Local Assistance Agencies

Please help us update the contents of this directory periodically; email mha@avenue.org or call 434-977-4673.

MENTAL  HEALTH (LOCAL AND STATE)   
LOCAL  PEER LED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS
MENTAL HEALTH (NATIONAL)
CHILDREN  AND YOUNG PEOPLE (INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH )
DONATIONS AND THRIFT  STORE
EDUCATION
EMERGENCY SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
FOOD RESOURCES
HEALTH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
HOMELESS INTERVENTION
HOT/WARM LINES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
HOUSING RESOURCES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEGAL SERVICES
MENTORING AND COMPANIONSHIP
MISCELLANEOUS
PARENTING/FAMILY SUPPORT
PREGNANCY, PRENATAL, AND WELL BABY
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
SENIOR SERVICES
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AND PREVENTION
TRANSPORTATION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S SERVICES  

MENTAL HEALTH (LOCAL AND STATE)

• Alzheimer’s Association:  674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-973-6122, www.alz.org\cwva



• Blue Ridge Clubhouse:  100 Burnett St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-972-1825, www.regionten.org



• Blue Ridge Family Alliance (National Alliance on Mental Illness- NAMI):
  434-970-1257, www.avenue.org/brfa



• Region Ten Community Services:  800 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-972-1800, www.regionten.org 
  
  
• Mental Health America C/A: 953 2^nd St., SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-977-4673, www.avenue.org/mha
                                              
• UVA Psychiatric Services:  1670 Discovery Drive, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-243-4646, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• UVA Emergency Room:  PO Box 800699, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-924-2231, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• UVA Clinical Psychology:  405 Emmet St., Charlottesville, VA 22904
  434-924-7034, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• On Our Own Peer Resource Center:  123 4^th St., NW,  Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-979-2440,  www.avenue.org/onourown/
    
• Martha Jefferson Hospital Emergency Room:  459 Locus Ave. , Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-982-7150, www.marthajefferson.org 
  
  
• FOCUS Women’s Resource Center:  953 2^nd St., SE, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-2222, www.avenue.org/focus 
  
  
• VOCAL (Virginia Organization for Consumers Asserting Leadership): 
  PO Box 1248, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-243-7878 or 1-888-771-2030, www.vocalvirginia.org
  
  
• The Women’s Initiative:  1007 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-872-0047, www.thewomensinitiative.org
  
  
• UVA Child and Family Psychiatry:  310 Old Ivy Way, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-243-6950, www.virginia.edu/healthsystem
  
  
• UVA Mary Ainsworth Psychological Clinic: 
  108 Gilmer Hall, PO Box 400400, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4400
  434-982-4737, ainsworth@virginia.edu 
  
  
• Virginia Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health: 
  2025 E. Main St., Suite 107, Richmond, VA 23223,
  804-649-8481x102, www.medhomeplus.org
  
  
• VOPA (Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy): 
  1910 Byrd Ave., Suite 5,  Richmond, VA 2323
  1-800-552-3962, www.vopa.state.va.us
  
  
• Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS): PO Box 1797, Richmond, VA 23218-1797
  1-804-786-3921 or 1-800-451-5544, www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/contactus.htm
  
  
• Charlottesville Free Clinic:  1138 Rose Hill Drive, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-296-5525, www.cvillefreeclinic.org
  

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LOCAL PEER LED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

• On Our Own of Charlottesville (Peer Resource Center):  123 4^th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-979-2440
  
  
• Even Keel: Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of every month at On Our Own, from 6-7 pm.   
  For more info, call 296-7031
  
  
• Mental Health America:  Acupuncture peer-led groups meet on the first and third Tuesday 4-5 pm  and the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 4-5 pm, at 953 Second St., SE, in Charlottesville.   434-977-4673
  
  
• Mental Health America:  Women’s peer support group meets first and third Tuesday 5-6 pm and a  mixed peer-led support group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 5-6 pm, at 953 Second St. SE, in Charlottesville.  434-977-4673 
   
• Mental Health America:   Charlottesville Survivors of Suicide: First Thursdays of the month, 7-8:30 pm.   For information and location, call Margie at 434-974-9314 or  Mental Health America in Charlottesville at 434- 977-4673
  
  
• Mental Health America: Recovery support group  run by and for Veterans meets 6-8 pm every Thursday at 953 Second St. SE in Charlottesville. 434 977 4673 
  
  
• The Women’s Initiative: Self facilitating discussion group for women aged 50+, meets every other Wednesday from noon until 1:30 pm.  434-872-0047
  
  
• The Women’s Initiative: A women’s support group meets on the 2^nd 4th Tuesdays of every month, from 6:30-8:30 pm.  434-872-0047
  
  
• Emotions Anonymous:  Meets  every Monday 8-9 pm at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, 717 Rugby Road Charlottesville. 434-987-1719 or 434-296-1850
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:  Various meetings:
  • 1:30-3 pm Thursdays at the Colonnades at 2600 Barracks Road
  • 10-11:30 am Saturdays at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cismont
  • 9:30-10:30 amTuesdays at the Alzheimer’s Association at 674 Hillsdale Drive
    
    
• CoDA (Codependents Anonymous):  Meets at 7:30 pm Wednesdays in Belmont Baptist Church’s small chapel on Monticello Avenue.
  
  
• Gamblers Anonymous: Meets at 7PM Tuesdays, at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church at 717 Rugby Road in Charlottesville.
  
  
• Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program based on Alcoholics Anonymous, offers three meetings a week in Charlottesville.  OA welcomes overeaters, bulimics and anorexics.  434-980-1777
  
  
• Pet Loss Support Group: Meets at 11 am on Saturdays.  434-760-1330

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MENTAL HEALTH  (NATIONAL)

• National Mental Health America:  2000 N. Beauregard St., 6^th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311 1-800-969-6642, www.nmha.org   
                
• Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation:  1000 Skokie Blvd., Suite 570, Wilmette, IL 60091 847-256-8525, www.bpkids.org
  
  
• Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health:  240-403-1901,  www.ffcmh.org/
  
  
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:  730 N. Franklin St., Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60654-7725 1-800-826-3632, www.dbsalliance.org/
  
  
• Screening for Mental Health:  One Washington St., Suite 304, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 1-781-239-0071,  www.mentalhealthscreening.org 
  
  
• American Psychological Association:  750 First St., NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 1-800-374-2721, www.apa.org/
  
  
• American Psychiatric Association:  1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1825, Arlington, VA 22209 1-888-357-7924, www.psyche.org
  
  
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Information Center: 1-800-789-2647, www.samhsa.gov
  
  
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:  8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785, 1-800-233-4050,  www.chadd.org/
  
  
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):  Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-3042, 703-524-7600 (Member Services 1-888-999-6264), www.nami.org/
  
  
• National Consumer Clearing House:  1211 Chestnut St., Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 1-800-553-4539 or 215-751-1810, www.mhselfhelp.org
  
  
• American Association of Suicidology:  5221 Wisconsin Ave., NW  Washington, DC 20015, 202-237-2280, crisis line 1-800-273-TALK (8255), www.suicidology.org
  
  
• Western State Hospital:  1301 Richmond Road,  Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-8000, www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

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CHILDREN  AND  YOUNG  PEOPLE (INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH)  

• Insurance for Children Project (FAMIS):  806 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902   
  434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org 
       
• Mental Health America of Charlottesville/Albemarle referral services:  953 2^nd Street SE, Charlottesville,VA 22902, 434-977-4673, www.avenue.org/mha
  
  
• National Mental Health America referral services: 2000 N. Beauregard St., 6^th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-800-969-6642, www.nmha.org
  
  
• Community Attention:  120 7^th St., NE, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-970-3342, www.charlottesville.org
  
  
• Division of Child Support Enforcement:  120 7^th Street, NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  800-782-3523, www.dss.virginia.gov
     
• UVA Under Fives Study Center:  PO Box 801077, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-243-6957, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
   
• UVA Teen Health Center:  1400 W. Main St., Charlottesville, VA  22902
  434-982-0090, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu 
    
• Piedmont CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates):  100 Court Square #3, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-971-7515, www.avenue.org/casa
   
• Partnership for Children:  116 W. Jefferson St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-220-5437, www.cyfs.org
  
  
• United Way Information & Referral:  806 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5126
  434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org 
    
• Children, Youth & Family Services:  116 W. Jefferson St., Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-296-4118  www.cyfs.org
        
• Child Protective Services:  1600 5^th St. Ext.,  Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-4010, www.albemarle.org   Someone is on call 24 hours a day.
  
  
• UVA Child and Family Psychiatry:  310 Old Ivy Way, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-243-6950, www.virginia.edu/healthsystem 
   
• Just Children (part of Legal Aid Justice Center):  1000 Preston Ave., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-977-0553, www.justice4all.org
   
• Commission on Children and Families (CCF):  1600 5^th Street, Suite C, Charlottesville VA 22902, 434-872-4545, www.ccfinfo.org/
  
  
• Region Ten Child and Adolescent Service:   434-972-1800, www.regionten.org 
  
  
• Runaway Hotline:  434-972-SAFE
  
  
• Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation:  1000 Skokie Blvd., Suite 570, Wilmette, IL 60091,
  847-256-8525, www.bpkids.org

• Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health: 240-403-1901  www.ffcmh.org/
  
  
• Virginia Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health:  2025 E. Main St., Suite 107,
  Richmond, VA 23223, 804-649-8481x102, www.medhomeplus.org
  
  
• Reporting child abuse: 800-552-7096
  
  
• Child Find:  800-426-5678
  
  
• Missing children national hotline: 800-843-5678
  
  
• Missing children Virginia hotline: 800-VA-CHILD
  
  
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:  800-799-SAFE (7233), www.ncadv.org/
  
  
• Child Help USA (a national child abuse hotline):  800-4-A-CHILD, www.childhelp.org/
  
  
• United Way child Care Scholarships:  806 E High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902-5126,
  434-972-1715 or 434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org
  
  
• FOCUS Teensight:  953 2^nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-295-8336, mbates@focusville.org 
   
• Community Mediation Center of Charlottesville will hold co-parenting classes for separated or divorced parents raising children in different homes.  Thursdays and Saturdays.  There is a small fee.  Call 434-977-2926 for schedule.

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DONATIONS  AND  THRIFT  STORE  

• FOCUS Flee Market (part of FOCUS Women’s Resource Center):   953 2^nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,  Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm
  434-293-2222, www.avenue.org/focus
  
  
• SPCA Rummage, 943 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 23903,
  434-293-8475, www.caspca.org
  
  
• Central Virginia Baptist Association:  PO Box 207 Crozet, VA 22932,
  434-589-6080, www.mycvba.org/
  
  
• Church of the Brethren:  1225 Rio Rd. E, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-973-3639, www.cvillecob.org/
  
  
• Goodwill Industries Thrift Shop:  1242 Richmond Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911-3515,
  434-295-3967, www.goodwillvalleys.com
  
  
• Salvation Army thrift stores:  434-979-5230, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
  
  
• Pregnancy Center of Central Virginia:  320 W Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-979-8888, www.virginiapregnancy.org
  
  
• Schoolhouse Thrift Shop:  1147 Rio RD. E, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-973-2271, www.schoolhousethriftshopatrio.com
  
  
• Twice is Nice Thrift Shop:  923  Preston Ave, # B, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-293-8319 www.twiceisnicethrift.org  

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EDUCATION

• Albemarle County Adult and Basic Education:  907 Henry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-296-3872, www.opendoors1.org
  
  
• Charlottesville Adult and Basic Education:  611 W Main St., #2A, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-971-7056, www.ccs.k12.va.us/programs/adult_education/
  
  
• Charlottesville Technical Center (CATEC):  1000 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-973-4461, www.catec.org
  
  
• Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC):  501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-977-3900,  www.pvcc.edu
  
  
• UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies:  104 Midmont Lane, PO Box 400764, Charlottesville, VA 22904, 800-346-3882, www.scps.virginia.edu/
  
  
• Head Start:  1025 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-295-3171 ext. 3008, www.headstart.org/program/index.htm
  
  
• Smart Beginnings:  2201 W Broad St, Suite 109, Richmond, VA 23220,
  804-358-8323 or 888-838-8323, maria@vcef.org
  
  
• Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle:  418 7^th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-977-3838 www.literacyforall.org/
  
  
• Literacy Volunteers of America
  Nelson County:  434-263-8228, www.avenue.org/adulted/
  Louisa County:  540-894-5655, www.avenue.org/adulted/
  Greene County:  434-985-5239, www.avenue.org/adulted/
  Fluvanna County:  434-942-9273, www.avenue.org/adulted/
  

• Mental Health America of Charlottesville/Albemarle:  953 2^nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-977-4673, www.avenue.org/mha
  
  
• National Mental Health America:  2000 N. Beauregard St., 6^th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311
  800-969-6642, www.nmha.org
  
  
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness):  Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300,
  Arlington, VA 22201-3042, 703-524-7600 (member services: 888-999-6264), www.nami.org/
  
  
• The Learning Center:  2132 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA22903 
  434-977-6006, www.merchantcircle.com
  
  
• Adult Education Center:  935-A 2^nd St., NE, IX Building, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-245-2817, www.ccs.k12.va.us  
  
  
• VOCAL (Virginia Organization for Consumers Asserting Leadership):   PO Box 1248, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-243-7878 or 888-771-2030, www.vocalvirginia.org
  
  
• American Association of Suicidology:  5221 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20015,
  202-237-2280 www.suicidology.org
  
  
• Arc of the Piedmont (tutoring):  509 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-977-4003 www.thearcofthepiedmont.org
  
  
• Piedmont Regional Education Program (tutoring):  225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-975-9400, www.prep-prc.org/
  
  
• Curry School of Education:  University of Virginia, Ruffner Hall, 405 Emmet St, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4261, 434-924-0783, www.edschool.virginia.edu/
  
  
• Adult education, Greene County:  Greene County Public Schools, PO Box 1140, Stanardsville, VA     22973, 434-985-5254, www.greenecountyschools.com
  
  
• Adult education, Louisa County:  Louisa County Public Schools, PO Box 7, 953 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117, 540-894-0252, www.lcps.k12.va.us/
  
  
• Adult education, Nelson County:  PO Box 276, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22949
  434-263-7100, www.nelson.k12.va.us/
  
  
• Blue Ridge ESL: 434-245-2817, www.charlottesville-esl.org  

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

• Fire, Rescue, Police:  Dial  911 
  
  
• Runaway Hotline:  116 W. Jefferson St., Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-972-SAFE, www.cyfs.org
  
  
• Region Ten Emergency Services: 800 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-972-1800, www.regionten.org 
  
  
• Poison Control: PO Box 800774, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
  800-222-1222, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• UVA Emergency Room:  PO Box 800699, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-924-2231, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE):  PO Box 3013, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-8509, www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org 
  
  
• Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA):  PO Box 6880, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-977-7273, www.sexualassaultresources.org 
  
  
• Martha Jefferson Hospital Emergency Room:  459 Locus Ave. , Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-982-7150, www.marthajefferson.org 
  
  
• American Red Cross:  1105 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-979-7143, www.redcross.org

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EMPLOYMENT

• Department of Rehab Services:  600 East Water St., Suite E, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-296-5621, www.virginia.gov 
  
  
• Worksource Enterprises:  1311 Carlton Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-972-1730, www.worksourceva.org
  
  
• Job Corps: 1-800-733-JOBS, www.jobcorps.dol.gov
  
  
• FOCUS Women’s Resource Center:  953 2^nd St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-293-2222, www.avenue.org/focus (includes FOCUS Teensight)
  
  
• Region Ten (Peer Specialist Training):  800 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-972-1800, www.regionten.org
  
  
• Albemarle Career Center:  Albemarle County Department of Social Services, 1600  5^th St Extended Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-972-4010, www.albemarle.org
  
  
• One Stop Career Center:  877-348-0502, www.CareerOneStop.org
  
  
• UVA Personal and Career Development:  UVA, Department of Human Resources, 918 Emmet St,
  PO Box 400127, Rm 224, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4127, www.hrs.virginia.edu/career.html
  
  
• Albemarle Human Resources Department:  401 McIntyre Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-296-5827 www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=hr
  
  
• Charlottesville Human Resources Department:  605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-970-3490 www.charlottesville.org
  
  
• Virginia Employment Commission:  703 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, 804-786-1485 www.vaemploy.com/ (unemployment compensation can be applied for here)
  
  
• Weed and Seed Program:  City of Charlottesville, 605 E main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-970-3333, www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=40
  
  
• Charlottesville Team Works:  434-296-2812

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FINANCIAL  SERVICES  AND  ASSISTANCE

• Social Security Administration:  1470 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  434-295-1144, www.ssa.gov 
  
  
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA):  1025 Park St., Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-295-3171, www.macaa.org
  
  
• Consumer Credit Counseling:  300 Preston Ave. #200, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-977-9596 or 1-800-390-2227
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension of Charlottesville/Albemarle:  460 Stagecoach Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-872-4578 or 434-872-4580, www.offices.ext.edu/albemarle/
  
  
• Love, Inc:  198 Spotnap Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-977-7777, www.loveinccville.org
  
  
• Salvation Army (temporary financial assistance):  207 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-295-4058, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
  
  
• Alliance for Interfaith Ministries (emergency financial assistance to families):  1025 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-972-1704, www.avenue.org/aim/  
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension, Fluvanna County:  PO Box 133, Palmyra, VA 22963,
  434-591-1950 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/view.cfm?webname=fluvanna
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension, Greene County:  10013 Spotswood Trail, Stanardsville, VA, 22973-2945, 434-985-5236, http://offices.ext.vt.edu/view.cfm?webname=greene
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension, Louisa County:  PO Box 399, Louisa, VA 23093-0399,
  540-967-3422 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/view.cfm?webname=louisa
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension, Nelson County:  PO Box 298, Lovingston, VA 22949-0298
  434-263-4035, http://offices.ext.vt.edu/view.cfm?webname=nelson
  
  
• Greene Skyline CAP:  PO Box 588, 532 South Main St, Madison, VA 22727,
  434-985-6066 www.skylinecap.org
  
  
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency, Louisa County:  PO Box 826, 115 Jefferson Highway, Louisa, VA 23903, 540-967-9522, www.macaa.org/programs/rural.html
  
  
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency, Fluvanna County:  PO Box 371, Fork Union, VA 23028
  434-842-2521, www.macaa.org/programs/rural.html
  
  
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency, Nelson County:  PO Box 241, Lovington, VA 22949
  434-263-8119, www.macaa.org/programs/rural.html   

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FOOD RESOURCES

• United Way Information & Referral:  806 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5126
  434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org 
  
  
• Salvation Army (public meals):  207 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-295-4058, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
  
  
• Emergency Food Bank (Charlottesville/Albemarle): 434-979-9180
  
  
• Food stamps:  see social service agencies
  
  
• Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle:  2270 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-4364, mandy@cvillemeals.org
  
  
• Daily meal sites/soup kitchens:  Call the United Way for information, 434-972-1703
  
  
• United Way information and Referral:  806 East High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5126,
  434-972-1703 www.unitedwaytja.org
  

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HEALTH  AND  MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

• Salvation Army Medical Assistance Program:  207 Ridge St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-295-4058, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
  
  
• Insurance for Children Project (FAMIS):  806 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org 
  
  
• Westhaven Nursing Clinic:  801 Hardy Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-971-1200, www.cvlas.org
  
   
• Poison Control: PO Box 800774, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
  800-222-1222, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu 
  
  
• UVA Teen Health Center:  1400 W. Main St., Charlottesville, VA  22902
  434-982-0090, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu  
    
• Martha Jefferson Hospital Emergency Room:  459 Locus Ave. , Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-982-7150, www.marthajefferson.org 
  
  
• AIDS/HIV Services Group:  963 2^nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-979-7714, www.aidsservices.org
  
  
• Charlottesville Free Clinic:  1138 Rose Hill Drive, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-296-5525, www.cvillefreeclinic.org
  
  
• Planned Parenthood Health Systems:  2964 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-296-1000, www.ppblueridge.org
  
  
• Pregnancy Center of Central Virginia:  320 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-979-8888, www.virginiapregnancy.org
  
  
• AIDS Information and Referral Hotline:  800-342-2437
  
  
• United Way Prescription Assistance Programs:  806 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-1701, www.unitedwaytja.org
  
  
• Central Virginia Community Health Center:  PO Box 1, Arvonia, VA 23004-0001,
  434-581-3271 help@getfave.com
  
  
• Community Children’s Dental Center:  259 Hydraulic Ridge Road, Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-293-9300, www.cadakids.org
  
  
• Martha Jefferson Hospital:  459 Locust Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-982-7000, www.marthajefferson.org
  
  
• UVA Medical Center:  1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908, 434-924-0000, www.virginia.edu
  
  
• Southern Albemarle Family Practice:  2256 Irish Road, Esmont, VA 22937,
  434-286-3602 info@needymeds.com
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Association, 674 Hillsdale Dr in Charlottesville, 434-973-6122,  www.alz.org/cwva Support groups for understanding and coping with Alzheimer’s.  First and third Tuesdays of each month, 9:30-10:30 AM.  Free.
  
  
• Charlottesville Brain Injury Support Team, UVA Health South Rehabilitation Center, first floor conference room, 515 Ray C. Hunt Drive, 434-969-4597.  For all persons suffering from brain injuries.  Meets on the third Tuesday of every month, from 6:30-8 PM.  Call or email  ddlmiracle@hotmail.com
  
  
• Chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia support group meets at Lake Monticello Clubhouse in Charlottesville from 7-9 PM on the third Thursday of each month.  Call 434-589-1149 or email mary_mcadam@msn.com
  
  
• Classes for coping with Parkinson’s Disease, via artful ways of moving and speaking.  Senior Center, Inc,  1180 Pepsi Place, 434-974-7756, every Mon, Weds and Fri from 10:30-11:30 AM, www.seniorcenterinc.org
  
  
• Parkinson’s Disease support group, 434-996-1718.  For active People who want to get together for discussion, information-sharing, legislative advocacy, fun and support.  Call, or email Debra.Gimbel@comcast.net
  
  
• Blue Ridge Medical Center (Nelson County):  4038 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922
  434-263-4000, www.brmedical.org    
  
  
• Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department:  1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-972-6219, www.vdh.state.va.us
  
  
• Fluvanna County Health Department:  Route 15, County Office Building, PO Box 136, Palmyra, VA 22963, 434-591-1960 or 434-591-1965, www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/ThomasJefferson/Fluvanna/
  
  
• Greene County Health Department:  50 Stanard St, PO Box 38, Stanardsville, VA 22973, 434-985-2262 www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/ThomasJefferson/Greene/
  
  
• Louisa County Health Department:  101 Ashley St, PO Box 336, Louisa, VA 23093, 540-967-3703 or 540-967-3707, www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/ThomasJefferson/Louisa/
  
  
• Nelson County Health Department:  63 Courthouse Square, PO Box 98, Lovingston, VA 22949,
  434-263-8315 or 434-263-4297, www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/ThomasJefferson/Nelson/
  
  
• UVA Behavioral Medicine Center:  PO Box 800223, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
  434-924-5314 www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• UVA Family Stress Clinic:  PO Box 800729, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
  434-924-5348 www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
     
• UVA Student Health Counseling Services (Elson Student Health Center):  400 Brandon Ave, PO Box 800760 Charlottesville, VA 22908-0760, 434-924-5362, www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/
  
  
• FOCUS Teensight:  953 2^nd St, SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-295-8336, mbates@focusville.org
  
  
• Lakeville Virginia Neurocare:  1101-B East High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-984-5218, www.vanc.org (residential facility for people with traumatic brain injury)  
  
  
• Herpes support group meets at 9:30 AM on Saturdays.  Call 434-760-1330 for location.
  
  
• “Senior Wheels USA” will make power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient if qualified.  Call 1-800-246-6010 for information.

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HOMELESS  INTERVENTION

• Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless:  TJACH, PO Box 1505, Charlottesville, VA  22902, www.avenue.org/tjach  (no telephone number listed)
  
  
• Shelter for Help in Emergency:  PO Box 3013, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-8509, www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org
  
   
• Salvation Army:  207 Ridge St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-295-4058, www.uss.salvationarmy.org
  
  
• PACEM (People and Congregations Engaging in Ministry):  PO Box 14, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-465-1392, www.pacemshelter.org
  
  
• Virginia Supportive Housing:  1010 N Thompson St, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230, 804-788-6825 www.virginiasupportivehousing.com/who.htm  (has services in Charlottesville)

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HOT/WARM  LINES,  INFORMATION  AND  REFERRAL

• Mental Health America C/A Information and  Referral Services:  953 2^nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-977-4673, www.avenue.org/mha   
  
  
• National Mental Health America:  2000 N. Beauregard St., 6^th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311
  800-969-6642, www.nmha.org  
       
• Shelter for Help in Emergency:  PO Box 3013, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-8509, www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org 
  
  
• Helpline (UVA Madison House):  170 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-295-8255, www.madisonhouse.org 
  
  
• Compassionate Friends:  1560 Robin Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  434-974-9314,  www.avenue.org/compassion/
    
• AIDS/HIV Services Group:  963 2^nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-979-7714, www.aidsservices.org
  
  
• Suicide Hotline:   800-273-8255
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Safe Return:  800-272-3900
  
  
• United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area: 806 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-1705, http://www.unitedwaytja.org/
  
  
• VA Community Resources:  2-1-1
  
  
• Charlottesville City Information Line:  434-970-3333
  
  
• Albemarle County Information Line:  434-296-5822
  
  
• Runaway Hotline:  434-972-SAFE
  
  
• Therapist Referral Network:  800-843-7274
  
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:  800-799-SAFE (7233)
  
  
• Child Help USA  (A national child abuse hotline):  800-4-A-CHILD, www.childhelp.org
  
  
• Reporting child abuse:  800-552-7096
  
  
• Child Find:  800-426-5678
  
  
• Missing children national hotline:  800-843-5678
  
  
• Missing children Virginia hotline:  800-VA-CHILD
  
  
• Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA):  PO Box 6880, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-977-7273, www.sexualassaultresources.org 
  
  
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:  800-799-SAFE (7233), www.ncadv.org/
  
  
• Health Source Library at Martha Jefferson Hospital can help community members get answers to medical questions from free and reliable sources.  Librarian can help those who are unable to visit. 434-982-8255 or email hslibrary@mjh.org, http://www.marthajefferson.org/HealthSource.htm
  

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HOUSING  RESOURCES

• Piedmont Housing Alliance:  111 Monticello Avenue, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA
  434-817-2436,  www.piedmonthousingalliance.org   
  
  
• Monticello Area Community Action Agency:  1025 Park St., Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-295-3171, www.macaa.org   
  
  
• Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP)—Emergency Home Repairs: 2127 Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-817-AHIP(2447), www.ahipva.org
  
  
• Albemarle Office of Housing:  1600 5^th St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-296-5839, www.albemarle.org/housing/
  
  
• Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority:  605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-970-3333, www.charlottesville.org/
  
  
• Habitat for Humanity:  501 Grove Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-293-9066, www.cvillehabitat.org
  
  
• Charlottesville Free Paint Program:  434-970-3182
  
  
• Charlottesville Home Owner Rehabilitation:  605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-970-3333 www.charlottesville.org/
  
  
• JABA Home Safety and Repair (Jefferson Area Board on Aging):  1512 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-817-9424, www.jabacares.org
  
  
• USDA (department of agriculture) Rural Development:  695 Berkmar Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-975-0220, www.rurdev.usda.gov/va/offices/charlottes.htm
  
  
• Weatherization Program:  434-293-3777
  
  
• Fluvanna Housing Foundation:  1001 Main St, Palmyra, VA 22963, 434-589-4820  

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

• For emergencies, dial  911
  
  
• Albemarle Police:  434-296-5807
  
  
• Charlottesville Police:  434-970-3282
  
  
• UVA Police:  434-924-7166
  
  
• Anonymous Tips: Crime Stoppers:  434-977-4000
  Drug Information:  434-970-3376

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LEGAL  SERVICES

• Legal Aid Justice Center, and Just Children:  1000 Preston Ave., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-977-0553, www.justice4all.org 
  
  
• FOCUS Lawyers Assistance (part of FOCUS Women’s Resource Center):  953 2^nd St., SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-293-2222, www.avenue.org/focus
  
  
• Juvenile Court Services Unit:  434-979-7191
  
  
• Magistrate Office:  434-977-0220
  
  
• Victim/Witness: Charlottesville:  434-970-3176 Albemarle:  434-296-5830
  
  
• Virginia Lawyer Referral Service:  800-552-7977
  
  
• VOPA(Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy):  1910 Byrd Ave., Suite 5,  Richmond, VA 23230, 800-552-3962, www.vopa.state.va.us
  
  
• Central Virginia Legal Aid Society:  1000 Preston Ave, Suite B, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-296-8851 or 800-390-9982, www.cvlas.org/

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MENTORING 

• Abundant Life Ministry:  PO Box 3482, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-970-2077 www.CharlottesvilleAbundantLife.org
  
  
• Big Brothers Big Sisters:  201 E Main St, Suite H, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-244-0882 www.bbbsocbr.com/
  
  
• Boys and Girls Club:  108 5^th St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-977-2001, www.bgclubcville.org
  
  
• Community Attention Teens Give:  120 7^th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-970-3342 www.charlottesville.org
  
  
• Boy Scouts, Stonewall Jackson Area Council:  801 Hopeman Pkwy, PO Box 813, Waynesboro, VA 22980, 1-540-943-6675, www.bsa-sjac.org/
  
  
• Christian Women’s Job Corps:  www.wmu.com/VolunteerConnection/cwjc or email Sheila.steve.smith@gmail.com
  
  
• Computers4kids:  945 2^nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-817-1121, www.computers4kids.net
  
  
• Hope Partnership:  434-973-4381
  
  
• Girl Scouts of Virginia, Skyline Council:  3663 Peters Creek Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019-2809
  540 777-5100 or 800-542-5905, www.gsvsc.org/  

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MISCELLANEOUS

• UVA Madison House:  170 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-977-7051, www.madisonhouse.org
  
  
• IRC (International Rescue Committee)Community Interpreter Service:  806 East High St., Charlottesville VA 22902, 434-979-7772, www.theirc.org   
  
  
• IRC (International Rescue Committee): Disability Advocacy/Counseling: 806 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org     
  
                    
• OAR (Offender Aid and Restoration):  750 Harris St., Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-296-2441 www.oar-jacc.org        

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PARENTING / FAMILY SUPPORT

• Family Preservation Services:  300 Preston Ave., #206, Charlottesville, VA 22902 
  434-293-4262, www.fpscorp.com 
  
  
• PREP/Parent Resource Center:  225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-975-9400, www.prep-prc.org 
  
  
• Children, Youth & Family Services:  116 W. Jefferson St., Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-296-4118, www.cyfs.org 
    
• Arc of the Piedmont:  509 Park St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-977-4003, www.thearcofthepiedmont.org
  
  
• Lafeyette School and Treatment Center:  3020 Fontaine Ave Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-9718636, www.lafeyetteschool.org
  
  
• Project LINK Parenting Program:  Fourth Street Station, 401 Fourth St, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-972-1760 ext 1757, www.regionten.org or ninado@regionten.org
  
  
• Community Attention:  120 7^th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-970-3342, www.charlottesville.org
  
  
• Region Ten Community Services:  800 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-972-1800 www.regionten.org
  
  
• Virginia Cooperative Extension of Charlottesville/Albemarle:  460 Stagecoach Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-977-4003, www.thearcofthepiedmont.org
  
  
• Empowering Families Program, 901 Preston Ave, #201, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4491,
  434-971-8454, danpsy@aol.com   

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PREGNANCY,  PRENATAL,  AND  WELL  BABY

• Healthy Families (Part of Children, Youth, and Family Services):  116 W Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-296-4118, www.cyfs.org/news.shtml
  
  
• Jefferson Area Children’s Health Improvement Program (CHIP):  1469 Greenbriar Place, Charlottesv ille, VA  22901, 434-972-6292 or 434-964-4700, www.jachip.org
  
  
• Martha Jefferson Hospital:  459 Locust Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-982-7000, www.marthajefferson.org
  
  
• UVA Women’s Place:  PO Box 800566, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
  Hotline: 800-723-3678, Main: 434-982-3678, www.healthststem.virginia.edu/internet/women/
  
  
• WIC Program (At Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department):  1138 Rose Hill Drive, PO Box 7546, Charlottesville, VA 22906, 434-972-6219
  
  
• Family Mental Health Foundation (help for postpartum depression):  800 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-496-4977, www.ppdhope.com
  
  
• Pregnancy Counseling:  1-800-247-8888
• Pregnancy Center of Central Virginia:  320 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-979-8888 www.virginiapregnancy.org
  
  
• Planned Parenthood Health Systems:  2964 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-296-1000 www.ppblueridge.org
  
  
• FOCUS Teensight:  953 2^nd St, SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-295-8336, mbates@focusville.org   

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SOCIAL  SERVICE  AGENCIES

• Dept. of Social Services:
  Albemarle County: 1600 5^th St., Ext., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-972-4010, www.albemarle.org
  Charlottesville:  120 7^th St., NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-970-3400, www.dss.virginia.gov
  Nelson County 434-263-8334,  www.nelsoncounty.com 
  Louisa  County:   540-967-3703,  www.dss.state.va.us/localagency 
  Greene County:   434-985-5246, www.dss.state.va.us 
  Fluvanna County:  434-842-8221, www.co.fluvanna.va.us 



• Child Protective Services (Charlottesville):  120 7^th St., NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-970-3400, www.dss.virginia.gov
  
  
• Adult Protective Services (Charlottesville):  120 7^th St., NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-970-3400, www.dss.virginia.gov   
  
  
• Child Protective Services (Albemarle):  1600 5^th St. Ext.,  Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-4010, www.albemarle.org   Someone is on call  24 hours a day.
        
• Adult Protective Services (Albemarle):  1600 5^th St. Ext., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  434-972-4010, www.albemarle.org 

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SENIOR  SERVICES

• Social Security Administration:  1470 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  434-295-1144, www.ssa.gov 
  
  
• Senior Center, Inc.:  1180 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-974-7756, www.seniorcenterinc.org
  
  
• Meals Home Delivery:  674 Hillsdale Dr., Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA  22901
  434-817-5260, www.jabacares.org 
  
  
• Hospice of the Piedmont:  2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-817-6900, www.hopva.org 
  
  
• Jefferson Area Board for Aging(JABA):  674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  434-817-5260, www.jabacares.org 
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Association:  674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901,
  434-973-6122, www.alz.org/cwva
  
  
• Insurance counseling and assistance:  JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging), 674 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-817-5248 or 434-817-5222, www.jabacares.org/insurance.html
  
  
• Westhaven Nursing Clinic:  801 Hardy Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-971-1200, www.cvlas.org (serving elderly and disabled persons)
  
  
• Classes for coping with Parkinson’s Disease via artful ways of moving and speaking:  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11:30 am at the Senior Center in Charlottesville, 1180 Pepsi Place, 434-9747756, www.seniorcenterinc.org
  
  
• Parkinson’s Disease support group:  434-996-1718.  Discussion, information-sharing, legislative advocacy, fun and support.  Call or email Debra.Gimbel@comcast.net
  
  
• JABA Senior Employment Program:  Jefferson Area Board on Aging, 674 Hillsdale Dr # 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-817-5244, www.jabacares.org 
              
• “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” is a weight loss education and support group for seniors which meets at 6 pmon Mondays at Colonial Auto Center, and at 12 pm on Wednesdays at the Senior Center.

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SUBSTANCE  ABUSE  SERVICES  AND  PREVENTION

• Blue Ridge First Step: 198 Spotnap Road, Suite A-1, Charlottesville, VA 22911
  434-295-0334, www.brfirststep.com 
  
  
• Mohr Center:  1014 East Market St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-979-8871, www.regionten.org
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous:  214 Rugby Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-293-6565, www.avenue.org/aa or www.aavirginia.org  
   
• Narcotics Anonymous:  PO Box 6391, Charlottesville, VA 22906,
  434-979-8298, www.charlottesvillena.org
  
  
• Al-Anon:  214 Rugby Road , Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-972-7011, or 800-344-2666, www.va-al-anon/meetings/district1.htm 
  
  
• Dual Recovery Anonymous:  800-662-HELP or 877-883 2332
  
  
• Alateen:  434-296-7128, or 800-344-2666
  
  
• Region Ten Substance Abuse treatment, 434-972-1800 www.regionten.org 
  
  
• UVA Psychiatric Services:  1670 Discovery Drive, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-243-4646, www.healthsystem.virginia.edu
  
  
• Community Wide Alcoholics Anonymous:  Meets 7-8 pm every Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at 6456 Esmont Road in Keene.

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TRANSPORTATION

• Charlottesville Transit Service (includes Jaunt and Ride Share):  315 4^th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903, 434-296-7433, www.commuterinformation.com
  
  
• University Transit Service:  1101 Millmont St, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-924-7711 www.virginia.edu/parking/bus/bus.html
  
  
• Wheels to Work:  434-295-3171
  
  
• Louisa Transportation Initiative:  540-967-3804

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VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES

• United Way Volunteer Center:  806 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5126
  434-972-1703, www.unitedwaytja.org
  
  
• Center for Non-Profit Excellence:  401 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-244-3330 www.thecne.org (See volunteer opportunities database)
  
  
• Love, Inc:  198 Spotnap Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-977-7777, www.loveinccville.org     

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WOMEN’S SERVICES

• Mental Health America Women’s peer led support group, first and third Tuesday of each month at 953 2^nd St in Charlottesville, call 434-977-4673 for information
  
  
• FOCUS Women’s Resource Center:  953 2^nd St., SE, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-293-2222, www.avenue.org/focus
  
  
• The Women’s Initiative:  1007 East High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902,
  434-872-0047, www.thewomensinitiative.org  
  
  
• Family Mental Health Foundation (help for postpartum depression):  800 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-777-2742
  
  
• Women’s Center of Charlottesville:  PO Box 800588, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  434-982-2252, www.womenscenter.virginia.edu 
  
  
• Project LINK-Women on the Move:  Fourth Street Station, 401 Fourth St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  434-972-1760 ext 1757 or 434-970-1498, www.regionten.org or ninado@regionten.org
  
  
• Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA):  PO Box 6880, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
  434-977-7273 www.sexualassaultresources.org
  
  
• Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE):  PO Box 3013, Charlottesville, VA 22903. 
  Hotline: 434-293-8509, Information: 434-963-4676,  www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org
  
  
• “Black Women, White Women, All Women in Dialogue,” McIntyre Room, Central Library, at 201 Market St in Charlottesville.  434-295-2612. Second Thursdays of each month, 6:15-7:45 pm

Please help us update the contents of this directory periodically; email mha@avenue.org or call 434-977-4673.

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