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Assists low income households in Tazewell County with cooling needs. Applications are taken only during the months of June through August. Other special requirements may apply. Provides window air conditioning for households.

Senior Cool Care is a public-private partnership sponsored by Dominion Energy that provides single room air conditioners or fans to older adults in need.

Provides affordable and accessible dispute resolution services through mediation and education, enabling its clients to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth and change.

The Women's Center meets the diverse psychological needs of women, men and families by offering numerous services and specialties.

Educates parents-to-be about newborn care, infant feeding and needs, pediatric care, adjustments to parenthood, newborn clothing and equipment, day care and newborn safety. Several classes are available, preparation for childbirth, breastfeeding, tour for expectant parents, and basics in baby care. Fees waived if on Medicaid or having financial difficulties. For information on any of our Parenting and Maternity Education Programs or to register, please call Health Connection at (434)654-7009 or toll free at 1-888-652-6663.

Administrative Entity- Provides a Fraternal organization with a special interest in youth and community service.

Provide clothing to low-income individuals and families in the community.

Provides housing for men with life-controlling issues, (for example, problems related to substance abuse, addiction-related behaviors, etc.). Men who are accepted into The Bridge Ministry's 12 to 18 month program must not have been convicted of any sexual or violent crimes. Men receive character building instruction, job training, drug counseling, and educational classes. The schedule is highly structured and teaches the students important life skills they need to live a productive life. Services provided: Life Application Skills Anger Management Spiritual Development Job Training Skills Relationship Skills Vocational Training

The TB Management program aims to control, prevent and eliminate tuberculosis in the community. The program offers free and confidential TB risk assessment screenings on Mondays by appointment only. For those diagnosed with TB or a Latent TB Infection, the TB team collaborates with a patient's medical provider to provide tuberculosis case management to include the provision of medication and care coordination. In addition, the TB team assists with identifying associated cases, the testing of contacts, transportation for CXRs and home visits to deliver medication to perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Preventative Therapy (DOPT).

VCU Dental Care provides quality oral health care and and individualized attention to every patient.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Families who need a fresh start can live in the safe and peaceful environment of the VFW National Home for Children campus community for 1-4 years and benefit from numerous community supports, including professional case management services, on-site licensed child care, life skills training, tutoring and other educational services, as well as recreational and community service opportunities.

Resource Mothers is an in-home visiting program. It matches experienced mothers with pregnant teenagers to help provide guidance as they make the adjustment to motherhood.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB. Other services include information on communicable diseases, investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, and preventive treatment for certain diseases. Outbreak investigations can be for suspected food or waterborne diseases, bioterrorist events, and contagious diseases spread to humans by either animals or other persons. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

Now known as the VPAS Cafe', this service provides recreation, socialization, education and a hot noon meal. Provides an access point for seniors to other Valley Program for Aging Services.

Program supplying 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 866-281-2448. You may also go to your local DSS office to receive a new card.

CLB provides hands-on training in the use of assistive technology as well as computer training classes, consulting with employers and working with employees experiencing vision loss to continue doing their jobs.

The Solid Waste Management Department provides recycling and waste disposal services for the residents of Appomattox County and the towns of Appomattox and Pamplin. One of our highest priorities is to provide a clean, convenient and safe place for the citizens to dispose of their waste.

Oxford House, Inc. is a network of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for members recovering from alcohol and substance abuse throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia (DC). We provide separate houses for men and women and some houses accept children with parent. When an individual is accepted for membership in an Oxford House, there is no time limit on how long he or she can live there, but the use of alcohol or drugs or non-payment of rent will result in expulsion. There is no clean time required to move into an Oxford House. All houses are near local transportation including buses and subways. Wheelchair accessibility varies by location.

Provides support and resources related to different housing situations: pre- and post-purchase, mortgage default counseling, rental counseling, fair housing, and homelessness. Housing counselors will listen to the situation; whether the person is renting or buying a home. Can speak with landlords or mortgage companies and help find local resources. Offers Renter Education Classes. Free Renter Education Workshops are held monthly in the NRV. Topics covered: Renter & Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Fair Housing Laws The Eviction Process Energy Savings Tips Financial Tips

Local volunteer opportunities.

Provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia; and, to build community among clients, staff, volunteers and the larger society through education, advocacy, and volunteerism.

Health department offices provide assistance and referral for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; free, confidential HIV testing and counseling. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

Child day care available for TANF children, Child Day Care Fee System (includes former TANF recipients, income eligible families and children in Head Start Program.

Provides job services and outreach to veterans who departed the service prior to the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) and the ACAP (US Army Career & Alumni Program).

The Annandale Campus offers a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities.