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ROANOKE
100 MILER
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100 MILES. 100 DAYS. YOUR WAY.
P L A Y R O A N O K E . C O M
$10 SELF-GUIDED $20 TOTAL ACCESS
+ $10 T-SHIRT ADD ON
Valley Metro Bus Lines
Times and routes vary. Call or visit the website to confirm your route. Contact: 540-982-2222 / 800-388-7005 or valleymetro.com
Vital Services Transportation
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. Local Office on Aging Contact: 540-345-0451
RESOURCES
Hotlines:
• Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics: 800-344-2666 • Alcohol Abuse Hotline: 800-331-2900 • Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline: 800-821-4357 • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 • National U.S. Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 • Poison Control: 800-222-1222 • 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. Contact: 2-1-1 or 211virginia.org
ALLin Peer Support Center
Services: Support through the mental health, substance use or trauma recvoery process. Specialists offer support groups and help with applying for resources, including Medicaid, a cell phone, transportation and much more. Call for an appointment. Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach 2017 S. Jefferson St., First Floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-9152 or peersupport@carilionclinic.org
Bernard Healthcare Center
Services: medical, pharmaceutical and preventive health care services for uninsured adults. 1171 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-489-7500
Blue Ridge Behavioral Health
Services: counseling, substance abuse recovery and a walk-in clinic. The Burrell Center 611 McDowell Ave., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-3007
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
Services: disability rights and resources, advocacy, assistive technology and equipment, Medicaid and Social Security assistance, and referrals to local service providers. 1502 B. Williamson Rd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-342-1231 or brilc.org
Botetourt Resource Center
Services: social and human services, including Department of Social Services programming and assistance. 33 Bedford St., Buchanan, Va. Contact: 540-254-1468 or botetourtva.gov
Bradley Free Clinic
Services: medical, dental, pharmaceutical and preventive health care services. 1240 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-5156
Carilion Clinic Community Care
Services: primary care services for minor health concerns. 1229 3rd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-512-5200
Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach
Services: wellness workshops, healthier lifestyle educational programs, community recovery groups and peer support, injury prevention and community health screenings. 1202 Third St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-6000 / 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/CHO
Carilion Diabetes Management Program
Services: endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism clinical services, and a 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
Central Intake – One Door
Services: homeless services, housing stability and a shelter system. 339 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-1163
Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke Valley
Services: pairs pregnant moms, low-income children (birth to first-grade entry) and their guardians with medical services, assists with managing chronic conditions and provides developmental education, kindergarten preparation and regular child assessment and monitoring. Contact: 540-857-6993, chiprv.org or referrals@chiprv.org
Common Help (for Virginia citizens)
Services: access to applications for TANF, child care services, energy assistance (fuel, crisis and cooling), food assistance (SNAP) and medical assistance for Virginia citizens. Eligibility requirements. Contact: 855-242-8282 or commonhelp.virginia.gov
Community Housing Resource Center
Services: homeless services, housing stability and a shelter system. 339 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-266-7551
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
Cover Virginia
Services: health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and FAMIS enrollment. Contact: 855-242-8282 (toll-free) or coverva.org
Department of Social Services, Botetourt County
220 Commons Parkway, Daleville, Va. Contact: 540-591-5960 or botetourtva.gov
Department of Social Services, Franklin County
Services: adult protective services, child protective services, foster care and prevention, TANF and child care. 120 East Court St., Rocky Mount, Va.
Services: SNAP, Medicaid and energy assistance 11161 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9247 or franklincountyva.gov
Department of Social Services, Roanoke City
1510 Williamson Road, N.E., 3rd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2591 or roanokeva.gov
Department of Social Services, Roanoke County
220 E. Main St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-387-6087 or roanokecountyva.gov
Every Woman’s Life
Services: financial assistance for low-income, uninsured women ages 18-64 to obtain clinic visits, breast and cervical screening exams. Contact: 540-985-8196 or vdhlivewell.come/EWL
Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Services: counseling, therapy and outreach for children, youth and adults; life skills training; personal affairs management; domestic violence survivor programs. 360 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-563-5316 or fsrv.org
Feeding America Southwest Virginia (FASWVA)
Services: food pantries, elderly and youth nutrition, shelter and emergency meal programs, and culinary arts training. 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. Goodwill Roanoke Job Campus 2502 Melrose Ave., N.W., Ste. B, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-581-0620, option 1 or goodwillvalleys.com
Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke Valley
Services: assistance with construction or restoration of housing, housing placement, construction supplies and home furnishings. 3435 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0747 or habitat-roanoke.org
InnovAge PACE
Services: provides medical services including personal care, transportation, medicines, adult day center, therapy, medical supplies, dental and vision for adults ages 55+. InnovAge PACE – Roanoke Valley 1606 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Va. Contact: 540-682-3851 or mboyes@myinnovage.com
Local Office on Aging (LOA)
Services: care coordination and outreach, care transitions, Meals on Wheels, adult daycare, homemaker services, transportation, emergency services, options counseling, long term care ombudsman, Elder Justice Alliance and VICAP (to assist with insurance questions and needs). 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. 10 Church Ave., S.E., Ste. 300, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-344-0931 or mharv.org
NAMI - Roanoke Valley
Services: emotional support, fellowship and informational programs for parents, relatives and friends, as well as individuals with mental illness. Contact: 540-977-3470 or namiroanokevalley@gmail.com
New Horizons Healthcare
Services: adult and pediatric medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services, and assistance enrolling in health care coverage. 3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN: 5060 Valley View Blvd., Ste. A, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-362-0360
Piedmont Community Services
Services: daily continuum of behavioral health services, including prevention, treatment, education and support. Same-day and emergency access available. 24 Clay St., Martinsville, Va. Contact: 540-483-0582 / (888) 819-1331
Presbyterian Community Center
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. 824 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-345-8850
Rescue Mission
Services: emergency shelter for homeless individuals, including meals, spiritual guidance, self-sufficiency and life-stabilizing programs, substance abuse recovery programs. 402 4th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-7227
Roanoke City Parks and Recreation 215 Church Ave., Room 303, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2236 or playroanoke.com
Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center
Services: No-cost, professional one-on-one financial counseling. Contact: 540-427-6811 or RoanokeFEC.org
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Services: housing placement, homeownership programs, employment training and job placement. 2624 Salem Turnpike N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-983-9281 or rkehousing.org
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
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
Salem City Parks and Recreation
620 Florida St., Salem, Va. Contact: 540-375-3057 or salemva.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
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 and senior fellowship. 724 Dale Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-343-5335
Virginia Department of Health
Services: clinical, community outreach, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, family services and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children program). 1502 Williamson Road, N.E., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-5050 or vdh.virginia.gov/roanoke
Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF)
Services: SignUpNow program for Medicaid and FAMIS. Contact: vhcf.org/workshops
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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
Tap Into Hope/Total Action for Progress (TAP)
Services: housing, employment and education for early learning, youth and adults; financial basics; support for veterans; domestic violence services; and child-parent relationship support. 302 2nd St., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 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 and prescription medication program. 325 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-777-4200
Virginia Career Works Blue Ridge
Services: job searching, training, education, career planning and business support. Ronaoke Center: 3601 Thirlane Road, N.W., Ste. 2, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-613-8220 Franklin Center: 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-613-6370 Covington Center: 106 N. Maple Ave., Covington, Va. Contact: 540-483-0179
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Roanoke
Services: Nutrition education, food safety, water and soil testing, agricultural support, positive youth development (4-H) and health/wellness classes. Contact: 540-772-7524 or ext.vt.edu/roanoke
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