Offers in-depth information on AT devices, services and funding to consumers, family members, professionals, employers, case managers and other service providers. The information specialist collaborates with service professionals, vendors and manufacturers to develop a statewide network assistive technology vendors and to obtain information on new and emerging technologies. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

Provides a hotline to report sick or dying farm birds. An outbreak of a bird disease such as Exotic Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could not only harm your birds, it could kill other nearby birds and quickly spread through your flock. In order to prevent such an outbreak, USDA, in cooperation with States, has begun a campaign to promote avian health by encouraging bird owners to report sick or suspicious birds to your veterinarian, and/or extension agent and to practice good biosecurity. In the Northwest Region of Virginia, call the Harrisonburg Lab at (540)209-9120. Look for Signs. Watch for signs of disease or unexpected deaths among your birds. Report Sick Birds. Dont wait! Early detection can make a difference. If your birds are sick or dying, call USDA's Veterinary Services toll free at (866)536-7593, or your State Veterinarian or local extension agent to find out why. Practice Backyard Biosecurity. Keep your birds free from disease. Restrict traffic on your property, and disinfect shoes, clothes and hands to prevent the possible spread of disease.

Increases public awareness of pathological gambling, ensures the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and encourages research and programs for prevention and education. The 24 hour hotline is confidential and both the hotline and website offer related resources by state and provide problem gambling screenings to people seeking information.

Confidential crisis intervention, information and referral, medical advocacy, and general advocacy is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This vital resource is for anyone needing support or information regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse and stalking.

LAWS operates a 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline staffed by trained advocates and volunteers.

Provides a 24 hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and/or concerned friends, family, or allied professionals. Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals as well as safety planning options.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe.

Operates a 24-hour hotline. Provides counseling and emotional support for survivors of sexual assault and incest. Also offers advocacy through criminal justice and medical procedures, and legal/ medical referrals. Provides advocates to accompany survivors to a hospital for the SANE exam (forensic exam) on an on-call basis. Can provide advocates to accompany survivors to the police department or the courts with 48 hours notice to the business office. Offers educational presentations and professional training on issues related to sexual violence.

Provide emotional support, reporting services, and connections to advocates for hospital accompaniment for incarcerated individuals who have experienced sexual violence.

Tool for Virginia law enforcement agencies to assist with locating missing senior adults. In order for Senior Alert to be activated: *Individuals whereabouts must be unknown. *Individual is over 60 years of age. *Individual suffers cognitive impairment to extent that he/she is unable to care for themselves without assistance (including a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia). *Individuals disappearance poses credible threat to his/her health and safety as determined by law-enforcement. Other criteria: *Law enforcement investigation has verified individual is missing and eliminated alternative explanations. *Sufficient information regarding missing individual is available to disseminate to public. *Missing senior adult must be entered into Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) missing person files and information reported to the Virginia Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. *Photograph of individual must be provided to Virginia Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. If all of above criteria are not met, Virginia "Senior Alert" Plan will not be activated; however, information may still be provided to media.

Toll-free Helpline with 24-hour information on Alzheimer's disease, care giving strategies, and local services.

Statewide toll-free hotline for victims, friends or family, allied professionals, and the general public. Trained advocates provide 24/7/365 confidential crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, support, and information and referrals to community-based services in multiple languages through phone.

NAMI Central Virginia's HelpLine is a free, confidential information service for individuals and families facing mental health concerns, for providers, and for the community.

Provides counseling to adolescents and their families in times of crisis. A youth may be a runaway, have been pushed out of home, or be at risk for running away or for homelessness. Warmline: (434)972-SAFE(7233) Starting September 1st, 2025, the hotline will no longer be a 24/7 hotline. It will remain open as a warm line and our staff will respond around resources and support within business hours.

Provides a 24 hour hotline for survivors of sexual assault, their families and friends. The hotline is staffed by staff and trained volunteers who provide crisis intervention, support and information and referral services. For the SARA Hotline, please call (434)977-7273. For the statewide hotline (Virginia Family and Sexual Violence Hotline), please call 800-838-8238.

Maintains free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and their children via a 24 hour domestic violence hotline and emergency shelter. Provides confidential domestic violence crisis intervention in the city of Fredericksburg, and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline. These services include a 24 hour hotline, temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, safety planning, support/educational groups, court advocacy and victim/child advocacy.

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., eastern time.

Provides support, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referral, and advocacy to families and individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. Assists individuals and families in accessing First Step's advocacy, counseling, and emergency shelter services.

Provides emergency housing, crisis intervention, and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency or after hours, please callthe 24-hour Hotline: (540)667-6466 .

Dedicated to helping hyperactive children and those with attention deficit disorder through diet management.

A free, confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day, with trained crisis intervention staff and volunteers answering all calls. Translators are available via language lines for non-English speaking callers. In addition, TTY is available for individuals in crisis who are deaf/hard of hearing.

Provides a crisis intervention hotline, a free and confidential telephone service with comprehensive information on, and referral to, local human service agencies/services to callers. Northern Shenandoah Valley 24 Hour Crisis Hotlines are listed below: Winchester City, Frederick & Clarke Counties: (540)667-0145 Page County: (540)743-3733 Shenandoah County: (540)459-4742 Warren County: (540)635-4357

Helpline provides emotional support to the caller as well as information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, chapter services, and community resources. They also maintain updated information on community resources such as home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, elder care lawyers, financial planners, and transportation, additionally, they can help individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families assess whether a specific care providers can meet their individual needs.

The National Abortion Hotline is the largest national, toll-free, multi-lingual Hotline for abortion provider information and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. We provide callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, and information on providers of quality abortion care. We also provide case management services and limited financial assistance to help you afford the cost of your care and travel-related expenses. The Hotline is free and offers services to everyone, regardless of your individual situation.

Free confidential 24-hour access to safety, information and referral, crisis intervention, and advocacy to support individual decisions. Advocacy, hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence ( physical and verbal). Arrangement to shelter pets can be made at this location, and emergency cell phones are available.