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The Employment Services Program offers assistance in becoming self-sufficient for recipients of TANF and Food Stamps. Participants look for and retain employment within certain guidelines.

Persons sixty years of age or older with limited income can qualify for $40.00 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local Farmer's Markets between mid-June and mid-November every year.

Provides short-term (3 to 15 day) stabilization for individuals who have symptoms of behavioral health disorders that could, if not addressed, result in a need for hospitalization. This service also offers medically supervised detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Services are provided in a recovery-oriented environment and include skills training, psychiatric care, on site 12-step recovery groups and discharge planning to assure continuity of care in transitioning to outpatient services.

VICAP counselors assist seniors with Medicare and help seniors and caregivers understand and compare Medicare and other health insurance benefits. Counseling is non-biased, confidential and free.

Operates a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues. Services are designed to help senior citizens, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income. Provides financial assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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E-ZPass is a convenient way to pay tolls electronically and an accepted form of payment at all Toll Facilities in Virginia.

FAMIS covers uninsured children between the ages of 0 through 18 years, in working families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to qualify for private health insurance and meets the income guidelines.

In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Division of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

Promotes the overall development of Giles County. Develops a positive environment for the operation and growth of business, industry, and tourism. Contributes to the development of a better quality of life for our citizens, including employment opportunities, leisure time activities, and community events. Offers a business research library, counseling and education, new contacts for members, quarterly newsletters, and an information center.

Dental clinic provides dental care to the uninsured and those with Medicaid, Medicare and FAMIS insurance.

Weatherization provide will provide necessary home needs to make energy saving a priority.

Provides residential placement and skills training to adults with developmental disabilities.

Provides weekly collection of residential refuse, recycling, commercial refuse collection, and seasonal collection of bagged leaves. Bulk and brush are collected on alternating weeks. To call the Customer Service Center dial 540-853-2000 and choose option number one. To sign up for recycling service, request two free recycling containers by calling 540-853-2000.

The Migrant Program is especially designed to provide continuity in the child's education. The program is held for six weeks during the summer and provides essential learning skills, food, and medical care for the children of migrant workers. Sessions of arts, crafts, and vocational instruction are offered, dependent upon funding. The children are given 3 meals a day as well as the opportunity to bathe and brush their teeth. There is a bilingual program for those students whose first language is Spanish or French Creole (Haitian).

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FAMIS covers uninsured children under age nineteen years and younger whose family meets the income guidelines. FAMIS MOMS serves for pregnant women. FAMIS Select is a health insurance premium assistance program. Dental services for children enrolled in FAMIS or FAMIS Plus are provided through the Smiles For Children program. The Smiles For Children program encourages good dental health and recommends regular check-ups with your child's dentist.

Offers services to protect, promote, and preserve the health of the people who live, work, and play on the Peninsula.

A full-service medical facility that provides emergency, inpatient and outpatient general and specialized services.

Provides an assisted living facility for older adults. Services include general housekeeping and personal laundry, in addition to personal care services including assistance with daily routines of bathing, grooming, dressing, meals and medication management, transportation to medical appointments, hairstylist or barber on site, respite care and rehabilitation services.

Multifamily housing provide safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to eligible low income families and individuals

In home visit by a registered nurse and social worker to assess physical and psychosocial status of Medicaid eligible county residents to determine appropriateness of personal care, adult day care, or nursing home placement.

TDT is a service designed to engage, and treat the highest risk population in today's public schools. TMC counselors are assigned a caseload of 3-5 clients per counselor to maintain individualized behavioral, affective, and general treatment goals.

Assist needy families utility bills, heating oil and gas. All applicants are screened through Amherst County Social Services or through personal contact from our group.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. When you apply for Medical Assistance, you are screened for all possible programs based on your age, income, financial resources, and other information. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, you must meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program. Medicaid programs include: *Children Under Age 19; *Parents and Caretakers of Dependent Children; *Pregnant Women; *Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients; *Adults Aged 65 or Older, Blind or Disabled (not receiving SSI) *Children or Adults Who Need Long-term Care in a Facility or Home or in Community-based Care (Waiver) Services; *Medicare Beneficiaries; *Plan First - Family Planning Services; *Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.