National Toll-Free Hepatitis C Peer-to-Peer Helpline

*DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY BILLS**** Provides information and referral, sensitivity trainings, community education and awareness concerning disability related issues and concerns of persons with disabilities. This services is available to all members of the community.

Dedicated to curing Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Myeloma, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society supports the following major programs: research, patient services, public and professional education, advocacy and community services. To learn more about our patient programs, please contact our Information Specialists at (800) 955-4572.

A free Speakers Bureau to provide information of concern to seniors and their care givers. Presentations may be tailored for a group's demographics, time constraints, and particular interests. Speakers are available at your convenience and evenings and weekends are acceptable. Available to participate in health fairs, trade shows and senior fairs.

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.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

In Our Own Voice is a 90-minute first-hand account of what it's like to live with a mental illness. Presenters humanize this misunderstood topic by demonstrating that it's possible-and common-to live well with mental illness.

Childhood lead poisoning prevention and management; lead inspection and lead risk assessment; healthy homes assessment for home conditions that exacerbate existing health condition; promote blood lead testing; public workshop and training on healthy homes practices; landlord-tenant education related to safe home maintenance.

Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program strives to warn parents and caregivers that"It only takes one"; One bad decision, one counterfeit pill can cost a life. An average of five Virginians die from fentanyl poisoning every day, becoming the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth. The multi-media campaign will distribute targeted messaging to spread awareness of the drug and provide a web-based resource platform for Virginians to access information on where to get help.

The Governor's Office of Constituent Services and Community Engagement facilitates communication with the Governor, processes requests for proclamations and other commemorative documents, and manages flag and other protocol related requests.

Media and public relations arm of the City. Responsible for keeping all Suffolk constituents informed about the actions of its city government and ensuring communication.

NAMI BASICS is a free, 6-session educational program for parents of children who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years.

Drug abuse prevention/education program for fifth graders and visitation to other elementary grades. Semester-long program for seventh graders. Parent program held in the evenings. Helps parents by teaching them how to keep their children drug free. School resource officer program serves all middle school youth in county. Bike safety classes, car seat safety classes and inspections, and first aid/CPR instruction.

Provides many community opportunities for those without disabilities to learn more about those who do live independently with disabilities. This program includes sensitivity trainings, motivational workshops, community outreach, and Americans with Disabilities Act training and information.

Provides a voluntary health organization dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports the following major programs: research, patient services, public and professional education, advocacy and community services. For information and assistance, please call: Toll-free Information Resource Center: (800)955-4572

The goal of the Communicable Disease Epidemiology program is to reduce illness and death from communicable disease in the community by identifying illness, investigating causes, and recommending actions to prevent transmission and spread.

Coalition of community organizations and individuals interested in the prevention of substance abuse.

Offers publications regarding the development and practices of interpreters for the deaf.

Provides information and services to the blind and vision impaired. Organization of blind helping the blind.

Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections in the United States. States are provided funding to replace outdated voting systems and are to create minimum standards to follow in key areas of election administration. Among other things, these key areas include voting systems, voting accessibility, statewide computerized voter registration lists, provisional voting, voter education, and voter registration by mail. dLCV monitors the way the Act is carried out with regard to persons with disabilities. dLCV surveys polling sites across the state to make sure they are accessible for persons with visual, sensory, and mobility impairments; provides voting rights information to persons with disabilities; provides voter registration materials to the public; and provides technical assistance, legal advocacy, and legal representation to persons who have been discriminated against in the voting process.

The goal is to educate children all over the country about TS and to spread tolerance of and understanding about TS, while displacing the myths and stereotypes that are often associated with this misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder. The teen and their adult parent or guardian comprise a Youth Ambassador (YA) Team – with the teen giving presentations and the adult helping with scheduling and other arrangements.

Administers and manages 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the US for American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Information is available on Indians, their relationship to the federal government, specific reservations, or other items related to Indian culture. Have separate departments such as: Irrigation, Land Management, Land Management Library, Loans, and Claims Assistance, etc.

The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities and more.

If your group or organization is looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event, Warren Memorial Hospital staff members are available to speak on a variety of subjects related to health, safety and wellbeing.