Basic Needs Resources

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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