Easy Health Winter Edition 2019/2020

WINTER 2019/2020

EASY HEALTH Your Essential Resource For Community Health Events in The Roanoke Valley

Your Essential Resource For Community Health Events in The Roanoke Valley

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You know that what you eat and how much you exercise can affect your health. But you may not know that your health is also related to: • • • • •

Income Where you live The stress you deal with How you travel Whether you smoke or abuse alcohol or drugs

Finding help with the issues that affect your health can be hard when you do not have what you need—a computer, phone or car—that can connect you with the services that can help.

Welcome to Easy Health, a one-stop shop to resources in the Roanoke Valley. We hope that this can help you make your life easier—and healthier.

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DISCLAIMER: The event and resource listings in this publication are for informational use only. Carilion Clinic is not responsible for any part of these programs as these programs are sponsored by independent organizations. Everything in this printed document is subject to change without notice so please contact those organizations directly. Unless otherwise noted, all programs listed in this publication are free and open to the public.

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EDUCATION AND LITERACY

Head Start & Early Head Start High-quality preschool, child care and family support for children aged six weeks to five years, plus prenatal education for pregnant women.

1:1 Tutoring Support for adults with reading, writing, speaking, listening, job-seeking skills and GED and college prep. ($25, one-time fee).

Blue Ridge Literacy 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-265-9339 or info@brlit.org

Information Technology Training Improve your computer knowledge or train for a career in the IT industry.

Certified Nurse Aide Program This program provides classroom and clinical training for CNAs required by the Virginia Board of Health Professions.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6219 / 540-767-6220 or tapintohope.org

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 or goodwillvalleys.com Project Discovery Cultural workshops, guidance in class selection, SOL and SAT prep, financial aid and college life workshops and college campus tours for first-generation collegebound students.

Citizenship Classes U.S. citizenship test preparation for adults; classes teach conversation, reading, writing and civics. $25 registration

Blue Ridge Literacy 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-265-9339 or info@brlit.org

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6229 or tapintohope.org Sign Language for Families Learn basic American Sign Language. All ages welcome.

Culinary Arts Training Program Hands-on 12-week culinary and employment training program for applicants who meet education, age and screening requirements.

Feeding America Southwest Virginia Community Solutions Center 2328 Melrose Ave., NW, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 ext. 1258 or faswva.org ESOL Classes Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for speakers of other languages who want to improve their English skills. Call for dates and times. $25 registration, $10/semester

Blue Ridge Literacy 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-265-9339 or info@brlit.org

Mount Pleasant Library 2918 Jae Valley Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-8760 Star City Reads Toy Initiative Check out toys suitable for children age six months to six years. Toys are paired with books and help promote fine motor skills, gross motor skills, cognition and imaginative play.

Roanoke Main Library 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2473 or roanokeva.gov/892/Libraries SwiftStart Secure higher wage jobs with affordable, quality childcare while you train in health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6220 or tapintohope.org

GED and ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes Morning and evening classes throughout the Roanoke Valley.

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Region 5 Adult Education Contact: 540-853-2151 or regionfiveadulted.com

Young Adult Life Enhancement (YALE) YALE helps court-involved youth ages 18-24 reintegrate into their communities through daily training in life skills, job readiness and/or customer service.

GoodCare A health care training program where participants will receive supportive services, life skills training, education and assistance, including basic education and GED prep.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 ext. 219 or goodwillvalleys.com

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6093 or tapintohope.org

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6220 or tapintohope.org

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EMPLOYMENT Business SEED Capital, Inc.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4486 / 540-283-4481 or tapintohope.org

This micro-enterprise development program supports entrepreneurs who want to start a business and offers technical assistance to experienced business owners.

Supported Employment

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4915 or tapintohope.org Certified Nurse Aide Program

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 2, or goodwillvalleys.com

This program provides classroom and clinical training for CNAs required by the Virginia Board of Health Professions.

Veterans Employment Program

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6219 / 540-767-6220 or tapintohope.org Culinary Arts Training Program Hands-on 12-week culinary and employment training program for applicants who meet education, age and screening requirements.

Feeding America Southwest Virginia Community Solutions Center 2328 Melrose Ave., NW, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 ext. 1258 or faswva.org GoodCare A health care training program where participants will receive supportive services, life skills training, education and assistance, including basic education and GED prep.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 ext. 219 or goodwillvalleys.com

Face-to-face case management for displaced veterans who need job placement and training, career counseling, resume preparation, housing referrals, medical centers and transportation.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4486 / 540-283-4481 or tapintohope.org Virginia CARES (Community Action Re-entry System) Assistance for ex-offenders who need job-readiness training, job search and career development support, transportation, obtaining identification and applying for restoration of rights as well as human relations and self-awareness training.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4901 or tapintohope.org Work Incentives Specialist Advocate Assisting persons with disabilities with benefits planning and employment goals.

GoodStart Prisoner Re-Entry Program

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 2 or goodwillvalleys.com

Assisting newly released men and women with comprehensive training and employment services.

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Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 2, or goodwillvalleys.com Homeless Employment and Learning Program (TAP-HELP) Employment-focused supportive services for Roanoke city and Salem residents ages 16-24 who are homeless, recently homeless and/or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-491-3098 or tapintohope.org Southwestern Virginia Regional Employment Coalition (SVREC) SVREC teaches resume writing/applications, communication and time management, then places clients with nonprofit companies to gain skills and experience needed for permanent employment.

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Competitive employment for adults with disabilities in a community work environment.

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Career and technical skills leadership program for Roanoke city residents ages 16-24 who have dropped out of school. Students are paid while they learn in the classroom and at the worksite.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6148 or tapintohope.org Youth to Work Training for youth and teens to enter the workforce.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-0363 ext. 1146 or goodwillvalleys.com

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE

Rabies Program (Animal Confinements and Testing) This program reviews reports of all animal bites to ensure proper procedures for confinement, confinement releases or testing and contacts victims of animal bites regarding any need for rabies post-exposure treatment.

Environmental Health This service helps individuals with concerns about rabies, sewage and well permits, food-borne illness, restaurant complaints, tourist establishment complaints, rodent and insect complaints, and lead investigation.

Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764

Virginia Department of Health 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764 Septic Systems & Wells: Onsite Program This program assists applicants for private sewage disposal systems and water wells, as well as investigates for failing sewage disposal systems and contaminated wells.

Lead Program for Lead Based Paint If your child has been exposed to a high level of lead, a public health nurse and officials will visit your home or any other place the child frequents to determine where they could have been exposed to lead. They will also advise the parents of proper diet and cleaning practices to reduce lead levels within the child.

Virginia Department of Health: Environmental Health Office 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764

Virginia Department of Health 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764

Vector Control Program (Rodents and Insects)

Lead Safe Roanoke

Virginia Department of Health 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764

This program educates the public on ways to reduce rodent harborages and feeding areas. They can provide citizens education and advice regarding insect infestations such as bed bugs and roaches.

If your Roanoke City home was built before 1978 and you are pregnant or have a child age five or younger living in this home, this program will test your home for lead.

City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave., S.W., Room 208N, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5682 or roanokeva.gov/lead-safe-roanoke Public Health Toxicology Program This program can assess health hazards and contaminents in the environment such as organic compounds in the air, lead contamination in the soil, PCE in groundwater, or mercury in a body of water and can offer advice and recommendations to the public regarding help with exposure.

Virginia Department of Health 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764

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FOOD AND NUTRITION Botetourt County Food Pantries Days and times vary, please call specific location(s) Bonsack Baptist Church 4845 Cloverdale Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-977-5701 Every second & fourth Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.

Buchanan Presbyterian Church 19559 Main St., Buchanan, Va. Contact: 540-254-1390 Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Contact: 540-992-1060 Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon St. Mark’s Episcopal Church South Roanoke St., Fincastle, Va. Contact: 540-473-2370 Springwood Baptist Church 88 Copps Hill Rd., Fincastle, Va. Contact: 540-473-3513 Troutville Baptist Church 5520 Lee Hwy., Troutville, Va. Contact: 540-992-1026

Diners Clubs This program is for senior citizens who are not homebound and can meet at a central location to enjoy an activity, eat a hot nutritious meal, and the company of others.

Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451 Feed & Read Monday – Saturday, (times vary, see graphic on page) Free meals and snacks for anyone under age 18 from Feeding America Southwest Virginia at Roanoke libraries.

Roanoke Public Libraries Various locations throughout the city Contact: 540-853-2473 or roanokeva.gov/892/Libraries Grandin Village Farmers Market Saturdays through Nov. 16, 8 a.m. – noon Open to everyone. Medicaid recipients, WIC recipients and EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card.

LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/grandin Grandin Village Farmers Winter Market Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Open to everyone. Medicaid recipients, WIC recipients and EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card.

1327 Grandin Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. (Inside the CoLab) Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/grandin Meals on Wheels Meals are delivered Monday – Friday (except national holidays and inclement weather) to homebound seniors aged 60+.

Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451 Senior Food Boxes Eligible senior citizens can receive a monthly food package consisting of the 5 major food groups and a loaf of cheese from the FASWVA food bank.

Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451 West End Farmers Market Tuesdays, 3 – 6 p.m., Year-round Open to everyone. Medicaid recipients, WIC recipients and EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card up to $30.

LEAP for Local Food 1210 Patterson Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/westend

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Women, Infant and Children (W.I.C.) Nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and children (under the age of 5).

Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-5050

Dec. 5, Feb. 6, 10 – 11 a.m.

Franklin Dept. of Aging at the Essig Center

Rocky Mount, Va. Dec. 12, 1:30 –3:30 p.m.

Vinton Branch Library

300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Dec. 13, Mar. 13, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Stepping Stone Mission

Baby Care

1105 N. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va.

Home-visiting and education for expectant and new mothers with babies (ages 0-2). Ongoing, call for dates/times.

Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9991

Dec. 18, Mar. 18, 9 – 11 a.m.

Lake Christian Ministries

13157 S. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, Va. Care Transitions

Ballet with Mizz Yo Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

Learn conditioning exercises and stretches along with basic ballet positions, steps and movement combinations.

Williamson Road Branch Library 3837 Williamson Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2340

A health coach will work with clients who are discharged from the hospital to locate services in order to return to their home in the community.

Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451 Chair Yoga with Irene Malachowsky Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Discover how to use your favorite chair as a tool to help maintain your health and well-being at every age.

Blood Pressure and Diabetes Risk Assessment Health Screenings See below for various times and locations.

Check up on your health with free health screenings throughout the Roanoke Valley. No sign-up needed and you get same-day results.

Belmont Branch Library 1101 Morningside St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2640

Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar

Chronic Disease Self Management

Every fourth Friday, 1 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451

6315 Archcrest Drive, Roanoke, Va. Nov. 20, 11 a.m.

Melrose Branch Library

2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. D, Roanoke, Va. Nov. 25, Jan. 27, Mar. 30, 9 – 10 a.m.

Rocky Mount YMCA

235 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Dec. 2, Mar. 2, 10:30 a.m. – noon Heavenly Manna Food Pantry

2233 B S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va.

This program offers workshops for older adults and adults with disabilities to develop skills and coping strategies to manage their chronic illness.

Embracing Essential Oils Nov. 12, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Explore the benefits of essential oils to support wellness for the whole family.

South County Library 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-772-7507 Hope Health Healing: Depression and Diabetes This six-week program helps individuals who have depression and diabetes achieve and maintain good glucose control and lower their depression scores.

New Horizons Healthcare 3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va.

Contact: 540-362-0360, ext. 286

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Kids Yoga with Kinderdance

Talking with Your Doctor

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

This program promotes development of strong and flexible bodies, increases balance and coordination, improves posture and reduces stress.

Nov. 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

This interactive presentation offers tips for how to prepare for a medical appointment, how to discuss health concerns, and make treatment decisions.

Melrose Branch Library 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Suite D, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2648

Vinton Branch Library 300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va. Contact: 540-857-5043

Laughter Yoga Lab

Walk15 with Rachel Devaughn

Enjoy therapeutic humor and laughter yoga, an aerobic workout that combines laughter exercises, deep yogic breathing exercises (no yoga poses) and mindfulness meditation.

Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

This low-impact, aerobic style group exercise is designed with walking-based moves so people of all ages and fitness levels can join in.

Contact: Darlene Smithwick, 540-772-7507

Raleigh Court Branch Library 2112 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2240

Every first Monday, 6:30 p.m.

South County Library

6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, Va.

Yoga for the People

Every third Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Vinton Branch Library

Mondays, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 a.m.

This free one-hour yoga class uses yoga poses, breathing techniques and mindfulness to help you live, work and play better.

300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va. Life After 50 Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Feed your body, mind and spirit for a better life with exercise followed by a religious program and lunch.

The Salvation Army 724 Dale Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-5335 Prevent T2 This year-long, group-based program helps individuals with prediabetes change their lifestyle by setting realistic weight-loss goals and teaching strategies for improved health.

New Horizons Healthcare 3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-362-0360, ext. 257 Qigong Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Your mind, body and spirit will benefit from this Chinese system of physical exercises and breathing control.

Hollins Branch Library 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-561-8024

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Roanoke Main Library 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-1057

HOUSING

Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Program This loan program installs and renovates indoor plumbing to homes that lack it.

Loan repayment is on a sliding scale.

Emergency Home Repair This program provides emergency home repairs for low-income families and disabled and elderly persons.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4899 or tapintohope.org

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4882 or tapintohope.org Long Term Care (Pre-Admission Screening) Providing timely screening assessments for clients in need of nursing home placement, in-home services or adult day care.

Energy Assistance Programs This program assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs, including Fuel assistance, Cooling assistance, Heating assistance, and Crisis assistance.

Department of Social Services Botetourt County DSS, 220 Commons Parkway, Daleville, Va. Contact: 540-591-5960 or botetourtva.gov

Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9991 Open Enrollment for Housing Learn how you can qualify to become a homeowner during regular office hours or the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.

Franklin County DSS, 11161 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9247 or franklincountyva.gov

Habitat for Humanity 3435 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0747 ext. 104 or jad@habitat-roanoke.org

Roanoke City DSS, 1510 Williamson Road, N.E., 3rd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2591 or roanokeva.gov

Rapid Re-Housing

Roanoke County DSS, 220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-387-6087 or roanokecountyva.gov

Council of Community Services 339 Salem Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551 or councilofcommunityservices.org

Salem DSS, 1228 Indiana St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-375-3039 or roanokecountyva.gov

Real Estate Development

Homelessness Prevention This program helps those most at-risk of losing their housing. Required referral from Central Intake.

Council of Community Services 339 Salem Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551 or councilofcommunityservices.org

This program builds, renovates and sells affordable, energy-efficient homes to low-income families and individuals.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4844 or tapintohope.org Supportive Services for Veteran Families This program helps veterans and their families find and stay in stable, permanent housing through intensive case management and limited financial assistance.

Housing Counseling Program This program helps first-time homebuyers or those facing foreclosure.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4918 or tapintohope.org

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4917 or tapintohope.org

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Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) This program offers short-term rental and/or utility assistance to those who have at least one member of the household living with HIV/AIDS, where an emergency has caused inability to meet their expenses.

Council of Community Services 339 Salem Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551 or councilofcommunityservices.org

This program helps those individuals and families who are homeless and have limited resources to obtain housing on their own. Required referral from a shelter or case worker.

Updated, energy-efficient apartments for low-income individuals or families who qualify; accessible units available.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-9987 or tapintohope.org

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Trust House Providing initial stabilization needed for clients to exit the cycle of homelessness, offering therapeutic case management and referrals to appropriate resources in the community for veterans, individuals and families.

ARCH 404 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-8060 or archservices.org Weatherization Program This program helps reduce the cost of heating and cooling homes by making them more energy efficient.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4899 or tapintohope.org

INJURY PREVENTION Car Safety Seat Distribution and Education Fridays, 10 a.m.

Hands-on technical training and distribution of convertible car seats and beltpositioning booster seats. Application required.

Roanoke City Health Department 1502 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9991

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Car Seat Safety Checks Free checks and adjustments by nationally certified technicians for car seats and booster seats.

Contact: 540-266-6000 or 800-422-8482 Every third Thursday, 4 – 6 p.m.

Roanoke Fire-EMS Station #6 1333 Jamison Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. A Matter of Balance—Carilion Clinic This eight-week class is held at various locations to help people prevent falls and manage their fear of falling.

Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar A Matter of Balance—LOA This award-winning program helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase their physical activity.

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451 / 888-355-6222

MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SKILLS

Domestic Violence Services

For mental health emergencies, call 911.

Adult Counseling and Services Help for individuals and couples, survivors of childhood sexual abuse or domestic violence and those facing grief and loss as well as anger management, interpreter services, personal affairs management and guardianship support.

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org

This program assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency and transitional housing, outreach counseling, case management, court advocacy/ accompaniment/legal assistance, awareness presentations and support groups for victims of domestic violence. If you are being threatened or have been assaulted, call 911.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4813 / 540-580-0775 (after hours) or tapintohope.org Fatherhood Program and Positive Parenting

#ALLIN Community Recovery Group Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

Community-based support groups facilitated by trained peer recovery specialists for anyone living with mental health and substance use concerns. Ring the doorbell to enter through the side door at Tazewell and 4th Streets.

Rescue Mission Ministries 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7357 or eecasey@carilionclinic.org

These programs help develop parenting skills, build healthy relationships and gain financial stability through job readiness and employment. Life skills and mental well-being are the focus of both groups with a trauma-informed focus to help participants focus on healthy futures.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-580-7010 or tapintohope.org Grief and Loss Collaborative Have you lost a friend, family member, colleague, parent or child? Your grief is real and healing is possible.

Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Parenting groups that teach skills to use at home to connect with your children, decrease stress and acting out behaviors and promote healthier family relationships.

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or fsrv.org Hope Health Healing: Depression and Diabetes This six-week program helps individuals who have depression and diabetes achieve and maintain good glucose control and lower their depression scores.

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Child Play Therapy & Adult Counseling These services give pregnant moms, low-income children (birth to first-grade entry) and their guardians access to needed medical services and provide developmental education, kindergarten preparation and regular child assessment and monitoring.

3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va.

Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley Contact: 540-857-6993 or chiprv.org or referrals@chiprv.org

Support to individuals to improve social skills, behaviors, greater independence and self-management.

Contact: 540-362-0360, ext. 286 Medicaid Waiver Discovery Services Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Community Counseling and Day Treatment

2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va.

Child and family counseling, including individual or group therapy, for those struggling with day-to-day situations and changes in the family or emotional needs.

NAMI Basics

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org

Contact: 540-581-0620, option 2, or goodwillvalleys.com This free, six-week education program hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness is for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness.

Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com

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NAMI Family-to-Family Classes

Roanoke Valley Mental Health Hotlines

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness.

If you or someone you know is in distress and needs mental health services, call any of the following hotlines for assistance:

Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com Parent Aide Learn to set goals for yourself and your family to create a more peaceful home.

Work on skills to deal with your day-to-day life, anger management or selfesteem.

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org Positive Action and Teen Outreach Program

• Blue Ridge Behavioral Health 24 Hour Crisis Services: 540-9819351 • Carilion Connect: 540-981-8181 / 800-284-8898 • LewisGale RESPOND: 800-541-9992 • Trust House: 540-944-8060 • Girls & Boys Town National Hotline: 800-448-3000 • National Hopeline Network: 800-SUICIDE • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK / 800-2738255 • National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)

Programs for elementary, middle and high school students that address selfesteem, communication, goal setting, healthy relationships and substance abuse prevention.

Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org

Stephanie is ONE TOUGH MOTHER Stephanie, Roanoke

See her story at mother-up.org/Stephanie

Funding for this project is made possible by the Virginia Department of Social Services, Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Program.

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Empowering Mothers Overcoming Substance Use Disorder | mother-up.org

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY

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#ALLIN Community Recovery Group Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

Community-based support groups facilitated by trained peer recovery specialists for anyone living with mental health and substance use concerns. Ring the doorbell to enter through the side door at Tazewell and 4th Streets.

Rescue Mission Ministries 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7357 or eecasey@carilionclinic.org

Empowering pregnant women and mothers to overcome substance abuse disorders through counseling and life-stabilizing treatments. Sponsored by Children’s Trust and Carilion Clinic.

Contact: 540-981-8181 / 800-284-8898 or mother-up.org Project Link at Blue Ridge Behavioral Health This program is for pregnant women and women with children under five who seek help recovering from substance abuse.

Contact: 540-266-9200, ext. 3275 / ext. 3223

ARCH Bethany Hall This residential substance abuse treatment program provides a second chance for women, pregnant/postpartum women, and child welfare-involved women in recovery from drugs and alcohol.

404 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-8060 or archservices.org

REVIVE! Training: Opioid Overdose Reversal and Naloxone Distribution Every third Friday, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Join the fight against opioids with this one-hour training designed to equip you to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose with the administration of naloxone. Walk-ins welcome.

Roanoke City Health Department 1502 Williamson Road, 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9972 / 540-283-5036

Avenues to Wellness This service offers substance abuse assessment and counseling to adolescents, adults and their families.

REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education

16 Walnut Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-6468 or avewell.com

Every second Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Lay rescuer training teaches how to recognize overdoses, the risk factors for overdoses and myths about overdose reversal and how to administer naloxone. Registration is required.

Be A Quitter!

Blue Ridge Behavioral Health 611 McDowell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-9200 or LEichenlaub@brbh.org

Quit tobacco with help and support from Carilion Clinic. After an introductory meeting, you and a pulmonary clinical nurse specialist/certified tobacco treatment specialist will work together to develop your customized quitting plan.

Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

For men and women seeking to break free of drug and alcohol addiction through coaching, spiritual guidance and education.

The Four A’s (Avoid, Alter, Alternatives, Action) This free, 7-week tobacco cessation program helps patients develop personalized plans to quit.

New Horizons Healthcare 3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-362-0360, ext. 125

The Way Forward Residential Recovery Program Rescue Mission Ministries 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-7227 or rescuemission.net

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Quitter!

A Free Tobacco Cessation Program Designed for You Contact Carilion Clinic today to find out how we can help guide you through the quitting process.

About the Be a Quitter program: • You start with an introductory meeting to learn how we can help you quit tobacco.

• Then you and a pulmonary clinical nurse specialist/certified tobacco treatment specialist will work together to develop your customized quitting plan.

• There is no cost to participate.

Call 540-266-6000 or 800-422-8482 to get started today!

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SUPPORT GROUPS Adult Diabetes Support Group Every fourth Tuesday, except January, July, December, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Carilion Clinic Diabetes Management Group 1030 S. Jefferson St., Ste. G101, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4360 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

Roanoke Valley Intergroup 3451 Brandon Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-6857 or aaroanoke.org Al-Anon Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

Programs that provide care coordination, community support and resources to children with special health care needs.

Roanoke Area Care Connection for Children 1615 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-8470 / 866-906-2999 Domestic Violence Services This program assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency and transitional housing, outreach counseling, case management, court advocacy/accompaniment/ legal assistance, awareness presentations and support groups for victims of domestic violence. If you are being threatened or have been assaulted, call 911.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4813 / 540-580-0775 (after hours) or tapintohope.org

Al-Anon Family Groups Roanoke & Alleghany Highlands Contact: 540-387-5005 or roanokeafg.org

Families and Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

For Kids’ Sakes Co-Parenting Seminars

Every second Wednesday, 2 – 4 p.m.

Build a support system with other caregivers of family and friends with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Salem Terrace at Harrogate 1851 Harrogate Road, Salem, Va. Contact: 540-444-0343 or dowen@salemterrace.com Better Breathers Group Every second Thursday in March, June, September and December, 3 – 4 p.m.

Support group for chronic lung disease patients and their families.

Carilion Clinic, 3rd Floor Community Room 2001 Crystal Spring Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7619 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Breast Cancer Support Group Every first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center, Diagnostic Center 102 Highland Ave., Ste. 202, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-6939 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Cancer Support Group Every second Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Open to patients, survivors, caregivers, and others who will benefit from group support by sharing struggles and victories with others.

Carilion Clinic Cancer Center/Blue Ridge Cancer Care 2013 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7377 or 520-982-0237

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Call for meeting information near you.

Alzheimer’s Association – Central and Western Virginia Chapter Contact: 540-345-7600 These seminars are held one Saturday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help separated parents focus on their childrens’ needs during a transition of separation and/or divorce. $40 registration (tuition assistance available).

Children’s Trust Community Mediation

541 Luck Ave., Suite 308, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-3579 or www.roact.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Every fourth Thursday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Family Services of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-563-5316 GYN Cancer Monthly Support Group Every third Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Women with gynecologic cancers supporting each other.

Blue Ridge Teal Sisters (hosting) Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea 17 East Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-581-4966 or blueridgetealsisters@gmail.com Healthy Families This program provides free home visiting services for expectant and new parents in the Roanoke Valley.

Children’s Trust Roanoke Valley 541 Luck Ave., Suite 308, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-3579, ext. 27

Journey of Hope I

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group

Six-week program, beginning quarterly, grief education and support.

Every second Friday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Share ideas and challenges as you care for your loved one with Parkinson’s.

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Colonial Avenue Baptist Church 4165 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-772-0726

Journey of Hope II Bi-weekly meetings, ongoing, meeting locations vary; must complete Journey of Hope I program.

Roanoke Valley Area of Narcotics Anonymous

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Contact: roanokena.com/meetings

Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

Sabrina’s Place

NAMI-RV Family Support Group Every fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Support group for family members and caregivers of adults with mental illness.

This supervised visitation and safe exchange center helps prevent violence between family members during child exchange or visitation. Sabrina’s Place also provides services that promote healthy interactions and prevent victimization of parents and children.

First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Phelps Hall, 515 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-3799 or tapintohope.org

Good Samaritan Hospice Support Group

SHARE Support Group

Every first and third Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy coffee and chat with others who have lost a loved one.

Grief support for the loss of neonates and infants, meetings occur as needed and meeting locations vary.

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee 90 Towne Center St., Daleville, Va. Sweet Donkey Coffee House 2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-776-0198 or goodsamhospice.org

Soul Survivors

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-244-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Eight-week program beginning each school semester, for grieving children, grades K-12 meeting locations vary.

Single Again Support Group Every other Monday, 7:15 p.m.

Times vary for this Health Focus of Southwest Virginia support group; call for meeting schedules.

Brandon Oaks, main building 3804 Brandon Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-444-2925

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Stronger Parents, Brighter Futures Building knowledge and resiliency among expectant and parenting teens and young adults (ages 16-24) through family support. Ongoing, call for dates/times.

Living with Lyme Disease Every fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

A support group for positive action and interaction for those battling Lyme disease.

Vinton Branch Library 300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va. Contact: 540-857-5043

Roanoke City Health Department 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9971 Support Group for Dementia Patients & Their Caregivers Every third Thursday, 3 p.m.

Carilion Clinic, Center for Healthy Aging 2001 Crystal Spring Ave., Ste. 302, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7653 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

Nar-Anon Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

Nar-Anon Family Groups Contact: nar-anon.org

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Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients Every third Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon

Our Lady of the Nazareth Church 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-761-9770 / 540-343-1920 Transplants United Support Group Every third Sunday, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Salem Senior Citizen Center 110 Union St., Salem, Va. Contact: 800-847-7831 ext. 4914 Widowed Persons Service Group Join with others for a meeting and potluck gathering every third Saturday at noon.

Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-989-3408

Hotlines: • Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics 800-344-2666 • Alcohol Abuse Hotline 800-331-2900 • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 800-821-4357 • Poison Control 800-222-1222 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 • National Hopeline Network (for Crisis and Suicide) 800-784-2433 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 • National U.S. Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453 • National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-442-4673 • SARA (Sexual Assault/Rape) Crisis Hotline 540-981-9352 2-1-1 Virginia

Young at Hearts Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Services: referral for food banks, shelters, utility assistance, job training, physical/ mental health resources, support for seniors, ESOL classes, child care and disaster support services.

Every third Tuesday, 2 – 4 p.m.

Contact: 2-1-1 or 211virginia.org

Rebos Club 4231 Garst Mill Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-721-1994

TRANSPORTATION Assisted Transportation Assisted transportation for seniors 60 and older who need to be accompanied to medical appointments. The senior must qualify to be a care coordination client.

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451 STAR Transit Monday – Saturday, 5:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. (except national holidays or inclement weather) This service of Valley Metro is operated by RADAR to provide transportation to individuals with disabilities who are unable to ride a Valley Metro bus. Please call to apply for services.

Contact: 540-982-2222 Valley Metro Bus Lines Times and routes vary, so call or visit the website to confirm your route.

Bernard Healthcare Center Services: medical, pharmaceutical, and preventive healthcare services for uninsured adults.

1171 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-489-7500 Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Services: counseling, substance abuse recovery and walk-in clinic.

The Burrell Center 611 McDowell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-3007 Botetourt Resource Center Services: Social and human services, including Department of Social Services programming and assistance.

33 Bedford St., Buchanan, Va..

Contact: 540-254-1468 or botetourtva.gov Bradley Free Clinic Services: medical, dental, pharmaceutical and preventive health care services.

Contact: 540-982-2222 / 800-388-7005 or valleymetro.com

1240 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-5156

Vital Services Transportation

Carilion Clinic Community Care

This program provides volunteer drivers, taxis or van service to low-income individuals 60 or older who have an emergency need for transportation to a doctor, pharmacy, grocery store or other critical appointments.

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451

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Services: primary care services for minor health concerns.

101 Elm Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-8044 or CarilionClinic.org/locations/carilion-cliniccommunity-care

Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach

Community Housing Resource Center

Services: wellness workshops, healthier lifestyle educational programs, community recovery groups and peer support, injury prevention, community health screenings.

Services: homeless services, housing stability and a shelter system.

1202 Third St., SW, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/communityhealth-outreach Carilion Diabetes Management Program Services: endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism clinical services, support group for diabetes management.

1030 S. Jefferson St., Ste. G101, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000

339 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551 Council of Community Services A central information and referral organization for homelessness prevention, HIV/ HCV prevention and care and community building.

502 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-0131 / 800-354-3388 or councilofcommunityservices.org Cover Virginia Services: health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and FAMIS enrollment.

Contact: 855-242-8282 (toll-free) or coverva.org

Commonwealth Catholic Charities Services: pregnancy counseling, foster care and adoption services; interpreter services, refugee resettlement and employment support, immigration services and citizenship instruction; and food pantry, housing and financial counseling.

Department of Social Services, Botetourt County 220 Commons Parkway, Daleville, Va. Contact: 540-591-5960 or botetourtva.gov

541 Luck Ave, Ste. 118, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-0411 or cccofva.org

Department of Social Services, Franklin County Services: adult protective services, child protective services, foster care & prevention, TANF, child care.

120 East Court St., Rocky Mount, Va.

802 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-7561 or cccofva.org

Services: SNAP, Medicaid & energy assistance 11161 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9247 or franklincountyva.gov

St. Francis House (food pantry) Contact: 540-342-7561 ext. 319 or cccofva.org Pregnancy Counseling Hotline Contact: 800-296-2367 or cccofva.org

Department of Social Services, Roanoke City 1510 Williamson Road, N.E., 3rd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2591 or roanokeva.gov

Central Intake – One Door Services: homeless services, housing stability and a shelter system.

339 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-1163

Department of Social Services, Roanoke County 220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-387-6087 or roanokecountyva.gov

Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley

Department of Social Services, Salem

Services: pairs pregnant moms, low-income children (birth to first-grade entry) and their guardians to needed medical services, assists with management of chronic conditions and provides developmental education, kindergarten preparation and regular child assessment and monitoring.

1228 Indiana St., Salem, Va.

Contact: 540-857-6993 or chiprv.org or referrals@chiprv.org

Services: Counseling, therapy and outreach for children, youth and adults, life skills training, personal affairs management, domestic violence survivor programs.

Common Help website (for Virginia citizens) Services: Access to applications for TANF, child care services, energy assistance (fuel, crisis, and cooling), food assistance (SNAP), and medical assistance for Virginia citizens. Eligibility requirements.

Contact: 855-242-8282 or commonhelp.virginia.gov

360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-563-5316 or fsrv.org

Contact: 540-375-3039 or roanokecountyva.gov Family Services of Roanoke Valley

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Feeding America Southwest Virginia (FASWVA)

NAMI - Roanoke Valley

Services: food pantries, elderly and youth nutrition, shelter and emergency meal programs, culinary arts training.

Services: emotional support, fellowship and informational programs for parents, relatives, and friends, as well as the individuals themselves, with mental illness.

Contact: 540-342-3011 or faswva.org

Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com

F.R.E.E. Foundation

New Horizons Healthcare

Services: providing mobility rehabilitation equipment.

Services: adult and pediatric medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy, assistance with enrollment of healthcare coverage.

1489 East Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-777-4929 or free-foundation.org G. Wayne Fralin Free Clinic for the Homeless Services: primary and preventive care for uninsured and homeless individuals.

Presbyterian Community Center

321 Tazewell Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-7671

Services: after-school program, food pantry, emergency services and utility assistance.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

1228 Jamison Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-982-2911

Services: employment training for youth, adult and older citizens, computer training and education programs.

RADAR Transit

Goodwill Roanoke Job Campus 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 1 or goodwillvalleys.com Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke Valley Services: assistance with construction or restoration of housing, housing placement, construction supplies, home furnishings.

3435 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0747 or habitat-roanoke.org Lead Safe Roanoke Services: Home testing for lead and lead removal.

215 Church Ave., S.W., Room 208N, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5682 or roanokeva.gov/684/lead-safe-roanoke Local Office on Aging (LOA) Services: care coordination and outreach, care transitions, Meals on Wheels, adult day care, homemaker services, transportation, emergency services, options counseling, long term care ombudsman, Elder Justice Alliance, and VICAP (to assist with insurance questions and needs).

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3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-362-0360

Services: Valley Metro STAR service, CORTRAN program, the Mountain Express, Maury Express, PART and College Express.

P.O. Box 13825, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-1721 / 800-964-5707 or radartransit.org RAM House Services: day shelter for homeless individuals, noon-day meals, emergency financial assistance, laundry services, employment training and job placement, clothes closet.

824 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-8850 Rescue Mission Services: emergency shelter for homeless individuals, including meals, spiritual guidance, self-sufficiency and life-stabilizing programs, substance abuse recovery programs.

402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-7227

4932 Frontage Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-0451 / 888-355-6222

Roanoke City Parks and Recreation 215 Church Ave., Room 303, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2236 or playroanoke.com

Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley

Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Services: mental illness first aid training, workshops for families and individuals, counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention for individuals with mental illness.

Services: housing placement, homeownership programs, employment training, job placement.

10 Church Ave., S.E., Ste. 300, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0931 or mharv.org

2624 Salem Turnpike N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-983-9281 or rkehousing.org

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Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Region 5 Adult Education

Tap Into Hope/Total Action for Progress (TAP)

Services: adult education, GED courses and testing, ESL courses and testing.

Services: Housing, employment, education for early learning, youth and adults, financial basics, support for veterans, domestic violence services, child-parent relationship support.

Contact: 540-853-2151 or regionfiveadulted.com Roanoke Valley Libraries Botetourt County 540-928-2900 Roanoke City 540-853-2473 Roanoke County 540-772-7507 Salem 540-375-3089 Contact: rvl.info

302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-HOPE (4673) or tapintohope.org

United Way of Roanoke Valley Services: Early learning and childcare programs for ages 0-12, housing and life-stabilizing services for families, family health strategies, financial basics, prescription medication program.

Salem City Parks and Recreation 620 Florida St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-375-3057 or salemva.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

325 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-4200 Virginia Career Works Services: Job searching, training, education, career planning and unemployment.

Salvation Army Services: New Day Center for youth ages 18-24, Pathway of Hope life-stabilizing program for families, domestic violence and human trafficking survivor programs, disaster relief, short-term family emergency/utility relief, youth fellowship, senior fellowship.

3601 Thirlane Road, N.W., Ste. 2, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-613-8220 Virginia Department of Health

724 Dale Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-5335

Services: clinical, community outreach, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, family services and WIC (Women-Infant-Children program).

SARA Roanoke

1502 Williamson Road, N.E., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-5050 or vdh.virginia.gov/roanoke

Services: Crisis counseling, individual/group/family counseling and advocacy for sexual assault survivors.

3034 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.

Contact: 540-345-7273 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 540-981-9352

Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) Services: SignUpNow program for Medicaid and FAMIS.

Contact: vhcf.org/workshops If your organization would like to list events/programs in this publication,

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID If you need assistance with enrollment for health insurance, please contact any of the below organizations:

Bradley Free Clinic, (540) 344-5156 Fralin Free Clinic, (540) 777-7671 New Horizons Healthcare, (540) 362-0360 CoverVirginia, www.coverva.org Department of Social Services (see locations in Resources)

1-855-242-8282

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Free Community Vaccinations!

Carilion Clinic’s Community Health and Outreach office is offering free flu vaccinations at each of the following locations (dates and times specific), while supplies last.

October 30th CHIP of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, Va. 3 – 6 p.m.

November 7th Roanoke Main Library, Roanoke, Va. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

November 8th Belmont Branch Library, Roanoke, Va. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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