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Neighborhood sites provide supplemental food (mainly parking lots) in Northern Virginia 5 nights/week. Anyone in need of food may receive it. Please bring your own grocery bags. Check out our website for information about closest delivery site.

Provides inspection of food service establishments, permits for restaurants, food safety training for certified food safety managers and food handlers, investigation of food borne/water borne illnesses, rabies clinic program, hotel/motel inspection, marina inspection, summer camp inspection, campground inspection, body art inspection, massage therapy inspection, inspection of public spas and swimming pools; processes applications and permits for private wells, evaluates soil and system designs for septic systems and enforces state sewage regulations; rodent/vector control.

Provides state and local programs that help older people plan and care for their life long needs. Services include information and referral for in home services, counseling, legal services, adult day care, skilled nursing care/therapy, transportation, personal care, respite care, nutrition and meals.

The Renew Crew volunteer program provides critical home repairs and accessibility modifications, including wheelchair ramps, for low-income, older adults and disabled homeowners. The program is totally funded by private contributions. Work is performed by volunteers from area businesses, churches and civic groups. Typical repairs include painting, caulking, repairing walls and ceilings, replacing floors, rebuilding porches, clearing overgrown yards, demolishing unsafe out buildings and curing code violations. Accessibility work includes installing wheelchair ramps, hand railings, grab bars and ADA toilets and widening doorways.

Offered in support of families interested in adopting children, as well as providing information regarding children who become free for adoption. There are several types of adoptions: agency initiated adoptions, adoptions that are parental placements, and step-parent adoptions. A subsidy may be provided for eligible children until age 18 or 21, depending on the status of the child (if they are in school or disabled). The Child Welfare Unit performs searches for adopted children who are searching for their natural parents.

Provides public transit for Washington county. This service includes shopping routes, transportation to congregate nutrition sites operated by District Three Senior Services, and town transit in Marion and Wytheville.

Support groups for caregivers, family, and friends of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia.

Assists emerging consumers toward greater independence by identifying needs, sharing information, and solving problems. Offers individual and group sessions. Trains individuals with disabilities to serve as peer counselors in support, referral and advocacy for others with disabilities. Serves and uses volunteers from all disability groups.

To advocate for the best interests of each abused and neglected child referred by the county juvenile court system through the promotion and support of quality volunteer representation.

Provides a parent education group for addictive families. Services include parenting skills and nurturing supportive group.

Southside Programs for Adult Continuing Education provides adult education classes to adults 18 years of age and older.

Provides identification bracelets and a national toll-free contact center to identify, locate, and return lost memory-impaired individuals. Families can register for Safe Return at each office. Scholarships are available.

Temporary care arranged for children who cannot be in their own homes and who have been placed in foster care by the court.

Respite services help families take temporary breaks from their care giving responsibilities. This grant program also provides resource information and supports to families to help reduce stress and enhance family stability.

A government organization charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order.

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.

The I&R Service, is a resource for information on the many human services available in the community. I&R is free and confidential and does not provide direct service, but rather informs the caller as to what is available.

Volunteers in the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) are role models and mentors to children who need additional support. The program provides a way for volunteers - age 55 and over - to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.

Takes applications for children's car seats for individuals who are eligible for Medicaid or meet income limits, and who are in the last trimester of pregnancy or have a child under 12 months old.

Provides car seat to eligible residents of Virginia Beach. These are provided to expectant parents, children under 2 years of age and between 4 and 8 years of age

Administers programs that enhances public safety by controlling and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

Coordinates and activates emergency services in the time of disaster, (i.e., rescue, sheltering and medical care). Assigns agencies and volunteer groups at the local level to coordinate and carry out the disaster plan. Also provides emergency training for volunteers. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training was developed to teach ordinary citizens to care for themselves, their families, neighbors and co-workers in the event of an emergency or disaster where emergency responders might be delayed. If a disaster occurs, information on shelters, food, medical care, evacuation routes, etc. can be obtained by calling (540)434-4436 (line is activated during a disaster only and staffed by volunteers).

Equip parents with the information and knowledge to make informed decisions about their child care situation through the Referral and Consumer Education program. We provide FREE customized referrals to programs i

Crisis Stabilization provides individualized crisis services on an outpatient basis. Resources and natural support systems are mobilized during the crisis episode in an effort to avert unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization and assist the participant in remaining in the community

Volunteer Services place volunteers of all ages and backgrounds into challenging, rewarding and interesting volunteer opportunities.