This is a free service for 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 (1.800.838.8238), chat (www.vadata.org/chat), and text (804.793.9999).

All who are legally blind* or have physical impairments which prevent them from holding a book to read are eligible for the following free services in the following formats: Audio Lending Library Magazines Bible Study Guides Wildlife STORYTELLERS(R) Lending Library Over 1,400 book titles are available on NLS digital cartridge through the Christian Record lending library. Books may be checked out on a 30-day loan period. Gift Bibles and Bible Courses Gift Bibles are available in Braille, large print, solar player, and NLS cartridge. Bible courses are available in braille, large print, and NLS digital cartridge. Full-Vision Books A combination of braille and print enables blind parents to read to their sighted children and sighted parents to help blind children learn to read braille. Anne Lowe Scholarship

An online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Offers information on health topics, human genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes. Sourced from about 500 selected organizations. Offers almost 22,000 links to authoritative health information in English and more than 13,000 links to information in Spanish.

An educational podcast series featuring leading lupus experts with a focus on helping you live well with lupus.

Supports public health education and promotion by raising awareness about National Health Observances year-round. NHIC also helps connect health professionals and consumers to the organizations that can best answer their questions by providing up-to-date contact information for the most reliable resources.

Allergy & Asthma Today magazine and monthly e-newsletter are consumer lifelines to medical news and healthy living.

Offers publications concerning census information, economic studies, education, general reference, housing, income, occupations and employment, population estimates, race relations, state and local government and taxes. The Center's mission is to anticipate and forecast change and to serve as a resource to those who need to recognize and address that change. Call, e-mail or look at our web site for a list of publications.

SeniorNavigator.com, an online database of information geared toward answering the questions seniors, their families and their caregivers are asking. For those without computers, a trained Senior Navigator at this location can assist in locating and printing the information requested, directly from the SeniorNavigator.com website.

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) maintains a listing of mental health professionals and agencies licensed by the State of Virginia who practice in the City of Fredericksburg, and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Offers a national network of peer support and education to help those with pain improve their quality of life. Provides videos and a website with information for those with pain; their caregivers; doctors and other professionals. Does not substitute for medical or other professional services. Members receive a personal workbook and newsletters. www.theacpa.org

Publishes the Golden Gazette newspaper in four versions: small and large print edition; as well as recorded and online versions.

Advocacy group dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for amputees and their families, improving patient care and preventing limb loss.

Provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.

CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. www.cancercare.org.

Community Foundation Engagement Center is a virtual nonprofit and civic hub that provides information-sharing tools and resources to empower individuals, advance organizations and strengthen community.

webPOISONCONTROL is an online tool for those who prefer not to call. The tool provides quick and easy help online and gives specific triage recommendations for your case. Access the tool at poison.org by clicking on "Get help online" or by downloading the tool on the App Store or Google play.

Web site for State services and departments.

Provides patient support and referral services for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Limited financial assistance for transportation and/or treatment costs, home care, pain medication, and childcare.

Medicare recipients can phone the above number to obtain assistance in association with the Medicare discount prescription card. They can go to the web site listed above and select Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs. According to the news information released by the Federal Government, there will be an annual fee of no more than $30. An enrollment fee is waived if the individual qualifies for a $600.00 credit. If individuals are having difficulty completing the form or don't understand other aspects of the discount program, they can call Brenda Lipscomb @ CVAAA. I&R should put Medicare Discount Drug Card in the notes field of any client who inquires about the program.

A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed, tips and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and its everyday challenges. Each week for 12 weeks, you'll get an email from Health Educators with tips and resources that can empower you to take charge of your health.