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We are in the process of compiling the list of local resources and this will take some time to accomplish. We will continue updating as we get information and time to connect with various organizations. If you are in need of a resource, give us a call or send us a text and we will help you and also add our findings to the list.
Available Resources:
There are several types of resources, some offer individual services, and some offer multiple services. Community action agencies offer multiple social services. They are non-profit organizations that locally carry out the United States Federal Governments Community Action Programs.
Community Action Agencies:
* People Inc. Headquarters
1173 West Main St.
Abingdon, Va. 24210
Phone: (276) 623-9000
Website: info@peopleinc.net
* Mountain Comm. Action Program Inc.
602 S. Iron St.
Marion, Va. 24354
Phone: (276) 783-7337
Website: mountaincap.org
Other resources that offer multiple services:
211
Services offered: Crisis, emergency, food, health, and housing
Phone: 211
website: 211.org
*Ecumenical Faith in Action
Services offered: Clothing, food, medical, emergency financial assistance, advocacy and referrals
798 Hillman Highway
Abingdon, Va. 24210
Phone: (276) 628-4813
Website: abingdonfaithinaction.com
*Highlands Fellowship Church
Services: Clothing, counseling, food and other
22417 Watauga Rd.
Abingdon, Va. 24211
Phone: (276) 628-3297
Website: hf.church
*Smyth County Department Social Services
121 Bagley Circle #200
Marion, Va. 24354
Phone: (276) 783-8148
Website: smythcountydss.org
*Washington County Department of Social Services
15068 Lee Highway #100
Bristol, Va. 24202
Phone: (276) 645-5000
Website: dss.virginia.gov
Resources offering individual
services, listed by category:
EDUCATION:
Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start/Early Head Start
Phone: (276)210-4925 (For Bland, Smyth, and Wythe Counties)
Phone: (276)988-5383 (Tazwell County)