Easy Health: Community Events

FALL 2019

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

Your Essential Resource For Community Health Events in The Roanoke Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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EDUCATION AND LITERACY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Southwestern Virginia Regional Employment Coalition (SVREC)

Business SEED Capital, Inc.

SVREC teaches resume writing/applications, communication and time management, then places clients with nonprofit companies to gain skills and experience needed for permanent employment.

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

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

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

Certified Nurse Aide Program

Supported Employment

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

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

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

Culinary Arts Training Program

Tutor Training

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

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

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620 ext. 219 or goodwillvalleys.com GoodStart Prisoner Re-Entry Program Assisting newly released men and women with comprehensive training and employment services.

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

Aug. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get involved as a literacy tutor at Blue Ridge Literacy, working one-to-one with adult learners. $30 registration

Melrose Branch Library 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. D, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-265-9339 or sgeres@brlit.org Veterans Employment Program Face-to-face case management for displaced veterans who need job placement and training, career counseling, resume preparation, housing referrals, medical centers and transportation.

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

Homeless Employment and Learning Program (TAP-HELP)

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4901 or tapintohope.org

Employment-focused supportive services for Roanoke city and Salem residents ages 16-24 who are homeless, recently homeless and/or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Work Incentives Specialist Advocate

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-491-3098 or tapintohope.org

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

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Assisting persons with disabilities with benefits planning and employment goals.

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

YoungBuild

Farmer Spotlights

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

Harvesting: Aug. 22, 6 p.m.

Extending the Season: Sept. 19, 6 p.m.

Learn to make the most of your garden with hands-on help from our farmer in these spotlight sessions. Registration is required.

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-767-6148 or tapintohope.org

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm

Youth to Work

Lead Safe Roanoke

Training for youth and teens to enter the workforce.

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

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

City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave., S.W., Room 208N, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5682 or roanokeva.gov/lead-safe-roanoke

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE

Meet the Farmer, Work the Farm

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

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

Mondays (except holidays), May 13 – Oct. 14, 7 – 10 a.m.

Stop in from 7 – 10 a.m. for a chance to ask our farmer questions and help harvest and take home farm produce.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm

COME GROW WITH US! Morningside Urban Farm Join us for FREE events all season long!

Soil Prep | Weeding & Composting | Planting & Harvesting Meditation | Arts in Nature | Much More!

917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013

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FOOD AND NUTRITION Feed & Read Monday – Saturday, 3 p.m. (times vary during the summer) Free meals and snacks for anyone under age 18 from Feeding America Southwest Virginia at Roanoke libraries.

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

Aug. 1, 6 – 8 p.m.

Enjoy sampling the bright flavors of summer, food demonstrations and mobile farmers market.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm Meals on Wheels Meals are delivered Monday – Friday (except national holidays and inclement weather) to homebound seniors aged 60+.

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451

LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/grandin

Real Food for Real Life

Harvest Celebration

Roanoke County Public Libraries Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Master Food Volunteers Contact: Darlene Smithwick, 540-772-7507

Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate with food, fun and fellowship as we wrap up the season at the farm.

Registration required for food ticket.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm

Beat the Clock (30-Minute Meals), Sept. 16, 1 p.m., Vinton Branch Library Cooking workshops that teach you to save time and money, eat healthy and reduce stress.

Summer Meals Texting Program

LEAP Mobile Market

Text “food” to 877-877 and receive a text back with the address of summer feeding sites near you for children under age 18, or information about how to find one.

Text “comida” to 877-877 for information in Spanish.

May 14 – Nov. 1, see locations and times below Open to everyone. Medicaid recipients, WIC recipients and EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card.

Feeding America Southwest Virginia Contact: 540-342-3011 or faswva.org

LEAP for Local Food Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org

Tea (and Coffee) Tuesdays

Tuesdays Melrose Towers, 2 – 3 p.m.

Greenvale School, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Wednesdays Old Southwest (5th Street and Mountain Ave., S.W.), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Morningside Manor, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Roanoke Civic Mall (Dept. of Social Services), 2:30 – 4 p.m.

New Horizons Healthcare, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Thursdays Salem VA Medical Center, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Blue Ridge Village Apts., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Indian Village Head Start, 3 – 4 p.m.

Carilion Riverside (3 Riverside Cir., S.W.), 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Fridays Raleigh Court Head Start, 3 – 4 p.m.

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Love It Local, Corn Festival

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Last Tuesday of every month, April –Sept., stop in from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee as you watch the sun rise over Mill Mountain. Everyone takes a treat home with them.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm West End Farmers Market Tuesdays, 3 – 6 p.m., Year-round Open to everyone. Medicaid recipients, WIC recipients and EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card.

LEAP for Local Food 1210 Patterson Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/westend Women, Infant and Children (W.I.C.) Nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and children (under the age of 5).

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

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Chair Yoga with Irene Malachowsky

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

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

Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

New Horizons Healthcare

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

2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. D, Roanoke, Va. Aug. 21, 11 a.m.

Belmont Branch Library

1101 Morningside St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.

Gainsboro Branch Library

15 Patton Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Oct. 16, 11 a.m.

Raleigh Court Branch Library

2112 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Sept. 12, 1:30 –3:30 p.m.

Dec. 12, 1:30 –3:30 p.m.

Vinton Branch Library

300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va.

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

See below for various times and locations.

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

Nov. 20, 11 a.m.

Melrose Branch Library

Aug. 6, Sept. 9, Oct. 17, Nov. 12, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.

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

Hope Health Healing: Depression and Diabetes

Blood Pressure and Diabetes Risk Assessment Health Screenings

6315 Archcrest Drive, Roanoke, Va.

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

Ballet with Mizz Yo

Every fourth Friday, 1 p.m.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

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

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

Contact: 540-362-0360, ext. 286 Laughter Yoga Lab Enjoy therapeutic humor and laughter yoga, an aerobic workout that combines laughter exercises, deep yogic breathing exercises (no yoga poses) and mindfulness meditation.

Contact: Darlene Smithwick, 540-772-7507 Every first Monday, 6:30 p.m.

South County Library

6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, Va. Every third Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Vinton Branch Library

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

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

The Salvation Army 724 Dale Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-5335 Meditative Art Aug. 8, 6 p.m.

Calm your mind and restore your soul through meditation, coloring and experiencing nature. Registration is required.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm

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Planning for the Future

Sunset Yoga

Sept. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Local Office on Aging is hosting a conference featuring workshops on wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, funeral planning, scam information and Medicare updates. $25 registration

Aug. 15, 6 – 7 p.m.

This beginner event focuses on stretching and breathing under the trees at the farm. Please bring a yoga mat with you. Registration is required.

Harvest Ministries 909 Blue Ridge Blvd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-0451 or loaa.org Prevent T2 This year-long, group-based program helps individuals with prediabetes change their lifestyle by setting realistic weight-loss goals and teaching strategies for improved health.

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

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

Hollins Branch Library 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-561-8024 Reiki Sept. 26, 6 – 7 p.m.

This non-invasive healing touch practice is used for stress reduction and relaxation while promoting balance within body, mind and spirit. Registration is required.

Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm

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Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/farm Talking with Your Doctor Nov. 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Vinton Branch Library 300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va. Contact: 540-857-5043 Walk15 with Rachel Devaughn Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

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

Raleigh Court Branch Library 2112 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2240 Yoga for the People Mondays, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 a.m.

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

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

HOUSING

Rapid Re-Housing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Terrace Apartments

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

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

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

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

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

Loan repayment is on a sliding scale.

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

Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4882 or tapintohope.org

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

Long Term Care (Pre-Admission Screening)

Weatherization Program

Providing timely screening assessments for clients in need of nursing home placement, in-home services or adult day care.

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

This program helps reduce the cost of heating and cooling homes by making them more energy efficient.

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

Open Enrollment for Housing Learn how you can qualify to become a homeowner during regular office hours or the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Car Seat Safety Checks

This eight-week class is held at various locations to help people prevent falls and manage their fear of falling.

Free checks and adjustments by nationally certified technicians for car seats and booster seats.

Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar

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

A Matter of Balance—LOA

Every third Thursday, 4 – 6 p.m.

This award-winning program helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase their physical activity.

Roanoke Fire-EMS Station #6 1333 Jamison Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Target Parking Lot 4737 Valley View Blvd., N.W., Roanoke, Va.

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

MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SKILLS

Domestic Violence Services

For mental health emergencies, call 911.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Horizons Healthcare

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

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

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

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

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

Community Counseling and Day Treatment

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

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

Mental Illness Basics

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

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

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

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Mental Illness Family-to-Family Classes

Roanoke Valley Mental Health Hotlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be a

Quitter!

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

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

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

• There is no cost to participate.

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

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY

The Four A’s (Avoid, Alter, Alternatives, Action)

#ALLIN Community Recovery Group

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

This free, 7-week tobacco cessation program helps patients develop personalized plans to quit.

Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Contact: 540-266-9200, ext. 3275 / ext. 3223 REVIVE! Training: Opioid Overdose Reversal and Naloxone Distribution Every third Friday, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

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

Roanoke City Health Department 1502 Williamson Road, 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9972 / 540-283-5036 ARCH Bethany Hall This residential substance abuse treatment program provides a second chance for women, pregnant/postpartum women, and child welfare-involved women in recovery from drugs and alcohol.

REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education Every second Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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

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

404 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-8060 or archservices.org Avenues to Wellness This service offers substance abuse assessment and counseling to adolescents, adults and their families.

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

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

The Way Forward Residential Recovery Program Intake dates for men: Aug. 19, Oct. 21 Intake dates for women: Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 For men and women seeking to break free of drug and alcohol addiction through coaching, spiritual guidance and education.

Rescue Mission Ministries 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-7227 or rescuemission.net

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

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

Carilion Clinic Diabetes Management Group 1030 S. Jefferson St., Ste. G101, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4360 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

Families and Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Roanoke Valley Intergroup 3451 Brandon Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-6857 or aaroanoke.org

Alzheimer’s Association – Central and Western Virginia Chapter Contact: 540-345-7600

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

Al-Anon Family Groups Roanoke & Alleghany Highlands Contact: 540-387-5005 or roanokeafg.org Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group Every second Wednesday, 2 – 4 p.m.

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

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

Support group for chronic lung disease patients and their families.

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

Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center, Diagnostic Center 102 Highland Ave., Ste. 202, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-6939 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Care Connection for Children Programs that provide care coordination, community support and resources to children with special health care needs.

Roanoke Area Care Connection for Children 1615 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-8470 / 866-906-2999

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Call for meeting information near you.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Every fourth Thursday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Family Services of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-563-5316 Journey of Hope I Six-week program, beginning quarterly, grief education and support.

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Journey of Hope II Bi-weekly meetings, ongoing, meeting locations vary; must complete Journey of Hope I program.

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 NAMI Family Support Group Every fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church, Family Life Center Phelps Hall, 515 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-3300 Good Samaritan Hospice Support Group Every first and third Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Single Again Support Group

Soul Survivors

Every other Monday, 7:15 p.m.

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

Eight-week program beginning each school semester, for grieving children, grades K-12 meeting locations vary.

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

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

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

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

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

Building knowledge and resiliency among expectant and parenting teens and young adults (ages 16-24) through family support. Ongoing, call for dates/times.

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

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

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

Carilion Clinic, Center for Healthy Aging 2001 Crystal Spring Ave., Ste. 302, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-981-7653 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients Every third Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Every second Friday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Contact: roanokena.com/meetings

Salem Senior Citizen Center 110 Union St., Salem, Va. Contact: 800-847-7831 ext. 4914

Sabrina’s Place

Widowed Persons Service Group

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

Join with others for a meeting and potluck gathering every third Saturday at noon.

Roanoke Valley Area of Narcotics Anonymous Meetings scheduled at varying times and locations throughout our region.

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

Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-989-3408 Young at Hearts Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Every third Tuesday, 2 – 4 p.m.

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

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

Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-244-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482

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TRANSPORTATION

Valley Metro Bus Lines

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

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

Times and routes vary, so call or visit the website to confirm your route.

Vital Services Transportation

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451

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

STAR Transit

Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451

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

Contact: 540-982-2222

Stephanie is ONE TOUGH MOTHER Stephanie, Roanoke

See her story at mother-up.org/Stephanie

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

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RESOURCES

Carilion Diabetes Management Program

Hotlines: • Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics 800-344-2666 • Alcohol Abuse Hotline 800-331-2900 • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 800-821-4357 • Poison Control 800-222-1222 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 • National Hopeline Network (for Crisis and Suicide) 800-784-2433 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 • National U.S. Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453 • National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-442-4673 • SARA (Sexual Assault/Rape) Crisis Hotline 540-981-9352 2-1-1 Virginia Services: referral for food banks, shelters, utility assistance, job training, physical/ mental health resources, support for seniors, ESOL classes, child care and disaster support services.

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

Services: endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism clinical services, support group for diabetes management

1030 S. Jefferson St., Ste. G101, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 Commonwealth Catholic Charities Services: pregnancy counseling, foster care and adoption services; interpreter services, refugee resettlement and employment support, immigration services and citizenship instruction; and food pantry, housing and financial counseling

541 Luck Ave, Ste. 118, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-0411 or cccofva.org 802 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-7561 or cccofva.org St. Francis House (food pantry) Contact: 540-342-7561 ext. 319 or cccofva.org Pregnancy Counseling Hotline Contact: 800-296-2367 or cccofva.org

Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Services: counseling, substance abuse recovery and walk-in clinic.

The Burrell Center 611 McDowell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-3007

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

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

Bradley Free Clinic Services: medical, dental, pharmaceutical and preventive health care services.

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

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

Carilion Clinic Community Care Services: primary care services for minor health concerns.

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

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

Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach

339 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551

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

1202 Third St., SW, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/communityhealth-outreach

Community Housing Resource Center Services: homeless services, housing stability and a shelter system.

Council of Community Services A central information and referral organization for homelessness prevention, HIV/ HCV prevention and care and community building.

502 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-985-0131 / 800-354-3388 or councilofcommunityservices.org

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Lead Safe Roanoke

Services: health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and FAMIS enrollment

Services: Home testing for lead and lead removal

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

215 Church Ave., S.W., Room 208N, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5682 or roanokeva.gov/684/lead-safe-roanoke

Department of Social Services, Roanoke City 1510 Williamson Road, N.E., 3rd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2027 or roanokeva.gov Department of Social Services, Roanoke County 220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-387-6087 or roanokecountyva.gov Department of Social Services, Salem 1228 Indiana St., Salem, Va.

Contact: 540-375-3039 or roanokecountyva.gov

Services: in-home services of care coordination, care transitions, Meals on Wheels, adult day care, homemaker services, transportation, emergency services and counseling

4932 Frontage Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-0451 / 888-355-6222 Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley Services: mental illness first aid training, workshops for families and individuals, counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention for individuals with mental illness

Family Services of Roanoke Valley

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

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

New Horizons Healthcare

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

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

Feeding America Southwest Virginia (FASWVA)

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

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

Presbyterian Community Center

Contact: 540-342-3011 or faswva.org F.R.E.E. Foundation Services: providing mobility rehabilitation equipment

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

321 Tazewell Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-7671 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Services: employment training for youth, adult and older citizens, computer training and education programs

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Local Office on Aging (LOA)

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

1228 Jamison Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-982-2911 RADAR Transit Services: Valley Metro STAR service, CORTRAN program, the Mountain Express, Maury Express, PART and College Express

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

Goodwill Roanoke Job Campus 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 1 or goodwillvalleys.com

824 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-8850

Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke Valley Services: assistance with construction or restoration of housing, housing placement, construction supplies, home furnishings

Services: emergency shelter for homeless individuals, including meals, spiritual guidance, self-sufficiency and life-stabilizing programs, substance abuse recovery programs

3435 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0747 or habitat-roanoke.org

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

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

Tap Into Hope/Total Action for Progress (TAP)

Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority

302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va.

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

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

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

Contact: 540-777-HOPE (4673) or tapintohope.org

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

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Region 5 Adult Education Services: adult education, GED courses and testing, ESL courses and testing

Contact: 540-853-2151 or regionfiveadulted.com

325 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-4200

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

Virginia Career Works

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

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

Services: Job searching, training, education, career planning and unemployment

3601 Thirlane Road, N.W., Ste. 2, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-613-8220 Virginia Department of Health Services: clinical, community outreach, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, family services and WIC (Women-Infant-Children program)

Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF)

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

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

Services: SignUpNow program for Medicaid and FAMIS

Contact: vhcf.org/workshops If your organization would like to list events/programs in this publication, please email us at communityoutreach@carilionclinic.org.

SARA Roanoke Services: Crisis counseling, individual/group/family counseling and advocacy for sexual assault survivors 3034 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.

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

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