List of Non-Profit Agencies Serving Williamsburg* Residents
(*City of Williamsburg, James City County and Bruton District of York)
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AARP Tax Aid Program
757-259-4040
Williamsburg, VA 23188
This partnership between WRL, AARP and the IRS provides tax preparation assistance for area residents.
Locations: Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland Street and James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Call for times.
Alzheimer’s Association - Williamsburg Branch
757-221-7272
263 McLaws Circle, Suite 203 “The Atrium”, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Nationwide identification and registration program for those with dementia. Program operates at a community level to provide 24-hour assistance whether a person becomes lost locally or far from home. Program works with local police and sheriffs’ office to help locate persons with dementia who have wandered.
American Red Cross
757-253-0228 http://cvc.redcross.org
1317 Jamestown Rd, Suite 105, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Assists local disaster victims; community disaster education; emergency communications for active military and families; coordinates local bloodmobiles. Offers training in babysitting, water safety, first aid, CPR, pet first aid, small craft safety and preventing disease transmission.
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg
757-229-3535 www.thearcgw.org
202D Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through support services. These services provide health, wellness, educational and life skills training, plus social and recreational programs. Additionally, respite is provided for families and caregivers.
Avalon
757-258-5022 www.avaloncenter.org
PO Box 6805, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault including emergency shelter, transitional apartments for qualified clients, shelter residents, and life skills courses. Outreach program includes 24-hour Helpline, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, weekly sessions for special needs’ students at the high school level, and advocacy workshops for volunteers and the community at large.
Bacon Street
757-253-0111 www.baconstreet.org
247 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Serves young people and families affected by substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Bacon Street utilizes evidence-based practices to assure quality assessment of problems, and attention to the “whole person” in working with individuals and their families.
Beyond Boobs! Inc.
757-645-2649 www.beyondboobsinc.org
1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides support to young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer pre-menopause and breast health education for all. Our services currently extend from Richmond to Virginia Beach.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
757-253-0676 www.bbbsgw.org
364 McLaws Circle, Suite 2, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Helps young people in our service area achieve their highest potential during their formative years by providing positive, caring mentor relationships.
Boy Scouts of America-Colonial Virginia Council
757-595-3356 www.cvcboyscouts.org or www.bayportsr.org
11721 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606
Offers a unique blend of outdoor experience, skills, value forming, and fun. A program that instills independence, character, and resourcefulness.
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
757-456-2366 www.cceva.org
5361-A Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Services include financial (debt & credit) & housing counseling, family and individual counseling for adults, teens and children, marital counseling, adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling, respite care and family educational programs.
Child & Family Connection
757-229-7940 www.childandfamilyconnection.org
348 McLaws Circle, Unit 3, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Child care resource and referral agency promoting quality child care, child abuse prevention and providing families, children and organizations with behavioral counseling and consultation services; specializing in children newborn to 12.
Child Development Resources
757-566-3300 www.cdr.org
PO Box 280, Norge, VA 23127
Serving young children and their families in programs of early intervention, child care, Early Head Start, health and developmental screening and provide training for early childhood professionals.
Children’s Home Society
1-800-247-2888 www.CHSVA.org
4200 Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230
Adoption services for all children and prospective parents; temporary foster care for infants &, toddlers; professional birth parent/pregnancy counseling.
Colonial Behavioral Health
Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and Substance Use Disorder Services
Main Campus
1675 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-220-3200
and
Grafton Office
3804 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone 757-898-7926 Web www.colonialbh.org
Providing:
- Outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents and adults with behavioral health care needs.
- Independent living skills instruction and support services to individuals with serious mental illness or dually diagnosed substance use disorders.
- Services in conjunction with community support/case management, therapy and day support.
- Emergency Services 24 hour/365 days per year and crisis interventions to individuals and families with mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorder emergencies
- Services are available to citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson. Fee Based on ability to pay and third party reimbursers. No one is denied based on inability to pay.
Colonial CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
757-229-3306 www.colonialcasa.org
1311 Jamestown Road, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA 23185
A Court Appointed Special Advocate is a well trained volunteer citizen who is appointed by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge to represent the best interest of a child in court. These children are involved in the court system through no fault of their own, but by the shortcomings of their parents or other caregivers. These volunteers serve as child advocates in cases of abuse and neglect, enabling Judges to make more informed decisions. CASA’s written reports to the Judge on matters including placement, visitation, and provision of services. In the course of performing this duty, CASA’s talk with the child he/she represents, parents, family members, social workers, school officials, health providers and others who are knowledgeable about the child’s/families situation. Volunteers must undergo background checks, thorough screening, and a 40 hour training program.
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center
757-566-1775 www.dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org
P.O. Box 1261, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center provides therapeutic riding and other horse related activities to special needs individuals in a caring and safe environment.
FISH
Food and Clothing Emergencies
757-220-9379
312 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Food, clothing and transportation in order to stabilize the individual client in an “emergency” situation. We are a 100% volunteer agency. Serves Williamsburg, James City County and Bruton District of York County. Referrals accepted through United Way of Greater Williamsburg’s Community Resource Center, call 229-2222 for qualification information. Drives are always needed. Facility is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Girl Scouts Council of Colonial Coast
757-547-5505 www.gsccc.org
912 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
An all-girl serving organization dedicated to delivering an outcome driven Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls in K-12 grades. Through a variety of program pathways, including camp, girls discover their talents and interests, connect with others and take action to improve their communities.
Grove Christian Outreach Center
757-887-1100 www.groveoutreach.com
8910 E. Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
GCOC serves the Grove area of James City County providing food, clothing, school uniforms, school supplies and various other emergency assistance. Our mission is to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor and disadvantaged in our community. Giving the gift of dignity to our clients. Call for information on weekly food distribution.
Historic Triangle Senior Center
757-259-4187 www.theseniorcenter.org
5301 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Provide volunteer opportunities for retirees to participate more fully in the life of the community and promote the use of older persons as community resources and in delivery of volunteer services.
Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg
757-253-1220 www.williamsburghospice.org
4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188-3006
Hospice support to terminally ill patients and their caregivers. Equipment and supplies. Short term 24-hour residential care. Bereavement support, library and information to entire
community.
Housing Partnerships, Inc.
757-221-0225 www.housingpartnerships.org
115 Palace Lane, P.O. Box 441, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Rehabs homes and offers home ownership opportunities to low-income families, assisting this population to maintain safe, warm, dry, affordable housing and prevent homelessness.
Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
757-253-4931 www.jamestown4hcenter.org
3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The Jamestown 4-H Center is dedicated to the individual development of youth and adults through experiential learning, to promote their advancement of life skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing and contributing members of society, socially and environmentally. The 4-H Center holds several weekend specialty camps throughout the year, nine weeks of summer camp, and several seasonal retreats and school field trips. Volunteer Educational Instructors are needed to teach youth ages 9 to 14 to include archery, marine science, forest ecology, environmental issues, natural science, geology, orienteering, group initiatives, animal habitation, canoeing and kayaking. Volunteers are also needed for our maintenance and horticulture to maintain buildings and grounds and planning and maintaining gardens and flowerbeds. Volunteers will be trained in all areas if needed.
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
199 Armistead Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-220-6837 www.LASEVA.org
Offer legal assistance in matters including consumer finance, education, employment, family, juvenile, health, housing and individual rights. Does not perform criminal defense. Service area includes cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and Poquoson and the Countys of James City, York, Accomack, Norhtampton, Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex. Fee based on income.
Literacy for Life at the Rita Welsh Adult Learning Center
757-221-3325 www.literacyforlife.org
PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
One-to-one tutoring for adults of the Greater Williamsburg area in reading, writing, math, English, American culture and citizenship.
Meals On Wheels
757-229-9250 www.wmbgmealsonwheels.com
P.O. Box 709, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Volunteers deliver low-cost, hot, nutritious meals to home bound, aged, handicapped, and/or convalescent individuals in the local area who, for physical, emotional or financial reasons cannot obtain and/or prepare their own meals.
Olde Towne Medical Center
James City County Humans Services Building
5249 Olde Towne Road, Suite D, Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-259-3258 www.oldetownemedicalcenter.org
Olde Towne Medical Center is a public-private partnership that has been providing primary and preventive medical and dental care to Greater Williamsburg’s uninsured and Medicare/Medicaid residents since 1993. Operating as a family practice, OTMC staff include: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Dentists and Dental Hygienists along with many Volunteer Providers. Services provided include primary medical care, physical exams, pediatric and children services, screening for health and developmental problems, women’s’ health, patient education and family support, mental health services, immunizations, oral health care and community case management referrals to other resources and medical specialists.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am to 7 pm
Thursday 8 am to 8 pm
Peninsula Area Agency on Aging
757-873-0541 www.paainc.org
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., # 1006, Newport News, VA 23606
Care coordination, subsidized in-home care and adult day care are provided to help the elderly remain independent at home and support caregivers. Also operates a senior dining program, offers financial support for Meals on Wheels, and originated PADRN.org to provide information and referrals to supportive community resources such as long term care, health and wellness, legal and financial issues.
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA
757-229-0886 www.Peninsulaymca.org
301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23188
The R.F. Wilksinon Family YMCA is a values-based non-profit organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through a variety of active programs and services. Our commitment is that everyone belongs at the YMCA and we make it affordable for everyone. Also operates the YMCA Child Development Center at CW.
Spiritworks Foundation
757-564-0001 www.spiritworksfoundation.org
5800 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
3000 square foot center provides peer-to-peer programs and services for children, youth and adults affected by the disease of addiction. Programs available to help with mental illness, health issues, substance abuse, addiction and recovery.
The Salvation Army
757-229-6651 www.salvationarmywilliamsburgva.org
151 Kristiansand Dr., Suite 109, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Assistance with food, clothing, and shelter. Counseling and referrals to other agencies. Holiday assistance.
Williamsburg Area Faith In Action
757-258-5890 www.wfia.org
354 McLaws Circle, Suite 2, Williamsburg, VA 23185
An interfaith coalition of volunteers that recruit, train and mobilize volunteers to assist homebound elderly, disabled and chronically ill persons who need support and care to remain in their homes. Services include home visitation, transportation, light housekeeping, shopping and respite care.
Williamsburg Community Foundation
757-259-1660 www.williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org
P.O. Box 2821, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Connecting people who care with causes that matter . . . forever.
Williamsburg Community Health Foundation
757-345-0912 www.wchf.com
5308 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 101, Williamsburg, VA 23188
The Williamsburg Community Health Foundation, a private nonprofit organization, supports programs that improve the health of people living in Williamsburg and surrounding counties. Those programs mainly serve uninsured or underinsured citizens by enhancing access to quality health services and promoting responsible health practices. The foundation was formed in 1996. Since then it has given more than $44 million to support community health programs in the area.
