Housing Counselors evaluate clients based on need and urgency to determine appropriate services or referrals. Clients’ ineligible for Homelessness Prevention or Rapid Rehousing are referred to their local Emergency Assistance office for Housing Counseling.

Local office of the Virginia Department of Social Services. Services include adoption, adult (APS) and child (CPS) protection, court services, domestic violence, eligibility determination, emergency assistance, energy assistance, food stamps(SNAP), foster care, fuel and energy assistance, medical assistance(Medicaid), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families(TANF). Emergencies after 4:30pm will be taken by Botetourt County Sheriff's Department at 540-473-8631. The dispatcher will page the on call social worker on for child or adult protective services response only. Statewide Adult Protective Services 24/7 Hotline: 888-832-3858. Statewide Child Protective Services 24/7 Hotline: 800-552-7096. You may request an agency conference to discuss any action with which you disagree. You may also request an administrative hearing by the State Department of Social Services when funds are available and your application is denied, or you are refused the right to apply during the application period, or your application is not acted on or is closed prior to benefit determination. A hearing must be requested within 30 days of the negative action. The hearing request may be submitted to the local agency or to: Hearing and Legal Services Manager Appeals and Fair Hearings Unit Virginia Department of Social Services 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219-3301 If you suspect Fraud or Abuse of any kind, report it to your Local Department of Social Services or call 1-800-552-3431.

To enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Emporia and Greensville County who are in need, through family-based programs that promote the self-sufficiency of families and safeguard vulnerable children and adults.

Providing and promoting the development of affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities.

A partnership between the Faith-community, area organizations and businesses, the Lynchburg Police Department, concerned citizens, the Sheriff’s Department, and the City of Lynchburg. We address poverty and crime by encouraging best policing practices that allow citizens input, advocating for the community, offering programs and services, and providing engagement opportunities that result in a greater sense of unity among Lynchburg's citizens.

Benefit programs for income eligible individuals and families as follows: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medicaid, State Local hospitalizations; Auxiliary Grants and General Relief(for burial). Social Service programs for families, children, elderly and disabled such as child protective services, adult protective services, foster care to children, adoption services, adult services adoptive and foster home studies, custody investigations, adults and nursing home screenings and placement. Offers fuel assistance based on total income and number of persons in the household. APS 24-Hour Hotline: 888-832-3858 CPS 24_Hour Hotline: 800-552-7096

Provides assistance to Fluvanna County residents in accordance with Federal Programs.

Benefit programs for income eligible individuals and families as follows: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medicaid, State Local hospitalizations; Auxiliary Grant and General Relief(for burial). Social Service programs for families, children, elderly and disabled such as child protective services, adult protective services, foster care to children, adoption services, adult services adoptive and foster home studies, custody investigations, adults and nursing home screenings and placement. Offers fuel assistance based on total income and number of persons in the household. Licensing Services: This agency provides licensing for child care providers and foster care providers. APS 24-Hour Hotline: (888) 832-3858 CPS 24-Hour Hotline: (800) 552-7096

Community mental health,intellectual development and disability services , substance abuse services and emergency services.

Offers membership and programs that involve youth development, healthy living and social responsibility; such programs include child-care, summer camps, sports and recreation, health, well-being and fitness, volunteerism and giving.

GRTC provides public transportation services for the Greater Richmond region.

County Administrator, directs and supervises day-to-day operations of all County departments and agencies which are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to county ordinances and regulations.

Offers public assistance programs and temporary financial assistance. Provides Medicaid and protective services for children and the elderly.

The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council to oversee the daily operations of the Town of Amherst, advise and administer the policies and procedures of the Town Council, and enforce Town ordinances adopted and actions passed by Town Council. The Town Manager is responsible for the management of all Town departments and all Town funds, working with the Finance Office to coordinate the budget development process that includes revenue and expenditure projections for the upcoming fiscal year, and reviewing policies and programs in an effort to provide improved services to the community.

Provides assistance to Warren County residents in accordance with Federal Programs.

DBVI provides services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence. Services are provided through 4 main programs: Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services and Education Services. Most services are provided in the person's home, school, or workplace. Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, schools, doctors, and other community partners. DBVI has six Regional Offices across Virginia: Richmond, Staunton, Roanoke, Bristol, Fairfax, and Norfolk. The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) offers the same services in a residential training setting. Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) works with DBVI and VRCBVI to provide job training, employment, and vocational services to people who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind across the state.

Provides planning for establishing community needs; fundraising for 22 agency partners; and information and referral.

The County Administration Office oversees day-to-day operations all of county departments, develops and maintains the budget, and makes sure departments are meeting the goals and vision of the Board of Supervisors. The County Administrator position is hired by the Board of Supervisors.

Provides public assistance programs, Medicaid, and temporary financial assistance to individuals and families. Provides protective services for children and the elderly.

Offers many different types of programs which service the citizens of Mathews County in areas ranging from child protective services to medicaid.

Provides assistance to citizens of Chesapeake with programs fighting poverty, neglect, abuse, and strengthening the community as well as self-sufficiency.

project:HOMES developes senior apartment communities and builds affordable homes. Help low-income and the elderly remain in their homes to comfortably age in place. Senior apartments include the William Byrd on Broad Street, Omni Park Place in Ashland and Parham Park Place I & II in Henrico.

Advocates for legislation that supports people with mental health conditions and their families. The focus is on prevention, early identification and intervention, access to integrated care, and insurance parity for people with mental health conditions.

Provides employment services for those seeking full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent jobs regardless of place. Offers services to the general public, including senior citizens, disabled people, dislocated workers and people who do not qualify for federal programs. Provides use of computers with internet access for job searches and applications.

Improves highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.