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AGENCY DESCRIPTION

ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM (434) 791-5331

(Dan River ASAP) FAX# (434) 791-5437

147 Deer Run Road

Danville, VA 24540

Tammy Williams, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To improve highway safety by decreasing the Incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, leading to the reduction of alcohol and drug related fatalities and crashes.

Eligibility: 16 years and over

Service Fees: Varies with program. Charges waived for indigent.

Services Provided: Probation and intervention services to the court referred offenders for driving under the influence of alcohol/drug Programs ? DUI intervention program; Habitual Offender restoration reviews; Driver improvement; First offender drug program; Drug testing/urine screening

Support Group Meetings

Director: Anonymous

Service Hours: Sunday, 7 p.m., Danville Regional Medical Center, West Main St.

Tuesday, 8 p.m. West Main Baptist Church, 450 W. Main St

Purpose: To provide support to those affected by someone else?s drinking

Eligibility: Someone who has been affected by someone else?s drinking

Service Fee: None - voluntary contributions by members

Services Provided: Open meetings; Closed meetings; Facts about alcoholism; Contact with others who have similar problems; Improve attitude and behaviors, based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (434) 799-4111

Director: Anonymous For Meeting Information

Service Hours: 24 Hours, Answering Service

Purpose: To help the alcoholic achieve sobriety; A fellowship of men and women

Eligibility: Desire to stop drinking

Service Fee: None. Self-supporting through own contributions

Services Provided: Sharing; Strength; Hope; Solve common problems; Help others to recover from alcoholism

ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL (See National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Support Groups)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (434) 836-5860

AARP Danville Chapter #1754

175 Franklin Court

Danville, VA 24540-1715

Earle Steele, President

Service Hours: Meets monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Ballou Park Center

Purpose: To provide information to retirees regarding their needs and interests, to provide means for social interaction, to serve as a united force for promoting improvement of both financial and physical well-being of seniors.

Eligibility: Any person in the Danville and Pittsylvania County Area, 50 years of age and older, who is a member of AARP

Service Fees: Annual dues (local) $2.00. No fees for widowed persons or tax-aide services, $10.00 fee for 55 Alive/Mature Driving.

Services Provided: Tax Aide; Widowed persons services available as needed; 55 Alive/Mature Driving classes offered bi-monthly.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (276) 638-8944

1079 Spruce Street Patient Services at Resource Center 1- (888) 227-6333

P.O. Box 3907 E-mail: [email protected]

Martinsville, VA 24115 Web Page: www.cancer.org

Thomas Helmstutler, Cancer Control FAX # (276) 638-3778

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide cancer research, patient services, public and professional education.

Eligibility: Residents of Danville or Pittsylvania County

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Breast Cancer Program; Look Good, Feel Better Program; Road To Recovery (transportation ) Program; I Can Cope Support Group; Man To Man (prostate cancer) Support Group; Patient service at Resource Center

2276 Franklin Turnpike #121 FAX (434) 792-7803

Danville, VA 24540 E-mail: [email protected]

Sally L. Vick, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday

Purpose: A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies and disasters.

Eligibility: All residents of Danville and Pittsylvania County are eligible for disaster relief and Armed Forces Emergency Services.

Service Fees: Fees for Health and Safety classes; all others free.

Services Provided: Local disaster relief; Armed Forces Emergency Services; Blood pressure screening; Disaster education; CPR and First Aid classes; 24-hour emergency coverage

ASSOCIATES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, P.C., (434) 791-2059 (AIMS) FAX # (434) 791-2835

108 Holbrook Street, Suite 203,

Danville, VA 24541

Samuel J. Fletcher, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, President

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 24-Hour monitored answering service

Purpose: Professional mental health practice

Eligibility: Major insurance reimbursable

Service Fees: $120.00 initial session: $85.00 per 45 minute psychotherapy session other fees assessed per service

Services Provided: Individual (adults adolescents and children), marital & family psychotherapy; Group therapy; Assessment and remediation of learning disabilities; Addiction

counseling; Stress reduction training; Evaluations for physicians, courts and attorneys.

Day and evening hours available from a group of 13 psychologists, Licensed clinical social workers, Licensed professional counselors and psychiatric clinical nurse specialist

420 West Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 799-0658

Dr. Richard A. Phau, President

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Student Service: 24 hours

Purpose: Coeducational, private, independent university

Eligibility: Adults 18 years of age or older who can benefit from experiences

gained in an institution of higher education

Service Fees: Tuition and fees charged to students. Fees charged for

continuing education programs on a per program basis

Services Provided: Undergraduate degrees that blend the liberal arts and sciences with career preparation; Masters degrees in education and business administration, Graduate and Professional Studies Program

1225 W. Main St., United Way Bldg. FAX (434) 791-3187

P.O. Box 2286, Danville, VA 24541 E-mail: [email protected]

Carroll Wiles, Executive Director Web page: www.dpuway.org/bbbs

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays

Purpose: It is the mission of BBBS to make a positive difference in the lives of our

children and youth and assist them in achieving their highest potential primarily

through professionally supported one to one relationships with caring volunteers.

Eligibility: Children: must be aged 6-15, live in Danville/Pittsylvania County,

who the parent, school or a referring agency recognized a need for a one to one

relationship with a caring adult. Volunteer: Must be of good character and willing

to commit to a one to one relationship with a child.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Provide adult role models, mentoring and activities for children

in the Community and the In-School Based Program. Training and supervision are

provided to the child and to the volunteer.

520 Tamworth Drive E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24540

Rev. Bill Trimyer, Founder/President

Service Hours: Varies

Purpose: A non-profit organization that seeks to provide deserving children and

teens with a new bicycle through the help of other supportive agencies,

organizations and individuals

Eligibility: Deserving children & teens, living in Danville or Pittsylvania County

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Bicycles to deserving youth

Blue Ridge Mountains Council

154 Kentuck Road Apt A8

Danville, VA 24540

Bryan Hale (local), District Executive

Main office: 2131 Valley View Blvd., N. W. (540)-265-0656 Roanoke

Roanoke, VA 24012

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Purpose: It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others

by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to

make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential

Eligibility: Tiger Cubs--1st grade boys and their parents; Cub Scouts - boys in

grades 2-5; Boy Scouts-boys age 11-18; Explorers-youth age 14-21 Special populations welcome

Service Fee: $7.00 per year to register youth and adult leaders

Services Provided: Citizenship training; Character development; Personal fitness; Outdoor adventure; Life skill advancement; Career awareness; Camping

123 Foster Street Clubhouse: (434) 792-6643

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 792-6479

Todd Lee, Director

Service Hours: Clubhouse - 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Purpose: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Eligibility: Males and females ages 5 - 18 years

Service Fee: $3.00 per year membership fee

Services Provided: Character and leadership development; Education and career development; Health and life skills; Arts and culture; Sports, fitness and recreation

P.O. Box 3576

Danville, VA 24543

Alice K. Atkins, Vice President

Service Hours: Meeting - 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m.

Allied Building, 609 Keen Street, Suite 102, Danville

Purpose: To educate disabled textile workers about compensation and about cleaning up the mill.

Eligibility: All are eligible

Service Fee: Membership dues: $5.00 per year

Services Provided: Consultation concerning worker's compensation

P.O. Box 967 FAX # (336) 694-9276

1038 Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

Yanceyville, NC 27379

Anne Watlington , Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Purpose: To help those in need in Caswell County

Eligibility: Meals On Wheels for Age 60 +, other programs by need only

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Caswell Family Violence Prevention Program and Shelter; Meals on Wheels (hot meals for homebound senior citizens); Thrifty Tog Shop; Emergency Food Pantry; Crisis assistance (fuel, utilities, etc.); Best Friends Mentoring Program; Youth Restitution and Community Service

490-B Piney Forest Rd. FAX # (434) 792 7385

Danville, VA 24540 E-mail: [email protected]

Sandy River Medical Center (434) 685-7095

4520 Medical Center Road, Axton, VA 24054 FAX # (434) 685-2990

Southside Family Medical Center 1-888-799-7362 (434) 799-1200

800 Memorial Drive, Suite C, Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 799-1300

David Owen, Executive Director

Service Hours: Varies. Contact the Medical Center for hours

Purpose: Provide health services to the entire family by assuring access to routine primary care, health promotion, and preventive health screenings

Eligibility: Open to the general public, regardless of ability to pay. Appointments preferred

Service Fees: Direct payment, all forms of insurance, Medicaid, Medicaid Medallion and Medicare. Fee discounts to eligible low-income persons on a sliding fee scale

Services Provided: Minor illness and injury treatment; Management of chronic conditions; Women?s health care; Services to migrant workers; Immunizations; Well-child care; School and sports physicals; Laboratory services; Limited medical translation services; Limited walk-in appointments; Approved Veteran medical clinic

635 Main Street (434) 793-5422

P.O. Box 1538 FAX # (434) 793-5424

Danville, VA 24543 E-mail: [email protected]

Lori Moran, President

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: A voluntary organization of business and professional leaders collectively

working to provide leadership which will promote economic growth in

business, industry, tourism, and agriculture

Eligibility: Contact office for membership requirements

Service Fee: Dues required for membership

Services Provided: Leadership Southside; Event sponsorship; Workshops;

Promote economic growth

Public Health Center FAX # (434) 791-5342

326 Taylor Drive, (Suite G-41)

Danville VA 24541

Bernice L. Harclerode, BSN RN CPNP, Director

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide diagnostic services for children with developmental delays or discrepancies, which may include such conditions as hyperactivity, behavioral disorders, health problems, learning problems, mental retardation or multiple handicaps

Eligibility: Children age birth to 21 years. Virginia residents

Service Fees: Sliding scale based on income. Medicaid, check, insurance accepted

Services Provided: Diagnostic services; Counseling; Consultation; Health related services; Learning disabled services

155 Deer Run Drive FAX # (434) 791-5301

Danville, VA 24540

Paul R. Reavis, District Manager

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To establish paternity and child support orders and to enforce existing

child support orders; To promote self-reliance

Eligibility: Custodial parents, caretakers and guardians with dependent child/children

who reside with the parent, guardian or custodial parents

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Investigate cases as to potential for child support; Locate and obligate absent parents; Monitor support payments; Take enforcement actions as necessary

1620 Fifth Street, SW. After Hours: 1-800-625-2445

Roanoke, VA 24016

Peter Pufki, Executive Director, Linda Perkins, Lynchburg Office

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. After hours appointments made as needed

Purpose: Committed to finding homes for children and to providing professional counseling

on issues and problems related to untimely pregnancy and the adoption process

Eligibility: Contact office for eligibility requirements

Service Fees: No fees to biological parents. Standard adoption fee to adoptive parents

Services Provided: Pregnancy counseling; Birth parent services; Adoption services;

Foster care services

716 Claiborne St

Danville, VA 24540

Larry G. Hill, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide aid to the elderly, low-Income persons, prisoners and their families

Eligibility: Emergency services provided on individual basis according to need

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Food; Christian counseling; General assistance and referral; Emergency overnight shelter; Senior services; Furniture; Prisoner aid

Virginia Watkins

Service Hours: N/A

Purpose: An ecumenical worldwide organization of women of all

Christian faiths, sharing worship services and common goals

Eligibility: All interested persons. Handicapped accessible

Service Fee: None - Volunteer offerings taken at celebrations

Member churches and individual members pay nominal voluntary dues

479 Piney Forest Road FAX # (434) 793-7429

Danville, VA 24540

Janet Hamilton, Executive Director

Service Hours: Varies with services provided; 24 hour availability for nursing care, home medical equipment and pharmacies

Purpose: Provision of home health care services

Eligibility: Unrestricted

Service Fees: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, P.R.N., private pay

Services Provided: Skilled nursing care (RN.s and L.P.N.s); Respiratory therapy; Oxygen services; Rehabilitative therapies; Home medical equipment; Ostomy and mastectomy supplies; Pediatric services; Nursing uniforms and accessories; Full service pharmacies; Private duty register; Hospice Program

139-A Deer Run Road FAX # (434) 799-3271

Danville, VA 24540 Web Page: www.CreditCounselorsEast.org

Debra Purvis, Branch Manager

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday - Appointments

Purpose: To provide money management counseling, promotion of consumer credit education, and arrangement of debt repayment plans

Eligibility: Unrestricted. Appointment determines need for service

Service Fee: No fee

Services Provided: Debt and budgeting counseling; Mediation between creditors and consumers

DANVILLE/ PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY Office: 793-4940

P.O. Box 41 e-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24543-0041 FAX #: (434) 792-4359

Kate Stokely Powell, Executive Director

Service Hours: Line open 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: Providing confidential anonymous crisis intervention, listening,

daily personal contact by telephone to persons living alone to check on their well being,

Information and Referral satellite office and training for volunteers

Eligibility: No eligibility requirements

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Crisis intervention; Listening; Resource referral system; Reassurance calls; Training

P. O. Box 2276, Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 797-4578 E-mail: [email protected]

P.O. Box 2008, Danville, VA 24543

435 Main St, Danville, VA 24541

P. O. Box 2584, Danville, VA 24541

135 Holbrook Ave., Danville, VA 24541

975 Main St., Danville, VA 24541

Service Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Service Fees: No admission charge

P.O. Box 2007, Danville, VA 24541-0007

P. O. Box 3501, Danville, VA 24543

P. O. Box 1148, Chatham, VA 24531-1148

300 Ringgold Industrial Parkway FAX # (434) 793-9200

Danville, VA 24540 E-mail: [email protected]

Michael J. Tentnowski, President Web Page: www.danriverInc.ubator.com

Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: DRBDC is a business incubator that supports new and growing businesses under one roof. Helps small business entrepreneurs get started and grow by helping them build skills to become successful.

Eligibility: DRBDC serves Pittsylvania Co. and Danville. Anyone may come to visit and speak with the staff.

Service Fees: Affordable rent to small business start-ups, etc.

Services Provided: Business incubators provide new and existing small businesses affordable rents, shared services, shared equipment and access to a wide range of professional, technical and financial programs.

300 Ringgold Industrial Parkway FAX # (434) 793-9200

Danville, VA 24540

Dan Funkhouser, Director

Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide existing and prospective small businesses with counseling, training and specialized services concerning the formation, financing, management and operation of small businesses

Eligibility: Small businesses located in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, with up to 100 employees

Service Fee: No charge for one-on-one counseling

Services Provided: Business development; Business counseling on business planning, capital formation, financial analysis and marketing; Training on various business topics; Advocacy; Economic development

P.O. Box 1375 E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24543

Norma Howard, Chairman

Business Hours: Monthly meetings. Call for details

Purpose: Promote the development and use of trails as a form of recreation

Eligibility: Meetings and outing open to the public and free of charge

Service Fee: None. Small membership fee to support work of organization

Services Provided: Trail development, promotion, maintenance and monthly outings

DANVILLE AREA COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (DACCS)

P.O. Box 1235 Web page: www.daccs.org

Danville, VA 24543-1235

Purpose: To assist the community to become more aware of the scope of existing health, human services, character building and citizenship services and activities; to discover unmet needs in these same areas and to encourage cooperative planning to take care of them; to promote the general improvement of services for the citizens of the community

Meeting Schedule: 12 Noon, fourth Friday of each month

(Exceptions: third Friday in November ? No December meeting) Ryan?s restaurant, Danville Dutch-treat luncheon, Visitors welcome

Eligibility: Organizations or individuals who are interested in the purposes of the council

Service Fees: Annual organizational membership $20.00; individual membership $7.00

Services Provided: Community speaker; Meetings; Newsletter; Networking, Community workshops; Green Book; Cooperative planning

Animal Shelter City Farm, Rt. 58, East E-mail: [email protected]

P.O. Box 3352

Danville, VA 24543

Paulette Dean, Executive Director

Service Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays

Purpose: To promote the welfare and humane treatment of all animals;

To prevent cruelty and promote kindness and respect for all forms of life

Eligibility: Membership is open to all. Dues

Service Fees: Varies

Services Provided: Rescue and temporary maintenance of lost or abused animals;

Humane education; Shelter adoptions; Spay-neuter rebate; Cruelty investigations

7180 US Highway 29 FAX # (434) 836-5419

Blairs, VA 24527

Chris Wright, ____________

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To promote the general welfare of the mentally retarded and to foster

programs in their behalf for the development of each to his/her fullest potential

Eligibility: Mental Retardation, parental/guardian permission

Service Fees: yes. Third party donors

Services Provided: Employment service; Transportation; Education

1225 West Main Street FAX # (434) 791-3187

Danville, VA 24541

Mary A. Crider, Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Monday- Friday

Purpose: To serve needy cancer patients

Eligibility: Residents of areas served by the Danville-Pittsylvania

United Way and surrounding locations

Service Fee: No fee. Application necessary for financial assistance

Services Provided: Supplies, prescriptions, equipment, travel costs for treatment (must qualify);

Literature; Educational programs; Coping with Cancer support group

P. O. Box 188 FAX # (434) 799-6174

Danville, VA 24543

Kenneth Lewis, Executive Director

Service Hours: The sites operate one to four days per week and are open for approximately

two hours per session

Purpose: A volunteer partnership between Danville Public Schools, local churches, area colleges, area businesses and parents to improve the learning experiences for the children in the Danville Area

Eligibility: Students K-12

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Each of the churches and community centers involved provides housing for the program; a coordinator; recruitment of tutors; counseling and mentoring for students

1008 South Main Street FAX # (434) 797-8541

Danville, VA 24541

Dr. Carlyle Ramsey, President

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: A two-year comprehensive institution of higher education committed to excellence in all aspects of the education enterprise

Eligibility: 18 years or older with high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) who

can benefit from a program of study

Service Fees: Fixed fees

Services Provided: Student development; General education; College and university

parallel curricula; Occupational technical programs; Developmental education;

Continuing education programs; Co-curricular and intellectual activities; Workforce services; Apprenticeship Training; Center for Business, Industry and Government

P.O. Box 3300 FAX # (434) 797-8939

Danville, VA 24543 Web Page - www.ci.danville.va.us

Douglas R. Young, CEM/Director

Service Hours: 24 hours

Purpose: Emergency management and 911 Center

Eligibility: N/A

Service Fee: N/A

Services Provided: Disaster preparedness; 911Emergency Center management; Coordination of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system and rescue efforts

P.O. Box 3300 After hours (434) 799-5111 or 911

Danville, Virginia 24543 FAX # (434) 797-8818

Frederic D. Fraley, Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provision of public social services to eligible individuals

Eligibility: Residents of the City of Danville; requirements vary depending

upon program, especially with financial programs

Service Fees: for court ordered home studies, adoptive home studies, adoptee searches.

Services Provided: Temporary assistance to needy families; General relief; Medicaid; Food stamps; Fuel program; Emergency assistance to families; Child protective services; Adult services/adult protective services; Foster care/adoption services; Day care services; Employment services; Employment and training program; Structured family therapy; Mediation services

600 Main St FAX # (434) 792-3816

P.O. Box 3703

Danville, VA 24541

Tecora A. Holland. Property Manager

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. 24-Hour availability

Purpose: Offer affordable housing for elderly and persons with disabilities

Eligibility: Low income elderly and persons with disabilities who meet

Section VIII guidelines

Service Fees: Rent is based on Section VIII guidelines. Call office for details.

Services Provided: Government subsidized housing

125 Floyd Street FAX # (434) 799-6562

P.O. Box 3300

Danville, VA 24543

John B. Gilstrap, Director

Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Service hours vary by centers.

Purpose: Provide leisure service programs and facilities to all populations and ages in the community

Eligibility: Parental/guardian permission if under 18 years, Preferably a resident of Danville, but not limited to

Service Fees: Varies according to services, class fee and rental fee?Scholarships for youth

services available

Services Provided: Community Recreation Bureau; Sports and Athletic Bureau; Outdoor Recreation Bureau; Special Populations Bureau; Senior Citizens Bureau

245 Hairston Street FAX # (434) 793-4201

Danville, VA 24540 Web page: www.dpcs.org

Lenard D. Lackey, Jr., Executive Director

Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Service hours vary with programs

Purpose: To provide mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of Danville and Pittsylvania County

Eligibility: Individuals living in the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County

Service Fees: All major insurances accepted including Medicaid. Sliding scale based on income/dependents also available.

Services Provided: Mental Health - Emergency, outpatient, intensive in-home, case management, psychosocial, supportive living, psychiatric; Mental Retardation - Case management, infant development, intensive services, supervised apartments, adult developmental, alternative day support, summer respite, supported living, family support; Substance Abuse - Outpatient, outreach, case management, supervised residential, med/social detox, primary care, community-based detox; Prevention - Violence prevention, parenting, youth mentoring, mediation, community development, substance abuse and teen pregnancy prevention, court diversion, life skills and youth tobacco use prevention

511 Patton Street Reference Desk (434) 797-8811

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 799-5221

Jay Stephens, Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday & Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday

Purpose: Information and recreational reading and audiocassette materials; story

programs and film programs for children; answers to inquiries; book talks and book reviews

Eligibility: All area residents

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Friends of the Danville Public Library; Health Reference Center; Law Library; Westover Branch; Internet access; Interlibrary loan program

427 Patton Street FAX # (434) 799-5267

P.O. Box 9600 E-mail: [email protected]/

Danville, VA 24543 Web page: http://web.dps.k12.va.us/public/

_______________________, Superintendent of Schools

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To educate all students to the maximum of their individual potential

Eligibility: Resident of Danville

Service Fees: Contact School Board Office for details

Services Provided: Public education Pre-K ? 12 grades; English-as-a-Second Language Instruction; GED test preparation; Adult evening high school; Vocational training for adults; Family education; Workplace education; Project Literacy; Adult Education

508 Piney Forest Road

Danville, VA 24540

Jennifer Snead, Director

Service Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Classes September?June, 3:30 ? 6:30 p.m.

Purpose: Remedial reading for children

Eligibility: Children, grades 1 - 7

Service Fee: Sliding scale according to family income

Services Provided: Morning classes during the month of July; After-school classes

during the school year

651 Cardinal Place After hours (434) 793-1227

P.O. Box 2669 FAX # (434) 792-2118

Danville, VA 24541

Daryl Dalton, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (Sept-May)

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday (June-August)

Purpose: To provide affordable housing for low and moderate income families,

handicapped persons, and the elderly.

Eligibility: Elderly and/or handicapped and/or disabled persons and families

with limited incomes (single persons not eligible unless elderly,

handicapped, or disabled.)

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Housing in Cardinal Village, Liberty View, Cedar Terrace,

Ingram Heights, and Pleasant View

142 South Main Street

Danville, VA 24541

Warren Callaway, President

Service Hours: 24 hours /7 days per week

Purpose: Provide emergency room, I.C.U., C.C.U., general medicine and

surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, gynecology, psychiatry, substance

abuse treatment, orthopedics, physical rehabilitation, home health,

education of professional nurses and paramedical personnel

Eligibility: All patients accepted

Service Fees: CHAMPUS, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance -- Terms available. Cash, Check or Credit Card

Service Provided: Radiation Oncology; Occupational Health; Cardio-Pulmonary Care; Cardiac Services; Pain Management; Outpatient Laboratory Services; Home Health Care; Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Center; Hospice Support Services; Case Management Services; Inpatient Physical Re-Hab; Health Referral Services; Head and Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program; 24-hour free assessments for mental health and substance abuse issues; Employee Assistance Services; Patient Education Classes; One-day Surgery; Physical Rehabilitation; Senior Citizen Health Care

677 Craighead Street FAX #(434) 791-5168

Danville, VA 24541 E-mail: [email protected]

Ginny Laubinger, Director Web page: www/dsc.smv.org

Service Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday

1:00 - 5:00 Sunday (May ? October) Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Purpose: To deepen our understanding of man and his environment and educate citizens in the concepts and principles of science and how they form the foundation upon which rests our technical society and its economy

Eligibility: Everyone

Service Fees: Adults - $4.00, Senior Citizens - $3.00, Children under 3 - Free. Group rates available.

Services Provided: Educational programs and displays

DANVILLE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER (434) 793-8255 voice

742 Wilson St (434) 793-8256 TDD

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 793-6017 After hours (434) 793-8255 Elizabeth T. Marshall, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday

10:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday

Purpose: Improve the quality of life for people with communication disorders and to prevent the occurrence of these conditions

Eligibility: A communication concern

Service Fees: Charges for all services. Reduced fees for those who cannot afford usual fees and has no insurance; Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, terms available, cash, check

Services Provided: Professional speech/language pathology services; Evaluation and treatment for speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing; Interpreting for deaf; Foreign accent reduction

Domestic Violence Emergency Services (434) 791-1400 - 24 hr. Hotline

Rape Crisis Services FAX # (434) 799-3684

P.O. Box 2381

Danville, VA 24541

Mr. Tony Leger, Executive Director

Service Hours: 24 hours, 7 days per week

Purpose: To provide direct/indirect assistance to male/female

victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to their significant others

Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest, child sexual assault

Service Fee: No charge

Services Provided: Crisis intervention shelter program; Support and guidance; Referral; Safe shelter; Assistance in clarifying legal rights; Support groups; Supportive counseling; Medical and legal advocacy; 24 hour hotline; Public education; Emergency services include transportation, food, clothing and agency referral

635 Main Street FAX # (434) 791-4482

Danville, VA 24541 E-mail: [email protected]

Dorothy Nesbitt, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To revitalize Downtown Danville

Eligibility: N/A

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Historic preservation; Economic Development

P. O. Box 1039 FAX # (434) 793-6489

Danville, VA 24543 E-mail: [email protected]

Debra L. Dodson, Executive Director Web Site: www.dpccf.org

Purpose: A public charity established in September of 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to meet a wide variety of social, educational, cultural and other charitable needs in the Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County area and in other locations within the greater Danville area.

Eligibility and Services Provided: Please see the DPC Community Foundation web site for more specifics.

(Project Hope, New Focus, OPTIONS) (434) 797-8451

1008 South Main Street

Danville, VA 24541

Ginger Henderson, Coordinator

Service Hours: Monday through Friday

Purpose: To provide support and financial assistance to pursue further education and employment training for single parents, displaced homemakers, teen parents and women interested in non-traditional career fields

Eligibility: Single parents over 21 years with sole or joint custody, displaced homemakers, teen mothers, 18-21 years, or women interested in non-traditional career fields

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Career, academic and personal counseling; Workshops; Support groups; Vocational and educational training; Employment preparation; Financial assistance for tuition, books, childcare and transportation; Referral source

P. O. Box 800659 After Hours (434) 924-8678

UVA Medical Center National number: 1-800-332-1000

Charlottesville, VA 22908

Suzanne Bischoff, Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder

Eligibility: No requirements

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Adult and parent support groups; Epilepsy education programs;

Information and referral services; One-time emergency medication program

P. O. Box 470 (540) 489-5231

Boones Mill, VA 24065-0479 FAX # (540) 489-5271

Judy Jones, State Project Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide older and disadvantaged individuals with opportunities to learn, work and serve others

Eligibility: For SCSEP, must be 55 or older, have the right to work in the United States, reside in the service delivery area and meet federal mandated low-income guidelines. For other services, must be an older worker actively seeking employment or income generating opportunities.

Service Fees: SCSEP?none; WIA Core services?none; Temp-perm Experience Works?none for job seeker; E-commerce?registration fee; IT Training--$0.00 to a fee based on the type of training, etc.

Services Provided: Senior Community Service Employment Program with opportunities for classroom training; On-the-job training; Work experience; Job referrals. Also IT Training; E-commerce site for artisans; Temp-perm Experience Works employment agency for skilled, mature workers and WIA Core services

(Little Life) FAX # (434) 836-6143

2960 North Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24540

Kim Manning, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday

Purpose: Enhance the stability of the family in our society based on fundamental religious

principles or beliefs

Eligibility: Desire for help/services; For goods - enrollment in Lifeline Program

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Crisis pregnancy center; Free pregnancy testing, support, education, help throughout pregnancy; Counseling; Prenatal and parenting workshops; Abstinence education; Post abortion counseling

Congressman Virgil Goode, Jr. 1-800-535-4008

437 Main Street FAX # (434) 797-5942

Danville, VA 24541-1109 E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To assist constituents of the 5^th Congressional District with problems related to

the Federal Government

Eligibility: Residency in the 5^th Congressional District of Virginia

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Inquiries regarding Social Security disability claims; Veterans claims; Immigration and Naturalization; Military; IRS; Other Federal agencies and referrals as needed

150 W. Main Street

P.O. Box 665

Danville, VA 24543

Janie Leigh Carter, Executive Director

Service Hours: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call for appointment

Purpose: Provide health care for medically indigent of the city of Danville and vicinity

Eligibility: Over 12 years of age; Income 130% of federal poverty level; Resident of Danville and vicinity

Service Fee: A $2.50 charge for each drug prescription provided

Services Provided: Basic health care

Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. 1-800-268-0724

P.O. Box 5032 FAX # (434) 793-2548

Danville, VA 24540

Joaquina Clark, Field Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To help girls develop the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become responsible, resourceful women

Eligibility: Girls ages 5 - 17 years, adults over 18 years willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law

Service Fee: $7.00 GSUSA Membership dues; scholarships available

Services Provided: Adult recruitment; Training; Troop meetings; Education; Community services; Girl?s programs

296 Steill Springs Drive

Danville, VA 24541

Randy Johnson, Executive Director

Purpose: To help people in crises through disaster relief and specialized youth programs

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: 1) Disaster relief work wherever and whenever there is a major disaster such as a flood, tornado or hurricane. 2) Pit Stop Program designed for youth groups. The program is provided to any youth group and consists of a live NASCAR-type pit stop with racecar and pit crew to teach teamwork, build self-esteem and the realization that everyone has a place to contribute.

GOD'S STOREHOUSE (434) 793-3663 (FOOD) FAX # (434) 793-3663

778 Westover Drive FAX # (434) 793-8335

P.O. Box 2600

Danville, VA 24541

Becky Wales, Director

Service Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday; Closed Friday

Purpose: To feed the hungry in Danville and Pittsylvania County

Eligibility: Must meet financial guidelines according to size of family

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Emergency food

228 Timberlake Drive

Danville, VA 24540

David Abernathy, Senior Chaplain

Purpose: Spiritual, physical and mental rehabilitation through jail ministry

Eligibility: Incarcerated in Danville-Pittsylvania County; employee of correctional facility; family member

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Daily pastoral care to incarcerated; Pastoral care to correctional officers, staff and families; Ministerial services to inmate family members

512 Westover Drive Bookstore (434) 791-3636

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 792-2544

Mark Stegall, Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Retail Store/Bookstore Hours: 9:00 a.m. ? 9:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday

1:00 p.m. ? 6:00 p.m. Sundays

Purpose: Provide training and employment services to those with disabilities and the socially, culturally or economically disadvantaged adults in Danville and surrounding areas. This helps clients to maximize their employment potential and to enhance their integration into the community

Eligibility: 16 years or older, disabled or economically disadvantaged, third party sponsor

Service Fees: Charges for all services

Services Provided: Work adjustment training; Sheltered employment; Skills training in forklift driver certification; Basic office/computer; Inventory control; Retail sales and operations; Counseling; Case management; Job readiness instruction; Job placement; Computer instruction

P.O. Box 718

Danville, VA 24543

Bobbi Jo Brown, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday

Purpose: Provide simple, decent housing to God?s people in need

Eligibility: Need for housing. Ability to pay is based on income guidelines and willingness to complete "sweat equity".

Service Fee: Homeowner purchases the home upon completion with a no-interest mortgage

Services Provided: Housing; Volunteer opportunities in construction, administration and fundraising; Volunteer opportunities for groups

7180 U.S. Highway 29 North FAX # (434) 836-5419

Blairs, VA 24527

Chris Wright, Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide a sheltered workshop program for adults with mental retardation and the developmentally disabled.

Eligibility: Any individual with mental retardation or who is developmentally disabled

Service Fee: Yes

Services Provided: Work training; Work adjustment; Education; Counseling

HEAD START CHILD CARE (434) 836-0994 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL, INC FAX # (434) 836-0997

608 Upper Street

P.O. Box 1080

Danville. VA 24540

Joan Robbins, Executive/ Head Start Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide day care

Eligibility: Male and female, ages 3 to 5

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Child-care with developmental program; Full health program;

Good nutrition; Social services; Special services

326 Taylor Drive

Danville, VA 24541

Chatham Office Chatham (434) 432-7232

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide optimum health care for all citizens within the district

in prevention of disease and promotion of health in clinics and home services

Eligibility: Resident of Danville and Pittsylvania County

Service Fees: Sliding scale payment; Private pay; Insurance; CHAMPUS; Medicare;

Medicaid and Vendor payments

Services Provided: Comprehensive medical and nursing care to mothers and

children, i.e., obstetrics, pediatrics, family planning; Dental care; Personal care; Care of sexually transmitted diseases and communicable diseases; Vital statistics and environmental health

services; Anonymous HIV testing and counseling; HIV/AIDS case management services; Resource Mothers program; Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program;

Babies Can?t Wait Early Intervention

142 South Main St. FAX # (434) 799-2286

Danville, VA 24541

Lisa Jones, Program Manager

Service Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday

Purpose: To reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in Danville and Pittsylvania County

Eligibility: First-time parents who are residents of Danville or Pittsylvania County and delivered their child at Danville Regional Medical Center. Assessment for high-risk factors

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Regular support to parents and assistance with parenting skills and child development; Referral to community services; On-going support for child?s first 5 years

P.O. BOX 2035 FAX # (434) 799-2060

Danville, VA 24541

Cheryl Rittenhouse, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Voice Mail available

Purpose: Improve the physical, spiritual and emotional health of our community through a collaborative effort of coordinating and enhancing existing resources

Eligibility: No requirements

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Community education and awareness; Community planning; Collaboration vehicle

222 Courtland Street

Danville, VA 24540

Patricia Lilly, Manager

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Purpose: Provide housing for low income elderly and handicapped

Eligibility: Age 62 or older or handicapped. Must meet income guidelines

Service Fee: Charge for rental services on sliding scale

Services Provided: Affordable housing; Subsidized housing; Section 8

1021 Main Street FAX # (434) 793-7752

Danville, Virginia 24541 E-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Jeffrey Wright, Executive Director

Service Hours: 24 Hours Daily; Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Purpose: Long term residential treatment and work program for male alcoholics and substance abusers.

Eligibility: Males over 25 who admit they have an alcohol or drug problem, are able to work, and willing to commit to a minimum of 90 days

Service Fees: Sliding scale/private pay; charges waived for indigent

Services Provided: Faith based residential recovery program; Offering employment, counseling and life-skills training

1010 Miller Park Square (434) 845-8016

Lynchburg, VA 24501 FAX # (434) 847-8753

Joan Phelps, Director, Community Impact E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide information and referrals on community agencies in

Planning Districts 11 and 12

Eligibility: Unrestricted

Service Fees: No charge for information or referrals; Charges for certain I&R products

Services Provided: Centralized & comprehensive information on approximately 4000 human services for Planning Districts 11 & 12; Provide free information on a confidential basis on health, welfare, social services, education, recreational and individual services

600 West Main Street FAX # (434) 791-4277

Danville, VA 24541

Tim and Nancy Franklin, Co-Directors

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Purpose: To bring the highest levels of technology to the Dan River region

Service Fee: To be determined

Services Provided: Classes, workshops and other; Plans are on the drawing board as this is a major new facility expected to be completed in 2003

JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT Danville (434) 799-5001 22nd District Court Service Unit Chatham (434) 432-7863

P.O. Box 3300, Danville, VA 24543

P.O. Box 270, Chatham, VA 24531

Harry W. Ayer, Unit Director

Service Hours: Office: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday- Friday

Non-office hours through Danville Police/Pittsylvania Co. Sheriff's Dispatch

Purpose: To work with juveniles (under 18) who are before the court officially or unofficially and to work with domestic relations cases and adults who have contributed to the delinquency of a minor. Work with juveniles on probation to the court or with juveniles returned from a state correctional facility

Eligibility: Individuals or families referred to or having matters before the

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court for the 22nd District

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Diversion and referral; Investigation; Probation and parole; Supervision; Family counseling; Mediation; Community services work; Drug testing/screening; Substance abuse counseling; Anger management

Masonic Temple Building, Suite 517 1-800-799-3550

Danville, VA 24541 FAX # (434) 799-5739

David Pugh, Managing Attorney

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide legal representation to income eligible people in civil matters

(housing, family and public benefits)

Eligibility: Family income must be within 125% poverty guidelines

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Lawyer services

P.O. Box 4064

Danville, VA 24540

Arthur Strader, Chairman/Contact

Purpose: Sight conservation

Eligibility: Need

Service Fee: No fees if recipient cannot afford to pay; each case processed individually

Services Provided: Eye conservation programs; Eye examinations and glasses;

Accepts donors for cornea transplants and old glasses frames

2323 Riverside Drive, Suite Q FAX # (434) 793-1957

Danville, VA 24540

Loutricia M. Jacobs, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births

and infant mortality

Eligibility: Affected by birth defects

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Campaign for Healthier Babies; Research; Community service; Education; Advocacy; Special assistance to qualified children born with birth defects

OF DANVILLE - PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY FAX # (434) 791-3187

1225 West Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

P.O. Box 1106

Danville, VA 24543

Van Avery, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Education for mental health; social action organization

Eligibility: Unrestricted

Service Fees: Counseling service, small fee

Services Provided: Family and personal counseling; Financial counseling; Programs in mental health; Information and referral for mental health services; Educational materials; Advocacy; Volunteer opportunities; Support groups for Alzheimer Caregivers; Consumer support groups; Speakers? bureau

7180 U.S. Hwy. 29 North FAX # (434) 836-5419

Blairs, VA 24527

Pat Lampkin, Residential Manager

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Facility: 24 hrs/day 7 days/wk

Purpose: To provide a long term primary residence with assistance from a

direct care staff who will assist in daily living activities

Eligibility: Adults with mental retardation or developmentally disabled

Must meet residential requirements.

Service Fees: Yes

Services Provided: Residential care 24 hrs/day to include Independent living skills;

Training and assistance; Recreational activities; Social events

P.O. Box 305

Danville, VA 24543

Essie Hairston, President

Service Hours: Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide legal service to those who feel their civil rights have been

violated; To focus on civil rights issues

Eligibility: Resident of Danville or Pittsylvania County

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Guidance and assistance to those seeking employment;

Legal services; Scholarships; Emergency financial assistance

734 Main Street FAX # (434) 793-3634

Danville, VA 24541

Amy Bracey, Campus Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. ? 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: One and two year education programs for the duties and responsibilities of

business life and to help place graduates in positions where there is opportunity for advancement; Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Eligibility: High school diploma or GED holder

Service Fees: Fixed fees

Services Provided: General education classes; Associate of Science degree programs; Career counseling; One-year diplomas; Financial aid counseling; Student tutoring; Lifetime refresher courses

P.O. Box 340 FAX # (434) 432-4026

Chatham, VA 24531

Charles Riley; Administrator

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Facility ? 24 hr/day - 7 days /week

Purpose: Provide care in a home like environment for the aged and/or disabled

Eligibility: Elderly or disabled persons; must meet residential or assisted living requirements

Service Fees: Varies

Services Provided: Residential and assisted living care

DISTANCE LEARNING CENTER FAX # (434) 791-5200

1008 South Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

Julie Brown, Site Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday hours dependent upon classes

Purpose: In partnership with the Virginia Community College system, ODU has established distance learning for the purpose of serving the educational needs of rural Virginians in the pursuit of higher education

Eligibility: 26 college transfer hours and a 2.2 GPA

Service Fees: Yes

Services Provided: Course instruction in general education that leads to Bachelor and Master degree; Teacher re-certification and other licensure requirements

186 Deer Run Road, Danville, VA 24540

Bill Trimyer, Director

Service Hours: By appointment

Purpose: Provide dependable professional help by extending the healing ministries of the Church to individuals, couples, and families who are undergoing undue stress and who need to consult a trained counselor

Eligibility: Open to the public

Service Fees: Sliding scale/Ability to pay

Services Provided: Counseling; Crisis intervention and referral; Premarital guidance

816-B West Main Street FAX # (434) 797-2568

Danville, VA 24541 E-mail: [email protected]

Clarence R. Dickerson, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To empower Individuals with disabilities with the necessary tools

in order to reach their level of independence within the community

Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Peer counseling; Independent living skills training; Technical accessibility assistance; Individual advocacy; Support groups; Information and referral

P.O. Box 3568 (434) 799-6406 Ext. 2235

Danville, VA 24543-3568

Sherri Wright, Chairman

Purpose: To increase awareness; Prevention, education and advocacy for issues of

child abuse and neglect

Eligibility: All interested persons are invited to participate

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Public awareness and activities; Educational programs;

Speakers; Literature

P.O. Box 1119 FAX # (434) 432-3729

Chatham, VA 24531

Sherman M. Saunders, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Work toward the elimination of poverty

Eligibility: Low income applicants based on Federal Poverty Scale, includes veterans

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Transportation; Health promotion; Recreation activities; Telephone reassurance; Congregate meals; Home delivered meals; Volunteer program; Youth services;

Senior services; Work experience; Nutrition services; Outreach, Winterization; Day-care

Post Office Drawer E Chatham: (434) 432-7281 Chatham, VA 24531 from Danville: (434) 792-8635

Gerald F. Todt, Sr., Director from Gretna: (434) 656-8407

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday ?Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Friday

Purpose: Provision of public social service to eligible individuals

Eligibility: Residents of Pittsylvania County - Eligibility factors vary for programs

Service Fee: None, except for court service

Services Provided: Temporary assistance to needy families; Energy assistance; General relief (paupers funeral); Food stamps; Auxiliary grants for aged, blind and disabled; Medicaid; Adoption; Companion services; Day care for children; Child protective services; Adult protective services; Foster care; Personal care; Nursing home screenings; Prevention services

24 Military Drive FAX # (434) 432-1405

Chatham, VA 24531

Diane Adkins, Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday;

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Saturday

Purpose: Provide library services

Eligibility: Area residents

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Library services; Computer lab; Friends of the library

P.O. Box 232 FAX # (434) 432-9560

Chatham, VA 24531

Dr. Jerry Webb, Superintendent

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday

Purpose: Public education for children grades Pre-K --12; Adult basic education

Eligibility: Meet entrance requirements as set by state guidelines

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Academic and vocational education; Adult basic education

5011 Worsham Court FAX # (434) 836-8179

Danville, VA 24540

Krystina Szabo, Volunteer Executive Director

Purpose: A riding center with a focus on special needs

Eligibility: Anyone interested in riding

Service Fees: Varies

Services Provided: Therapeutic riding lessons; Horse care; Pony rides; Instruction

(Formerly Hughes Memorial Homes, Inc.) FAX # (434) 836-1749

1601 Franklin Turnpike

Danville, VA 24540

Rux Cannady, Danville Campus Director

Service Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week -- Business hours: 8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Responding to the critical needs of adolescents; Provides a ministry of healing and nurturing for youth and their families

Eligibility: Males or females with parental/guardian permission; Virginia residents

Service Fees: Yes

Services Provided: Residential treatment program for adolescents with high levels of emotional disturbance, learning disabilities and severe behavioral problems; Individualized special education services for residents; Residential independent living skills training program

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FAX # (434) 791-5288

220 Deer Run Road

Danville, VA 24540

Douglas H. Morrison, Chief Probation and Parole

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Supervise criminal offenders for the circuit courts of the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County

Eligibility: Convicted of a criminal charge

Service Fee: N/A

Services Provided: Supervision; Pre-sentence reports

PITTSYLVANIA CO SHERIFF?S OFFICE FAX # (434) 432-7823

21 North Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

P. O. Box 407 Web Page: www.Pittscoso.com

Chatham, VA 24531

Major Gary W. Goodson, Jr., Chief Deputy

Service Hours: 24 Hours/7 Days per week

Purpose: To reduce the time to locate Alzheimer?s victims and other persons suffering from dementia who may walk away from their place of residence

Eligibility: Must live in Pittsylvania County

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Distribute electronic bracelets to Alzheimer?s and Dementia victims with a history of, or potential for wandering; Each victim will be assigned a unique frequency and may be tracked and located by Sheriff?s Office Personnel by the use of receivers turned to the appropriate frequency

316 Raintree Road

Danville, VA 24540

Janet D. McCormack

Service Hours: Partial Business Day / on call

Purpose: Provide support services for ladies recovering from breast cancer

Eligibility: Ladies who have undergone mastectomies, been given

cancer (breast) diagnosis, or who are considering reconstruction.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Information; Supplies; Support group

245 Hairston Street

Danville, VA 24540

Mitzie Waller, President

Meeting: Third Monday Each Month

Purpose: Coalition of community individuals interested in the prevention of substance abuse

Eligibility: Anyone interested in working for the prevention of substance abuse

Service Fee: Small membership fee

Services Provided: Community awareness; Networking; Catalyst for cooperative

efforts; Needs assessment

REGIONAL CENTER FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING (434) 773-3034 (RCATT) FAX # (434) 773-3039

1008 South Main Street E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24541

___________________, Executive Director

Service Hours: (Office Hours) 8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To strengthen the regional workforce by providing comprehensive training programs, regional businesses by developing a highly competent and qualified workforce and innovative technology transfer programs and the regional economy by ensuring growth and log-term success of existing business and those seeking to expand into the area

Eligibility: Open to the public

Service Fees: Varies

Services Provided: Employment assessment; Job profiling; Industry improvement conferences; Workshops; Training programs; Customized company-specific training

2344 Riverside Drive FAX # (434) 793-6128

Danville, VA 24540

Alan Cooper, Administrator

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday 24 hour nursing care

Purpose: Provide 24-hour intermediate or skilled nursing care.

Eligibility: Individuals in need of nursing facility

Service Fees: Private pay/ Medicaid/Medicare

Services Provided: 24-hour nursing care; Physical, speech and occupational therapy;

Short-term rehabilitation; Respite for hospice patients

2526 North Main Street FAX # (434) 836-1012

Danville, VA 24540

Dan Setliff, Administrator

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday 24 hour nursing care

Purpose: Provide 24 hr. nursing facility or skilled nursing care

Eligibility: Persons in Pittsylvania County and Danville in need

of skilled or nursing facility care

Service Fees: Private pay/ Medicare/ Medicaid

Services Provided: Nursing care

123 Henry Street FAX # (434) 799-7838

P.O. Box 309

Danville, VA 24543

Captain Jim and Donna McGee, Directors

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Religious welfare organization that provides emergency assistance

Eligibility: Need based on income/expenses or emergency situation

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Food; Pay for prescriptions, rent, and utilities; Feeding program 5 days/week; Clothing and furniture for fire victims

212 Ingram Road

Danville, VA 24541

Helen L. Martin, Director

Service Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursdays

Purpose: To provide emergency aid, health and welfare education to the needy

Eligibility: Sickness, disaster, temporary need, etc.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Emergency aid; Emergency food; Loan of medical equipment; Classes

on health and nutrition; Free blood pressure screening; Breathe Free stop smoking plan

417 Washington Street FAX # (434) 369-7515

Altavista, VA 24517

F.T. Shoemaker, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Purpose: Provide training and employment to challenged citizens of Campbell and Pittsylvania County

Eligibility: Must have a disability that hinders obtaining competitive employment and be recommended by an appropriate agency. Over 18 years and under 65

Service Fees: Daily rates for training, development program

and transportation/ private pay/ vendor payment

Services Provided: Sheltered employment; Work adjustment training; Medicaid waiver day habilitation

1225 West Main Street FAX # (434) 791-3187

Danville, VA 24541

Demeta Valentine, Outreach Service Coordinator

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide leadership with health professionals and the general public to develop a health policy and plan of action regarding the impact of sickle cell disorders in our community and statewide

Eligibility: Resident of Virginia, over 6 months, diagnosed with sickle cell anemia/sickle cell trait

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Information; Education; Casework services to families and individuals;

Financial assistance

.

875 Piney Forest Road FAX # (434) 836-0934

Danville, VA 24540

Arlene S. Creasy, District Manager

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Administration of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Programs

Eligibility: Citizens of Pittsylvania County and Danville wishing

to conduct business regarding Social Security. Specific requirements for different benefits

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments; Medicare; Information; Literature

433 Commonwealth Blvd (276) 632-6442

Martinsville, VA 24112 FAX # (276) 632-6252

Teresa Carter, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Web page: southernaaa.org

Purpose: To promote maximum independence for persons age 60 and older by providing information and services that assist them in their own homes for as long as possible

Eligibility: Residents of Danville, Pittsylvania County and other surrounding counties. Must be 60 years of age or older. Must be age 55 or older for Employment and Training services

Service Fees: Sliding scale based on income for personal care, housekeeping and respite services All other services at no charge

Services Provided: Information and assistance; Transportation; Meals served at senior lunch sites; Health promotion; Recreational activities, Job training and placement; Small home repair and renovation for safety and accessibility; Home delivered meals; Personal care; Light housekeeping; Respite; Coordination of care from multiple providers; Health insurance counseling; Long-term care issues resolution

382 Taylor Drive FAX # (434) 773-4222

Danville, VA 24541

Constance N. Fletcher, Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

24 hour care

Purpose: Provide team oriented evaluation and treatment

of persons in an 18 county area in need of psychiatric hospitalization

Eligibility: Individuals aged 14-65 with a primary diagnosis of

mental illness. Admissions through Danville/Pittsylvania Community Services

Service Fees: Sliding scale, private pay/private and public insurance/Champus

/Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Medicare/Medicaid/term and vendor payment

Services Provided: Inpatient psychiatric treatment

301 Lynn Street FAX # (434) 793-7129

Danville, VA 24541

Evernia Myers, Office Manager

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Purpose: Emergency services for low income families

Eligibility: Low income status

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Project Discovery (College Awareness Program of ages 13-19 in Danville and Pittsylvania County); Clothes closet; Food bank; Utility assistance; Rental assistance; Medication; Fuel; Weatherization program

Meeting 1^st & 3^rd Mondays, 6:45 p.m.

at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

Alateen 799-4111

Meets 1^st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Healthcare Center

Meets 1^st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at Stratford House

Meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m. YWCA

Coping with Cancer - Call Danville Cancer Association: 792-3700

Danville Chronic Pain Support Group 836-2444

Domestic Violence Survivors' Support Group 791-1400

Meets Thursday s, 6:30 p.m.

Meets 2^nd Thursday

For adults molested as children; Meets on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

P. O. Box 2713, Danville, VA 24541

(Non-profit support arm of Hospice Services in Danville and Pittsylvania County)

Narcotics Anonymous, locally 799-4111

Local Chapter Information: Meets 2^nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at YWCA

(Education, Advocacy and Support)

Meets 2^nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the United Way Building

Parents & Guardians of Sexually Abused Children and Teens: 791-1400

Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church

Survivors of Sexual Assault Support Group ? Men?s & women?s groups 791-1400

134 Parker Road FAX # (434) 832-0281

Danville, VA 24540 E-mail: [email protected]

Tom Jennings, Executive Director Web page: www.educate.com

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. ? 7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday

Purpose: To provide supplemental education services to school-age students, K-12, with focus on building a student?s skills in reading, writing, math and studying so they can become independently successful in school

Eligibility: Any student that pays fees

Service Fees: Assessment-$125.00; Registration fee-$50.00; Tuition-$300.00 month

Services Provided: Tutoring; Special Education

Employment and Training FAX # (434) 836-9072

1332 D Piney Forest Road

Danville, VA 24540

Kathy Bullano, Regional Manager

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Provide job training, job training related assistance and other services

to displaced migrant or seasonal farm workers

Eligibility: Seasonal/migrant farm workers and their dependants or anyone who has performed farm work within the last 2 years (Worked at least 25 days or earned at least $800Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Assessment/testing; Career counseling; Pre-employment training; On-the-job-training; Work experience; Technical and vocational training; Supportive services; Job placement; Referral; Follow-up services; Financial and home management counseling; Down payment and closing cost assistance

Housing Services: P. O. Box 500 (434) 656-8357

111 Henry Street, Gretna, VA 24557 Robert "Bob" Gilbert, Director

Service Fee: None; For housing services must be first-time homebuyer and meet income guidelines as defined by HUD

Services Provided: Provide eligible low-income families with assistance in purchasing their first home; Financial and home management counseling provided; Down payment and closing cost assistance, depending on income level.

1225 West Main Street FAX # (434) 791-3187

P.O. Box 2538, Danville, VA 24541

Patrick Jinks, Executive Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. Volunteers

work to support a broad range of programs and services in the community

Eligibility: Non-profit agency in Danville or Pittsylvania County. Application process

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Annual campaign; Research; Long-range community planning; Resource allocation; Volunteer training, Information and referral service

P. 0. Box 1118 After Hours: (434) 797-7789

Chatham, VA 24531 FAX # (434) 432-0665

Shirley Woods, Director E-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; On call 24 Hrs.

Purpose: Assist crime victims through the criminal justice process

Eligibility: Client must be a victim of a crime. Prosecution need not be pending.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Promote sensitive treatment; Speed recovery in cases of

compensable financial losses; Reduce physical and emotional suffering of innocent

crime victims; Promote understanding of the criminal justice system; Advocacy

301 Lynn Street FAX # (434) 799-6165

Suite 803

Danville, VA 24541

Ondra Hairston, Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Assist ex-offenders with their reentry into society

Eligibility: Ex-offender (convicted of a felony) and have served

time within the state correctional system

Service Fees: None

Services Provided: Employment assistance; Emergency services; Referral service

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (434) 799-6558

DANVILLE FAX # (434) 799-5016

128 Third Ave. E-mail: [email protected]

Danville, VA 24540

Stuart Sutphin, Unit Coordinator

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p. m., Monday - Friday

Purpose: Provide research based educational services in the areas of horticulture,

family and consumer sciences, 4-H, and community resource development.

Eligibility: City of Danville area served.

Service Fee: None except for some specific services

Services Provided: Educational programs; 4-H; Literature; Master Gardeners

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY or (434) 656-6211

1 Center St. FAX # (434) 432-7777

P.O. Box 398 E-mail: [email protected]

Chatham, VA 24531-0398

Sharon V. Diggs, Unit Coordinator

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Enable people to improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge focused on issues and needs.

Eligibility: Open to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability or political affiliation.

Service Fee: None except for some specific services.

Services Provided: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Family and Consumer Sciences;

4-H Youth Development

(540) 857-7122 Toll Free 1-800-622-2155

210 Church Avenue, SW., Suite 308 FAX # (540) 857-7845

Roanoke, VA 24011 E-mail: [email protected]

Stephen J. Aukward, Regional Manager

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Purpose: Provide services necessary to enable individuals with visual disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence

Eligibility: Blind and Visually Impaired resident of Virginia - based on medical record

Service Fees: Charges based on financial and visual eligibility

Services Provided: Education; Rehabilitation teaching; Low vision services; Library services; Vocational rehabilitation, Radio reading; Volunteer services; Business opportunities for the blind

770 Piney Forest Road, Suite B FAX # (434) 791-5321

Danville, VA 24540

Doriane Mills, Human Services Manager

Service Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitative

services tailored to the individual needs of persons with disabilities. The service delivery program is designed primarily around employment objectives and related rehabilitative areas. Valuable resources are offered to employers to help meet specific labor needs in business and industry

Eligibility: Persons with disabilities if it is determined that employment is probable after rehabilitation

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Individual guidance, counseling, job placement services, vocational and pre-vocational training; Vocational assessment and evaluation; Interpreter; Supported employment; Physical and/or mental restoration; Assistive technology assessments and devices

(The Collinsville Location has moved to the Henry County Administration Bldg.)

Kings Mountain Road, Collinsville, VA 24078 E-mail: [email protected]

Ted Mortensen, Director

Service Hours: Collinsville Office Hours: Monday, 1^st, 3^rd, 8:00 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m.

(The Collinsville office is no longer open. Like Danville, it is operated as a contact point from the Roanoke office)

Danville: 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., VFW Hall Post #647, Hwy, 58 West

Purpose: Assist veterans and their dependents with claims for VA services and benefits

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans and their dependents

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Assistance with claims for services and benefits

165 Deer Run Road FAX # (434) 791-5290

P.O. Box 6800

Danville, VA 24543

Ralph Price, Manager

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide Workforce Services which promote employment and enhance the economic stability of Virginia

Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in U.S.; Special grant programs have eligibility criteria.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Recruitment agency for employers; Labor market information and job placement; Cross Reference-Employment Services; Unemployment Insurance; Labor Market Information; Career Information and Guidance; Veteran Employment Services

603 Colquhoun Street

Danville, VA 24541

Jim Rosenbaum, Director

Service Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ? 24-Hour Services

Purpose: To provide for the needs, care and custody of

the youth and to initiate the foundation for self-esteemed personal growth

Eligibility: Placement is made by order of the judge(s) of the

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court(s). Outreach services are court referred

Service Fees: $50.00 per day--participating jurisdictions

$60.00 per day --non- participating jurisdictions

$15.00 per day for outreach services

Services Provided: Secure detention, residential, education and outreach services

WAYLES R. HARRISON MEMORIAL FUND (434) 792-1788

P.O. Box 2687

Danville, VA 24541

Richard Alwood, Administrator, Treasurer

Service Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

Purpose: To assist local cancer patients where there is a need

Eligibility: Cancer patients in Danville, Pittsylvania County

Service Fee: None - Private contributions accepted, memorials in lieu of flowers

Services Provided: Financial assistance with prescriptions, medical supplies, other

SOUTHSIDE OFFICE FAX # (434) 791-5176

1008 South Main Street Web Site: www.virginia.edu/coopercenter

Danville, VA 24151

Randy Arno, Southside Office Director

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: A research and training organization affiliated with the University of Virginia that focuses on public policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Information that is related to public policy, the infrastructure, education, workforce trends, voting trends and economic development; Objective information, data, research, technical assistance and practical training to state and local officials, community leaders and members of the general public

P. O. Box 5311 (276) 656-0333 (TDD/Voice)

Martinsville, VA 24115 FAX # (276) 629-3085

Sidney Ratliff, DSB Coordinator e-mail: [email protected]

Service Hours: Quarterly meetings

Purpose: To assist localities in identifying and addressing the needs of persons with sensory and physical disabilities in their communities. The DSB advises State and local government and agencies on these needs. Through incentive grants, the DSB leverages private and public dollars to raise and improve public awareness.

Eligibility: Terms for membership are by appointment from City Council or County Board of Supervisors; Meetings are open to the public.

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: ADA issues; Disability concerns (physical and sensory) and disability advocacy

One Starling Avenue FAX # (276) 638-8137

Martinsville, VA 24112 E-mail: [email protected]

Robert W. Dowd, AICP, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: Serves as a liaison to local governments; repository of federal and state information, assistance to local governments with transportation, land use and economic development efforts; grant preparation; serve as Labor Market Information Center in conjunction with the VEC and Census Bureau

Eligibility: Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties

Cities of Danville and Martinsville; and the Town of Rocky Mount.

Service Fee: None (funded through state, federal and local contributions)

Services Provided: Transportation; Economic Development; Demographics/Statistics; Regional Planning

7180 U.S. Highway 29

Blairs, VA 24527

Nancy J. Martin, School Administrator

Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Purpose: To provide a community-based education and therapeutic day treatment program for children in grades K-12

Eligibility: Professional referral

Service Fees: Yes - Cash, check, credit card, vendor pay.

Services Provided: Private school; Therapeutic day treatment; Educational services

P.O. Box 521

Danville, VA 24543

James A. L. Daniel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Purpose: To provide funding for creative recreational and educational activities for persons and/or groups with financial need, residing in Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County. Provide funds for study or training, leading toward greater earning capacity for the individual.

Eligibility: Individuals schools, or other entities in Danville, Pittsylvania County or Caswell County. Student Loan Program - Any student from Danville or Pittsylvania County

whose family is unable to provide necessary funds and who has not been able to

get sufficient funds through normal channels such as scholarship, government

loans, banks, etc.

Service Fee: No fees or charges except repayment is expected from individuals

who receive loans for college, graduate or post-secondary school.

Services Provided: Camperships; Special trips for educational and recreational

purposes; Support of vocational education; Emergency loans or grants for college, graduate, or vocational education on the post secondary school level; Student loans to assist with tuition, room deposits, books, etc.

P. O. Box 1112

Martinsville, VA 24114

Becky Adylett, Executive Director

Purpose: Membership is composed of business leaders and partner agencies that, as a Board, are to ensure that workforce investment core, intensive and training services for the adults, youth and disadvantaged in Region XVII are maintained and accessible. The Youth Council, under the Board?s jurisdiction, is composed of interested professionals and business leaders and serves the workforce needs of youth in Region XVII via the awarding of grant monies for services to organizations selected from those submitting proposals.

Service Area: Danville, Martinsville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania

Service Fee: None

Services Provided: Job seeking skills training; Work readiness; Counseling; Assessment; Case management; Job placement; Referral services; Board meetings are open to the public

810 Main Street FAX # (434) 797-2892

Danville, VA 24541

Matt Dempski, Executive Director

Service Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

8:00 a. m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Purpose: Provide a lasting community resource where persons of all ages can improve the quality of their lives - physically, spiritually, and socially - through activities shared with others

Eligibility: Unrestricted

Service Fees: Charges for programs and activities with charges sometimes waived or reduced/ vendor payments/ bank drafts/ MasterCard/ Visa

Services Provided: Recreational; Pool; Fitness center; Racquetball court; Team sports; Youth programs; Leagues

750 Main Street

Danville, VA 24541

Elizabeth L. Bowen, Executive Director

Service Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; Child Care Center--6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.;

Pool & Weight Room--early morning, evening and weekends

Purpose: Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. Elimination of racism wherever it exists

Eligibility: Unrestricted

Service Fees: Private payment with some discounts, reductions, special payment plans and limited scholarships available

Services Provided: A wide variety of classes, workshops and lectures focused on health and wellness of the mind, body and spirit; Child care center; Summer camp; Water aerobics; Therapeutic arthritis exercise classes; Swimming lessons for all ages, 6 months and up; Fitness room; Anger management classes. Support groups ? Al Anon, NAMI, DOVES; pool parties.