Community Resources

With 300+ befriending centers world-wide, Befrienders International centers are run by trained volunteers and offer a service that is free, non-judgemental and completely confidential.

Contact USA is a network of crisis intervention and telephone helpline centers across the nation and is dedicated to providing leadership and support to these centers.

The mission of the Dave Nee Foundation is to fight depression and prevent suicide by promoting and encouraging the diagnosis and treatment of depression among adolescents and young adults. Their innovative and unique program, Uncommon Counsel, fights depression and works to prevent suicide among law students by educating law students about depression, its prevalence in the legal profession, and the availability and effectiveness of treatment.

The Depression and Bipolar Disorder Support Alliance is the nation's leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses - depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand.

The Glendon Association is an organization whose mission is to save lives and enhance mental health by addressing the social problems of suicide, child abuse, violence, and troubled interpersonal relationships. They conduct research and share what we know through various workshops, publications, and educational documentaries.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation's voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1,100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.

Mental Health America, founded in 1909, is the nation's leading community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives.

SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on April 7, 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

AFSP is dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it. AFSP's activities include supporting research projects, providing information and education about suicide and depression, and supporting programs for suicide survivor treatment, research and education.

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention is in the process of developing a Canadian blueprint for a national strategy for suicide prevention. The purpose is to articulate what a national strategy would look like that would, in turn, prompt action by all segments of Canadian society including all government levels.

Choose Life is a national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.

DSPO oversees all strategic development, implementation, centralization, standardization, communication and evaluation of DoD suicide and risk reduction programs, policies and surveillance activities. To reduce the impact of suicide on Service members and their families, DSPO uses a range of approaches related to policy, research, communications, law and behavioral health. DSPO works with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to support our Service members and strengthen a resilient and ready force. DSPO strives to help foster a climate that encourages Service members to seek help for their behavioral issues.

In 1997, The Jason Foundation was founded by Clark Flatt after losing his sixteen year-old son, Jason, to the silent epidemic of youth suicide. Since then, The Jason Foundation has worked to help educate young people, parents, teachers, and other who work with young people about youth suicide. Their mission is helping young people deal with the pressures of growing up by offering choices other than suicide as an answer to problems.

The Jed Foundation was established in order to prevent suicide on college campuses and focus on the underlying causes of suicide. The Jed Foundation convenes higher education and government leaders as well as scientific research and mental health experts in order to design effective prevention programs that reflect the best in current thinking.

Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, the LIFE website is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.

A community-based outreach program of Light for Life Foundation International, Yellow Ribbon offers a program that teaches about the internal nature of depression and loneliness. Suicide Prevention Community Development, Gatekeeper Training, seminars, workshops with fully developed curriculum (and videos) are available.

Most efforts to prevent suicide focus on why people take their lives. But as we understand more about who attempts sucide and when and where and why, it becomes increasingly clear that how a person attempts - the means they use - plays a key role in whether they live or die.

SAVE's mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.

The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide offers evidence based and Best Practices suicide prevention training and resources for educators, parents and teens. Making Educators Partners in Youth Suicide Prevention is a free, 2 hour, online training for educators. Not My Kid: What Every Parent Should Know is a 17 minute video that provides parents with an increased awareness and answers commonly asked questions about teen suicide.

A privately-owned blog maintained by Franklin Cook, a longtime suicide prevention advocate and suicide grief outreach worker.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies, and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

A grassroots team of Tennesseans working to eliminate the stigma of suicide, educate the community about the warning signs of suicide, and ultimately reduce the rate of suicide in the state of Tennessee.

Guard Your Health is a central place online for Army National Guard Soldiers and family members to find information and resources on health and medical readiness. Website visitors can access health tips, expert commentary, and community forums on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, dental health, readiness, and family resilience.

IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behavior, to alleviate its effects, and to provide a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.

NOPCAS is committed to stopping the tragic epidemic of suicide in minority communities. The organization is developing innovative strategies to address this urgent national problem.

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), a center for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), works to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with injuries. The WISQARS Database is an interactive system that provides customize reports of injury-related data.

The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest medical library. Located on the campuses of the National Institute of Health, the Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.

The Centre focuses on the investigation of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behavior.

SafetyLit is a service of the San Diego State University Graduate School of Public Health in cooperation with the World Health Organization. The weekly SafetyLit Update Bulletin provides abstracts of English language reports from researchers who work in the more than 30 professional disciplines relevant to preventing unintentional injuries, violence, and self-harm.

A website for survivors that includes a lively discussion forum, links to support groups, a recommended book list, even poetry.

A national outreach program for survivors of suicide loss. Friends for Survival, Inc. is dedicated to providing a variety of peer support services that comfort those in grief, encourage healing and growth, foster the development of skills to cope with a loss and educate the entire community regarding the impact of suicide.

Support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. HEARTBEAT is a peer support group offering empathy, encouragement and direction following the suicide of a loved one.

The "Memory Tree of Lights" is a ministry which focuses on the Christmas holiday season and provides comfort, education, intervention and hope to people whose lives have been impacted by the loss of someone to suicide and who are overwhelmed by this loss during the Christmas season.

Chaos of the Heart, a CD of music and spoken word, is a faith-based resource for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Samaritans USA is the coalition of the 11 non-profit, non-religious Samaritans suicide prevention centers in the United States. Its primary purpose is to further the Samaritan's principles of befriending people who are depress, in crisis and suicidal as practiced on or through our volunteer-staffed crisis response hotlines, public education programs and suicide survivor support groups.

This site has been created as a resource for anyone who has experience the death of a brother or sister.

A website dedicated to support for people who have lost a sibling to suicide.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) is a UK charity that exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. Their website contains a variety of support material, including testimonies written by survivors.

LivingWorks is an organization dedicated to enhancing suicide intervention skills at the community level, and does so with widely-available suicide prevention training programs designed for all types of caregivers.

A movement for improving the therapeutic approach to the suicidal person.

Therapists with Theravive work with clients to resolve issues so that they can move forward with their lives and not be dependent on counseling for years to come. Clients are encouraged in a safe environment to discover how the presenting issues affect life, learn the important changes needed to be made, and with tools provided by the counselor being a new journey towards a brighter future; a more fulfilling life of purpose, meaning, and greater joy.

HelpPro gives people struggling with a suicide crisis an opportunity to link to metnal health service providers with expertise in suicide risk assessment, management and support.

Canada's only toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counseling, referral and Internet service for children and youth. Professional counselors provide immediate caring support to young people in urban and rural communities across the country.

Not MY Kid is dedicated to raising awareness about the most prevalent youth and adolescent mental and behavioral health issues.

Exists to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and to build a unified center movement.

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.

SIECUS - the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - was founded in 1964 to provide education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

If you prefer one-on-one assistance, you can get in touch with our Farm Advocate, Joe Schroeder, by filling out our Online Request for Assistance form. If you need to talk to someone directly, we are here to listen. You can call our farmer hotline at 1-800-FARM-AID (). Joe and other Farm Aid staff answer the hotline Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time.

Offers GED and ESL classes. Provides access to education for those who did not receive a high school diploma. http://mrraep.com/ 1-800-322-7746 or 276-739-2547

Provides tutoring for adults in reading, writing, math and computer skills. 280 S. 5th Street Wytheville, VA 24382

4-H 599 Main Street Bland, VA 24315 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00pm.

CVCA Youth Programs also available in Russell, Buchanan and Tazewell. Located - Coeburn, VA. 24230 (276)- 385-5623 Located in the Wise County DSS Building.

Sherri Blair 602 South Iron Street Marion, VA 24354 .

Offers a wide range of services including child and family development, housing, community services and workforce development in the community. Our Brochure (English) (http://www.stopsubstanceabuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/People-General-Brochure-English.pdf) Our Brochure (Spanish) (http://www.stopsubstanceabuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/People_General_brochure_Spanish.pdf) Locations: 122 Price Street Lebanon, VA 24266 (276) 889-0999 20694 Riverside Drive Grundy, VA 24614 (276) 935-4747 1173 W. Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-9000

Susan Clark 111 East Grayson Street Galax, VA 24333

Appalachian Independence Center Email or visit their website at www.volunteersswva.org.

661 E Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210

901 Commonwealth Ave Bristol, VA 24201 (276) 645-6650 Annie Harvey 244 Beeline Drive Galax, VA 24333 (276) 236-2891

Scottie Owens or Richard Thacker 25532 Dickenson Hwy Haysi, VA 24256 ext 251

1031 Walnut St. Grundy, VA 24614

A domestic violence emergency shelter located in Gate City, Va. Offering emergency services, children’s services, and Community education services including Domestic Violence workshops. CHILDREN’S SERVICES include Safety planning, After school activities, Tutoring services, School Liaison services and more. Serves Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Russell and Buchanan counties and City of Norton. 24-Hour Hotline Contact (888) 250-HEAL

Mary Beth Adkins Rhoda Rose Local representative Dickenson County

624 Anderson St Bristol TN, 37620 (423) 968-2011 Hours 24/7 Drug and Alcohol Screening Bristol, VA Immediate Shelter 423-926-1661 Jordan Lester

Bristol TN/VA clients must have ID and must be in the shelter by 8:00 p.m. Immediate shelter. (423) 764-6156 (423) 926-2101

Senior Citizen Services for Buchanan, Dickenson, and Russell counties. Services located at Applachian Agency for Senior Citizens in Cedar Bluff, VA.

216 College Ridge Road Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 Toll Free: 1-866-828-7723 Phone: (276) 964-7176 Fax: (276) 964-7157

Offers a variety of community services including RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM and Volunteer Generation Fund programs for senior citizens. APPCAA serves Tazewell, Russell, Buchanan, Washington, Dickenson, Smyth, Bland, Wythe, Grayson counties and the cities of Bristol and Galax. http://www.appcaa.org

Locations in Russell, Tazewell, Buchanan, Washington, Dickenson, Smyth, Scott, Wise, Bland, Wythe, Grayson and Lee counties in SWVA. Call or visit www.homenursinginc.com (http://www.homenursinginc.com).

One Pioneer Drive Lebanon, VA 24266 (276 )889-6539 ext. 151 200 East Riverside Drive North Tazewell, VA Contact CVCA at

Senior Support services. Offers a wide variety of services for seniors. 155 Ridgefield Dr. Marion, VA 24354

131 East Main Street Marion, VA 24354

To assist ex-convicts in their efforts to become gainfully employed. 1712 W. State Street Bristol, TN 24201

Rebecca Haynes 963 East Stuart Drive Galax, VA 24333 VEC Website (https://www.vec.virginia.gov/find-a-job/vec-local-offices)

104 Memorial Dr. Bristol, TN 37620

Provides services for seniors and older adults. 236 College Ridge Road Cedar Bluff, VA. 24609 (800) 656-2272 (276) 964-4915

800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Bristol, VA 24201,

P.O. Box 4651 Roanoke, VA 24015

21451 Sugar Hollow Road Bristol, VA 24202

Rent or utility assistance can only be accepted every 6 months. Crossroads Medical is there monthly - call for appointment. 1534 Euclid Ave Bristol, VA 24201 Tues.- Fri. 10:00 - 2:00 pm Closed if Bristol, VA. Public Schools are closed.

610 Campus Drive Abingdon, VA 24210 21451 Sugar Hollow Road Bristol, VA 24201

1333 Southview Drive, Bluefield, WV 24701

15 Westwood Medical Park, Bluefield, VA 24605 (304)0325-9159

500 Bland St, Bluefield, WV 24701

500 Bland St, Bluefield, WV 24701

420 North St. Bluefield, VA 24701

26 Midway Street Bristol, TN 37620

204 Memorial Drive, Bristol TN 37620

1627 US-11W Bristol, TN 37620

26 Midway St, Bristol, TN 37620

1350 King College Road Bristol, TN 37620

1350 Lee Highway Bristol, VA 24201

266 North St. Bristol, TN 37620

142 Mall Church Road Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

1113 Cedar Valley Dr Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

440 Fox Town Road, Clintwood, VA 24228 (276) 926-1680 After hours Crisis/Emergency: (276) 926-1650 Fax: (276)-926-9179.

19873 Riverside Dr Grundy VA 24614

1014 Stillhouse Road Grundy, VA 24614 (276) 935-7154 38 Rogers Street Lebanon, VA 24266 (276) 889-1384 578 Main Street Tazewell, VA 24651 (276) 988-7961 1014 Stillhouse Road Grundy, VA 24614 (276) 935-715 578 Main Street Tazewell, VA 24651 (276) 988-7961

1016 Kennel Gap Road Oakwood, VA 24631

34084 Wilderness Road Jonesville, Virginia 24263 Phone and Hours if needed/available Main: , M - F, 8-5 Evening Hours Available

131 Flanagan Ave Lebanon, VA 24266

2050 Pioneer Drive Lebanon, VA 24266

39 S. Flanagan Avenue Lebanon, VA 24266

58 Carroll Street Lebanon, VA 24266

Rebecca Chapman 210 Calhoun Street Galax, VA 24333

6883 Millard Highway Pikeville, KY 41501

Counseling and Mental Health 178 2nd St Pikeville, KY 41501

358 Conn St Ivel, KY 41652

118 River Drive Pikeville, KY 41501

384 N Mayo Trail Pikeville, KY41501

118 Veterans Drive Richlands, VA 24651

1006 U.S. Highway 23 N Weber City, Virginia, 24290 Phone and Hours if needed/available, Main: , M - F, 8-5 Evening Hours Available

147 Main Street Tazewell, VA 24651

220 Clay Drive Pounding Mill, VA 24637

152 Misty Lane Princeton, WV 24740 (304)487-9996

Monika Pelly, Psychiatrist 468 E Main St Suite 300A Abingdon, VA 24210

500 Bland St. Bluefield, WV 24701

1333 Southview Drive Bluefield, WV 24701

1705 Jefferson St. Bluefield, WV 24701

105 Westwood Cmn. Bluefield, VA 24605

6th Street Bristol, TN 37620

1701 Euclid Ave Bristol, VA 24201

601 Volunteer Parkway, Suite G Bristol, TN 37620

109 Meadowview Road Bristol, TN 37620

1 Medical Park Blvd Bristol, TN 37620

1350 Lee Highway Bristol, VA 24201

523 Holston Ave Suite 4 Bristol, TN 37620

103 North Street Bristol, TN 37620

1 Medical Park Blvd Bristol, TN 37620

26 Midway Street Bristol, TN 37620

340 Bagley Circle Marion, VA 24354

108 Morrison Drive Princeton, WV 24740

6 Quail Valley Medical Center Princeton, WV 24740

160 Undercliff Terrace Princeton, WV 24740

Pat Helton P.O. Box 612 Wytheville, VA 24382

248 Main St Clintwood, VA 24228

166 Main Street Clintwood, VA 24228

672 Island Rd Bristol, VA 24201

Linkage to educational and community services and support for families who have a child with a disability. For more information, call Kerri Kochelek in Wise.

Duffield, VA, Addington Hall, monthly, 6:30 p.m., registration encouraged. Assists families of children with behavioral, emotional, mental health needs in Lee, Scott, Wise counties, City of Norton. Brenda or Teresa (276) 431-4370 (888) 443-1804 Lee County, VA 276-346-3590

3 locations 1315 Euclid Ave Bristol, VA 24201

2426 Lee Hwy Ste 105 Bristol, VA 24202

1119 Commonwealth Ave Bristol, VA 24201 Near the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Spurgeon Ln.

500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA 24201

Provides assistance with firewood and household items and repairs. 136 Snider Branch Road Marion, VA 24354

Meets Wednesdays at 7pm. State Street United Methodist Church 650 Valley Dr. Bristol, VA 24201 (866) 702-3754 (276) 835-8765

Provides emergency assistance, self-sufficiency, income management, nutrition, emergency employment and education. Counties:Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Unicoi, Johnson, Sullivan and Washington Co., TN. At least 55 yrs 713 Volunteer Parkway Suite G Bristol, TN 37620

Must be at least 55, go through an assessment interview and be independently mobile with little/no assistance.

155 Washington St. Bristol, VA. M-F 1 - 3 pm In front of First Baptist Church

Clara Beller Po Box 311 Maxie, VA, 24628

1291 West Lee Hwy Chilhowie, VA 24319

Provides temporary food and shelter to homeless men, women, and children including transients. HOPE Ministry Center 680 W. Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 , ext. 253

115 Church St. Marion, VA. 24354 Distribution Hours: 4th Tuesday of the month 1:00pm - 4:00pm

First and Third Thursdays 9 a.m. until finished with the line. North of Euclid on the way to I81. 1119 Commonwealth Ave Bristol, VA 24201

Offering clothing, household item assistance.

918 Kents Ridge Road Richlands, VA

Offering clothing, household item assistance visit www.goodwillvalleys.com or locally in Galax, 1015 E. Stuart Drive.

214552 Grave Rd. Abingdon, VA. 24211

Andy Kegley HOPE Ministry Center 680 W. Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 E-mail:

2562 Mendota Rd. Mendota, VA, 242 (276) 466- 9118

525 Calvary Rd. Rose Hill, VA. 24281

Offering clothing, household item assistance. .

Emergency Food Assistance 60 Ketron Avenue Lebanon, VA 24266

Food Bank 52 Hayters Gap Road Rosedale, VA 24280

Food Bank 368 Clay Street Castlewood, VA 24224

Breakfast every Sunday at 9:20 AM 3305 Kents Ridge Road Swords Creek, VA 24280

Meal every Wednesday before service. 58 Twin Circle Lebanon, VA 24266

Food Bank 3rd Friday of each month 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 15300 US HWY 19 Rosedale, VA 24280

Honaker Becky Robinette or you can message her on Facebook.

Free transportation…anyone can ride.

6691 Indian Creek Rd. Honaker, VA. 24260

2680 Red Oak Ridge Rd. Castlewood, Va. 24224

Po Box 1590 Lebanon, VA 24266 Contact: Barbara Holliday

Andy Kegley 680 West Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382

Bristol, VA. Long-term shelter. Does have a waiting period for housing.

Bristol, VA, M-F 8-4:30 Must apply on-line.

Offers assistance with public housing based on income for residents of Russell, Dickenson, Buchanan and Tazewell counties M-F 8-4:30. P.O. Box 1328 Lebanon, Va (276) 889- 4910.

Rent or utility assistance can only be accepted every 6 months. Crossroads Medical is there monthly - call for appointment. Bristol, VA. Tues.- Fri. 10:00 - 2:00 pm Closed if Bristol, VA. Public Schools are closed. (276) -466-8292

8914 Orby Cantrell Hwy Pound, VA 24279

926-1674

Authorized by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia and provided by Clinch Valley Community Action seeks to prevent the displacement of individuals and families from their homes as a result of eviction or foreclosure, assist homeless individuals and families in securing permanent housing and provide training and education component to ensure self-sufficiency.

Bluefield Union Mission Bluefield, WV

12 unity facility for homeless/about to be homeless males. Russell, Washington, and Bristol-Weekdays. Travis Worley (276) 644-1462 (276) 608-4808

Washington County Mon-Fri 8-4:30 Less than 80% of median income. Must have interview to determine eligibility

Washington and Russell Counties. Mon- Wed 9-5. 2 months behind on rent.

Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Washington, and Bristol, VA. Mon- Fri 8-4:30 Less than 80% of median income must have interview to determine eligibility. (276) 623-9000

Po Box 24 Grundy,VA 24614 Contact: Debra Snead

Offices located in Castlewood, Marion, and Christiansburg, VA. Joseph Carico 227 West Cherry Street Marion, VA 24354 http://www.svlas.org

Samantha Crockett 770 West Ridge Road Wytheville, VA 24382 Facebook.com/wytheblandcoalition

2426 Lee Highway Bristol, Va 24202

Miller T. Burton Post the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. The Heroes to Hometowns program is the only nationwide reintegration assistance service for wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. PO Box 7 Bland, Va. 24315

Michael Frye 800 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 vec.virginia.gov

10844 E Bluegrass Trl Bland, VA 24315-0000

Vansant Rural Outreach Clinic 1941 Lovers Gap Road, Suite A Vansant, Va 24656 .

Jack Easter 701 West Stuart Drive Hillsville, VA 24343 vfw1115.com

8979 Clintwood Hwy Pound, VA 24279

HILLTOP & Big Ridge Rt 63 Haysi, VA 24256

Teri Herron 770 West Ridge Road Wytheville, VA 24382 mtrogerscsb.com

1060 Dragon Road Oakwood, VA 24631

4447 Slate Creek Rd Grundy, VA 24614

Suzan Widener 245 West Main Street Marion, VA 24354

468 East Main Street, Suite 200 Abingdon, VA 24210 http://www.vadrs.org/

Mike Rouse 800 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382

Provides access to education for those who did not receive a high school diploma. GED and ESL classes. http://www.mrraep.org 1-800-322-7748 276-228-5481

578 Camp Joy Road Bluefield, Virginia 24605

Po Box 397 Richlands, VA 24641-0397 John Schweingrouber

1928 Front St Richlands, VA 24641

12301 Grapefield Road Bastian, VA 24314

Serving boys from 7 to 21. P.O. Box 1139 Grundy, VA

Bristol area support group for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Group meetings are held each Monday 5:30-7 p.m. at a confidential location.

Po Box 10 Vansant, VA 24656

Provides Juvenile Detention Services and Detention Alternatives including Intensive Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, Weekenders Program and Community Service Opportunities. AJC serves Russell, Buchanan, Tazewell, Dickenson, Washington, Smyth, Scott and Lee counties and the Cities of Norton and Bristol. www.hjdc.org (http://www.hjdc.org)

Offers a variety of community services including HUNGRY FOR READING and CHILD CARE CONNECT programs for children. APPCAA serves Tazewell, Russell, Buchanan, Washington, Dickenson, Smyth, Bland, Wythe, Grayson counties and the cities of Bristol and Galax. www.appcaa.org (http://www.appcaa.org)

Program offered through the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens - the Generations Day Care facility is currently serving children from six weeks through 12 years of age for daycare and after-school programs.

Brian Allen 813 Joy Ranch Road Woodlawn, VA 24381

770 West Ridge Road Wytheville, VA 24382

65 Seddon Street Bland , VA. 24315 (276) 688-4701 office 276-688-4711 dental

Instrumental in offering a variety of family support services. 209 Jackson St. Bland, VA 24315

12301 Grapefield Road Bastian, VA 24314

450 W Monroe Street Wytheville, VA 24382

State Route 83 Clinchco, VA, 24226

P.O. Box 309 Clintwood, VA. 214228 Crisis (276)-926-1650 Main (276)-926-1682 Fax: (276) 926-9179

Income is 100% below poverty level. Pain, swelling and the need for extraction. John Stringer

Toni Fowler 140 Larkspur Lane Galax, VA 24333 (blank)

702 Pine St. Hillsville, VA 24343-1405

Uninsured, under insured, working poor. Those unable to pay for medical care. Serves residents of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Lee, Scott, Wise and City of Norton. 8:30 - 3:30

Uninsured, underinsured, working poor, based on income/sliding scale fee: Dental Care Services, Enabling Services, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services, Other Professional Services, Primary Medical. 162 Medical Blvd Haysi, Va. 24256

Locations in Russell, Tazewell, Buchanan, Washington, Dickenson, Smyth, Scott, Wise, Bland, Wythe, Grayson and Lee counties in SWVA.

Deborah May 112 Painter Street, Galax, VA 24333

Uninsured, underinsured, working poor, those unable to pay for medical care. Available in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Serving girls from ages 5-18 by providing safe activities and leadership opportunities. P.O. Box 1505 Grundy, VA

Gina Simpson Po Box 1475 Grundy, VA, 24614

Vansant, Grundy, VA

Baseball Field Prater, VA 24614

Albert Childress 3022 Lynn Camp Branch Rd Grundy, VA, 24614

Libby Lineberry 129 Ball Park Road Hillsville, VA 24343

Chris Dempsey 2131 Valley View Boulevard Roanoke, VA 24012

Jean Ann Hughes 3663 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019

Youth and Teen Programs.

Softball and Baseball fields. Clinchco, VA

Basketball court Clinchco, Virginia

Picnic shelter/tables Performance Stage. Clinchco, VA

P.O. Box 905 Lebanon, VA 24266 Message Line:

CVCA Youth Programs also available in Russell, Buchanan and Tazewell. Located in the Wise County DSS Building. Coeburn, VA. 24230 Call (276)- 385-5623

127 Echo Ln. Lebanon, VA 24266-4648 Contact: Mickey Hamilton

Robert Huff 13747 U S Highway 19 Lebanon, VA 24266

Darrell Ritchie Po Box 382 Honaker, VA 24260

David Nelson 601 South Main Street Galax, VA 24333

Jean Ann Hughes 3663 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA 24019

Meeting Date: Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Clintwood Methodist Church Basement. Thomas O. Dingus Rt. 1 Box 311 Clintwood, VA 24228

Scotty Bostic 1020 Cornerstone Drive Grundy, Va 24614

P.O. Box 1560 Grundy, VA 24614

Tania Stephens RR 4, Box 213 Grundy, VA 24614

Kathy Hurley 1074 Stacy Hollow Road Grundy, VA 24614

James R. Anderson 1144 Firebox Road Grundy, VA 24614

Angie Mutter PO Box 1240 Grundy, VA 24614

Leon Boyd 1070 Sandy Lane Oakwood, VA 24631

Located in Tazewell, Va, this camp is for area children ages 6-15. Campers attend Camp Joy Summer Camps offered throughout the summer. Camp JOY is a non-profit camp especially held to provide low-income and at-risk children opportunity to attend camp. Overnight and day camps available.

William C Bunch Jr Rr 1 Box 293 Tazewell, VA 24651-9681

CVCA Youth Programs also available in Russell, Buchanan and Tazewell. Located in the Wise County DSS Building. Coeburn, VA. 24230 (276)- 385-5623

Kids Club, after school activities and scheduled organized group activities for kids. MCA located adjacent to the Tazewell Community Hospital. 106 Gratton Rd Tazewell, VA 24651-9532

King Community Center 724 Community College. Rd. Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 .

Amy Stiltner Childress Po Box 988 North Tazewell, VA 24630-0988

Jamie Lester 846 Fill St. Pounding Mill, VA 24637-4152

A Place JUST FOR TEENS. Includes access to computer lounge, indoor skateboarding rink, indoor rock climbing wall, study groups, science labs and a host of activities designed for and led by local teens. 217 Railroad Ave Richlands, Va 24641

Meeting held fourth Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. Child care is provided free by the Job Corp. There will be speakers on various subjects of interest to families involved with autism. Finger food is welcome, but not required. 861 Goolsby St. VFW Post 4667 Veralene Dunford, 276-783-3720 Jessica Davenport, 276-646-8949

Johnson City Seniors’ Center, every Monday, 3 p.m. meeting for lingering sadness, loneliness, grief or loss, of if you are being affected by a loved-one expressing these symptoms, we can provide you with professional support and guidance in a safe group setting. Group is facilitated by David Campbell, LMSW. 607 E. Myrtle Ave. Johnson City, TN

The Crisis Center. Free, confidential, peer support group for adults, 18 years and older, living with a mental illness. Participants must have an actual diagnosis. Please no family members. The group is offered the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. 100 Oakview Ave. Bristol, VA Ashley Church or Della McGuire

Tri-Cities group, Johnson City, Tenn., Exit 17, off I-26, Boones Creek Christian Church, room 403, fourth Monday, 6-8 p.m. Call Linda Phipps Harold 423-351-2087; Lee County group, Pennington Gap, Lee Regional Medical Center, Medical Plaza West Wing classroom, first, third Mondays, 6 p.m.; hospital, 276-546-1440, Ext. 441 or Bill, Phyllis Russell, 346-1641; anyone affected by suicide welcome.

A program of District Three Governmental Cooperative Held at: First United Methodist Church 117 W. Main Street, Suite DD Independence, VA 24348 Please contact Sissie Frey for more information. (276) 783-8157 (800) 541-0933

Crisis Center offers variety of free, confidential services to victims, family, friends; 24-hour crisis hotline, individual advocacy, hospital, court, law enforcement accompaniment; support groups, educational programs, self-defense classes.Bristol, Va., 276-466-2312, 276-628-7731; Sexual Assault Outreach, Johnson City, Tenn., 423-928-4710; Kingsport, Tenn., 423-230-0900.

Bristol, Tenn., Conference Center, BRMC; second Thursday, 6 p.m., no November meetings; Diabetes Treatment Center, 423- 844-2950. Abingdon, Johnston Memorial Hospital, conference center; fourth Tuesday except December-February, 7 p.m.; free;

Local Johnson City, Tenn. agency is holding a meeting the last Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. This safe and educational group is open to women who identify themselves as survivors of domestic violence. Children’s activities. Limited spots available. Information and registration

Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center inside the V.O. Dobbins Center, First Tuesday of every month 6-7:30 p.m. Free for any family affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. 301 Louis St. Kingsport, Tenn. Melissa Keeler

1st. & 3rd. Mondays of each month at 6:00p.m. Note: This group is for anyone who's dealing with a loss of someone who died by suicide. Lee Regional Medical Center 1800 W. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, VA Bill Russell

Bristol Tenn.; for women struggling with past abortion; meets weekly, Crisis Pregnancy Center; in-depth discussion, spiritual help, support; free, confidentiality respected; day, meeting times decided by participants.

Bristol, Va., People Inc. building, conference room, 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; for individuals with disabilities, their families and friends; Appalachian Independence Ctr.

Serves Bristol/Washington Co. Begins at 7 pm. Adults only. Meeting at the Gathering Room- Forest Hills Chapel- 1st. Tuesday each month. 10415 Lee Hwy Abingdon, VA Kim Farris-Luke (276) 628- 3141

Bristol, Tenn. Bristol Regional Medical Center 1 Medical Park Blvd. Magnolia Room For laryngectomees. Fourth Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wendi Gibson, 423-844-5944 Jane Bryan, 276-628-6310

For anyone that has had a sudden loss. In memory of Mark Vance. Bristol, Tenn. First United Methodist Church 322 Vance Drive Third Tuesday Karen Vance,

Self-defense training for women. YWCA 106 State Street Bristol TN 37620 (423)968-9444

Broadmore of Bristol Last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m .

David Compton PO Box 1571 Grundy, VA 24614

Bristol Mall 6 p.m. part of Wellcare at the Mall for patients, families with sleep disordered breathing. Beverly Smith,

1535 Slate Creek Road Grundy, VA 24614

Meets in Bristol.

For anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. Free, family, friends welcome. Richlands First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 402 Suffolk Ave. Kay Medley,

Meeting Date: Meets Every 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Jonnie B. Deel Library in Clintwood. Kathy Dingus Rt. 1, Box 311 Clintwood, VA 24228

Meetings held on Thursdays at 7 pm. (423)383-3541 for locations and details.

2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Ask for Dexter Tenney,

Meets the second Tuesday of every other month. Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital 2511 Wesley St. Johnson City Jerry Lee Lantz,

7191 Warden Court, Radford, Va. 24141 Phone: 540-831-5916 Fax: 540-831-4034 adult, voluntary, TDO, primary MH, co-occurring

7193 Warden Court, Radford, Va. 24141 Phone: 540-831-4000 Fax: 540-831-4010 10 beds, adults, primary SUD

220 Hospital Ave., Marion, Va. 24354 Phone: 276-783-2356 Fax: 276-783-4873 8 beds, adult, primary MH, co-occurring

506 Cliffview Road, Galax, Va. 24333 30-day residential, 24 beds, focus on SA and Trauma (accept co-occurring disorders), Medicaid

216 Gilmer Street, Lebanon, Va. 24266 Phone: or 1-800-40-DETOX 16 beds, adult, voluntary, TDO, CSU Residential, ASAM 3.5 & 3.7

1014 E. Market St., Charlottesville, Va. Phone: 434-972-1745 Fax: 434-979-5119 10 beds, adult, male, SUD, Medicaid

Use Portal link for admission referral https://redcap.rbha.org/surveys/?s=XPF8AW4DE7 adult, co-occurring MH/SUD, Medicaid, ASAM 3.5

7806 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va Phone: 804-908-2160 Fax: 804-323-1930 most Medicaid, co-occurring, adult, smoking allowed, voluntary, ASAM 3.5

245 Chesapeake Ave., Newport News, Va. 20 detox & 100 3.5 beds, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Ins., MAT

2700 London Blvd., Portsmouth, Va. Phone: (phone assessment) SUD, co-occurring MH, no detox, ASAM 3.5, some Medicaid, Private Ins., 26 beds, $4900/2 weeks

261 North St., Bristol, Va. 24201 Phone: (phone assessment) adult, men, SUD primary, co-occurring (low clinically managed), Medicaid, ASAM 3.1

Winchester, Virginia Phone: (online application) Medicaid + $800/m for R & B; can accept pregnant women, private, women only

Arlington, Virginia Phone: (option 1) Medicaid, private insurance, ask about CSB rate

2351 Terminal Ave., Newport News, Va. Phone: Pregnant & parenting women with SUD only, Medicaid, SARPOS

Linda Richards (ext. 3807) Only Va. Referrals, 6 beds

3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. Phone: (phone assessment) most Medicaid (not United), private insurance, SUD, 21-28 day residential

1109 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Phone: 540-343-4261 Fax: 540-343-1275 Pregnant & parenting women with SUD, Medicaid, DAP (application online)

208 E. Unaka Ave., Johnson City, Tn. 37601 Phone: adult, voluntary, MH, co-occurring

Johnson City, Tn. 37601 Phone: 48 beds, adult, male, voluntary, SUD and/or co-occurring

900 Buffalo Street, Johnson City, Tn. 37601 Phone: 19 beds, adult, female, voluntary, SUD and/or co-occurring

1025 Executive Park Blvd., Kingsport, Tn. Phone: 423-830-8110 Fax: 423-247-3110 Accept VA Medicaid, Adult & Adolescent, Voluntary

47 Chambers Circle Rd., Walker WV 26180 CSB contact - Catherine Connell CSB rates: 500/day detox & 400/day residential, private insurance, can provide transportation

1423 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, Va. Phone: 540-434-1690 Fax: 540-432-3086 Mainly for post-incarceration for males (referral by PO), but also offers self-pay option/90 days

Richmond, Va. Phone: 804-249-1845 Fax: 804-249-1846 28-day residential, recovery programs, jail programs, ask about CSB rate/programs, sober living

Lynchburg, Va. Phone: (online application) $350 admission fee/intake + $135/week; six month minimum

variety of locations Phone: peer-staffed and self-run

variety of locations Phone: self-run, self- supported recovery houses

variety of locations Phone: linkage to low-cost, peer-run residential programs

125 Knotbreak Rd., Salem, Va. 24153 Phone: Private insurance, ask about CSB contract/$600 detox & $500 residential for 28-day minimum

various locations Phone: Out-of-state facilities only, private insurance only, verify out-of-pocket costs

Donegal, PA Diana Dubbs at private insurance, co-occurring, can send a driver for transportation, verify out-of-pocket costs

Greensboro, NC Phone: private insurance, traditional rehab programs

Arlington, Va. Phone: 703-558-6755 Fax: 703-558-8663 No Medicaid - Accepts Medicare and Tricare

1180 Bristol Hwy., Elizabethton, Tn. Phone: or apply online 12-month residential, women & men's recovery centers, $1000 one-time fee

Madison Heights, Va. Phone: 434-592-5629 Fax: 434-582-3872 men only, 8-week program, $100 emergency deposit (ret'd at d/c), neg. HIV test, no cost

402 4th St. SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013 Phone: (ext. 7675) Free, call for admission process, negative drug screen

148 Rehoboth Lane, Floyd, Va. Phone: Medicaid, private insurance, faith-based program

Sponsored by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, the registry seeks to further scientific understanding of recovery and to inspire those struggling with addiction. By joining the registry, you & #039;ll find a thriving community of supporters and resources. On a confidential basis, these Recovery Heroes provide scientists with information about their addictions and their paths to recovery. They may also be invited to participate in studies aimed at understanding how addiction affects the brain. Contact information: Addiction Recovery Research Center Fralin Biomedical Research Institute 2 Riverside Circle Roanoke, VA 24016

This program assist grandparents and relatives who are providing care for their grandchildren and relative children. These families may be eligible for Federal and State benefits. They may need information about legal issues and assistance, child care, school enrollment and etc. The Kinship Navigator Program serves Dickenson, Buchanan, Wise, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, and the City of Norton Nancy Boyd at 276-926-7169 or Tina Presley at 276-926-7179 If you would like to make a referral, give us a call. All we need for the referral is the relatives name, phone number and address if you have it. Once we receive this information, we will give them a call.

Brief description of resource: We help people with misdemeanor or felony charges find employment. Keira Majeed CPRS, RPRS Virginia/CPRS Tennessee Recovery Community Navigator | Department of Population Health |Ballad Health| Telephone: | Cell: |

Jon Dance Free recovery resources, services, and support. Students seeking help or curious about Substance Use Disorder and Recovery

Every Thursday Night - 7pm-8:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us

Hope & Healing Counseling Center

Tina presley & Kameo Wilder 276-926-7179 276-926-7174

Creepers Way Damascus Unitarian Universalist Church of Highlands Meadowview Munchkin Park 353 Clark St. Abingdon Whites Mill Road 320 Whites Mill Road Abingdon Valley St. 337 Valley St. Abingdon Skyland Coin & Jewelry 15548 Lee hwy Bristol Church on Linden Square 200 Linden Square Vanpelt Elementary School 200 Spring Hill Terrace Bristol Mosby Homes 408 Oakview Ave. Bristol 255 Holston Rd. Wythville, VA

2026 Lee Hwy. Bristol, VA Rice Terrace 651 Quarry St. Bristol First Baptist Church 1 Virginia, Bristol Stonewall Jackson Elementary School 2045 Euclid Ave, Bristol

Zoom Meeting ID: 894 6934 0045

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) provides services to workers include job referral and placement, referral to training, and job search skill building activities. The Virginia Workforce Connection is where you can register for Job Services. The Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) is your online source to connect with potential employers, search for jobs, find training opportunities, and research wage data along with industry and occupational trends. I want to... • Learn About Upcoming Job Fairs • Apply to VEC/State Openings • Learn About the Virginia Workforce Connection • Access Helpful Links for Job Seekers • Contact My Local VEC Office

Russell County Recovery provides individual recovery coaching, groups to build recovery capital, and enhance life skill resources. We are committed to assist those seeking help for addiction related problems, regardless of their ability to pay.

Wednesday Nights @ 6 Meadowview Community Health Center 13168 Meadowview Square Meadowview, VA 24361

First United Methodist Church in Marion

255 Holston Rd. Wytheville, VA 24383

Grundy Baptist Church 1283 Edgewater DR. Grundy VA 24614 Grace Baptist Church 27071 Riverside Dr, Grundy, VA 24614 Appalachian Inn 1025 Hoot Owl St, Grundy, VA 24614 Victory Baptist Church 2093 Lovers Gap Rd, Vansant, VA 24656 Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church 24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA 24266 Lebanon Baptist Church 182 W Main St, Lebanon, VA 24266 Destiny Outreach Ministries 106 Ireson Rd, North Tazewell, VA 24630

271 Mountain Empire Rd. Provides individualized employment, training, and support services for individuals with disabilities www.mtrogercsb.org

4453 Lee Highway, Marion Provides services for individuals 60 and over www.district-three.org

1590 n. Main Street, Marion Provides services for individuals with disabilities www.vadrs.org

131 East Main Street Marion, VA 24354

396 Cummings St. Abingdon Every Wednesday 12:45pm to 3:15pm

602 S. Iron Street, Marion

136 Snider Branch Rd, Marion Provides assistance with firewood and household items

6118 Lee Highway First Tuesday on the month 4:00pm-6:00pm

141 Pine Avenue 3rd Thursday of the month 9:00am- 11:00am and 6:30pm- 7:30pm

680 W. Main St. State-funded Homeless Prevention Program provides counseling, referral, and financial assistance to individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless

237 Miller Avenue

680 W. Main St. ext 253 Provides temporary shelter to men, women, and children

P.O. Box 612 Provides emergency shelter, education, resources, and services addressing the issues of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse and neglect.

425 Grayson Rd Provides residental care of children in crisis ages 5-17

225 Holston Rd. Wytheville 450 W. Monroe St. Wytheville 300 E Monroe St. Wytheville 1350 W Main St Wytheville 650 W Main St. Wytheville 6342 Cedar Springs Rd. Speedwell 514 S Main St. Rural Retreat 119 N Greever St. Rural Retreat 5904 Lee Hwy. Atkins 771 Fort Chiswell Rd. Max Meadows

161 Jehovah Dr. Ewing, VA Indoor Playground

Meets Mondays beginning April 2, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

125 Callahan Ave Appalchia, VA

ARISE is a continuum of services specific to Substance Use Disorders. We offer Intensive Outpatient Program, Continuting Care, Screening & Assessment, Case Management, Outpatient Therapy.

https://med.virginia.edu/community-outreach-engagement/signature-programs/breakfree-tobacco-cessation-booklet/

Highlands Fellowship Church (Bristol campus), 134 Commerce Court in Bristol, VA. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step discipleship program for those who want help with life. Struggles, including areas like addiction, past hurts, co-dependency, sexual purity, eating disorders, etc. The eight principles and 12 steps are found right in the Bible. The purpose of working the steps is to heal us and to draw us into a right relationship with God and our fellow man so we can feel the presence of God and serve others. By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. Meets at 6:00pm

Hope at the Crossroads will serve predominantly as a recovery resource connection and coordination hub for our community. HOPE Peers can help ANYONE regardless of insurance or income status. HOPE Peers can also assist with community resource connections and SDoH needs.

112 Painter St Galax VA 24333

3 locations Bristol (276)-496-4492 Saltville (276)-669-5179 Tazwell (276)-979-9899

VFW Marion, VA Learn to play guitar

2834 US Hwy 23 n Weber City. VA 2429 Weber City, VA Services provided: Full-service Faith supported addiction medicine practice in Johnson City, Tennessee, Bulls Gap, Tennessee and Weber City, Virginia.

139 W. Main St. Saltville Distribution Hours: 2nd Thursday (Last name A_L) of each month 3rd Thursday (Last name M-Z) of each month 10:30am- 2:00pm

704 S Main St Marion Distribution Hours: 4th Tuesday of the month 1:00pm - 4:00pm

533 Flat Ridge Rd. Sugar Grove Distribution Hours: 3rd Saturday on the month 12:00pm - 2:00pm

115 S. Church St. Marion The Table provides a meal for you and your family for only $5 weekly. Register and pay by Mondays at 5 pm. Meals are on Wednesdays at 5:15 pm

442 Freedom Tabernacle Ln Akins

5523 Sugar Grove Hwy, Sugar Grove

107 Dickeys Creek Rd Sugar Grove

The Chamber of Commerce has supplies for birthday cakes for those in need.

Salvation Amry in Bristol Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am

824 Harmeling St. Bristol Va Mondays and Fridays 8:00am-3:00pm. We offer showers, laundry, clothing closet, etc.

624 Anderson St. Bristol Va Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm

Salvation Amry in Bristol Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

1113 State Street Bristol VA Addilyn Methodist Church 3225 Avoca Rd. Bristol Va Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 Mary St. Bristol, VA Addilyn Methodist Church 3225 Avoca Rd. Bristol Va Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 Mary St. Bristol, VA 423 Scott St. Bristol, VA 1400 Windsor Ave. Bristol, VA 1400 Southside Ave Bristol, VA Presbyterian Church 701 Florida Bristol, VA