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RESOURCES
This is a basic listing of the most popular resources in our area and surrounding areas which serve people from our area. If you cannot find something on this list, feel free to call our I&R office
at 229-2222 for more information.
This listing is in alphabetical order according to what it's related to, if you do not find what you are looking for under one catagory please look under another catagory - for example, if there are no listings under "cancer" look under Health Services.his page will be updated regularly and will eventually be made to be more user friendly. There are no more copies of the 2002/2003 Helpline/Classline book - but the 2003/2004 book will be ready by September 10.
Don't Forget - the 2003 SUMMERLINE booklet is now available - please stop by the United Way Office to pick one up so you know what programs are available this summer! Summerline is a joint project with United Way of Greater Williamsburg and the Virginia Gazette - if you would like to advertise in the Summerline or the Helpline/Classline book, please call Sunni Southward at the Gazette 345-2322 for more information. If you are a non-profit organization and would like to include your listings in the 2003 Helpline/Classline book or the 2004 Summerline book, please call Zena Myall at 253-2264 or email myallz@uwgw.org
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Activities Program
MicAnd Retirement Center
251 Patriot Lane
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-4041
Offers: Daily, weekly and monthly activities for residents: parties, group, individual, church services, and music programs. We need volunteers Sunday-Saturday monthly. All the time. Geared for any and all ages. All accepted.
Location: 196 Lewis Robert Lane, Williamsburg, VA
Fee: None
Adopted Masonry
Order of Eastern Star PHA
Pride of Grove #181
3404 Southport Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Contact: Opelene L. Davis
Offers: Non-profit organization with a strong belief in charity. It is designed for the purpose of giving & receiving aid for those of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation. Also, donates to local & national charities, offers assistance to needy individuals & families through donations & food baskets. Provides scholarships to deserving Virginia students of Prince Hall Affiliation and other students. We try to make a difference in the lives of needy persons by giving & caring. Female relative of Master Masons (wife, mother, sister, daughter of widow and Master Mason).
Adoptive Parent Services, Child Welfare Services
Catholic Charities
1315 Jamestown Rd., Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847
Toll Free: 1-800-227-3002
Offers: Information, homestudy, placement and post-placement services. Appointment required. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Adoption and Related Services
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847
Offers: Domestic and international adoption; confidential and open; short-term foster care; post legal services/referrals; pregnancy counseling and free pregnancy screening; distribution of baby clothes. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: Call for information
Adult Services/Adult Protective Services
Departments of Social Services listed below:
JCC Dept. of Social Services
5249 OldeTowne Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3100
and
City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
401 Lafayette St.,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-6161
and
York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
301 PO Drawer 917,
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 890-3787
Offers: Information on services & resources for the disabled and 60+ population. Investigates referrals of alleged abuse, neglect, & exploitation of adults. Geared for citizens over 60 years of age & disabled individuals over the age of 18. Friendly volunteers needed to visit & help these citizens in their home.
Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Scheduled substance abuse outpatient counseling to adults and families through individual, group and family therapies. Available to citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimburses, no one is denied based on ability to pay.
Armed Forces Emergency Service
American Red Cross
Williamsburg Office Park
1317 Jamestown Road, Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA 21385
Phone: 253-0228 24-hour availability
Offers: 24-hour emergency communication link between immediate family members & service personnel stationed worldwide, providing verifications of emergencies at home requiring a service member’s presence; delivering birth messages to deployed service members and providing health and welfare reports when there has been a breakdown in communications. Geared for immediate family members residing in Williamsburg, James City County, Surry County, Charles City County, King & Queen County, King William County and Town of West Point . Volunteers need to provide the service after office hours daily, on weekends & holidays. Non-emergency requests need to be called in during office hours 9:00am to 4:30pm. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: None
Attention Deficit Disorder
People With Attentional And Developmental Disorders (PADDA)
813 Forrest Drive, Suite 3
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 591-9119 or toll free 1-888-33PADDA
Offers: Information on a full range of disabilities. Geared for all families and individuals with disabilities who are members of PADDA. We welcome any information on all types of disabilities. We are continually updating library resources. Deadline for PADDA’s materials: videos – 2 weeks; books - 30 days.
Fee: Membership - Please call for updated information
Aviculture
Aviculture Outreach Program
Phone: 898-5090
Offers: Classes on pet birds as well as pet information for education partnership for pet stores and vet clinics. Speakers about pet birds as well as a supply of pet bird information for education partnership for pet stores and vet clinics. Geared for schools, camps, public and commerce. We can use people with pet birds who don’t mind talking/sharing with groups.
Location: Schools & pet shops within the Peninsula and southside
Fee: None
Awareness Education (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)
Avalon
PO Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 258-5051 or 258-5022 (Helpline)
Phone: 258-5051 (Office)
Offers: Information related to Avalon and services provided. Educational presentations on domestic violence and sexual assault and their impact on individuals, families, community and the work place. Geared for community individuals and groups, church and civic organizations, businesses. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: throughout the community, Avalon Public educator is available for group organization meetings
Bereavement Support
Hospice House
4445 Powhatan Parkway
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 253-1220
Offers: Bereavement support workshops for adults & information & referrals to other support services, including support groups, individual care & counseling for adults, youth & for family services. Geared for adults & adults concerned with youth who are grieving the death of a loved one under any circumstance. Referral & information services for all ages. Library and literature for all ages. Information & referral services are local and current. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Partner Agency.
Fee N/A
Blind/Dyslexic Children
RFB&D - Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic - Virginia/NC Unit
1021 Millmont Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-293-4797 (Charlottesville Office)
804-323-6867 (Richmond Office)
www.rfbdvanc.org
Offers: Books on tape for blind and dyslexic children. For more information, please visit their website.
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Assoc. of Virginia, Inc.
3212 Cutshaw Ave., Suite 315
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 355-5748 (main)
800-334-8443 (toll free)
(804) 355-6381 (after hours)
Offers: Information and referral on resources available to individuals with brain injuries, family members and professionals.
Boy Scouts of America
Colonial Virginia Council
11721 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-595-3356
Offers: Scouting helps foster the development of value-centered lives for youth through character development, personal fitness, citizenship, employability, and service to others. Scouts develop strong character values while learning about a wide variety of subjects including community service, career opportunities, etc. Geared for Cub Scouts - Boys grade 1 through 5, Boy Scouts - grade 6 through 12, Venturing and Exploring. Young men and women ages 14 to 20. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: See above listed information
Fee: $10.00 per year
Bright Beginnings Infant at Risk Program
W/JCC Public Schools
112 Laurel Lane.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-1904
Offers: Home based services geared for at-risk children, ages birth to 4, and their families. Volunteers are welcome. Ask about our classrooms for 3 and 4 years olds.
Fee: None
Cancer (also scroll down and look under "Health Services") (2)
Phillip West Memorial Cancer Resource Center
The Williamsburg Regional Library/Williamsburg Community Hospital
7770 Croaker Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-4050 (Scotland St. Library)
259-7720 (Croaker Rd. Library)
Offers: The most current and accurate information on cancer treatment, support, nutrition and prevention for adults and children. Resources include Internet website, books, videos, audio-tapes, brochures, magazines, medical journals, and directories for area support groups, medical specialists, and medical facilities.
Fee: None
Cancer Resource Center
JCC/Williamsburg Library
7770 Croaker Rd.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 259-7720
Offers: The most current and accurate information on specific cancers, how to cope, inspirational materials, local support sources, cancer treatment, support, nutrition, prevention, financial and legal assistance resources. Reference librarians available to assist people in getting started with their research.
Fee: None
Care Coordination/Case Management (2)
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite # 1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 873-0541
Offers: The telephone screening and in-home comprehensive assessment are designed to develop a care plan to foster independent living. A social worker monitors and evaluates the client throughout the process of service delivery, which may include In-home care, adult care, transportation, durable medical equipment, linkage to physician, organization of informal support, home delivered meals, etc. Provided for Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Newport News, Hampton, and Poquoson.
Fee: $0 to $100 dollars a month
Male Caregivers Support Program
Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite # 1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 873-0541
Offers: Through this program support is provided to male caregivers on how to handle responsibilities of care-giving. Special focus is on male military retirees in the Tidewater Area. This outreach program assists through advocacy, infromation and referral.
Fee: Call for more information
CDR First Steps Child Care And Development Centers (5)
(Griffin-Yeates Center)
1490 Government Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-1168
Offers: Quality, affordable child care and development services for York County children ages 6 weeks to 3 years whose parents are working, in school or in job training. Sliding fee scale and scholarship assistance is available. Year round, full-day care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Program offers transportation and USDA meal program. Volunteers are needed to help in the classrooms and/or provide clerical support. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: Griffin Yeates Center at 1490 Government Rd.
Fee: Sliding fee schedule is available starting at $54.00 per week
CDR First Steps
(Lafayette High School)
4460 Longhill Road, Room 418
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 565-4249
Offers: Quality, inclusive child-care & developmental services for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Year-round, full day-care is available from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Limited scholarships available. Volunteers needed to help in the classroom. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: Weekly tuition of $106.00 per week, some scholarship assistance available.
CDR Infant &Toddler Services
Child Development Resources
P.O. Box 280
Norge, VA 23127
Phone: 566-3300 (566-TOTS)
Offers: Comprehensive services for infants and toddlers who are developmentally delayed or disabled, at risk and/or low income. Helps families to enhance their child’s development, through developmental screening, assessment, home visits, play groups, transportation, parent groups, service coordination, and speech, occupational and physical therapies. Programs are geared for pregnant women and families of children birth to three years who have concerns about child development, need information, services or links with community resources and live in Williamsburg, James City County, York County or Poquoson. Eligibility varies bases on services. Full-day, year round classroom services available at our classroom at Jamestown High. Most services provided at no cost, on a sliding fee scale, or billed to insurance. Families are not denied services because of inability to pay. Volunteers are needed to help with transportation, play groups and/or clerical support. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: Developmental screening and home visits are at no cost
CDR Partners Plus
Child Development Resources
P.O. Box 280
Norge, VA 23127
Phone: 566-3300 (main office)
Phone: 220-1168 (Griffin Yeates)
Offers: Workshops to help families of children with disabilities or developmental delays and interested caregivers 18 years or older find and train people to watch their special needs child and offers support and training for caregivers. Volunteer caregivers are welcome. Call to find out when and where the next scheduled workshop will be held. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: Griffin Yeates Center at 14900 Government Road
Deadline: Call to register
Fee: None
CDR Speech Language Therapy
Child Development Resources
P.O. Box 280
Norge, VA 23127
Offers: Speech and language therapy services for young children. To obtain information concerning registration, fees or scheduling, contact the main office at 566-3300. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Character Building Programs
The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive, Suite #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 229-6651
Offers: Year-round activities designed to provide experiences where adults and youth can develop moral character traits. Adult and youth programs are held separately each week. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: May vary depending on the activity
Fee: None
Child Adoption Services
Children’s Home Society
4200 Fitzhugh Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
Toll Free: 800-247-2888
Offers: Counseling, home studies, court & legal assistance; post-placement supervision provided in accordance with Virginia Law; foster care & other services as needed. Geared for adults, married, or unmarried, who are considering adoption as an alternative to childbirth (for personal, medical or other reasons). CHS is in constant need of donations of baby clothes, basinets, disposable diaper packs, formula, strollers, blankets, toys & other items. Volunteers can also assist in planning & participating in fund-raising efforts that benefit CHS families.
Fee: Call for fees
Child Advocacy
Colonial CASA
1158 Professional Drive, Suite B
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-3306
Offers: Child advocacy services to children who have been abused and/or neglected. The youth are appointed a CASA volunteer by the Juvenile Domestic Relations Court Judge. Volunteers must complete a written application and are needed to provide the advocacy services to the youth. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and pass a Criminal History Background Check, as well as the Child Protective Services Central Registry Search. They must also complete a 36-hour training course successfully and then they become eligible for matches with youth. Volunteers advocate by investigating the case and providing a written report to the judge for each court hearing involved in the case. In that report, they state the facts of case, provide an assessment of the youth’s situation, and make recommendations to the Judge.
Fee: None
Childbirth Education (Lamaze Classes)
Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
FMC, 3rd Floor
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-INFO (4636)
Offers: Three to four week classes and refresher classes taught by Gail Scanlon at 229-3936. Classes to understand the changes of pregnancy, the process of labor and giving birth and include teaching for maternal and newborn care following delivery.
Fee: Call 259-4233 for more information
Child Care Assistance
Departments of Social Services listed below:
JCC Dept. of Social Services
5249 OldeTowne Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3100
and
City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-6161
and
York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
PO Drawer 917, Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 890-3787
Offers: Payment for all or part of child-care expenses. Geared for families with children, below income guidelines.
Fee: Co-pays for some families
Child Care Providers
Child Caring Connection
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-7940
Offers: Technical assistance to childcare providers who are opening & maintaining a quality child-care business, Provides parent referrals. For home and center providers. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: $20 membership fee
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Caring Connection
312 Waller Mill Road Suite # 500
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-7940
Offers: Provides parents with a customized list of child care providers to meet their individual needs. For home providers and centers. For anyone needing child care. Volunteers needed to answer phones, do computer entries, maintain resource room and library. Available to anyone needing childcare on the peninsula. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: Donations accepted
Child Care Subsidy
Child Caring Connection
312 Waller Mill Road. Suite # 500
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-7940
Offers: Financial help to low income families to pay child care expenses. This program is only available in the Greater Williamsburg area. Summer Camp subsidy is available. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: None/Emergency care funds also available
Deadline: Processing is handled on first come first served basis
Child Find of America, Inc.
PO Box 277
New Palz, N.Y. 12561-0277
Phone: 1-800-I AM LOST (1-800-426-5678)
1-800-A WAY OUT (1-800-292-9688)
Offers: Helps prevent and resolve parental abduction through the use of professional family mediators who are experienced in dealing with family and custodial situations. Promotes awareness on the problem of child abduction and offers prevention and safety information. Brings missing children (birth to 18) home through the use of in-house professional staff; national dissemination of photos of missing children to companies and corporations; the toll-free number; counseling for searching parents; nationwide networking efforts with law enforcement, state clearinghouse personnel, social service agencies and missing children agencies.
Fee: Free
Child Protective Services and Family Services
Departments of Social Services listed below:
JCC Dept. of Social Services
5249 OldeTowne Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3120
and
City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-6161
and
York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
PO Drawer 917, Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 890-3787
Offers: Parent education services/ information to families in a crisis; includes information on age appropriate discipline methods. Prevention services. Investigations of allegations of abuse or neglect of children under the age of 18. Geared for everyone, including parents and custodians. 24-hour on call social worker.
Children’s Care Center
Catholic Charities
1315 Jamestown Rd., Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847
Toll Free: 800-227-3002
Offers: Pregnancy screenings and distribution of children’s clothes and equipment up to age two. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: None
Children’s Story Time
Olde Towne Medical Clinic
5249 Olde Towne Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3258
Offers: Children’s stories read to children waiting in the Olde Towne Medical Clinic waiting room. Project conducted by the Williamsburg Regional Library.
Fee: None
Clinical Counseling
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847
Offers: Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling; free Depression Screening. United Way of Greater Williamsburg
Member Agency.
Fee: Insurance or Negotiated Fees
Clothing
Bargain Box
Dare Rd. in York County
P.O. Box 1206
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 886-1520
Offers: Low cost used clothing and miscellany. Funds from sales used to assist needy York county residents.
Fee: None
Community Parent Resource Center
People With Attention and Developmental Disorders (PADDA)
813 Forrest Drive, Suite 3
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 591-9119 or toll free 1-888-33PADDA
Offers: Information and support to families of children with a wide range of learning disabilities. Geared for Families with children pre-school to high school age. Need interested volunteers to become team leaders and trainers to teach other parents to become effective advocates for their children’s special needs. Open to all families with a family member who has been diagnosed with a disability. Also offers a community parents’ resource center funded by a grant through the US Department of Education that provides information and support to families and persons with disabilities.
Location: See above
Fee: Variable
Community Programming and Education
Williamsburg Community Hospital
Health Education Center
5301 Longhill Road, 2nd Floor
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-4225 and 259-4227
Offers: Health fairs, screening for health risks, prevention and early detection, CPR classes, and health education lectures. Diabetes education and nutrition counseling appointments by physician referral. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30 pm by appointment.
Location: James City/Williamsburg Community Center, 5301 Longhill Road, 2nd Floor
Community Support Services
Colonial Services Board
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Treatment planning, care coordination, advocacy, community reintegration, psychiatric appointments, nursing services for adults, children, adolescents who reside in Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson
Fee: Based on the ability to pay, insurance and third party reimbursement, no one is denied based on the ability to pay.
Consumer Credit and Housing Counseling
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847
Offers: Budget counseling; debt management; home buying seminars; educational programs.
United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: Free or low cost
Counseling
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment
Bacon Street Substance Abuse Treatment Center
247 McLaws Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-0111 or 886-0003
Offers: Substance abuse counseling and treatment services to adolescents and their families. Available to citizens of Williamsburg,
James City County, York County and Poquoson. A contracted service of the Colonial Services Board.
Counseling Services (4)
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Services
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Scheduled substance abuse outpatient counseling to adults and families through individual, group and family therapies. Available to citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimburses, no one is denied based on ability to pay.
Children and Adolescent Counseling
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Scheduled substance mental health outpatient counseling services to children and adolescents with behavioral health care needs. Available to citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimbursers, no one is denied based on ability to pay.
Depression Screenings/Counseling
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Free year-round depression screenings to children, adults and families. Access to referrals and treatment services available upon request. No appointment necessary.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimbursers, no one is denied based on ability to pay.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling
Colonial Services Board
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: Scheduled mental health and substance abuse outpatient counseling services to individuals, groups and families. Available to citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimbursers, no one is denied based on ability to pay.
Court-ordered Community Service Program (2)
Colonial Community Corrections
4093 Ironbound Road, Suite B
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 564-2311
and
Satellite Office
5731 George Washington Memorial Highway, Suite 2
Yorktown, VA
Phone: 229-2857
Offers: Probation supervision to adult individuals referred by the courts (James City County, Williamsburg, York, Poquoson, Charles City and New Kent County); community service placement, coordination and follow-up; substance abuse testing; referrals for treatment services such as individual and group counseling, substance abuse, and offense specific treatment (mental health and sex offender treatment). The program also offers referrals for educational/GED preparation, shoplifting prevention, anger management and financial responsibility classes. Geared for adult individuals referred by the courts in James City County, Williamsburg, Poquoson, York, Charles City and New Kent County.
Deadline: None; office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 7:00pm and Wednesday through Friday, 8am to 5:00pm
Fee: None; however, there may be some cost applicable to treatment programs
Court Services Unit (Ninth District)
4093 Ironbound Road, Suite D
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 564-2460
Offers: Information and services to juveniles and families where court action may be required or where referrals may be necessary to avoid or prevent delinquency. Geared for juveniles up to 18 yrs. of age and their families.
Fee: Some services now require a fee. Fee information is given out when clients call.
Crime Victim Assistance Info-Line
Phone: 1-888-887-3418
Offers: Information on crime victims’ rights, information & referral to local services & crisis intervention as needed. Geared for crime victims in Virginia. This program is a central point of contact for crime victims’ services across Virginia. Operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:00.
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Fee: None
Crisis Intervention Services (2)
Avalon
PO Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 258-5051 (Helpline) or 258-9362 (Outreach Office). If in immediate danger, call 911
Offers: Court advocacy and accompaniment to hospital emergency room, emergency cellular phones, ADT alarm systems. Geared for primary victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Volunteers needed for court accompaniment, as Crisis Counselors in the hospital emergency room. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Location: Confidential
Colonial Services Board
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-3200
and
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 220-3200
Offers: 24 hour/365 days per year crisis interventions to individuals and families with mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse emergencies. Services also available through Williamsburg Community Hospital Emergency Room.
Fee: Based on ability to pay, insurance and third party reimbursers. No one is denied based on inability to pay.
Departments of Social Services
Locations:
James City County Dept. of Social Services
5249 Olde Towne Rd.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 564-2374
and
City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
City Municipal Building
401 Lafayette St.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-6161
and
York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
301 Goodwin Neck Rd.
Yorktown, VA
Phone: 890-3930
Offers: Provides eligible residents of the Tri-County area with social work services as needed. Services include Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Medicare, General Relief, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Employment Services (VIEW), Crisis Fuel Program, Social work assistance for families and seniors, mentoring to high-risk youth and various community programs. Geared for residents of James City County, City of Williamsburg and York/Poquoson.
Disabilities K-12 - Deaf/Blind
700 Shell Road
Hampton, VA
Phone: 247-2058
Offers: Comprehensive education program offers opportunities for students to complete a standard high school course of study leading to a diploma or certificate of completion. Specialized services such as speech therapy and vocational students are also offered. Geared for deaf or blind youth ages 2-22. Volunteers are welcome. Must complete a standard state application form and submit it to our Human Resource Office.
Fee: None to families
Disabilities K-12 - Multiple Disabilities
700 Shell Rd.
Hampton, VA
Phone: 247-2058
Offers: A functional skills program which focuses on preparing students for supportive work and basic skills. Specialized services such as speech therapy and vocational studies are also provided. Geared for sensory impaired youth with multiple disabilities. Volunteers are welcomed. Must complete a standard state application form and submit to our Human Resource Office.
Fee: None to families
Disabilities - Special Education
People With Attentional And Developmental Disorders (PADDA)
813 Forrest Drive, Suite 3
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 591-9119
Toll Free: 888-33PADDA
Offers: Informational seminars through its speakers bureau on subjects dealing with specific disabilities, special education, and related services. Geared for persons and families with children who have disabilities to ensure overall health, growth and development of our communities’ families. Volunteers needed as speakers, trainers and workshop participants. Open to all families who desire to learn more about special education services.
Location: See above listed address
Fee: Varies - call for updated information
Disability Benefits/Social Security
Social Security Administration
11706 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
(757)873-3914
Offers: Financial aid to children with disabilities. Geared for low-income families.
Location: See above listed address
Fee: None
Disability - Transitional Youth Program
Peninsula Center for Independent Living
Newport News, VA
Phone: 564-1880 (Norge)
Phone: 827-0275, Extension 9 (Newport News)
Offers: Call our Norge office for additional information or contact the Newport News Office as soon as possible for an application. Individual as well as group counseling. Activities of daily living and field trips for youth ages 14 to 22 with disabilities. Program runs the month of July. Geared for youth with disabilities.
Fee: None
Disaster Services
American Red Cross
Williamsburg Office Park
1317 Jamestown Road, Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA.
Phone: 253-0228
Offers: 24-hour emergency assistance to victims of disasters. Coordinates emergency housing, clothing and food. Operates mass care shelters during major disaster events. Provides disaster preparedness training classes for individuals and organizations. Can you help us obtain food and clothing as our home just burned down? Can you help us find temporary housing due to our house fire? Where will you operate a shelter due to the impending hurricane? Geared for residents of Williamsburg and James City County. Volunteers needed to provide 24-hour emergency assistance for one-family house fires; volunteers to be trained to work in mass care shelters. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: None
Drug Treatment Center
Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge
9302 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 244-3737
Offers: A home for 13 to 17 year old boys with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems requiring assistance/treatment to stop their abusive habits/life controlling problems.
Fee: Call for updated information on monthly fees - Financial aid available for those who qualify.
Educational Advocacy (2)
People with Attentional Developmental Disorders (PADDA)
11048 Warwick Blvd.
Hampton, VA
Phone: 591-9119 and 591-8990
Toll Free: 888-33-PADDA
Offers: On-site advocacy for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities in the local school setting. Geared for families with children from pre-school to high school. Interested persons who are willing to become strong advocates for children are needed. Open to all families with a family member who has been diagnosed or suspected as having a disability.
Educational Program for Youth
Phone: 220-8414
Offers: An organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country. Learning about American heritage, conservation, family research, kids helping kids, patriotic symbols, government studies, etc. Organization was founded in 1895 and is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in our country. To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of birth to 21 years & be descended from someone who was a patriot in the American Revolution. Volunteers are enriched by experiencing many new things and working with other people from around the state and across the country. We meet in the homes of our members & have activities in many places.
Fee: Application fee and annual dues – please call for updated information.
Emergency Assistance (3)
For immediate emergency assistance due to a fire, robery, medical crisis, etc. and you need the Fire Department, Police or Abulance, call 911
Avalon - Helpline
PO Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 258-5051 (Helpline)
Phone: 258-5022 (Office)
Offers: Avalon’s shelter for women and children offers crisis intervention, and support. Geared for primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Volunteers needed to answer the HelpLine upon completion of training. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Emergency Assistance - Information and Referral
United Way Community Resource Service
312 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-2222
Offers: United Way’s HelpLine continues to be recognized as the central clearing and screening service for the Greater Williamsburg Area. Provides a “Single Point of Entry” access to health and human services. HelpLine offers Information & Referral for health and human service needs to residents of the Greater Williamsburg Area. We maintain a computer database of over 1000 programs offering assistance. Whatever your need, HelpLine can give you information and referral on community agencies and organizations that have the resources to assist you. It is a free confidential program of the United Way of Greater Williamsburg’s Community Resource Service. Geared for anyone needing information and referral for health and human services including: mental health; medication; services to the terminally ill and their families; seniors and/or disabled; housing/homelessness/evictions; food and clothing; transportation; holiday assistance and youth programs. Volunteers are currently needed to answer crisis calls and make appropriate referrals. Each volunteer signs up for a 4-hour shift, one day per week. Training is provided by Information and Referral Specialists.
Fee: None
The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive, Suite #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 229-6651
Offers: Assistance to families and individuals with payment of utility bills, rent, transportation, medication, and provision of material assistance in way of clothing, food, household items, etc. Counseling offered in order to minimize reoccurrence and prevent dependency. Some assistance may include referral to other agencies and connecting with other community resources. We serve populations of James City County, Burton District of York County and the City of Williamsburg. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.
Fee: None
Employment Services (2)
Virginia Employment Commission
5235 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185-4738
Phone: Call 253-4738
Toll Free: 800-897-5630 (Claims and Tax Information)
Offers: Employment assistance to job seekers & employers. Laid-off workers can file unemployment insurance claims. Geared for individuals seeking full or part-time work, & employers seeking workers. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Staff may be available to speak to classes or groups about job hunting.
Fee: None
Department of Rehabilitative Services
Phone: 253-4817 (Residents of W/JCC and York County)
Toll Free: 800-552-5019
Offers: Vocational Rehabilitation is the State-Federal program that assists people with disabilities so that they may prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. You are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation services if you: have a physical or mental disability that causes a substantial barrier to getting or keeping a job; have a reasonable potential to reach an employment outcome with the provision of VR services.
Fee: No fee for services or to determine eligibility. Financial participation may be required as part of plan to achieve employment
Employment Training
Certified Nursing Assistant Classes
Business: Patriots Colony at Williamsburg.
Retirement Community (Not-for-Profit).
6000 Patriots Colony Dr.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-9000
Offers: Nurses Aide Training Program approved by the State of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible for employment. Geared for caring, compassionate and dependable individuals looking to start a new career in the medical field. Ask about Scholarship Program. Classes run 4 times a year.
Fee: Call for information on cost for the complete course
Eye and Hearing Assistance
James City County Lions Club.
PO Box 515
Lightfoot, VA. 23090.
Phone: Call President, Bob Gordon, at 258-5315
Offers: Financial support for sight, hearing, diabetes, youth activities, & other needs. Volunteer labor support. Provides eyeglasses, hearing exams, hearing aids, and youth programs. Geared for individuals in financial need. Volunteers are available for social services programs.
Fee: None
If your organization would like to be included in our online resources and printed resource booklet, please feel free to email Zena at myallz@uwgw.org.
