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Offers support and education for all new parents, including prenatal mothers. The First Step program is not a home visitation program; it provides support over the phone and education information via mail. Referrals for services that a family might need can be made on their behalf to other agencies.

Advocates for the needs and priorities of persons with physical and sensory disabilities. Committee meets first Tuesday of every other month from 7PM to 9AM in the in the Development Services Building (5 County Complex Court) and allots 20 minutes for citizen concerns. Designated as Disability Services Board for Prince William County.

Provides education, objectively counsels and assists consumers on medical benefit programs and problems with Medicare, Medicaid, medical bill paying and long term care insurance. Counselors receive special training and supervision on health insurance counseling issues. They are not connected with any insurance company nor are they licensed to sell insurance.

Provides a continuum of home, community and school based programs including: Intensive In-Home Services, Home Based Counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment, Mental Health Support,; Substance abuse services, 7 Challenges, Adolescent Sex Offender Services, Parental Sensei Services, Therapeutic Mentoring. Operates a state of the art Therapeutic Foster Care program. The Virtual Residential Program (VRP) is a distinctive service designed to provide families, schools, and communities with a diversion alternative to unnecessary out-of-home placements and/or to expedite successful step-down of youth following residential or psychiatric placements. New River Valley satellite office 246 Washington Avenue Pulaski, VA 24301

Provides court room security; handles civil process of legal papers; transportation of inmates to court; and mental patient transportation for Charlottesville Police. Criminal law enforcement is handled by the Charlottesville Police Department.

Provides physical examinations, counseling regarding methods of birth control, sexual responsibility, risk reduction and prevention for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS. Instruction on breast self exams, limited mammogram assistance available. Birth control method of choice is provided. Persons under 18 may be eligible for free services. Pregnancy Testing available by appointment. There is a charge for this service. Maternity: comprehensive prenatal care including periodic physical exams, lab testing, assessment of weight, blood pressure and nutritional counseling.

The Richmond Public Library promotes reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service. In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVD's, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, wireless Internet access, and public use PCs. Fax service is available at each library for a fee to send faxes (not receive); notary service is available at each library (please call to make sure the registered notary is available).

Maximum security jail facility, staffed by a trained deputies. The City Jail houses men and women inmates sentenced to incarceration from any one of the three courts serving the City: Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District, and Circuit Court. Contracts with the United States Marshals Service and the United States Bureau of Prisons to hold federal prisoners.

Provide childcare center services.

State Agency which operates juvenile correction facilities across the state. Services include treatment programs and living skills training in institutions as well as community programs. Services Provided: Day Reporting Detention Alternatives Residential Treatment Non-residential treatment Secure Detention Centers and homes Assessment Competency Enhancement Community Based transitional services Halfway Houses Independent Living Substance Abuse Treatment Behavioral Services Health Services Youth Services Volunteer Programs

STOP'S Workforce Development Program provides opportunities for participants to engage in in-demand training and certification that is relevant and accessible. This program was designed with the goal of earning a living wage for low-income households and individuals. All course content prepares participants to earn a leading national certification. This includes prep sessions and assistance with scheduling the exam for certification. Upon certification, participants will be assisted with securing gainful employment. Employment Supportive Services offers personal training in acquiring techniques necessary for seeking and maintaining a job. Services include interview techniques, job retention, employment counseling, referral and/or placement application completion, resume writing, and job readiness training. All participants in the program must be willing to pursue the necessary educational opportunities to enhance their employment skills. In addition, STOP provides bus tickets to participants of this program in an effort to assist participants in obtaining and retaining employment.

Office of Prevention develops, promotes, and delivers nationally recognized, evidence-based programs and services through a sustained comprehensive approach that incorporates home, family, school, and community environments. Prevention services and activities provide educational, practical, and meaningful experiences for youth, families, individuals, and organizations in order to enhance and improve positive life and social skills and to develop appropriate peer and community support systems.

Free ongoing support for families of children/youth with special needs. Help families to coordinate care and to connect with the medical and community-based services specific to each child’s individual needs, including special education. We offer information and resources to anyone seeking information about children with disabilities (enrollment not required).

Program for people with Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome. Sheriff's office will place a wrist band/transmitter on program participants. Caregiver will check transmitter daily and once a month sheriff's office will change transmitter battery. If client wanders, caregiver needs to call 911 and reference Project Lifesaver client. 911 will dispatch Project Lifesaver Team with receiver to search for client with wrist band. Project is meant to bring peace of mind to family members. Personnel on call after office hours.

GRACE offers Christmas gifts for children ages infant through 16. Senior Christmas program for those 55 and older. Thanksgiving meal program. Pre-registration is required in early to mid-October; no late registrations are accepted.

The Nest is a Level Three Recovery House for Women. Hosting up to six clients (two residents per room), The Nest provides a live-in house manager who is also a Peer Recovery Specialist.

In conjunction with Dominion's Senior Cool Care program, provides free fans and air conditioner to eligible older adults.

On recommendation of the Lancaster and Northumberland Departments of Social Services and clergy, provide nutritious, non-perishable food to last each family member about a weeks.

Develops parks, recreation facilities and programs of leisure activities for adults and youth in Marion and the surrounding area. Programs include: men's softball; women's softball; girls' softball, boys' and girls' tee-ball, boys' and girls' basketball, youth coed soccer, women's volleyball, boys' football, and girls' cheerleading.

National Counseling Group provides behavioral health, substance use, and crisis services.

Provides an 89-day emergency shelter for women with children and single women with capacity for 20 individuals. Requires residents to participate in self-sufficiency activities. Provides food, clothing, mailboxes, voicemail, lockers, showers, e-mail, laundry, case management, job assistance and training and financial counseling.

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

Provide volunteers for community service activities with other area agencies, such as Piedmont Community Services, Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association.

Provide services and programs to the communities it serves through support of life-long learning, general information, and the exchange of ideas with effective use of traditional library resources and emerging technology.

Operates a clothing closet for individuals/families unable to meet their own needs independently or with the assistance of existing social service agencies.