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Serves low income residents of the City of Charlottesville by providing affordable housing for low income families including seniors and disabled individuals. The CRHA manages 376 units of public housing at 11 sites in Charlottesville. For general information, call (434)326-4748. It also administers 300 "Section 8" rental units through leased contracts with private owners and provides First Time Home Buyer Assistance and Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance. For more information, please call: Rental Office: (434)326-4672 Central Office: (434)326-4748 For Emergency Maintenance, please call: (434)326-4729.

Provides a safe and nurturing environment for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle. For animal control, please call (434)977-9041.

Warming Center OPEN at 9 TONIGHT 1/24/2026 at Thornburg Middle School, 6929 N. Roxbury Mill Road, 22551. WHAT TO BRING: A To-Go bag to include medications & supplies, pillows & blankets. If bringing your pet(s) bring a carrier/crate and supplies, such as food and pet medications. 1/24@2:50pm NOTICE: Residents must get to where they need to be no later than 6PM Saturday 1/24/2026 unless they are traveling to the warming center so VDOT and crews can clear and treat roads. Expected icy conditions will make travel extremely treacherous. Prepare to stay home for up to several days and make sure you have everything you need for expected extended power outages during and after the storm. Follow official websites, social media, and broadcast stations for up-to-date information.

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.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. Reports of child abuse and neglect may be made in person to the Department of Social Services, or they may be called into the child abuse hotline. Callers are not required to give his or her name when contacting the hotline. All reports are immediately investigated by social workers. A local worker is on call at all times.

Provide two remote mobile food pantries in Moneta and Penhook, VA.

Residential and Assisted Living Care

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides assistance for active duty Marine Corps family members that require special medical and/or educational services based upon a diagnosed mild to severe physical, psychological or educational need.

rauma Informed Care is a specialized approach that involves understanding, recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. An emphasis is placed on physical, psychological and emotional safety and aids in rebuilding a sense of control and empowerment. Knowledge and use of trauma specific interventions are paramount to avoid re-traumatization.

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.

Horizon Center is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PSR) and day treatment program providing rehabilitative services for individuals with mental health and/or developmental disability concerns. Horizon PSR program provides an environment where individuals can develop or regain interpersonal and daily living skills, develop a supportive system of peers and providers, and benefit from a supportive structure.

Provides behavioral health services, including: - Assessment - Counseling - Case Management - Evaluation and Treatment by a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Medication Prescription and Management - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Responsible for coordinating and directing a solid waste program for Smyth County.

Provides special services to refugees. Requires official refugee status. Provides short-term maintenance payments.

Inspects buildings to make sure codes are met.

Non-profit, community based non-residential organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities. Services include I & R, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Nursing Home and Youth Transition Services. Equipment for hearing impaired such as telephones, doorbells, pocket talkers, etc. Assistance for obtaining eyeglasses.

Court that hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a program that provides temporary financial assistance to eligible families with children.

State association of psychologists meets April and October. Advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting human welfare by the encouragement of psychology in all its branches; by the promotion of research; by the improvement through high standards of professional ethics, contacts, reports, papers, discussions and application of research findings.

Provides certification through National Interpreter Certification (NIC), training through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP), and self-regulation using the Ethical Practices System (EPS). Also provides support services for practicing and student sign language interpreters.

Virginia Birth Father Registry (VBFR), formerly known as the Virginia Putative Father Registry, is a confidential database maintained by the Virginia Department of Social Services that protects the rights of unmarried men (and their relatives) to children they may have (un)knowingly fathered. By voluntarily registering with VBFR within 10 days after child's birth, a putative father can protect his rights to his child(ren) and be notified in the event his child is placed for adoption or placed into foster care. The VBFR does not establish paternity. Registration may be used to help establish paternity but does not start the legal process.

Provides building inspections and permits.

Medication Assisted Treatment Program, Suboxone and Vivitrol Clinic, Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most Inusrance. Offers Counseling and Case Management as well.

The Neurodiagnostic Sleep Lab performs sleep studies to diagnose and treat common sleep disorders including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, nocturnal myoclonus and narcolepsy.

Counseling on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact the community. This is a free service to all community members. Certified Health Care Navigators are here to answer your questions or to help you navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace. Medicaid enrollment is always open. The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace open enrollment is open November 1 - January 15th. However some individuals may be eligible for special enrollment outside this period. Please call to determine if you qualify.