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Faith Based Assistance

Faith in Action
312 Waller Mill Rd., Suite 600
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 258-5890

Offers: Williamsburg Area Faith in Action is an interfaith coalition of volunteers focusing on the homebound needs of he frail elderly, disabled, and chronically ill. It is a private not-for-profit agency operated by a Board of Directors of Faith Communities and local agencies. Primarily a volunteer program, FIA has a full-time director who coordinates services with other volunteer community efforts. FAI recruits, trains and mobilizes volunteers to assist homebound persons who need support and care to remain in their own homes.

Family Focus - Infant Services

Colonial Services Board
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 898-2945 (Grafton)
Phone: 566-9777 (Williamsburg)

Offers: Parent education, parental support, parent/child bonding opportunities, playgroups, infant massage, and developmental screenings. Available to the citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson. Co-funded by Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Bernardine Sisters Foundation.

Location: York River Baptist Church, 8201 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 and St. Marks Lutheran Church, 118 Old York Hampton Hwy.,orktown, VA 23690

Fee: None

Family Focus - Parenting

Colonial Services Board
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 898-2945 (Grafton)
Phone: 566-9777 (Williamsburg)

Offers: Offers parent education classes, parental support, parent/child bonding opportunities, infant massage, special groups for fathers, mothers, pregnant teens, teen parents, and parents actively seeking to regain custody of their children. Available to residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Poquoson. Co-funded by Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Bernardine Sisters Foundation.

Location: York River Baptist Church, 201 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 2318 andSt. Marks Lutheran Church, 118 Old York Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23690

Fee: None

Family Focus - Preschool Age Services

Colonial Services Board
Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 566-9777 (Williamsburg)

Offers: Offers parent education, parental support, parent/child bonding opportunities, and playgroups to children and their families ages birth to three years. Once a week preschool program available at each site. Available to the citizens of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson. Co-funded by Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Bernardine Sisters Foundation.

Location: York River Baptist Church, 201 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 2318 andSt. Marks Lutheran Church, 118 Old York Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23690

Fee: None

Family Life Education (2)

Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847

Offers: Premarital/marriage preparation; effective parenting skills; anger management; growth seminars; mothers & daughters/fathers & sons programs. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Variable Sites - Call for Information

Fee: Variable Program Fees - Call for information

Family Maternity Center Tours
Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 259-4233

Offers: Tours of the Family Maternity Center for prospective parents and siblings. Adult tours on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7pm to 8:30pm. Sibling tours on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7pm to 8:30pm. Call to pre-register for all tours, as space is limited.

Fee: None

Family Support - Programs (2)

City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-6161

Offers: Direct services and programs for at-risk city youth and their families. Programs and services include the following: Year Round Youth Achievement Program; One-on-One Mentoring Program; Summer Program; Parenting classes/support groups; Network with providers in the community to provide comprehensive preventive/rehabilitative services.

Alzheimer’s Association - Williamsburg Branch
263 McLaws Circle, Suite 203 “The Atrium”
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 221-7272

Offers: Comprehensive support program that includes in home consultations, support, guidance, referrals and educational materials and information for families and friends living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Location: In home or where convenient

Food (7)

Feed The Need
Community Action Agency
312 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-3316

Offers: Provides low-income families with nutritious food for Christmas. Geared for residents of James City County and City of

Williamsburg. Applications must go through Salvation Army.

Fee: None

Gleaning Network - Society of St. Andrew
Phone: 757-488-9121 (local representative)
Toll Free: 800-333-4597 (regional office)

Offers: Fresh produce to low income communities and individuals. Produce is gathered from farmers’ fields after the harvest and distributed to agencies that feed the hungry. Geared for agencies that can distribute hundreds to several thousand pounds of fruits and vegetables to the community. Family service opportunity - good project for groups - 4 hours work can produce hundreds of pounds of food. Summer and Fall harvest times.

Location: Farms near Williamsburg.

Fee: None

Williamsburg Area Meals On Wheels
P.O. Box 709
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-229-9250

Offers: Volunteers delivering hot, noon-time nutritious meals, Monday through Friday (Including holidays), to homebound, aged, handicapped and/or convalescent individuals who, for physical or financial reasons, cannot obtain and/or prepare their own meals. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals, (and a few minutes of cheerful conversation), Monday through Friday (from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m.). Delivery time varies according to the number of meals ordered for the day. Home delivered meals are made available to all residents over the age of 18 in James City County, the City of Williamsburg & the Bruton District of York County. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: $3.50 per meal for those recipients able to pay for their meals. Billing is done on a monthly basis. For those recipients who can only afford to pay a portion, a sliding scale is used. We seek contributions from individuals, churches, clubs and organizations in the community, as well as PAA (Peninsula Agency on Aging), to help those individuals who cannot contribute toward the cost of their meals

Food Closet
York County Church Women United Food Closet
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 898-8057
Contact: Susan Sallwasser at 868-8512

Offers: Free emergency food assistance for people that live in York County or Poquoson. Applicants for assistance must live in provide proof of identification which confirms your address. (If your ID address is not York Co. or Poquoson, you will not be served.) Applicant must come to the Food Closet during our operation hours. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. We do not deliver. We assist only three times per year. We are open year round but closed for all major holidays.

Fee: None

Food and Clothing “mergencies”
FISH
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-9379

Offers: Food, clothing, and transportation in order to stabilize the individual client in an “emergency” situation.

Proof must be shown that the client is in a “true and honest need” situation. We are a 100% volunteer agency.

Serves Williamsburg, James City County & Bruton District of York County. Drivers are always needed. Facility is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Fee: None

Food and Shelter (National - FEMA)
The United Way Community Resource Service
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 229-2222

Offers: Funding for programs that have the capability of delivering food & shelter services. Volunteers representing specific agencies and organizations serve as board members. City of Williamsburg allocation, must be a program that serves City of Williamsburg.

Deadline: Listed in local paper each year

Fee: None

Food Stamps

Location: 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: Food coupons used like cash to purchase food. Amount is determined according to household size, shelter costs and number of persons in household. Geared for families or individuals. Must meet income/resource eligibility.

Fee: None

Foster Care

Children’s Home Society
4200 Fitzhugh Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
Toll Free: 800-247-2888 (Richmond)
Toll Free: 800-625-2445 (Roanoke)

Offers: Temporary foster care for infants provided in nurturing foster homes while the adoption process is finalized. Temporary foster care if birth-mother (and/or parents) is experiencing problems, i.e., financial, emotional, or physical, within her own home. Geared for mothers (wed or unwed) who want to place their child for adoption, and mothers who want to give temporary custody to Children’s Home Society of Virginia until their current home, work, or personal situation improves. Adults are needed as foster parents. Foster parents are required to provide caring, compassionate, and nurturing homes for temporary foster care of the infants and toddlers that Children’s Home Society of Virginia has in temporary custody. There is a special demand for African-American foster parents, as well as any adults who could care for “special needs” babies (some have medical conditions that require additional attention). United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: None (voluntary donations to the Friendship Tree, & other donations offset the costs for food, clothing, & medical needs that are affiliated with temporary foster care)

Foster Grandparent Program

Hampton Department Social Services
1320 LaSalle Avenue
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: 727-1858

Offers: The Foster Grandparent Program is a national senior volunteer program that was created by the Federal government in 1965.The Hampton Foster Grandparent program was established in 1972 and serves the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, York and James City Counties. The Foster Grandparent Program provides senior citizens, age 60 and older, the opportunity to volunteer to work with children, of all ages, who have special or exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents work in a variety of settings such as elementary schools, head start programs and daycare centers just to name a few. A stipend and other benefits such as a transportation reimbursement and accident insurance are available to qualified applicants.

Location: All training held in JCC/York/Williamsburg. Sites-area schools

Fee: None

Foster Parent Recruitment

Departments of Social Services listed below:

JCC Dept. of Social Services
5249 OldeTowne Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 564-2374

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: Emergency and long-term care to foster children in need of a home.

Furniture/Household Items

Mission Daystar
Liberty Baptist Church
1021 Big Bethel Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 826-2110

Offers: An all volunteer Liberty Baptist Church ministry which helps to meet people’s physical needs by providing furniture, household items, kitchen items, and linens at no charge. Geared for residents of James City County, City of Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Mathews, New Kent, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Surry, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield. Office hours are Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Closed on holidays. Delivery only on Saturdays.

Fee: None

Girl Scout Council Colonial Coast

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
111 Warwick Court
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 595-9802

Offers: Helps girls develop to their fullest potential and become competent, resourceful women. Volunteers are welcome and needed as leaders for Scout units. Geared for girls over 5 years of age and under 19 years of age. Open year-round. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: Based on ability to pay, no one is denied

Group Dining

Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite #1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 757-873-0541

Offers: Lunches are available at 13 sites which also offer seniors an opportunity for socialization, companionship, and time out of the home.

Fee: $0 to $7.50 donation requested/ transportation included

Hats for Cancer

The Hat Trader
1580 Harbor Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 258-5628.

Offers: Women an opportunity to borrow hats, wigs and scarves to wear during the course of cancer treatment to avoid costly head coverings (any kind of cancer). Just call for an appointment during the day or evenings. Yes, you can bring a friend or relative. Geared for women under going chemotherapy or radiation treatment who need head coverings. Volunteers is a service of Williamsburg Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group (W.W.B.C.)

Location: 1580 Harbor Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185

Fee: None

Health Assessment Services

Riverside Health System
11815 Rock Landing Road
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 594-3987 (Ask-A-Nurse) for community location near you

Offers: Free childhood immunizations, free personal wellness profiles (PWP’s), free cholesterol and glucose screens with PWP, free blood pressure, vision, and cancer risk screenings. Bone density screenings at some locations. Adult immunizations at minimal cost. well care management. Health education and questions answered.

Location: Various areas in the community. See above information

Fee: Free

Health Services (37)

American Cancer Society
895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 591-8328

Offers: Sources, information & guidance to cancer patients and families. Information on support groups, resources & treatment options-prevention/detection. Geared for cancer patients/family members. Volunteers: Needed for programs, call 591-8330.

Location: Peninsula/Southside

Fee: Free

Hot tip: Hours of operation 8:30-4:30pm

Angels of Mercy Medical Mission
7151 Richmond Rd.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 565-1700

Offers: Hours of operation are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Our mission is to provide compassionate quality health care to all people regardless of their ability to pay. Geared for free or reduced-fee medical care provided to the indigent, uninsured and underinsured residents of James City County, Charles City County, New Kent County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments made ahead of time are preferred.

Fee: Based on family income. We also accept Medicare and Medicaid (non-HMO’s)

Health Services (Blood Services) - American Red Cross
1317 Jamestown Rd., Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-0228

Offers: Conducts bloodmobiles collecting blood from volunteer donors to be used for transfusions to hospitalized patients. Provides site to be used for collection of autologuous blood for people using their own blood for their own surgery. Where can I go to donate blood? How do I go about banking my own blood for use in my surgery? How can I donate my blood to be directed for use by a designated patient? Geared for all individuals. Volunteers needed to assist as greeters & canteen workers during bloodmobiles. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Various sites throughout the community

Brain Injury
Cumberland Medical Hospital
9407 Cumberland Rd.
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: 804-966-2242
Toll Free: 800-368-3472

Offers: Comprehensive array of services for traumatic brain injuries, from emerging coma to longer-term subacute rehabilitation. Medical and financial requirements, inpatient services; on-site state approved. Cumberland Academy Residential Services also available. Geared for children and adolescents, ages 2-22. Accredited as a Medical Hospital by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).

Fee: Rates vary depending upon services needed

Breast Cancer Seminar
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA

Offers: Seminars on Clinical Depression & Breast Cancer. Geared for women of all ages. Can present Programs at any location (schools, businesses).

Fee: None

Cancer Resource Center
JCC Regional Library
7770 Croaker Rd.
Norge, VA
Phone: 259-4050 (Williamsburg)
Phone: 259-7720 (Norge)

Offers: Most current & accurate information on cancer treatment, support, nutrition, & prevention. Cancer in general, specific cancers, how to cope, inspirational materials, local support sources, financial & legal assistance resources. Geared for adults & children. Reference librarians available to assist people in getting started with their research. Sponsored by Williamsburg Community Hospital & Williamsburg Regional Library

Fee: None

Cancer Support - AirLifeLine
American Cancer Society - Patient Resource Center
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: AirLifeLine is a national, non-profit organization that offers free air transportation to and from medical destinations for patients in financial need. AirLifeLine has a network of 1,000 private pilots who volunteer their time, skills, aircraft and pay for all costs involved to fly medical missions. Transportation is also provided for an accompanying support person. Patients must be ambulatory and medically stable as no medical supervision is provided. Patients may travel as many times as necessary to complete treatment.

Location: Varies, Pilots will use the closest airstrip to the patient’s residence.

Fee: None

Cancer Support - Camp Sunrise
American Cancer Society - Patient Resource Center
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: This accredited camp for children with cancer

Location: Reisterstown, MD

Fee: Call for more information

Cancer Support - Camp WINACA
American Cancer Society - Patient Resource Center
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: This accredited camp is located in Tucker county, WV. It is a one-week experience offering swimming, sports programs, nature hikes, fishing, arts and crafts, riflery, and campfire fun. A 24-hour medical tem provides care and treatment for campers.

Location: Tucker County, WV

Fee: Call for more information

Cancer Support - Partnership Camps
American Cancer Society - Patient Resource Center
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: The American Cancer Society helps support camps other than their own. These include Hoofbeats, a horse riding camp, that offers a day program in May and September in Natural Bridge, VA; Camp Fantastic, a children’s camp in Front Royal; and Camp Phoenix, a weekend retreat for adults with cancer that is held in Richmond in the fall.

Location: Varies

Fee: Call for more information

Cancer Support
Westin Hotels
American Cancer Society
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: Participating Westin Hotels may offer free or reduced cost overnight accommodations to patients who can not afford the cost and have no alternative housing. The patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer and be receiving care from an approved treatment center away from home. Availability varies.

Location: varies - call for locations and details

Fee: None

Cancer Support - Wigs
American Cancer Society
895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 1-888-227-6333

Offers: New wigs available for cancer patients. These are available to patients who request them by calling the local Peninsula Office at 591-8336.

Location: Varies

Fee: None

Care Management Home Health
Sentara Home Health Services
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 259-6251 or 229-3232

Offers: Provides the assistance of a registered nurse and medical social worker to arrange for long term care needs of older adults. Geared for families with older adults needing assistance with long-term care services.

Fee: Varies, dependent on time required for needed assistance

Children’s Medical/Security Insurance Program
Olde Towne Medical Center
5249 Olde Towne Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3100

Offers: Medical coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital visits. Geared for children zero to 18 yrs. old

Fee: None

Chronic Illness - Cumberland Hospital
9407 Cumberland Road
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: 1-804 966-2242 or 1-800-368-3472

Offers: Specialized services for young people ages 2 to 22, with chronic illnesses who need treatment for both medical and emotional/behavioral issues. There are some medical and financial requirements. Inpatient services; on-site state approved. Cumberland Academy; Residential and Hospital Services available. Cumberland Hospital is accredited by JCAHO as a medical hospital, not a psychiatric hospital

Fee: Rates vary depending upon services needed

Community Programming and Education
Phone: 259-6191 or 259-4225

Offers: Health Fairs, screening to include health risks, prevention and early detection, CPR classes, health education, lectures, diabetes education and nutrition counseling through the Williamsburg Community Hospital Health Education Center. Volunteers register through Williamsburg Community Hospital Volunteer Services. Open Monday – Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Location: Varies

Fee: Varies.

Dental Program
Olde Towne Medical Center.
5249 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Phone: 259-3255

Offers: Dental Care. Geared for medicaid/Medicare, medicaid HMO’s, uninsured & underinsured residents of JCC, YC, Williamsburg. Volunteers dentist, dental hygienists, assistants, receptionists (must be computer literate).

Fee: Sliding Scale

Deadline: Call for appointment

Diabetes
Cumberland Hospital
9407 Cumberland Road
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: 804-966-2242
Toll Free: 800-368-3472

Offers: Specialized services for young people with diabetes who need treatment for both medical and emotional behavioral issues to prevent repeat hospitalizations. There are some medical and financial requirements; inpatient services; on-site state approved Cumberland Academy; dieticians and certified diabetes educators on staff. The facility is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for “quality patient education.”

Location: Cumberland Hospital

Fees: Vary depending upon services needed

Eastern State Hospital
4601 Ironbound Rd.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 253-5322

Offers: Help for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses and substance abuse. Geared for people from age eighteen + who live in our service area and meet certain criteria for admission, significantly unable to care for self, or a danger to self or others due to mental illness. Volunteers are needed for direct care activities (one-on-one, small groups, large groups). May come in regularly or as scheduled. Indirect care positions, such as clerical, also available.

Eating Disorders Program
Cumberland Hospital
9407 Cumberland Road
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: 804-966-2242
Toll Free: 800-368-3472

Offers: Treatment of complex medical issues, such as anorexia nervosa, morbid obesity. The program is geared for children and adolescents age 2-22 and has certain medical and financial requirements, as well as inpatient services. On-site there is the state approved Cumberland Academy. Cumberland Hospital is accredited as a medical hospital by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Fee: Rates vary depending upon services needed

Foot Care & Toe Nail Trimming Home Health Service
Sentara Home Health Services
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 259-6251 or 229-3232

Offers: Foot care and toe nail trimming to people in their homes or at a retirement facility. Care provided by nurses and LPN’s trained by a local podiatrist. Licensed beautician to come and provide hair cut, shampoo, style, set and perm in the home. To assist diabetic, arthritic and other patients (with routine footcare) who are homebound or have difficulty leaving their home unassisted.

Fee: Some services are covered by insurance

HIV/AIDS Education
Williamsburg AIDS Network
479 McLaws Circle, Suite 2
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-4606

Offers: HIV/AIDS prevention education programs, and supportive/ financial assistance to those infected with HIV. Support groups available. Testing information and free HIV test kits available. Call the Williamsburg AIDS Network for more information.

Fee: No Fee

Immunization Clinic
Olde Towne Medical Clinic
5249 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA. 23108
Phone: 259-3258

Offers: Provides immunization to low-income families

Fee: Varies depending on vaccination and age of client. Tuesday- 9-11am & 2-4pm

In-Home Health Services
Williamsburg Community Hospital
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-3232 or 259-6251

Offers: Medical services to people in their homes, as well as private-duty care (sitting, respite, etc.). Full range of medical services provided: nursing, medical social services, occupational, physical & speech therapy, & homemaker/home health aide services. Geared for people who are newly discharged from the hospital, or have an illness which makes leaving the home very difficult.

Fee: Many services covered by insurance

Living Well
Williamsburg Community Hospital
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 259-6777

Offers: A senior membership program from Williamsburg Community Hospital and Sentara offering senior health education and screenings, insurance counseling, prescription discounts and other benefits. Geared for seniors interested in promoting their own health and meeting interesting people through education and fun activities.

Fee: Free services available to all seniors

In-Home-Lifeline
Williamsburg Community Hospital
Home Health Services
100 Professional Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 259-6251 or 259-6694

Offers: A personal response system that links you to 24-hour assistance at the push of a button. It allows you to move freely around your home or yard with the confidence of knowing that if you need help, it is there. Lifeline units work off telephone and electrical lines. Has a battery back up which keeps your communicator working, even during a power failure. Geared for people who live alone thus giving family members peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are not alone; also those with ongoing medical conditions, disabled or handicapped individuals. We utilize volunteers for installation of Lifeline units.

Fee: $35.00 for installation; $40.00 monthly rental

Mammogram - Tell A Friend
American Cancer Society
895 Middleground Blvd., Suite 154
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 1-888-240-4227
Phone: 757-591-8330

Offers: To encouragement and support women ages 40 years and older to get regular mammograms.

Fee: None

Medicaid
Olde Towne Medical Clinic
5249 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3100

Offers: Provides help with expenses for medical services.

Fee: None

Nursing Mothers of the Peninsula
Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center (Room B)
12650 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA
Phone: 595-6363 (Ask-A-Nurse)

Offers: Practical tips, techniques for mothers to be who are making the important decision to breast feed. Geared for expectant mothers and Mom’s presently breastfeeding. Classes every Wednesday 11:00a.m. to Noon.

Fee: Free

Health Services - Olde Towne Medical Center
5249 Olde Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3258

Offers: Quality cost-effective and preventive primary care to clients, regardless of ability to pay. Geared for uninsured and under-insured living in James City County, York County, City of Williamsburg. Hours- M- W- F: 8:00am-5:00pm; T&Th 7:00am -8:00pm

Fee: Sliding scale; bill Medicaid/ Medicare and Medicaid HMO’s.

Personal Help
Bon Secours of Hampton Roads
3636 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Phone: 757-889-4664

Offers: Private care Health Watch Personal Emergency Response System for Hampton Roads community members who wish to subscribe.

The Personal Emergency Response System includes a “Help Console,” installed through the telephone line of the subscriber’s home, and a “Personal Help Button,” worn around the neck or wrist. Pressing the “Personal Help Button” signals for help from our Response Center. Geared for seniors living at home alone, patients recuperating from surgery, people with a chronic illness. No minimum time, subscribers are contracted to participate.

Fee: Call for more information

Prostate Cancer
Man to Man
American Cancer Society
Phone: 1-888-227-6333
Phone: 757-591-8330

Offers: Education support program for men with prostate cancer and their personal support team.

Location: Varies

Fee: None

Prostate Cancer
Let’s Talk About It
American Cancer Society
895 Middleground Blvd., Suite 154
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 1-888-240-4227
Phone: 757-591-8330

Offers: Encouragement and support to African American men ages 40 years and older to get prostate screenings and talk comfortably with their healthcare provider about prostate health.

Fee: None

Health Services - Reach to Recovery
Toll Free: 888-227-6333

Offers: Information & support from women who have already had breast cancer/peer support. Geared for women with breast cancer. The volunteer visitor is someone who is at least in one-year post treatment for breast cancer. National program.

Fee: None.

Riverside Dyna-Mom Exercise Program
Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center
Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607

Offers: Exercise classes for pregnant mothers to stay fit during pregnancy.

Fee: $30 for 4 weeks. Free to mothers delivering infants at Riverside

Williamsburg Community Health Foundation
516-A South Henry Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185-4151
Phone: 345-2614 Fax: 345-0913
Visit our website: www.wchf.com

Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-INFO(4636) (Physician Referral)
Phone: 259-6772 (To Volunteer)
Phone: 259-6000 (Hospital Operator
Phone: 259-6777 (Senior Services)

Offers: A full range of medical services for infants to seniors, including prevention and wellness, ambulatory care and diagnostic services, acute care, primary care, physician services, and 24-hour emergency service. Serves Williamsburg and surrounding areas.

Fees: Vary.

HEED - Health, Education and Economic Development
6290 Mooretown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 565-2712 or 220-0288 or 565-2015 or 851-8446

Offers: Help to promote the interest of business and professional women. Information and support are available for youth and adults. Mentorship for youth tutorial service, workshops, elder care information, scholarships for youth. problems and social ills affecting those people of our communities. Volunteers are needed when carrying out various programs and implementing information for the public. Networking is essential.

Fee: None for services

Historic Triangle Senior Center
James City Williamsburg Community Center
5301 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-4187

Offers: The Senior Center offers a wide array of programs and activities to senior citizens in the Greater Williamsburg area. Programs include congregate meals, bingo, computer & bridge classes, local trips, and fitness classes, the center has something of interest for almost everyone

Home Delivered Meals

Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite #1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 757-873-0541

Offers Volunteers deliver hot lunches (Mon-Fri) to seniors homebound due to illness disability. Meals are nutritious and help to strengthen the minds and bodies of the elderly.

Fee: Donation Requested

Home Ownership

Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Phone: 596-5553

Offers: Home ownership for households whose income is from 30-50% of area medial income. Homes are sold at no profit and with 0% mortgages. A typical mortgage payment average is $350 , plus utilities. Residents of Williamsburg/James City County are given priority for JCC building site; likewise, York County residents for York County sites. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers do most phases of home construction. Experience is appreciated but not necessary. Committee volunteers are also needed.

Location: Building sites that have been donated in James City and York Counties.

Fee: $10 house application fee. House applications available in February and August

Home Ownership Assistance Program

James City County Community Housing and Development
5248 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-1272

Offers: Assists with First Time Home Buyer Seminars and counseling. Referrals to affordable homes for sale, low interest financing, and down payment assistance. Offers advice through Homeownership Savings Program. Geared for persons considering purchasing their first home. Applicants must have income and employment stability and established and maintain good credit. Financing programs have various income limits and other qualification requirements. These programs rely on local private sector partners including lenders, builders and real estate professionals. Homeownership Savings Program is a new demonstration program which offers matching grants to a limited number of applicants who establish a homeownership savings account, meet savings goals, complete education requirements, and qualify to purchase a home.

Location: See address listed above

Fee: One

Home Rehabilitation Program

James City County Community Housing and Development Program
5248 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-1272

Offers: Assistance for low and moderate income homeowners with housing repairs and improvements required to bring up to Housing Quality Standards. Geared for low and moderate income homeowners whose homes lack complete plumbing or have failed water or sewage disposal system. Depending on the availability of funds homeowners in a designated target area may qualify even if they have adequate water and sewage disposal. Volunteer family and friends are encouraged to help. This program also coordinates with volunteer repair efforts of Housing Partnership and other volunteer organizations. If an eligible applicant’s home is dilapidated and beyond repair assistance may be available to replace the home or relocate the family.

Location: See address listed above

Fee: Assistance is provided as a loan with repayments calculated based on income. Application deadlines vary depending on the availability of federal and state funds.

Home Repair Programs (2)

Housing Partnerships
PO Box 441
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 757-221-0225

Offers: HPI’s mission is to repair or replace substandard housing in The Greater Williamsburg area by bringing together a wide variety of community resources. Rehabilitates or replaces homes for those who are physically or financially unable to improve their living conditions. HPI offers a revolving loan program, regional loan fund program, home replacement program, new construction program, self-help home repair program, volunteer program, counseling session in home maintenance and first time home ownership. Housing Partnerships helps to prevent homelessness. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: 1455 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23187

Fee: $15.00 for credit check.

JCC Community Housing and Development Program
5248 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-1272

Offers: Emergency housing repairs necessary to safeguard health and safety of lower income families as well as improvements to meet the special needs of elderly and disabled persons. Plumbing, heating, electrical, and roof repairs are among the work which may qualify. Geared for lower income homeowners particularly the elderly, handicapped or disabled persons. Eligible persons who own mobile homes or live on “family property” may qualify. Volunteers, family and friends are encouraged to help. This program also coordinates with volunteer repair efforts of Housing Partnerships and other volunteer organizations. (1) Eligible households may receive assistance more than once, but no more than a total of $2,000. (2) If you are not able to arrange for a necessary housing repair, call for assistance before the repair need expands to a more expensive problem. (3) Home Maintenance and Improvements Programs is a new demonstration program which offers matching grants to a limited number of applicants who establish a home improvement savings account, meet savings goals and complete education requirements. This program is an alternative for households not qualified for emergency housing repair program assistance.

Fee: None

Home Weatherization

Community Action Agency
312 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-9389 or 229-9332

Offers: Energy efficient improvements to homes, emphasizing heating system performance & reducing air leaks. Geared for lower income (150% of poverty guidelines), elderly & handicapped persons living in Williamsburg, JCC, York & Poquoson.

Fee: None

Homeless Emergency Shelters (4)

Avalon
PO Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 258-5022 or 258-5051

Offers: Safe, secure shelter; support groups for individuals and groups; case management; food; clothing; life skills; education; housing and employment resources. Programs also for children. Geared for Women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse or homeless. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation to appointments, provide child care while mothers attend support groups, and accompany victims to shelter and to court. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Confidential

Fee: Free

Friends of the Homeless
1600-25th Street
Newport News, VA
Phone: Referrals taken through Homebase at 825-9485.

Offers: Emergency food and shelter for families and single women. You must have a referral from Homebase in order to qualify.

Fee: None

JCC Office of Housing and Community Development
5248 Olde Towne Road, Suite 10
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 220-1272

Offers: Limited term rental or mortgage payment assistance. Persons faced with eviction or mortgage foreclosure may qualify for this assistance if their financial difficulty is temporary & due to unavoidable circumstances. Also persons who are homeless & who obtain and qualify for permanent housing may be assisted with security deposit loans & limited term rental assistance. Geared for households in James City County, Williamsburg, or upper York County (Williamsburg address) who have an unavoidable crisis, & who can demonstrate past self sufficiency & need temporary assistance to pay their rent or mortgage. An individual can be assisted by this program only once. Eligible applicants faced with unavoidable crisis should not delay in inquiring about this program, since it can take several weeks to obtain an appointment & for eligibility to be verified. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Location: See above listed address

Fee: Mortgage assistance & security deposit assistance provided as a loan. Rental assistance does not require repayment

College of William & Mary
Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Offers: Toilet articles for the homeless. Geared for homeless women and children in shelters.

Fee: None

Housing - Community Group Homes (2)

Cumberland Hospital
9407 Cumberland Road
New Kent, VA 23124
Phone: 804-966-2242 or 800-368-3472

Offers: Home-like environment for children and adolescents with developmental impairment who need extra help overcoming behaviors that interfere with typical daily living. There are some medical and financial requirements for applicants; residents participate in a minimum of 5.5 hours of special education at local public school or on-site educational program. This program is geared for children and adolescents, ages 5-18.

Fee: Rates vary depending upon services need

The Richmond Ronald McDonald House
2330 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA
Phone: 1-804-355-6517

Offers: Provides housing, transportation, food pantry, & emotional support for out-of-town families whose children are being treated for cancer and other serious illnesses. Volunteers needed for every shift, approximately 5 to 9 p.m. & weekends. Families outside the greater Richmond area can stay in our beautiful nine-bedroom house. Folks share a fully stocked kitchen, laundry, playroom, living room, & dining room. One bedroom per family, with linens provided. Siblings & other family members welcome; a hospital referral is needed. Volunteers needed for every shift, approximately 5 to 9 p.m. & weekends.

Location: Close to Children’s Hospital, Stuart Circle, St. Mary’s, & MCV (2 blocks from the Boulevard/2 blocks from Broad St.). Have someone from the hospital call & make a referral & reservation.

Housing - Rental Assistance - Section 8

Departments of Social Services listed below:

JCC Dept. of Social Services
5248 OldeTowne Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 220-1272

and

York/Poquoson Dept. of Social Services
301 PO Drawer 917, Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 890-3787

Offers: On-going rental assistance to lower income households. Amount of assistance is based on families’ income. Families find their own housing which must be inspected and within rent limits. Eligible families and individuals must first get on the waiting list for assistance. The program is geared for lower income families as well as elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons. Landlords are needed who are willing to rent to participating households. Rent subsidy paid directly to landlord. Landlord retains right to select tenants as long as he does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Watch newspaper and agency bulletin boards for notice when waiting list is open. Establish and maintain good credit to qualify for the most desirable housing.

Fee: Application fees and other Landlord Requirements

Housing - Transitional Apartments (2)

Avalon
PO Box 1079
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 258-5051 or 258-5022

Offers: A furnished 2 bedroom apartment for one year; child care during hours of employment; counseling; life skills. Geared for employed, female victims of domestic violence and their children. Volunteers needed to provide life-skills, education, job skills training and assistance in the child care center. Must have resided in the emergency shelter for one month and be a resident of James City County, City of Williamsburg or York County. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Confidential

Fee: Rent based on income

The Salvation Army
151 Kristiansand Drive #106
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 229-6651

Offers: Housing for families or single women seeking to break cycle of dependency. Supportive services, counseling and referrals offered as part of service plan. Initial term of residence is 90 days and depending on progress may be extended to meet goals. We serve populations of James City County, Bruton District of York County and the City of Williamsburg. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: 7133 Merrimac Trail (and other scattered locations)

Fee: $100 refundable deposit (negotiable)

Housing - Wiseman House, a Home for People with HIV/AIDS

AIDS/HIV Services Group
PO Box 2322
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 804-979-7714
Toll Free: 800-752-6862

Offers: A beautiful home providing six furnished rooms located in Charlottesville, VA. Geared for individuals 18 years or older who are living with HIV/AIDS. Must be free from alcohol or drug abuse and must pass a screening for TB. Also must enjoy sharing living space with others.

Fee: Rent is based on a sliding scale according to income

Hospice Services (2)

Williamsburg Community Hospital
1100 Professional Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-3232 or 259-1251

Offers: In-home care by both medical professionals and volunteers who assist with terminally ill patients and have determined that no further curative is appropriate. They want to die at home with dignity and in comfort. (people who have been given a six-month prognosis.)

Provides an opportunity to support patients and their families by running errands (picking up medicines), providing companionship, reading to patients, etc.

Fee: Covered by most insurance companies

Hospice Support Care of Williamsburg
4445Powhatan Parkway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-1220

Offers: 24 hour respite care, emotional support and other non–medical assistance from staff and volunteers. Home care equipment and supplies to patients and their families. For Individuals with a terminal illness, living at home with a primary caregiver, in Williamsburg, James City County or upper York County. Volunteers work individually or in pairs, with one patient and family at a time. Basic training is offered in September Open to all ages, regardless of income. Volunteer assignment and care is individualized according to needs of each patient and family. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Hospice House

Fee: None

Information and Referral (2)

Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite #1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 757-873-0541

Offers: PAA is the first stop for anyone with questions about aging or the elderly. We are a clearinghouse for information of interest to senior or their families. Literature is available on subjects such as long term care, abuse prevention weather emergencies, legal and financial issues, etc.

Fee: None

United Way of Greater Williamsburg Information and Referral Helpline
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-2222

Offers: Free, confidential service which will put you in touch with resources in our area that can help you with assistance for paying an electric bill to transportation to medical assistance to food. Information gathered is strickly confidential and is used only to refer you to the agency that can help you.  If you visit the office in person, please make sure you bring a picture ID with you.

Fee: None

In Home Care

Peninsula Agency on Aging
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite #1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Phone: 757-873-0541

Offers: Some services may be included in a care plan including nutrition, bathing, and dressing, respite, light housekeeping, etc.

Fee: $0 to $15 an hour

Jail Services Program - Offender Aid and Restoration
One North Third Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-652-1261 (Local OAR Case Manager) or 1-804-643-2746 (Richmond OAR Case Manager)

Offers: Pre- and post-release services offered to individual offenders to assist in their efforts to become a more responsible member of the community (needs assessments, pre-release planning, life skill groups, substance abuse groups, tutoring, housing assistance upon release, referrals for treatment, and job placement assistance.) OAR is an acronym for Offender Aid and Restoration. Geared for inmates in the local jails and ex-offenders released from the local jails and/or the state correctional system. Volunteers are needed to facilitate parenting education groups, anger management assistance, substance abuse groups (AA and NA), tutoring, financial management, and a victim empathy development program.

Location: A case manager is located at Henrico Regional Jail-East (17320 New Kent Highway, Barhamsville). Services are also available at five other sites in the greater Richmond area.

Fee: None

James City County Family Mediation Program
James City County Human Services Center
5249 Old Towne Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 259-3152

Offers: Information and mediation service to families litigating custody and visitation. An orientation and informational videotape is provided to families. Must be referred to the program by the courts. Questions Answered – How does separation and divorce effect children? How can I settle custody and visitation issues with the parent? How can I co-parent?.

Location: See above listed information

Fee: None

Job Corps

Educational Management Corporation
1500 East Little Creek Road, Suite 203
Norfolk, VA 23518
Phone: 1-800-889-9336 or 757-587-2762
Fax: 757-588-6707

Offers: Residential Training program for 16 to 24 year olds. This is a self paced program involving academic training (GED/High school diploma) vocational trades training to improve employability and social skills. Free housing, medical and dental provided, with a weekly allowance. Assistance with job, college and/or military placement. Stipend awarded upon successful completion of program. This is a year round program serving the Tidewater and Eastern Shore Regions.

Location: National (Call above phone listings for further information)

Fee: None

Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg
PO Box 1117
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 873-7272 or 253-5624

Offers: The club is a non-profit, volunteer organization that supports a variety of organizations and community services through financial and volunteer assistance. Membership requirements: Resident of Williamsburg, James-City County or Bruton District of York County, between ages 18-45. To volunteer, you must be a member in good standing, you must attend at least 6 meetings each club year, participate in at least one committee, vote, pay dues on time and support fund raising efforts. A few of our major fundraisers are: Spring Art Show held in April. Friday Frolics (An after hour community party) held in May and September, and provide volunteers for Michelob Golf Championship.

Location: Meetings are held at the WJCC Recreation Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, except August and December.

Fee: Annual dues $35, with a one time initiation fee of $10

Juvenile Detention

The Merrimac Center
9300 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 887-0225

Offers: The Merrimac Center provides secure custody of both male and female youth (ages 7-17) who have come in conflict with the law and require confinement for their own protection or for the community’s protection. Juvenile Detention provides a wide range of helpful services, which support the juvenile’s physical, emotional and social development. Volunteers are needed in the areas of educational tutoring (all subjects), recreation and leisure education, positive role modeling, self-esteem building and health care education. Topic discussions, presentations or actual hands-on activities are welcomed. Donations of art, recreational and/or education supplies are always accepted. Juveniles from the following counties/cities are detained at the facility: counties of Caroline, Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, Hanover, King & Queen, King William, Lancaster, Matthews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, James City &York; cities of Williamsburg and Poquoson. Contact James Booth, Recreational Specialist for additional information.

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LaLeche League of the Peninsula
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
Highway 134
Tabb, VA
Phone: 723-4110

Offers: Information and encouragement – mainly through personal help to all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. Geared for pregnant and nursing mothers. Babies are welcome. Morning class is !st Thursday of every month at 10:00a.m. Evening class is 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30p.m.
Location: Call for location
Fee: Memberships are available

Legal Aid: Legal Advice And Representation

Legal Services Of Eastern Virginia (LSEVA)
Toll Free: 800-944-6624 (For Intake and Referral Unit, applications and/or assistance)

Offers: Assistance in employment, consumer, housing, public benefits, family, and other civil cases. Geared for all eligible persons with legal problems or questions. Volunteer attorneys assist with bankruptcy and divorce cases. LSEVA also recruits clerical/office volunteers. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: Legal Services of Eastern Virginia serves the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and Poquoson, and the counties of James City, York, Accomac, Northampton, Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex.
Fee: No fee charged for services. Clients must be income eligible.

Male Caregiver Support Program

Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc.
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1006
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 757-873-0541

Offers: Through this program support is provided to male caregivers on how to handle responsibilities of caregiving (special focus on male military retirees). For more information contact Dan Phillips, 873-0541, Ext 1924

Fee: None

Mammograms and Bone Density Testing

Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 259-6079 (Leave your name & phone number. Someone will contact you to make an appointment.)

Offers: Free Mammograms for women and bone density testing for men or women, by way of physician’s referral, for those who have no health insurance. This is a free program offered through the Williamsburg Community Hospital Auxiliary. Results are sent to your physician, Olde Towne Medical Center or primary care clinic. For Williamsburg, JCC or York County residents between the ages of 40 to 65 (younger if patient is at risk). How often can I have a mammogram? Once a year, unless specified otherwise by your M.D.

Location: Mammography/Bone Density: Women’s Imaging Center, 130 John Tyler Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Mammography: Norge Diagnostic, 7151 Richmond Road, Suite 101, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Fee: None

Medicaid

City of Williamsburg Dept. of Social Services
401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 220-6161

Offers: Payments for health and medical care for aged, blind, and disabled adults. Payments fort families and children health and medical care for low-income families. All recipients must meet certain income eligibility requirements.

Mental Illness

Williamsburg Area Alliance for the Mentally Ill (WAAMI)

Phone: 890-2771

Offers: Support for families & consumers touched by mental illness. Geared for people living in Williamsburg, James City, York Counties & Poquoson. Volunteers are needed for Political Advocacy for Mental Health & needed for annual 5K race in the spring.

Location: Williamsburg Regional Library, Conference Room B, 310 Scotland St., Williamsburg, VA. Call for meetings times and days

Fee: Membership $25 a year includes State and National organizations.

Mentoring (2)

(CORE Mentor Program)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-0676

Offers: Volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models and offer friendship to children on a one-to-one basis. Geared for children ages 6-14 who are in need of improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills or peer relationships. Each match is based on the needs of the child and the interests of both the child and the volunteer. Volunteers are needed to serve as “Bigs” for 3-5 hours per week. There is a strong need for men to serve as Big Brothers. Contact Big Brothers/Big Sisters for more information. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: None

(SCOPE Mentor Program)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
312 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA.
Phone: 253-0676

Offers: One-to-one mentoring for students in grades K-12. Geared for students who are in need of improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills or peer relationships. Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors for one hour per week during the school year. Mentoring takes place at the school during school hours. Contact your child’s teacher or guidance counselor about this program or contact Big Brothers/Big Sisters to be a mentor. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: None

Mother’s Specialty Services (2)

Williamsburg Community Hospital
301 Monticello Ave., 1st Floor
Williamsburg, VA
Phone: 259-6189

Offers: Mothers Specialty Shop - Supplies needs of nursing mothers (breast pump rentals, bras, etc.). Hours of operation are 9:30 - 12:30, Monday through Friday.

Mothers Stay-at-Home Group
Child Caring Connection
312 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 229-7940

Offers: Parents who stay at home support. They plan activities which may or may not include the children. Join a nice group of parents who enjoy doing activities together. Bring your children; occasional mothers-only outings. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Location: YMCA Building on South Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA.

Fee: None

Older Adult Services

Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads
1315 Jamestown Road, Suite 202
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 253-2847

Offers: Volunteer Out Reach Program in home services include yard work, minor home repairs, shopping & errands, transportation to medical appointments, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting. Protective and Legal Services include guardian/conservator/power-of-attorney/representative payee. We also have elder care consultation. United Way of Greater Williamsburg Member Agency.

Fee: Fees for ongoing case management services are adjusted according to each individual’s ability to pay. No Fees for in home services