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Mental Health, Parenting and Social Skills
Kids and Cars (Virtual)
March 4, noon – 1 p.m. Learn the steps to take to keep kids safe around motor vehicles. Registration is free and required to receive the Webex code. Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
A Matter of Balance—LOA
This award-winning program helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase their physical activity. Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451 / 888-355-6222
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
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
Child Play Therapy and 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. Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley Contact: 540-857-6993 or chiprv.org or referrals@chiprv.org
Community Counseling and Day Treatment
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. Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-795-4653 or fsrv.org
Keeps children up to date on well visits
Prepares children for school
Provides critical prenatal education
Empowers families to become self sufficient
Offers play-therapy and counseling to children and adults who have experienced trauma or abuse
CONTACT US AT: 1201 THIRD ST SW ROANOKE, VA 24016 (540) 857-6993
Domestic Violence Services
This program assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency and transitional housing, outreach counseling, case management, court advocacy/ accompaniment/legal assistance, awareness presentations and support groups for victims of domestic violence. If you are being threatened or have been assaulted, call 911. Total Action for Progress (TAP) 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-4813 / 540-580-0775 (after hours) or tapintohope.org
Fathers First and Positive Parenting
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
Let’s Talk: Guy Talk (Virtual)
March 11, 6:30 p.m. This virtual class helps parents and their 9-12 year old sons learn communication skills and smart solutions around adolescence and puberty. Registration is free and required. Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach Contact: 540-266-600 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
Grief and Loss Collaborative
Have you lost a friend, family member, colleague, parent or child? Your grief is real and healing is possible. Family Service of Roanoke Valley 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or fsrv.org
Medicaid Waiver Discovery Services
Support to individuals to improve social skills, behaviors, greater independence and self-management. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 2, or goodwillvalleys.com
NAMI Basics
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. NAMI Roanoke Valley Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com
NAMI Family-to-Family Classes
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. NAMI Roanoke Valley 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
Pathways to Recovery
Every Friday Focus on how you can use your many strengths and resources to set goals and achieve recovery in broad domains. Registration is free and required. Carilion Community Mental Health Contact: 540-853-9152 or crparker1@carilionclinic.org
Positive Action and Teen Outreach Program
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
Reading and Reflection (Virtual)
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. Join our Tuesday morning group to share in a reading of a daily reflection to meditate or focus on throughout the day.
To join, follow the meeting link: https://carilion.webex.com/carilion/j. php?MTID=mb8ab0830a6d0c46fba666d65ea0cddd0 Meeting number: 619 827 696 Password: Reflect2020 Carilion Community Mental Health Contact: 540-853-9152 or crparker1@carilionclinic.org
Roanoke Valley Mental Health Hotlines
If you or someone you know is in distress and needs mental health services, call any of the following hotlines for assistance: • Blue Ridge Behavioral Health 24 Hour Crisis Services: 540-981-9351 • 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 / 800-273-8255 • National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
Women’s Recovery Group (Virtual)
Every Monday, 3 p.m. Weekly peer recovery group for women who have mental health, substance use, or a related illness and are looking for community and support from others experiencing similar circumstances.
To join, follow the meeting link: https://carilion.webex.com/carilion/j. php?MTID=m10f0eedef8cdce69e0e462741f862900 Meeting number: 617 195 344 Password: Women2020 Carilion Community Mental Health Contact: 540-853-9152 or crparker1@carilionclinic.org
