Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. For more information, visit https://www.aa.org/ or call 877-678-2282.
Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment and chemical dependency programs. For more information, visit https://www.carilionclinic.org/locations/carilion-clinic-saint-albans-hospital or call 540-731-2000.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have a higher risk of developing drug and alcohol use disorders. Here, you’ll find a guide for finding LGBTQ-friendly treatment and navigating life in addiction recovery. https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/lgbtq-addiction-treatment/
Offers a residential program and intensive outpatient program. For more information, visit http://www.mtregis.com/ or call 877-959-9554.
NRVCS offers treatment services including medication-assisted, outpatient and in-patient therapy; peer recovery; treatment services for pregnant women; and serves as a liaison to drug courts. For more information, visit http://www.nrvcs.org/substance-abuse or call 540- 961-8300.
If you are currently in recovery, trying to achieve recovery, or want to learn more about recovery and are looking for local support, please visit: https://hokiewellness.vt.edu/students/recovery/events.html, email: swvaroccs@vt.edu, or call: (540) 384-0247 for more information.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. For more information, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/ or call 877-726-4727.
Operating primarily in Montgomery County Public Schools, It works with families eligible for DSS benefits to make the program affordable. For more information, visit http://www.the-adventureclub.com or call 540-382-3783
NRCA offers comprehensive developmental services to children aged 3-5. For information visit http://newrivercommunityaction.org/head-start-2/ or call 540-633- 5133.
Children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowccc.com/radford/.
Children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. For more information, visit http://www.rainbow-riders.org/ or call 540-951-3636.
TAP is now accepting applications for children 6 weeks to 30 months of age. For more information, please see the following flyers, arranged by locality:
For income-eligible families of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. For more information visit http://www.valleyinterfaithchildcarecenter.org or call 540-951-8101.
Income eligible families may qualify for the Early Head Start for 6 week-olds through 2 years old. Private-pay and DSS-eligible families may take advantage of their classrooms for 2-4 year olds. For more information visit http://www.pulaskiymca.org or call 540-980-3671. The YMCA is located at 615 Oakhurst Avenue in Pulaski.
Helping disadvantaged women by providing professional attire. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessNewRiverValley/ or call 540-641-0973.
Help families who have needs due to low or fixed incomes and emergency assistance for families who have experienced crisis. Call 540-921-3006 or for more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/gilesmission/.
Nonperishable food, baby formula, disposable diapers and all types of clothing items. Call 540-320-2307. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Jesus-Outreach-and-Help-Center370985229592/.
For more information, call 540-633-5050.
The program is available to adults only (18 and older). For admissions or related information, or if you need immediate help, call Access at 540-961-8400.
Free paraprofessional phone counseling services, Raft operates 4 p.m.-8 a.m. Monday through Friday and 24 hours on the weekends. NRVCS case managers answer the phones during business hours. If you are in crisis or need someone to talk to, call Raft at 540-961-8400.
The Women's Resource Center offers temporary emergency housing for adults and children who live in the New River Valley and are fleeing intimate partner violence. If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, call the hotline: 540-639-1123 or 800-788-1123. For more information, call 540-639-9592 or visit http://www.wrcnrv.org.
Visit http://www.goodwillvalleys.com/work-and-training-services for more information.
Sign up for regular emails of links to job openings in your chosen professional and/or geographical area. Visit http://www.indeed.com.
Visit the Advising Center in 271 Rooker Hall (Dublin) or room 103 at the NRV Mall site (Christiansburg) for career advising resources. Check your email for regular Career Connections.
Visit this site for local job listings, job fairs and career search guidance: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/find-a-job.
Open Monday from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For more information, call 540-951-8134 or visit http://newrivercommunityaction.org/IFP/
Provides food to low-income families in the New River Valley, free of charge. Distributes food on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m., except for November and December, which will be on the third Sunday, due to holidays. For more information call 540-639-6287 or visit https://www.compassionchurch.cc/radford-outreach.
Serves lunch Monday through Friday opening at 11:00 a.m. Groceries are distributed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, please contact Debra Harrell at 540- 980-2131.
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to residents of Pulaski County. Please call 540-674-6061 before coming.
Open Monday- Friday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. & 1:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, call 540-921-2146.
Open every Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information, call 540-674-9200 or visit http://www.heritagechurch.net/heritage-cares-food-pantry.
Nonperishable food, baby formula, disposable diapers and all types of clothing items. Call 540-320-2307. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Jesus-Outreach-and-Help-Center370985229592/.
Families must pick up food by appointment only once a month on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30-5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Angela Goad at 540-980-6958.
Open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 540-674-8739.
Open on Monday- Thursday from 8:00-11:30 a.m. & 1:00-4:00 p.m., and on Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact at 540-381-1561.
Open Monday 1:00-4:00 p.m., Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and Thursday 4:00-6:30 p.m. This organization also provides a community lunch on the last Wednesday of every month that is open to anyone. For more information, visit https://plentylocal.org/ or call 540- 745-3898.
Meals are served Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 540-639-0290. The Radford/ Fairlawn Daily Bread also provides homebound meals, "Meals on Wheels," to those in the local area. Deliveries are Monday- Friday from 10:00 a.m.-noon. For more information about this organization, call 540-641-3883 or visit http://www.radfordfairlawndailybread.org/.
Open on the last Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Contact at 540-980-8880.
Open every Friday (except holidays). Distribution is from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and patrons must be present by 6:30 p.m. to receive food. For more information http://www.thegivingtreefoodpantry.org/.
Thrive is a coalition of the willing, based in the New River Valley of Virginia, working to collectively increase access to affordable nutritious food through shared learning, informed advocacy, and responsive strategic action. Visit https://cfnrv.org/wp-content/uploads/NRV-Food-Assistance-Directory-Print-10.15.19.pdf for more information.
Open on every Wednesday, EXCEPT the first Wednesday of every month, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. For more information call 540-674-4729.
Provides medical, dental, behavioral and preventive health services to everyone, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. They now accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid, and with or without private insurance coverage. Patients who pay out of pocket are charged on a sliding scale, based on income levels. Clinics are located in Pearisburg (540-921-3502), Dublin (540-585-1310) and Christiansburg (540-381-0820). More information at http://www.chcnrv.org.
Provide primary medical, nursing, and mental health care; to provide medication; and to provide health education to those adults in Pulaski County who do not have the resources. 540-980-0922. For more information, visit http://www.pulaskifreeclinic.org.
Local health departments offer maternity, infant, well-child care as well as immunizations and confidential STI testing. Floyd County Health Department - 540-745-2142, Giles County Health Department 540-235-3135, Montgomery County Health Department 540-585-3300, Pulaski County Health Department 540-440-2188, Radford City Health Department 540-267-8255
Liz is coming to us through a partnership with NRVCS to be a Mental Health Clinician here on campus. She will provide mental health supports to any NRCC students that need it and has the ability to work with any insurance or on a sliding scale system based on their needs.
Liz Green LCSW (she/her)
C: (540) 944-8420
Office: (540) 674-3600 Ext. 4486
Godbey 83
lgreen@nr.edu
Offers mental health care for children and adults ranging from individual and group therapy to residential crisis treatment. For more information, visit http://www.nrvcs.org/mental-health-services-adults/ or call 540-961-8300.
TimelyCare is 24/7 telehealth services for New River Community College (NRCC) students to address common mental health conditions that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely from anywhere in the United States. TimelyCare services are free to all NRCC students. Whether you're anxious or overwhelmed, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from any web-enabled device--smartphone, laptop, or desktop. Licensed providers are available to offer mental health support via phone or secure video visits. There are three services available to NRCC students:
Are you homeless or facing potential homelessness? Residents of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Radford/Fairlawn can call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline at (540) 320-7028. Sponsored by New River CommunityAction
This Emergency Assistance program offers assistance with utilities and other financial assistance. More information can be found at http://newrivercommunityaction.org/homeless-prevention/. Contact your local office to be pre-screened for services: Giles | 540-921-2146 Montgomery | 540-382-6186 Pulaski | 540-980-5525 Radford | 540-267-3205
Laptop computers available for loan to students who qualify. Email here4u@nr.edu.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
If you have a laptop, you should be able to access wireless internet all over campus. To view local businesses who have free wireless, visit http://www.nr.edu/advising/pdf/wifi.pdf
Fighting for equality at the local, national, and global level on issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender
Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning community by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources. http://www.glnh.org/
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have a higher risk of developing drug and alcohol use disorders. Here, you’ll find a guide for finding LGBTQ-friendly treatment and navigating life in addiction recovery. https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/lgbtq-addiction-treatment/
Counselors and Related Professionals Serving Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Communities. Delivers educational and support resources for LGBTQ individuals. https://saigecounseling.org/
Advocating to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice. https://transequality.org/
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
A grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community. https://translifeline.org/
Provides free civil legal services to low-income families. For more information, visit http://www.swvalegalaid.org/, call 540-382-6157.
The Community Foundation of the NRV offers several scholarship programs to graduating high school seniors and current college students. The deadline for scholarship applications is usually in February. For more information, visit https://cfnrv.org/scholarships/.
The foundation awards scholarships up to $1,500 to support studies at NRCC. These awards are based on things such as financial need and academic achievement. Applications are available only online at http://www.nr.edu/foundation/ and the submission deadline is usually in February. The Foundation also offers textbook scholarships to students unable to afford their textbook costs. For more information call 540-674-3618.
For fares and more information, please visit their website: http://www.btransit.org/.
To reserve a trip on the Go Anywhere bus call 540-443-7111, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Go Anywhere bus provides trips to the Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery Monday through Saturday. http://www.christiansburg.org.
Virginia Premier provides members with safe and efficient transportation to and from medical appointments, health and wellness events, and educational sessions. To schedule a trip, please call Member Services at 800-727-7536 between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. https://www.vapremier.com/members/medicaid/member-resources/transportation/.
Maps are available online as well as six real time bus maps/schedules you can track right from your phone. Visit their website for more information: http://www.radfordtransit.com/.
This is a car purchase program for low-income families through Freedom First: https://www.freedomfirst.com/responsible-rides.
To connect you with commuting options to access work and school. More information: http://ridesolutions.org/about-us/.
The Valley Metro provides service between Blacksburg/Christiansburg and the Roanoke Valley. For maps, schedules, and fares please visit their website: http://www.valleymetro.com/.
Contact to determine if you are eligible for any benefits related to utilities or rent assistance. Visit http://www.dss.virginia.gov to learn more or call the local Departments of Social Services: Floyd (540-745-9316), Giles (540-626-7291), Montgomery (540-382-6990), Pulaski (540-980-7995), or Radford (540-731-3663).
Emergency Assistance Program that offers assistance with rent, utilities and other needs like diapers and clothes for babies. Offices are located in Giles, Floyd, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties and the city of Radford. For more information, visit http://www.swva.net/nrca or call 540-633-5133.