SHARE Support Group Grief support for the loss of neonates and infants. Meetings occur as needed and locations vary. Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-244-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Soul Survivors Eight-week program beginning each school semester for grieving children, grades K-12. Meeting locations vary. Carilion Clinic Hospice 16 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-224-4753 / 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 Stronger Parents, Brighter Futures 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 and Their Caregivers Every third Thursday, 3 p.m. 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 Groups for Persons with Disabilities Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Recreational activities, mutual encouragement and assistance in identifying and addressing personal and local issues for persons with disabilities. Blue Ridge Independent Living Center 1502 B. Williamson Rd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-1231 or brilc.org Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients Every third Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon Our Lady of Nazareth Church 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-761-9770 / 540-343-1920
TRANSPORTATION 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. Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451 STAR Transit 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. Call to apply for services. Contact: 540-982-2222
CHIP...Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley 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 Your Essential Resource For Community Health Events in The Roanoke Valley
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