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Pregnancy resource center offering pregnancy tests, confirmation ultrasounds, peer counseling, STI testing and treatment, childbirth and parenting classes, referrals and resources. All services are free and confidential. Provides medical information regarding abortion procedures and risks, but does not perform, recommend, or refer to abortion. Tenemos servicios en Espanol.

Access Independence, Inc. (Ai) promotes independent living for Virginia's Northern Shenandoah Valley. Ai is a center for independent living, referred to as a CIL. We are a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit organization that is designed and operated within our local region by individuals with disabilities. Ai's mission is to promote independent living by providing services that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities living in Virginia's Northern Shenandoah Valley. We envision a barrier-free community for all individuals to achieve their greatest potential. We provide the core services of Individual and Systems Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, and Transition Services. In addition, we offer Deaf/Hard of Hearing Equipment and Services, Service Facilitation for the in-home personal care Medicaid Waivers, Representative Payee Services, Energy Share, and an Equipment Loan program.

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Youth In Transition

A nonprofit organization that provides crucial health care information and compassionate care for those impacted by HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and human service needs in the Northern Shenandoah Valley Region.

In-patient Residential Treatment for children ages 5-14 on a 270 acre horse farm. Medicaid Funded. Children served have a history of behavioral and emotional disturbances and/or have suffered from abuse and neglect.

Provides disaster relief services including immediate shelter, food, clothing, medication, mental health support and other emergency assistance. Also is blood and plasma donation center and provides adult First Aid/CPR/AED classes.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization serving western and central Virginia. A partner food bank of Feeding America, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and 8 cities through distribution centers.

The mission is to make quality, end of life care available to individuals and families facing serious illness and support anyone in the community affected by death, dying or loss.

Offers a number of programs to support bereaved children and youth, including grief counseling in individual and group settings and an annual camp for bereaved children ages 7-16. Services are available both to children who had loved ones in hospice as well as children in the community.

BRCTH provides life-enhancing, equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabling conditions in the northern Shenandoah Valley. BRCTH offers spring and fall sessions and also summer day camps. Provide therapeutic riding services as well as Equine Assisted Learning which is focused on psycho-social learning thru observation of and interactions with horses on the ground.

CCAP is committed to helping our neighbors to meet basic needs with food, clothing, and financial resources. Whether it is an unexpected utility bill, an empty pantry, or the need for professional clothing to start a new job, we believe that you matter and we want to help.

Provides outpatient counseling for individuals (5 years or older), small groups, couples and families. We believe the client is the driving force of the counseling experience. Therefore, treatment goals are established by the client and implemented by the therapist. Therapists assist clients with various mental health and life issues.

Confidential services are provided free of charge to any individual who is, or has been involved in a situation of physical, verbal, or emotional abuse or a victim of sexual abuse or rape. Has a 24 hour hotline and an emergency shelter. Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, individual peer counseling, adult support groups, and children's support education groups, emergency transportation, legal advocacy and information. Call one of two numbers: 540-743-4414 and 540-218-4028.

Provides quality wholesome recreational opportunities for all citizens in Clarke County and surrounding areas including fitness, martial arts, swimming, golf and tennis lessons, arts and crafts, music and kids classes.

Provides community-based counseling services to children at-risk for out of home or out of school placement. Counseling services include intensive in-home, therapeutic day treatment, behavioral treatment for children with autism or intellectual disabilities and virtual residential.

Affordable, high-quality childcare and preschool services for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

This is free 24/7 anonymous information and referral, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention hotline. Serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The non-emergency office phone number is 540-536-1630.

A community mental and physical health agency providing a variety of services including parent mentoring, supervised visitation, and out-patient counseling to the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia. The goal is to provide high-quality services by knowledgeable and experienced clinicians that meet the needs of the community partners and clients.

Committed to strengthening individuals and families by improving mental health and stability in their communities. Provides community-based services to at-risk children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and adults with mental illness needing independent living skills.

Provides services to assist individuals with disabilities find employment and employment related opportunities.

Emphasizes collaboration among the home, school and community to provide a quality program which fosters the development of the whole child. The curriculum is appropriate to the unique developmental needs of each child. A safe, nurturing environment is provided which promotes active exploration, expression of ideas, curiosity and an excitement for learning. Children gain respect for themselves and others when they grow and learn together in a fully-inclusive preschool setting.

Emanuel Lutheran Church is located in Woodstock, Va. Emanuel offers worship services, youth activities, and more. Go to their website for information on worship days and times.

Provides a trauma-informed approach to individual and family outpatient counseling. The counselors provide support to children, adolescents, and families as they work through challenges such as: grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and parenting support.

eVive is a support platform offering education, community, digital tools, and personalized resources for all people struggling with gambling problems. Choose your path. Build a way forward.

Provide free, door-to-door, transportation to medical appointments and treatment.

The biggest project is Froggy's Closet. Froggy's Closet provides clothing, books, toys, high chairs, cribs and more to foster children, children at risk and in need, with a referral.

Comprised of a dedicated group of professionals providing a variety of services including Applied Behavioral Analysis, Intensive in-home and outpatient counseling, and mental health skill building. We serve children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of mental health and/or substance misuse disorders.

Provides food, shelter and support services to children and their families without homes through a network of local congregations. While in the program, families stay together as a family as they look for permanent housing and employment.

A community coalition aimed at reducing substance misuse among youth. Our mission is to promote the drug-free, healthy and positive development of local youth and families through community collaboration and prevention based initiatives. We support, educate and link children and families to resources in our community which support a healthy lifestyle.

Provides food, clothing, transportation and financial support to the poor and the elderly for life's necessities.

Committed to providing positive activities and experiences for families in our community through events, before/after school care, summer camps, classes, trips/adventures and MORE!

Our mission is to keep the North Fork of the Shenandoah River clean, healthy and beautiful through advocacy, community action, education and science. We offer youth programs, summer camps for all ages, community presentations and workshops. Youth and adults can also volunteer for a variety of projects and activities involving environmental education, advocacy and science.

The FRPC is a source of emotional and practical support for women in unplanned or challenging pregnancies. FRPC offers free pregnancy tests, no cost early confirmation ultrasounds, compassionate medically accurate options counsel, healthy referrals, pregnancy and parenting lessons, maternity and baby clothes.

A community that believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and responds to God's grace by doing global mission work, witnessing to others about God's love, and following the Holy Spirit into newness of life. Offers a variety of both children and youth activities.

Fosters a soccer culture in the community that encourages positive relationships and sportsmanship in a fun, competitive and safe environment.

To support women in the community through programs, information, and education. The Kim South Girl grant provides funds for middle school girls to pursue activities to develop self-esteem and leadership skills.

Giving girls, kindergarten through 12th grade, the opportunity to develop self-esteem and leadership skills in a safe environment. STEM and outdoor programming. Business skills through cookie sales. Earn bronze, silver and gold awards. Scholarship opportunities available.

An after-school physical activity based on a positive youth development program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Provides support, information, and guidance to meet the needs of grandparents and other relatives raising children. Meetings occur once a month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to come as free childcare is provided.

Dedicated to developing, supporting, and empowering new parents through systematic identification of families' needs for parenting support and resources, and providing weekly educational and supportive home visiting services for families with children ages birth to 5. All services are voluntary and free to county residents.

The program mission of Healthy Families NSV is to provide education and support for all families to promote healthy births and continued nurturing to ensure children can reach school age emotionally and physically healthy.

Henry and William Evans Home for Children provides a loving, nurturing home for children who are unhoused, at-risk of being unhoused or are in a family crisis. This is a home where children who are in challenging circumstances are given a chance to not only be safe and secure, but to thrive in all that life has to offer.

Provides customized assistance, job readiness training, vocational evaluations, work experience, assistance with job placement, and case management to the community, including but not limited to: those with a criminal background, people with disabilities, older workers, youth, Veterans and Military families, people re-entering or changing careers. For more information, visit their website.

Provides mentoring, training, soft-skill building, coping, positive goal setting development using evidence-based curriculums for whole health resiliency and life skills.

Provides early intervention support and services to children ages birth to three and their families. A coaching approach is used by licensed providers to engage parents and caregivers in helping their child. Services are provided in the home or another natural setting.

Provides mental and behavioral health for at-risk youth and families across the state. Provides out of home placements to include group homes, assessment and diagnostic homes, independent living and foster care services.

Provides before and after school child care during the school year and all day options during the summer.

Provides emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, free therapy and psychoeducational counseling, a children’s program, sexual assault services, court advocacy services, and workforce training and job placement services. Office Phone: 540-667-6160

Offers free classes to improve academic skills, prepare for the GED, learn English skills and prepare for careers and college.

We provide caregiver consultation to caregivers of children in our program. Consultation includes basic training in behavioral interventions, assistance understanding progress reports, coaching on addressing behaviors of concern in the home, and assistance with toilet training.

We are a Medicaid provider, we serve children aged 2-5 on the autism spectrum.

A weekend feeding program that provides bags to students who are identified by their school's administration as being at risk for not having access to healthy meals throughout the weekend. Parents who feel their family may qualify for this program should contact their school's office to inquire about enrolling their child(ren). Children receive six meals including snacks.

Recreation and youth programs for Luray, Va.

Behavior management skills for parents whose children and teens present a wide range of issues from anxiety and depression to oppositional defiant disorder and anger management. The goal of Mountain Top Therapy is to support parents and children as they find better ways of coping with issues that are often identified as a problem with the child but ones that can best be addressed in the family. Mountain Top seeks to give the parents the skills they need to help their children. Specialized in working with trauma survivors.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

A leader in changing the way you experience behavioral health care. Therapists and counselors provide comprehensive outpatient services, therapeutic day treatment and therapeutic foster care.

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Highly-trained, expert advocates offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

The National Problem Gambling Helpline is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gambling problem to local resources. This network includes contact centers that cover all 50 states and the U.S. Territories. Offered through calls, text, and online chat services 24/7/365.

A secure residential treatment facility for males and females ages 11-18 providing evidence-based treatment modalities to serve clinical, behavioral, and educational needs. Substance misuse (with or without co-occurring disorder), trauma, sexually offending/aggressive behaviors, and 30-day comprehensive assessment and diagnostic services provided. A separate unit of children and adolescents aged 8-17 in acute psychiatric need is also available.

The Northern Post Adoption Consortium provides free post-adoption coaching, counseling, education, and other services to any families with adopted children under the age of 18. All services are conducted virtually.

Virginia Cooperative Extension's family financial management programs help area residents learn how to manage their money more effectively, primarily through informal workshops and classes. Volunteers receive in-depth training and support our program in a variety of roles, including teaching classes.

Provides targeted case management, medication management and outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents who are Medicaid participants. We also provide intensive in-home services for children and adolescents who do not have Medicaid.

Provides targeted case management, medication management and outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents who are Medicaid participants. We also provide intensive in-home services for children and adolescents who do not have Medicaid.

Provides pathways to success for students in the Winchester/Frederick County (Va.) Area. We believe all students have a chance for success when they have partners on the pathway to success. Opportunity Scholars will pay most expenses associated with their education and professional/medical certifications, thus giving scholars the opportunity to graduate with little debt and enable them to quickly engage in the community.

Our mission is to promote the drug-free healthy and positive development of youth and families through community collaboration and prevention-based initiatives.

Offers professional counseling and therapy services to children, adolescents, families and individuals in need of counseling services for substance misuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders, as well as life stresses.

Provides public education services and instruction for pre-k through 12th grade.

Responsible for the protection of life and property. Enforcement includes criminal investigations, security of courtrooms, service of civil processes of the court, school resource officers, animal control, and for the operation and maintenance of the county jail.

Assists low income families with rent, water, fuel, electric and emergency food per 30 days. Must meet income guidelines and Page one Policies.

PFLAG Woodstock provides resources and support for the LGBTQIA+ community as well as their families and allies. We meet people where they are with advocacy, education, and support. Celebrating diversity and inclusion.

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Ensuring freedom from all forms of domestic violence through empowerment, education and community.

Provides a variety of counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples and families in and around Winchester.

Provides treatment that is evidence-based, solution focused, and using the client's strengths within the framework of a systematic approach. Certified in trauma therapy and specializes in severe childhood trauma and the lifelong effect of its imprint.

A free service that helps Virginia residents quit smoking and using tobacco. Tobacco users aged 13 and older can call toll-free, 24/7, and there are no limits to the number of times a user can call. The Quitline provides expert counseling from a trained Quit Coach, a personalized quit plan, and self-help materials. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Through leadership and empowerment Reaching Out Now, Inc supports and encourages under-served school-aged girls (6th-12th), and young women to live victoriously and not defeated. Implement mentoring and support programs and challenge students to rise above life's circumstances to become their best selves.

Response is a Shenandoah County community organization dedicated to preventing and helping people overcome the problems of sexual and domestic violence and other forms of abuse through outreach, education, advocacy and supportive services.

Works on reaching out to all boys and girls in grades 3rd-12th to help develop their basketball, leadership, and teamwork skills.

A home visiting program that serves pregnant and parenting teens 19 years and younger. Serves during pregnancy through the child's first birthday. Help with transportation to doctors appointments, connecting clients with local resources and providing education on parenting and child development. There is no cost for the program.

A registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit that assists homeless and near-homeless individuals and families with access to or to maintain affordable housing in the midst of a crisis.

Maintaining utilities such as heat, electricity, and water are crucial to housing stability. In partnership with the Salvation Army, SAS administers a Utility Assistance Program for Shenandoah County for residents who have received a shut-off notice.

Provides easy and affordable ways for individuals and groups to build permanent financial support for the causes and institutions they love and believe in. Every year, the Foundation makes grants to qualified area nonprofits and scholarships to county students.

The community clinic can help individuals and their family with their medical, dental and mental health needs, all in one convenient location. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted. Highly discounted fees are available for low-income families with proof of income.

The dental clinic provides comprehensive oral health for children with Virginia Medicaid/FAMIS and they can be residents of anywhere in Virginia. The medical clinic focuses primarily on residents of Shenandoah County, providing primary health care and mental health services. Dental services at (540)-459-9333.

A community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Offers youth, ages 5-19, opportunities to participate in clubs, educational contests, day and resident camps, workshops, livestock shows, international programs and more. 4-H is free to join and there are no dues or uniforms required. Clubs meet in the evening or on weekends in communities around the county, so transportation is needed. Parents can also get involved as volunteers.

Shenandoah County Community Center and community hub creates opportunities for all people to improve their lives through programs, new initiatives, and community services. The facility includes indoor batting cages; an events center/social hall and commissary kitchen; fitness; the Rotary Learning Center; gymnasium; classrooms for meetings and personal development; performing arts venue; and four acres of outdoor green space to be integrated with the Town of Mt. Jackson master connectivity park plan.

Shenandoah County Career Firefighters are dedicated to making our county a safer and better place to live.

Fosters lifelong habits of learning, self-improvement, and self expression. All library locations provide space and resources to support educational, informational, and recreational needs of the community.

A full-service recreational agency serving the entire population of Shenandoah County. The department provides various levels of recreational services from programming to special events to the management and maintenance of recreational facilities.

The mission of Shenandoah County Schools is to prepare each student for a future of life-long learning.

A group of faith communities working together to develop strategies to revitalize and strengthen our community. We work to minister to all in need through collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships among churches, nonprofit, and civic organizations. Our current programs include Luke's Backpack, Good Shepherd, and A Small Hand.

Serves families who are new to the community (who have moved counties, cities, states, and countries) in the last three years. Serve students of those families with anything related to their health or education, including transportation, interpretation, tutoring, etc. In order to qualify, families have to have had a job in agriculture and/or raw-food processing in the past three years.

To be the bridge between the nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and community leaders. ShenCoCares will be the good stewards of the financial and physical support they receive for the greater good of those in need in Shenandoah County and beyond. Strive to provide family friendly activities for the young and young at heart.

To provide an array of services to individuals with disabilities on a person-centered basis, focusing on independent skill enhancement within a day support, community, and residential-based setting.

Our Congregation has a full array of spiritually enriching ministries, including youth ministries, designed to deepen faith and lift our outreach into our community. We believe you will find a spirit of family here at St. Paul where members nurture one another and seek to do God's will. We would welcome you into our fold.

Manages the 28 acre Hawksbill Recreation Park that features an outdoor swimming pool and the Ed Good Memorial Park.

A nonprofit organization comprised of peer support specialists that help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance misuse, PTSD, homelessness, and/or trauma. The organization aims to assist people in their recoveries by offering one-on-one peer support and group meetings. Services are free and open to all.

Assists clients in processing stressors, losses and trauma exposures through psychotherapy without diagnosis. "We respect what we don't repair."

Providing alternatives to detention for at-risk youth with after school academic time and positive exposure to law enforcement. Officers assist with education on law, good citizenship, and assist with community service hours as well as sharing meals and fellowship with kids.

Operates the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) which provides educational assistance and supportive services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. Through grant funding, we can assist with tuition costs and provide financial assistance and support services to farmworker households.

Has dedicated 20 years to helping clients find meaningful employment as part of a full and enriching lifestyle. Those who encounter varying obstacles to entering the competitive work force find their efforts become more productive when paired with assistance. The agency helps achieve goals of employment and self-sufficiency.

Provides creative classes for kids and adults including painting, sketching, sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, etc. We attempt to make it a fun learning environment. Offers regular weekly classes, one time workshops, paint parties and art camp.

Provides in-home mental health services including: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Intensive In-Home Services (IIH), and Mental Health Skill Building (MHSB). Funding: Medicaid, Private Insurance, TRICARE.

Trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7. They will listen without judgment. When you text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.

The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling aims to increase public awareness of problem gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and encourage research and programs for prevention and education.

We work to promote land management and stewardship throughout the Shenandoah Valley. We provide public awareness about forestry industry health and research as well as wildfire support and suppression.

A community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Offers youth, ages 5-19, opportunities to participate in clubs, educational contests, day and resident camps, workshops, livestock shows, international programs and much more. 4-H is free to join! Clubs meet at various locations throughout the county. Adults can enroll as volunteers.

Supplies weekend food packs for children struggling with food insecurity/hunger.

A girls softball little league that provides educational instruction in the sport of softball. Coaches girls ages 4-16 and teaches girls skills to use on and off the field related to softball, relationships, confidence, honor, and sportsmanship.

Provides a comprehensive array of recreation and leisure services for the entire Warren County Community.

Serves students with disabilities and at-risk youth and their families from ages 2-22.

Comprised of a professional group of men and women who have dedicated their lives to Law Enforcement and the protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace for all citizens of Warren County. Willing to partner with the community striving to maintain the quality of life all of our citizens deserve.

Provides individuals and families of all ages high-quality, individualized, compassionate mental health services, substance misuse and early childhood services. We respect developmental, behavioral and cultural differences by recognizing the dignity inherent in all and fostering healing, hope, strength and self-determination. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and Self Pay.

Helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families, and communities. Temporary assistance available dependent on eligibility.

We are the local Shenandoah movie theatre and we provide opportunities for local organizations to show educational documentaries and we provide local organizations to provide events for the community and fundraisers.

Provides a safe and enriching environment for all citizens in the town of Woodstock. Proactively works with youth to illustrate the dangers and consequences of their actions with an emphasis on reorienting youth's focus on life in order to promote good citizenship.

LFCC has partnered with industry experts to bring unique enrichment and educational programs to children and young adults. Distinct programs in Career Exploration, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), and Digital Arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology.