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Volunteers that are trained and certified to provide search and rescue services and management for lost persons in a wilderness environment. Standard certifications include National Incident Management System, Search Team Member, CPR/First Aid. Many of our members are also trained in emergency medicine, man-tracking, wilderness first-aid, and technical/high-angle rescue.

Supports older adults, family caregivers and individuals of all ages with disabilities by providing valuable tools to strengthen community networks and promote person-centered practices, for individuals to evaluate options and make informed decisions.

To enrich the lives of Alexandria's residents and visitors, to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures and to stimulate appreciation of the diversity of the African American experience.

Area office of Virginia State Police. Important numbers while traveling in Virginia: *Virginia State Police----#77 on cell phone. *Highway Helpline---------5-1-1 or 1-800-367-ROAD (TTY users call 7-1-1). Toll-Free, 24-Hours for latest information on road and traffic conditions or to report unsafe conditions. To view traffic cameras and travel alerts, go to www.virginiadot.org and click on Travel Center.

Provides a community-based, self-help psychiatric day rehabilitation program operated by VCSB for people with chronic mental illness. Members participate in the program in order to improve their social networks, and to develop prevocational skills, increase confidence and find paying jobs in the community.

Aging-in-Place program performs home repairs which enable senior citizen (65+) homeowners to remain safely in their homes.

Culpeper Career Resource Center (CCRC) in the town of Culpeper County, Virginia is a community resource serving workers looking for employment and employees seeking employees throughout the five county area: Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. Sam's place, a community outreach center, is a one stop hub where individuals and families can access information and referrals to other community partners. Assistance is offered with a variety of needs including, but not limited to health, transportation, food, home repairs, and an avenue to apply for financial aid for housing. Also offered are vision and hearing aids, clothing and furniture vouches. Referrals are made based upon personal needs, available funds, and program criteria

To provide a variety of diverse leisure opportunities, foster the city's parks and natural resources, and support the individual growth and well being of citizens.

Provides a Summer Playground Camp that begins in June for children 4-12 years old. The programs are at the Elkton, John C. Myers, John Wayland, Wilbur Pence, McGaheysville, Mountain View, Peak View, South River, Lacey Spring Elementary schools. The Summer Playground Camp meets June through August weekdays, Monday - Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM. Also provides a Little School program designed to promote the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of all children in a safe and nurturing environment. This learning environment recognizes that all children develop at their own special rate and emphasis is placed on this individual growth and each child's special needs. Little School meets September through May, 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thrusday from 9:30AM-12:00PM for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old.

The center offers a variety of programs and activities to adults 55 years of age and older who are city residents. The center also provide transporation services.

Provide affordable early education and developmentally appropriate care for children ages 3 months to 5 years in a safe, healthy and diverse environment.

Offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED preparatory classes and serves those individuals 18 years old who have not earned their high school diplomas. GED/Adult Education program consists of the High School GED Program, the Adult Education Program, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and GED testing.

Offer a Financial Support Program which provides financial assistance to people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their families who reside in the state of Virginia. Approved applicants will be eligible for up to $400 once per calendar year (January-December). Funds may be used for programs, services, and activities designed to improve quality of life.

Provides recreational services for the residents of the City of Harrisonburg. The mission of the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life and meet the needs of every citizen by providing comprehensive leisure service opportunities. The Department's mission is also to develop and maintain a safe system of open spaces and public facilities for the use and enjoyment by the community.

The Fort Hill Community School is a nationally recognized alternative program. It is a program designed to accommodate educational, behavioral, and/or medical needs of students that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional school environment. Placement in alternative education is determined by the school division. The goal of our alternative program is to provide opportunities for students who are not succeeding in the traditional classroom setting by helping them acquire the academic and social skills necessary to succeed.

Provides a City and County public defenders office that offers legal representation for all persons, including juveniles, with a criminal charge against them, who are financially unable to furnish counsel for proceedings.

Provides local death certificates and applications for birth certificates. To get copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, contact the Office of Vital Records in Richmond, 804-662-6200.

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WDJL 105.5 FM

Provides an array of services to residents, businesses, vistors, and employees of the City of Alexandria through programs designed to prevent infectious and non-infectious foodborne and waterborne diseases and disabilities. It also strives to promote health, protect the environment, and eliminate unsanitary and unsafe conditions and public nuisances.

Offers free tax preparation help from IRS-trained volunteers from February to April.

Provides business, industry, and government with a single source for training and development to enhance the skills of your workforce. For individuals, we offer a schedule of classes for just-in-time learning, career enhancement, or new skills development.

Falls Prevention includes two programs: Falls Talk and A Matter of Balance. Falls Talk offers one-on-one interaction with a trained facilitator to help increase an individual's ability to prevent falls, to manage falls if they occur, and to become aware of fall threats (such as personal traits or circumstances that could cause a fall). It is open to individuals 50 years and older and is provided at the consumer's home or via telephone. A Matter of Balance classes help participants view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, and change their environments to reduce fall risk factors. The eight-session series also promotes exercise to increase participants' strength and balance. There is no age limit for participants; the classes are offered at CVACL's main s

Operates a 24-hour emergency room for emergency medical care. Patients seen in an Emergency Room basis. Xray, CT scan, full service lab on site for ER patients and outpatient referrals.

Bridges provides rental assistance and housing placement support for families, as well as daily case management, through the Rapid Rehousing program. Through case management, Bridges provides a connection to additional resources for the families for financial, legal, mental health, and medical. Through partnerships with landlords in the community, Bridges helps families secure and maintain a lease in their own name, which assists them in establishing a foundation for good credit.

Provides youth development programs including homework help and tutoring, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, conflict resolution, juvenile delinquency prevention, athletics, cultural enrichment, citizenship and leadership development, outdoor and environmental education, and parent training. Boys and Girls Club offers Hispanic programming. Eligible ages are 5 to 18, there are no other restrictions. Immunization records and proof of physical exam required.