levels, whether for recreation or information, support education and life long learning, and helps the public obtain information.

Offers personal care services

Special Olympics Virginia is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through work in sports, health education and community building, Special Olympics is addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society.

Each of the county health departments provide immunizations for infants, children and adolescents to prevent illnesses such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox). Most of these vaccines are FREE and no appointment is needed for immunization clinic. Offer adult immunizations for influenza, pneumonia, and tetanus. The local health departments also administer some vaccines needed for foreign travel for a fee. Appointments are needed to receive foreign travel vaccines.

Area Served: Portsmouth City. Provides early intervention services to children who may be experiencing developmental delays. Serves Portsmouth families with children between the ages of 0-3.

Programs and services help to prevent the spread of the HIV virus in the community by identifying illness, providing linkage to treatment, and taking actions to prevent the spread of disease. Find a testing location outside of Fairfax County, or call the Virginia Department of Health Disease Prevention Hotline at 1-800-533-4148. Health Department aso provides a range of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) services, including testing, medications, counseling, oversight of treatment and a wide range of educational efforts focused on prevention of the spread of STIs.

Places children who have been permanently and legally separated from their birth parents with a new family.

Provides a youth organization whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to develop the qualities and skills needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Call to seek more information about regular programs offered.

Provides a voluntary program designed to provide mobile meals to those unable to prepare wholesome meals or to leave home for food service.

Provides medical and behavioral health care services as well as specialty services such as: diabetes treatment, wellness and nutrition classes. Offer core health care services to anyone in need, regardless of age or ability to pay, whether you have insurance or not.

Places children who have been permanently and legally separated from their birth parents with new families.

Provides nationwide services for families, law enforcement and other professionals in the prevention of cases of abducted, endangered and sexually exploited children. Serves as a clearing house for missing and exploited children. Also offers a National Emergency Child Locator Center: In the event of a natural disaster, the National Emergency Child Locator Center will: * Establish a toll-free hotline to receive reports of displaced children; * Create a website to provide information about displaced children; * Deploy staff to the location of a declared disaster area to gather information about displaced children; * Provide information to the public about additional resources; * Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; and * Refer reports of displaced adults to the Attorney General's designated authority and the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System.

A nonprofit organization whose network of local, statewide and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials. Motivates volunteers to clean up, beautify and improve their neighborhoods, thereby creating healthier, safer and more livable community environments.

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

Provides crisis intervention and court accompaniment and referrals throughout the prosecution process for city victims of crime. Provides an update on the status of the pending criminal case. Available to explain the prosecution procedure (i.e. what is expected of the victim, and what the victim may expect). Addresses safety concerns of the victim and will work with employer or school to advocate for the victim. Assists with victim compensation. Victim(s) or witnesses(es) need to contact this office if telephone or address changes. For emergencies, please call (540)665-6383.

Provides holiday assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Independent Living Coordinators are individuals with disabilities who share similar life experiences to those being served. Through Peer Mentoring, consumers learn about the needs and resources necessary for independent living. Consumers set goals and actively pursue steps to achieve their goals. Peer Mentoring takes place individually or in a group setting.

Confidential HIV Testing. Health Department programs and services help to prevent the spread of the HIV virus in the community by identifying illness, providing linkage to treatment, and taking actions to prevent the spread of disease. Free Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing site.

Through RESOLVE HelpLines, you can connect with someone who has been there and help you navigate the resources available to you. The HelpLines are a voicemail system where you can leave a message on any topic related to infertility. A volunteer will return your call within 1-3 days. Resources also available online.

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.

Identifies, assesses, and provides services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children. Local departments of social services are responsible for receiving reports of abuse and neglect; conducting investigations to determine the validity of the CPS reports; and providing services that enhance child safety and prevent further abuse and neglect to families and children. Develops statewide public awareness and education programs and administrates state and federal grants to prevent abuse and neglect.

Provides substance abuse assessments and treatment to active duty military, retirees and their family members. Also serves civilians employed at Quantico. Conducts initial screening for services and offers intensive outpatient group and individual alcohol/drug therapy for up to 365 days as well as referrals for inpatient treatment when applicable. Offers post inpatient and outpatient follow-up care.

Provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all special education children ages two to twenty-one. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each child who qualifies for special education services under IDEA. The IEP is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the individual child. Provides an elementary educational institute and preschool that offers adaptations for test taking, audiological evaluation and diagnosis, and Child Find Service for disabled students.

A community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting self-advocacy, which equips people with I/DD and their families from across the state with the tools and resources to advocate for themselves.

Offers a private school and preschool through 8th grade. North Branch is a tax-exempt, not for profit corporation, dedicated to providing the best possible alternative education at the lowest possible cost to families. A comprehensive financial assistance program is available.