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The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. You may apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

Providence Psychological Services, Inc. is a non-denominational outpatient practice that provides comprehensive mental health services, integrated with Christian beliefs and values.

A two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. Supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. Provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. Strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Offers Workforce Services and Continuing Education. Offers additional classes and services at the Greenfield Education and Training Center in Botetourt County and the Rockbridge Regional Center in Buena Vista. For information about courses at Greenfield call 540-863-2863. Contact Rockbridge at: Rockbridge Regional Center(RRC) 35 Vista Links Drive Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 Phone: 540-261-1211 Fax: 540-261-1352.

Provides meals for the hungry.

Provides access to class registrations, educational programs, hospital and community information, as well as assistance with selecting a physician affiliated with MJH.

Provides financial assistance for child care to income-eligible applicants.

F.R.E.E. is a nonprofit that provides mobility rehabilitation equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc., to help people regain their mobility and independence. FREE collects, sanitizes, and provides donated mobility equipment to low-income adults in Virginia who cannot afford it and whose insurance will not cover it.

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.

Responsible for on-the-ground coordination and integration of essential childhood care and education (ECCE) services and resources. Partners with school divisions, social and human services, qualify improvement networks, ECCE programs and other organizations involved in Virginia's public-private early childhood system.

Provides emergency / supplementary food assistance for anyone who needs it.

Provides public library and information services to the community.

VPAS' Senior Cool Care program provides portable fans and air conditioning units to persons 60 years and older whose health is threatened by the lack of a cooling device in the home. Distributed fans and air conditioning units become the property of the recipient and are available on a limited, first come/first serve basis. Typically, applications are accepted May 1 through October 31.

Partial Hospitalization Program at Safe Harbor Recovery provides the support, structure and accountability needed for long-term recovery while also allowing clients to maintain work, school, or family commitments. This program provides the skills needed for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, to achieve lifelong recovery. Our PHP is designed for people in recovery who want ongoing support while attending school or working.

Provides nursing home and rehabilitative care for individuals aged 50 and over.

Provides mental health skill-building services. These services generally include: Individualized and customized treatment plans Practical skills training Safety plan development and implementation Monitoring of mental and physical health Teaching independent living skills to include medication management, personal hygiene, nutrition, food preparation, financial planning, employment skills, and coping skills.

YFT provides a full continuum of residential, educational and counseling services to adolescents and their families.

Medicaid Waiver programming at Goodwill focuses on providing supports to individuals so they may achieve their personal goals and objectives. The programs operate in accordance with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensing regulations. Individuals receive services both in the Goodwill center and community based settings depending on their preference and interests. Discovery Services are Day Support programs at Goodwill. Through the programs, individuals will receive the support they need to acquire, retain, and improve their skills in areas that they have identified. A wide variety of opportunities, in both community and center based settings, for peer interactions, enhancement of social networks, and to build natural supports will lead to greater independence. Individuals enrolled in Discovery Services may participate in Group Day Support, Community Engagement, or Community Coaching services. Programing is offered at the Roanoke Jobs Campus, Radford Jobs Campus, and Rocky Mount Jobs Campus. Individuals living in Goodwill's 31 counties and 13 cities service area are eligible for services, however are responsible for their own transportation.

A tracking system for individuals prone to wander with conditions including Alzheimer's, dementia, down syndrome, and autism.

Alternative education center for students in grades 6-12.

This office assists in the processing of U.S. Passport services. 1-800-275-8777 will also provide general information about hours and location of local post offices. Automated information is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Or for more information, contact the Department of State at travel.state.gov or 877-487-2778.

A health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, including those who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, those who have permanent kidney failure, and those who have been exposed to environmental health hazards. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. Online applications can be completed at www.ssa.gov.

Provides an international service oriented civic club with emphasis on sight/hearing conservation. Provides assistive devices for hearing or sight impaired individuals who meet financial eligibility criteria. Also helps the needy obtain eye examinations. (Social Services also has applications for eye glasses)

The Recovery Connections program is a structured, Twelve-Step based recovery housing program that emphasizes accountability and responsibility and requires complete abstinence from all drugs and alcohol. Regular drug urine screens and breathalyzers are administered to assure that residents remain clean and sober. All residents are required to attend AA or NA meetings daily. Residents attend individual and group counseling for substance use at The UP Foundation. The UP Foundation is a program in Lynchburg, Virginia that specializes in providing mental health, addiction, and recovery support services specifically designed to help individuals get the substance use counseling and recovery support that they need to get their lives back on track.

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

Administers the Victim/Witness Programs which has been established to reduce the confusion and trauma that victims and witnesses of crimes experience by explaining the criminal process, and to ensure that these people are aware of the services available to them under the law. Please call the Victim Witness program at (540) 942-6797 or (540) 942-6780 for further information.