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Cooling Centers in Northampton County and on the Eastern Shore can be found at the Eastern Shore Public Libraries: Northampton Free Library - 7745 Seaside Road, Nassawadox, VA 23413 Charles Memorial Library - 201 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles VA 23310 Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center - 24313 Bennett Street, Parksley VA 23421

Seaport's paid Apprentices learn woodworking, boatbuilding, and boating--to include rowing and sailing. They also learn to be part of a team, workplace skills, and life skills. Life skills include math and financial literacy, diet and health, emotional well-being, and participating in community events.

Provides the following Environmental Health Services: Complaints Environmental Health documents and investigates residents' complaints about environmental health problems, including reports of food and waterborne disease, mosquito problems, improper sewage disposal, and other public health issues. Food Services Local health department staff inspect and issue required permits to such food service establishments as school cafeterias, restaurants, food stands at community events, camps, day care centers, B&B's, and migrant camps. They work with those who provide prepared food to the public to help assure that food is wholesome and healthy. The local health department is responsible for working with local dairies to assure a healthy product, free of disease. This is done through regular inspections and ongoing input into dairy operations. Drinking Water Environmental health staff provides assistance to property owners who have or desire to have private wells on their property. They assist with required activities and issue, upon proper documentation and payment of fees, permits for private on-site wells. Each county health department maintains records on properties with private on-site wells. Sewage Disposal Environmental health staff provides assistance to residents who desire to or already have on-site sewage disposal systems on their own or their rented property. This assistance includes providing the activities, referral and documentation necessary to obtain required permits for on-site sewage disposal. Each county health department maintains records on properties with on-site sewage disposal systems.

Resource Centers are health clinics with a variety of services available in public housing communities and Southwood Apartments. All services are offered to anyone, and cost is based on a financial eligibility sliding sale. The Resource Centers also refer and connect patients to primary care providers and other community services, empowering residents to get connected to the care they need.

Receives and investigates complaints of child abuse/neglect to determine if the act occurred and the amount of risk to the child involved. Removal or placement of children through the legal process may be necessary for the child's protection. Coordinators also provide counseling and ongoing supportive services to families with substantiated cases of child abuse/neglect. In addition, they promote community awareness and education of child abuse/neglect.

Program that coordinates interfaith congregations located in any area of Newport News to open their parish or social halls and provide food and shelter for individuals or families who would normally spend their nights sleeping on the streets, in cars, or perhaps in empty buildings or in the woods.

New Eyes provides new prescription eyeglasses for low income individuals across the U.S. (two pairs for each child; one pair for adults; every 12 months).

Financial assistance is available for certain aged, blind, or disabled persons in a home for adults who are in need of assistance to pay the cost of their care.

Employment program for TANF recipient. Part of the Statewide Welfare Reform Program.

Provides crisis phone counseling, emergency shelter, and advocacy to men, women and children who have been victims of abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape. Public awareness and community education are offered. Personal articles and food may be provided to clients. 24 hour hot-line service also provided. Provides various support, referrals and assistance as necessary to help individuals seeking healing and safety following abuse.

Provides full range of nursing home services for the frail elderly. Includes on-staff, on-site full-time physicians and podiatrist, all specialists in geriatrics. Offers short stay rehabilitation and post-hospital care to speed recovery, and long term care for those with Alzheimer's disease and complex medical conditions. Includes skilled nursing, social work services, extensive activities program, physical, occupational, speech-language therapy, kosher meals and special diets. Also provides end-of-life and respite care. Open to all in the community.

A combination of training and support activities designed to enable adults with significant functional limitations to achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment.

Offers the chance to explore STEM concepts and skills with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, live demos, touring exhibitions, breathtaking presentations in The Dome and special events.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) combines intellectual stimulation and civic engagement with a vibrant community of like-minded students age 50 and better. Pursue a special interest. Learn new skills and become involved with social issues.

Administers county taxes, business licenses, and processes locally filed State income taxes.

Provides one-on-one training and consultation for nonprofit member organizations. Provides volunteer management software that helps nonprofits to recruit and manage their volunteers for all volunteer needs. Provides training and matching services to prospective nonprofit board members.

Offers health screening and diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer in Every Woman's Life(EWL) and Susan G Komen(eligiblity for the two programs varies and women are placed in the program for which they are eligible that provides the most services). Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through the EWL program are automatically placed in Virginia Medicaid. Wise Woman is a companion program to EWL that provides screening and treatment for dyslipidemia (elevated cholesterol, or triglycerrides), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

Areas Served: Abingdon, Bristol & Washington County. This program provides intervention services for families, infants, and toddlers birth through age three who have diagnosed or suspected delays in development.

The commissioner of the revenue's office is responsible for: Assessments and audits of individual and business personal property. Assistance, preparation, and processing of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Income Tax returns for local citizens. Issuance, renewals, and audits of severance licenses.

Employment opportunities online 24/7 from any location with internet access on the Richmond Online Staffing System (ROSS).

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

Provides the general public with a One Stop Career Center that offers career resources and services to prepare a workforce that is informed, capable and ready for work. Information about the entire range of education, training and job-finding services within the local area is accessible to any interested person through the One Stop network. Offers the following One-Stop services free of charge: Multiple Job Postings – Direct from employers, websites and local papers Assistance with establishing new email accounts and job search web sites Computer and Internet Access Fax and Copy Machine Resume, application and job preparation assistance by appointment (call 540-422-8422) Referral for free On-Line Computer Classes Information and referral for supportive services to:

HCS is the sole treatment provider for the Washington County Drug Recovery and Monitoring Court (DREAM COURT), under the leadership of the sitting Washington County Circuit Court Judge. The DREAM Court Program is a three phase program lasting 12-24 months for adult criminal offenders who are experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependence problems. The program requires frequent Court appearances, random drug and alcohol screenings, individualized substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and intensive supervision. Clinical assessments are provided for all potential participants, some of which will be provided pre-release from the Southwestern Virginia Regional Jail. Appropriate case management services are also provided to assist participants in identifying and accessing appropriate systems of support.

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 clinical and educational services. VIA currently provides the following services: The James C. Hormel VIA Day School is a year-round, day-school program licensed to serve students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 2 and 22. Provides students with a comprehensive education and clinical program designed to address the core symptoms of autism and related learning issues. A multidisciplinary faculty develops individualized education programs for each student. Students receive daily one-on-one instruction from instructors, as well as supervision from an Behavior Analyst. Students' parents and caregivers receive additional support and training to implement practices in the home. In addition, families are supported by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps families and caregivers access additional support and community resources. The Outpatient Behavioral Services program provides evidence-based behavioral therapies designed to address the continuum of needs exhibited by children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Services are designed to address the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder along with many of the associated challenges. Depending upon a client's needs, behavior therapy is provided in their homes, communities, and/or VIA's specialized clinic.