The 2008 Roane County Family Resource Network Resource Directory

The Roane County Family Resource Network

USEFUL LOCAL NUMBERS

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EMERGENCY AND HOTLINE NUMBERS

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ADULT EDUCATION

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BED & BREAKFASTS

10

CLUBS

10-11

DEPRESSION

12

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/COUNSELING

12

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

13

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

14

ELDERLY

14

FAMILY PLANNING AND PARENTING

14

FINANCIAL/BANKING INSTITUTIONS

15

FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK OF ROANE COUNTY

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FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER

17

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

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HEALTH SERVICES  CHIROPRACTORS  DENTISTS  OPTOMETRIC SERVICES  PHARMACIES  PHYSICIANS  ROANE GENERAL HOSPITAL  WV RURAL HEALTH EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

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HOUSING

20

LEGAL ISSUES

20

LIBRARIES

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LODGING

20

MEDICARE

21

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

22

MID - OHIO VALLEY HEALTH DEPT

22

PERMANENT RECORDS

23

PRE-SCHOOLS

24

RECREATION/ RENTING RECREATIONAL AREAS

25-26

RECYCLING

27

SCHOOLS

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SOCIAL SERVICES

28-29

SPECIAL NEEDS

29-31

SUICIDE

31-32

SUPPORT GROUPS

32

WHERE TO WRITE YOUR LAWMAKERS

33

HOW ARE WE DOING

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USEFUL LOCAL NUMBERS IN ROANE COUNTY AGENCY ..................................................................................................... PHONE Abuse, Domestic Violence: EVE ................................................................. 927-3707 Abuse, Child: Child Protective Services...................................................... 927-0956 Ambulance ............................................................................................................ 911 Ambulance (Non-Emergency) ..................................................................... 927-3725 City Police .............................................................................................................. 911 City Police (Non-Emergency)...................................................................... 927-2390 Community Resources, Inc. ......................................................................... 927-4632 CONNECT Childcare. ................................................................................. 372-7533 County Clerk’s Office .................................................................................. 927-2860 Courts: Circuit Court Clerk....................................................................................... 927-2750 Circuit Court Judge ...................................................................................... 927-2372 Family Law Master ...................................................................................... 927-0973 Kanawha Valley Center ............................................................................... 927-0015 Magistrate Court Clerk................................................................................. 927-4750 Magistrates: Russell Goodwin .......................................................................................... 927-4759 Denver Gandee ............................................................................................. 927-4751 Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) ......................................... 927-0956 Family Health Care ...................................................................................... 927-1495 Family Resource Network of Roane County .............................................. 927-6070 Fire ......................................................................................................................... 911 AGENCY ..................................................................................................... PHONE Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 3

Fire Dept. (Non-Emergency) / Water Delivery ........................................... 927-1800 Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department .......................................................... 927-1480 Job Service (Community Resources, Inc.)................................................... 927-4632 Probation Officer.......................................................................................... 927-3506 Probation Officer-Juvenile Court................................................................. 927-2145 Prosecuting Attorney.................................................................................... 927-2091 Roane County Clerk’s Office Record Room ............................................... 927-3138 Roane General Hospital ............................................................................... 927-4444 Roane Medical Clinic................................................................................... 927-6822 Sheriff..................................................................................................................... 911 Sheriff (Non-Emergency) ............................................................................ 927-3410 State Police ............................................................................................................. 911 State Police (Non-Emergency) .................................................................... 927-0950 Pest Control Services: Terminex ................................................................ 927-2726 Physician Match………………………………………….………….……927-5444 WVU Extension Office ................................................................................ 927-0975 Westbrook Health Services .......................................................................... 927-5200 WIC..............................................................................................................927-1480

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EMERGENCY AND HOTLINE NUMBERS

Statewide and National Agencies Adult Education (Literacy Hotline) ...................................................................................... 1-800-642-2670 Abortion Alternatives and Crisis Pregnancy Center ............................................................. 1-800-421-4673 24 - Hour Mental Health Crisis Line .................................................................................... 1-800-579-5844 Adult Abuse Hotline ............................................................................................................. 1-800-352-6513 AIDS Information Hotline ................................................................................................... 1-800-342-AIDS Alcohol Help Line................................................................................................................. 1-800-252-6465 Alcohol and Drug Help Line................................................................................................. 1-800-821-4357 Alcoholics Anonymous ......................................................................................................... 1-800-333-5051 Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission ............................................................................ 1-800-642-8208 Al-Anon Family Headquarters .............................................................................................. 1-800-356-9996 Auto Safety Hotline .............................................................................................................. 1-800-424-9393 Automated Refund & Tele-Tax (Internal Revenue Service) ................................................ 1-800-829-4477 Baby Care Help Line ............................................................................................................ 1-800-421-7376 Banking, WV Dept. of .......................................................................................................... 1-800-642-9056 Birthright ............................................................................................................................... 1-800-550-4900 Boys Town Hotline ............................................................................................................... 1-800-448-3000 Cable TV Advisory Board (complaints) ............................................................................... 1-800-272-2253 Cancer Information Services ............................................................................................ 1-800-4-CANCER Center for Substance Abuse .................................................................................................. 1-800-662-4357 Child Abuse and Neglect ...................................................................................................... 1-800-352-7096 Child Help USA .................................................................................................................... 1-800-282-7777 Consumer Credit Counseling ........................................................................................................... 485-3141 Covenant House .................................................................................................................... 1-800-999-9999 Domestic Violence Hotline ................................................................................................... 1-800-794-2335 Education, WV Dept. of........................................................................................................ 1-800-642-8541 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 5

Family Crisis Intervention Center .................................................................................................... 428-2333 Family Matters ...................................................................................................................... 1-800-734-2319 Family Planning (WV Dept. Of Health) ............................................................................... 1-800-642-8522 Federal Student Aid Information ........................................................................................ 1-800-333-INFO Federal Tax Information (Problem Resolution Office) ......................................................... 1-800-829-1040 Federal Tax Forms ................................................................................................................ 1-800-829-3676 Federal Tax Information & Assistance - TDD...................................................................... 1-800-829-4059 Food Stamps.......................................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8589 Fuel & Energy ....................................................................................................................... 1-800-642-9012 Grief Recovery Help Line ..................................................................................................... 1-800-445-4808 Herpes Resource Center ........................................................................................................ 1-800-230-6039 Highways, WV Dept. of........................................................................................................ 1-800-642-9292 Hill Burton Hotline (free and low cost health service) ......................................................... 1-800-638-0742 Health & Human Resources, WV Dept. of (DHHR) ............................................................ 1-800-642-8589 Hunting and Fishing Law Violations (NET GAME) ............................................................ 1-800-638-4263 Insurance, WV Dept. of ........................................................................................................ 1-800-642-9004 Internal Revenue Service ...................................................................................................... 1-800-829-1040 Jackson Treatment Center ..................................................................................................... 1-800-634-4431 Job Corps (Charleston) ....................................................................................................... 1-800-733-JOBS Lawyer Information Services ................................................................................................ 1-800-642-3617 Legal Services ....................................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8279 Legislative Public Information.............................................................................................. 1-800-642-8650 Lottery Commission (daily winning numbers) ..................................................................... 1-800-982-2274 Medicare Claims ................................................................................................................... 1-800-848-0106 Mothers Against Drunk Driving ........................................................................................... 1-800-729-6233 Motor Vehicles, WV Dept. of ............................................................................................... 1-800-642-9066 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 6

National AIDS Information Clearinghouse .......................................................................... 1-800-458-5231 National Child Abuse Hotline ............................................................................................... 1-800-422-4453 National Cocaine Hotline ................................................................................................... 1-800-COCAINE National Domestic Violence Hotline .................................................................................. 1-800-333-SAFE National Drug Hotline........................................................................................................ 1-800-821-HELP National Health Information ................................................................................................. 1-800-336-4797 National Institute on Drug Abuse ......................................................................................... 1-800-638-2045 National Runaway Hotline .................................................................................................... 1-800-621-4000 National School Information Help Line................................................................................ 1-800-638-9675 Parents Anonymous .............................................................................................................. 1-800-421-0353 Pesticide Hotline ................................................................................................................... 1-800-858-7378 Pinch-the-Pusher ................................................................................................................1-800-282-DRUG PMS Access .......................................................................................................................... 1-800-222-4767 Poison Control ...................................................................................................................... 1-800-642-3625 Primary Health Hotline ......................................................................................................... 1-800-333-4444 Prestera Mental Health Ctr. (24 - hr. Crisis Line) ................................................................. 1-800-642-3434 Public Employees Insurance Agency .................................................................................... 1-800-344-5076 Public Service Commission (utility complaints) .................................................................. 1-800-642-8544 Runaway Hotline .................................................................................................................. 1-800-231-6946 Social Security Administration ............................................................................................. 1-800-772-1213 State Board of Investments ................................................................................................... 1-800-345-2274 STD/AIDS Prevention .......................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8244 Suicide Counseling Help Line .............................................................................................. 1-800-468-1359 Tax & Revenue, WV Dept. of............................................................................................... 1-800-642-8698 Tax & Revenue, Taxpayer Services ...................................................................................... 1-800-642-9016 Teachers Retirement Board................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8509 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 7

Teens Teaching AIDS Prevention...................................................................................... 1-800-234-TEEN Telephone Repair Service Network ...................................................................................... 1-800-222-6987 VD Hotline ............................................................................................................................ 1-800-227-8922 Veterans Administration ....................................................................................................... 1-800-827-2052 WV Advocates (for the developmentally disabled) .............................................................. 1-800-950-5250 WV Division of Rehabilitation Services ............................................................................... 1-800-642-8207 WV Domestic Violence Hotline ........................................................................................... 1-800-352-6513 WV Library Commission ...................................................................................................... 1-800-424-8567 WV Travel Info (State Parks) ............................................................................................... 1-800-225-5982 Water Pollution Spills Alert and Fish Kill ............................................................................ 1-800-642-3074 Workers’ Compensation ....................................................................................................... 1-800-628-4256 Women’s and Children’s Hotline ......................................................................................... 1-800-642-3617 Women’s Health Center of WV ............................................................................................ 1-800-642-8670

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ADULT EDUCATION GED / ABE If you are interested in obtaining your General Equivalent Diploma (GED) call: Adult Basic Education ..................................................................................................................... 927-6424 Literacy Hotline / Adult Education ....................................................................................... 1-800-642-2670 National School Information................................................................................................. 1-800-638-9675

Roane-Jackson Technical Center For more information please call Roane-Jackson Technical Center at .................................... 372-7335

Bridging the Gap Off campus, online college courses available locally. For more information contact Debbie Jones .................................................................................... 927-6407

WVU at Parkersburg and Jackson County West Virginia University Important Phone Numbers Admissions Office ........................................................................................................................... 424-8220 Bookstore ......................................................................................................................................... 424-8240 Business Office ................................................................................................................................ 424-8223 Dean of Academic Affairs ............................................................................................................... 424-8244 Financial Aid Office ........................................................................................................................ 434-8210 Information Office ........................................................................................................................... 424-8203 Jackson County Center .................................................................................................................... 424-8269 Library ............................................................................................................................................. 424-8260 Night Director .................................................................................................................................. 424-8000 Records Office ................................................................................................................................. 424-8220 Student Assistance Center................................................................................................................ 424-8211 Student Services ............................................................................................................................... 424-8209 West Virginia University - Parkersburg........................................................................................... 424-8220

WVU – Jackson County Center WVU-P at Jackson County .............................................................................................................. 372-6992 Roane Jackson Technical Center ..................................................................................................... 372-7335

Glenville State College - Roane County Center Located at Roane County High School, the center offers course work for high school students, traditional college students, and non-traditional students. Credit earned at the Roane County Center is fully accredited and transferable to other institutions. Most classes are taught in the evening to accommodate working adults. The center can provide direct registration for extension students in all class taught by the college. Financial aid is obtainable for those who qualify. Degree programs are available. For further information, contact Jeannie Bennett at .......................................................................................... 927-1600

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BED & BREAKFASTS See also Lodging Cunningham House .......................................................................................................................... 927-3670 Boggs Grandview Motel .................................................................................................................. 927-1840 The Arnott House………………………………………………….……………………..… (304)519-5166

CLUBS Lions Club For more information about the Lions Club contact: Charles Brannon............................................................................................................................... 927-2462 Frank Vannoy................................................................................................................................... 927-4707 James Owen ............................................................................................................... 927-1207 or 927-0956 P.A.T.C.H. (Planned Approach to Community Health) What is P.A.T.C.H? Planned Approach To Community Health is a program designed to help communities plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs that are directed at preventing and controlling chronic diseases. For more information call................................................................................….............................927-6070 Roane County Republican Women’s Club For more information call ................................................................................................................ 927-2933 Roane County Gun Club Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Conducts youth safety courses, two sight-in days per year (open to the public), shooting matches with the Lion’s Club, and other events. The Roane County Gun Club is a non-profit organization. For more information call ………………………………………………………………………..927-1448 Roane County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) The mission of the CEOS is to strengthen individuals and families through continuing education, leadership development and community service. For more information, contact the WVU Extension Office ...........................................................927-0975 Roane County Country Club The club is located at Tucker’s Run Road, offers a nine-hole golf course, and hosts several tournaments throughout the year. Roane County Country Club ............................................................................................................ 927-2899 Roane County 4-H The 4-H youth development program is committed to enhancing the development of all youth through a variety of learning experiences, such as club meetings, workshops, project work, community service, and 4-H camps. For more information on 4-H in Roane County, call…………………….………………………..927-0975 Roane County Democrat Women’s Club The purpose of this organization is to unite Democrat women and develop leadership and promote harmony within the party. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Roane County Court House commission room at 7:00 p.m. Any Democrat woman residing in the county may become a Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 10

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Roane Arts & Humanities Council The Council brings many special performers into the Spencer area as well as featuring at least one annual community theater production. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room at Roane General Hospital. Contact …………………………………………………………………………………………….927-4161 Roane County Historical Society Inc The main objective of the Roane County Historical Society Inc. is to build interest in the preservation and collection of accurate historic and genealogical records of Roane County and related areas, and to maintain a collection of historic memorabilia and information, which can be seen at the Roane Co. Library. The Roane County Historical Society meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Roane County Library. For more information call the Roane County Library...............................................................................................927-1130 Rotary Club of Spencer Rotary is a group of business owners and local community leaders who gather to foster ideal service as a basis of worthy enterprise. The Rotary Club of Spencer has taken on many community projects, including fundraisers for band and athletic uniforms for Roane County High School, the Adopt-AHighway program, the War Memorial at Heritage Park, track equipment, scholarship funds, and student and adult foreign exchanges. Meetings are held every Monday at noon at the Roane County Library for lunch and an informative program. Fees for lunch and modest dues are established annually. For more information contact Mike Greenlee.................................................................................. 927-4400 Bluegrass Riding Club Club meetings are the 1st Monday of each month, held at Roane County Library from November – April. Shows are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Riding Club show grounds on Tuckers Run Road from May - Oct. For more information contact: Barbara Lesher …………………………………………………………………………………….927-2799 Hill & Hollow Garden Club This local non-profit organization is a member of the National Organization of Garden Clubs and the WV Garden Club. They meet on the first Thursday of each month at alternate members’ homes. The membership dues fund local projects, which include planting trees at Miletree Healthcare Center and along Walnut Avenue, and other beautification and civic projects throughout the year. For more information Contact Peggy Heeter ...................................................................................................................... 927-1389

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DEPRESSION Depression is far more common than most people realize: two out of ten Americans are clinically depressed and as many as 23% of all women have at least one major depressive episode in their lifetime. Those who suffer from major depression cannot just “snap out of it”. It interferes with sleep, appetite, self-image, and attitude. Below is a list of symptoms of depression. If five or more of these symptoms last for more than two weeks or are interfering with school or family life so that pain and problems often outweigh pleasure it’s time to get a professional diagnosis. Family Health Care .......................................................................................................................... 927-1495 Psych Services ................................................................................................................................. 927-5252 Roane General Hospital ................................................................................................................... 927-4444 Westbrook Health Services .............................................................................................................. 927-5200 Child Help USA; EMS.......................................................................................................... 1-800-282-7777 Depression Awareness, Recognition and National Health Information ................................................................................................. 1-800-248-4344 Primary Health Hotline ......................................................................................................... 1-800-333-4444 Treatment Program: National Institute of Mental Health; EMS ........................................... 1-800-282-7777 National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association ................................................ 1-800-82-NDMDA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/COUNSELING Family Crisis Center (24-hours) ...................................................................................................... 428-2333 Inebriate Recovery Program (First National Bank........................................................................... 927-2301 Westbrook Health Services (Main Office ........................................................................................ 927-5200 Women’s and Children’s Hospital ................................................................................................... 347-9229 WV Department of Health & Human Resources ............................................................................. 927-0956 Child & Adult Abuse Hotline (*Report all suspected abuse or neglect ................................ 1-800-352-6513 Roane County 24 hour Hotline ............................................................................................. 1-800-794-2335

The EVE (Eliminating Violent Environments) Program can help by providing:  Shelter  24 Hour Hotline  Crisis Intervention  Individual Counseling  Information and Referral  Community Education  Abuse Prevention Education EVE (Eliminating Violent Environments)… ................................................................................... 927-3707

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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol and/or drugs help is available from the following resources: Family Health Care .......................................................................................................................... 927-1495 Westbrook Health Services .............................................................................................................. 927-5200 24-Hour Crisis Line .............................................................................................................. 1-800-579-5844 Alcohol and Drug Help Line................................................................................................. 1-800-821-4357 Alcohol Help Line................................................................................................................. 1-800-252-6465 Center for Substance Abuse .................................................................................................. 1-800-662-4357 National Institute on Drug Abuse ......................................................................................... 1-800-638-2045 National Cocaine Hotline ................................................................................................... 1-800-COCAINE National Drug Hotline................................................................................................. 1-800-821-662-HELP If a friend has overdosed on drugs or is extremely intoxicated...DON’T WAIT! Get the person to a hospital as soon as possible. If you can, note what they have been drinking or have taken, and stay with them at the hospital. If you cannot stay, pin a note to them with their name, address, and type and amount of drug they took, and whether they had consumed alcohol. Emergency ................................................................................................................................................ 911 Ambulance ................................................................................................................................................ 911 Roane General Hospital ................................................................................................................... 927-4444 Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous ......................................................................................................... 1-800-333-5051 Al-Anon Family Headquarters .............................................................................................. 1-800-356-9996 Remember that friends, teachers, counselors, and ministers are all sources of help.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Roane County EDA has a map of all the water and sewer lines in the Roane County area. You can find this map on the Internet under Roane County EDA and the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Mark Whitley...................................................................................................................... 927-5189

ELDERLY Roane County Committee on Aging Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. For questions or services, please call or write RCCOA at: Roane County Committee on Aging 815 Madison Ave. Spencer, WV 25276 .............................................................................................................. (304) 927-1997 MileTree Health Center ................................................................................................................ 927-1007 Roane General Hospital………………………………………………………….………………927-0044

FAMILY PLANNING AND PARENTING The following list of agencies can help you with family planning and pregnancy questions. Please don’t hesitate to call. If you reach someone who can’t help you, they will certainly direct you to the appropriate agency. Family Health Care........................................................................................................................ 927-1495 FHC offers sliding fee scale for low-income families. Eligible applicants qualify for free pregnancy testing. They also offer obstetrical care and delivery services, family planning, a parenting support group, and childbirth and parenting education classes. Health Department ........................................................................................................................ 927-1480 If you meet all criteria the Health Department provides free family planning clinics, counseling, medical services, birth control, pregnancy diagnosis, and WIC (The Women, Children and Infants program). The WIC program is a nutrition and health service program for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5 years old. Home Health ................................................................................................................................... 927-4444 Toll-Free Numbers Teen Parents ..................................................................................................................................... 927-2211 Abortion Alternatives and Crisis Pregnancy Center ............................................................. 1-800-421-4773 Baby Care Help Line ............................................................................................................ 1-800-421-7376 Birthright ............................................................................................................................... 1-800-550-4900 Family Planning .................................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8522 Parents Anonymous Hotline ................................................................................................. 1-800-421-0353 Women’s and Children’s Hotline ......................................................................................... 1-800-642-3717

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FINANCIAL Consumer Credit Counseling Service Provides budget counseling and a debt management program Spencer Office.........927-4632 Parkersburg office 1-800-882-4924 First National Bank of Spencer……………………………………………………………… 927-1750 Poca Valley Bank, Spencer...………………………………………………………………….927-1492 Traders Bank ………………………………………………………………………………….927-3340

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FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK OF ROANE COUNTY Working Together for Children and Families The Family Resource Network is a group of consumers and agencies who work together to better meet the needs of children and families in Roane County by creating a network of partnerships that have the capacity to ensure that services work and the needs of every family are met.

The FRN seeks to promote outcomes such as: 

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Safe communities  Stable homes  Strong families  Healthy people Early childhood development  A skilled workforce

The FRN improves services for children and families by: 

 Assessing community needs and resources Developing and implementing plans to make Roane County a better place  Coordinating existing services  Increasing public awareness  Mobilizing the community to deal with local issues  Evaluating the results of their efforts

The FRN works on issues identified as priorities for their community, including:  Welfare reform  Access to health care  Early education and childcare  Parenting education and support  Violence prevention  Literacy  Family Resource Centers  Volunteer recruitment

Family Resource Networks address these issues so that:

 Resources are invested wisely  Services for children and families are more effective and efficient  Public support for children and families is increased Contact the FRN Administrator by calling ................................................................................ 927-6070

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FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER If you are affiliated with a church, you can contact your minister or priest to inquire about assistance. Other agencies that can be of assistance are: Department of Health and Human Resources............................................................................. 927-0956 The Emergency Shelter Care Assistance Program makes referrals to Community Resources and the Salvation Army. Also, there are a number of other programs and services to assist those in need, such as TANF, medical assistance, food stamps, low-income energy assistance and day care services. Community Resources, Inc... ........................................................................................................ 927-4632 Housing aid from state and federal agencies, emergency services and a clothing bank for emergency situations are available. They also contribute and cooperate with Helping Hands food bank. Salvation Army............................................................................................................................... 927-5801 Clothing, shelter, and food Housing Assistance Program (HUD) ............................................................................................ 372-2343 Provides safe, decent and sanitary housing for low-income families

New Beginnings (Jackson County) ................................................................................... 372-3439 New Beginnings is a project of Community Resources, Inc. in partnership with the City of Ripley. It is an emergency shelter intended to assist those homeless in a crisis situation while awaiting a more permanent plan for their care. New Beginnings is prohibited from sheltering minors, domestic violence victims, mental health patients, and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol. OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 4:30 If shelter is needed after hours, holidays, or weekends, the Jackson County 911 staff will contact New Beginnings for assistance. Roane County Ministerial Association ......................................................................... 927-2160 Provides support and church related services throughout the community, Religious and Spiritual counseling, crisis intervention, and emergency assistance for food, shelter, medical and transportation needs are available. Roane Rural Housing ...................................................................................................... 927-4632 Helping to provide affordable homes to families in Roane County

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) DHHR offers  Social Services  Food Stamps  Homeless Program  TANF Checks  Licensed Personal Care Home Services  Medical Cards  Adult Family Care Services  Nursing Homes  Nursing Home Information  Medicaid Waiver Programs  Family Planning Services  Trip Assistance  Adult Neglect Abuse or Exploitation  Tele - Assistance - Phone Service  Information and Referral Services  Link Up America - Phone Service  Eligibility: Varies with program West Virginia WORKS:  Job Opportunity and Basic Skills Child Protective Services: Child Abuse and Neglect  Employment and Job Training  Foster Care  Job Training and Partnership Act  Information and referral Service Placements  Community Work Experience Program Child Support Enforcement Division  Employment Counseling Services:  Collect and establish child support  Information and Referral Services  Establish paternity  Job Development Family Support Services: DHHR. ............................................................................................................................................ 927-0956

HEALTH SERVICES Chiropractors Bruce Dye ....................................................................................................................................... 927- 5907 Dentists Brannon Dental Associates .............................................................................................................. 927-2775 Edward Moore DDS ........................................................................................................................ 927-3550 Optometric Services Harry Anderson, Optometrist........................................................................................................... 927-5910 Barsh Optician & Hearing Aid Center ............................................................................................. 927-1940 Brett Radow, Optometrist ................................................................................................................ 927-5112 Pharmacies Fruth Pharmacy ................................................................................................................................ 927-0011 Wal-Mart Pharmacy ......................................................................................................................... 927-6931 Staats Pharmacy ............................................................................................................................... 927-2980 Physicians Pedro Lo .......................................................................................................................................... 927-2912 Family Health Care ......................................................................................................................... 927-1495 Roane General Medical Clinic ......................................................................................................... 927-1101 Mid – Ohio Valley Health Dept ....................................................................................................... 927-1480

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Hospitals Roane General Hospital is a 65-bed (15-acute care/obstetrical-newborn, 10-sub-acute, and 40skilled/intermediate bed) facility located in Spencer, WV. Although small and located in a rural setting, RGH is a progressive facility offering a wide variety of services, including: Acute Care Unit Modern Technological Laboratory Services Same-Day Surgical Care Radiology Dept. Obstetrics Unit Pharmacy 24-hour Emergency Dept. Physical Therapy Dept. Surgery Unit Home Health Skilled Nursing Facility Roane General Hospital ................................................................................................................... 927-4444

WV Rural Health Education Partnership Their mission is to achieve greater retention of locally trained health sciences graduates who understand rural West Virginia communities by creating a partnership of community, higher education, health care providers, and governmental bodies. WV Rural Health Education Partnership PO Box 30, Spencer, WV Winding Roads Consortium ............................................................................................................ 927-2211

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HOUSING Rental Housing/Landlords Hart House (elderly, handicapped, disabled), April Chambers ....................................................... 927-0111 Housing Authority (Sunset Acres, Ann & Smith St. Apartments, Marcap Manor rentals) ............. 927-4181 Imperial Gardens Apartments .......................................................................................................... 927-5909 Lynnview Apartments ...................................................................................................................... 927-4776 Board Depue Reality …………..…………………………………………………….……………927-3250 See Also SOCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL ISSUES This publication was made to offer general legal information. See your lawyer for specific legal advice. Places you may contact are: Roane Prosecuting Attorney ............................................................................................................ 927-2091 WV Legal Services Plan ....................................................................................................... 1-800-642-8279 Lawyer Information Service ................................................................................................. 1-800-642-3617 Roane Co. Public Defender Services ............................................................................................... 927-2091 Mountain State Justice (takes civil cases on no-fee basis) ………………………………………..344-3144 PINCH-THE-PUSHER ………………………………………………………………….1-800-282-DRUG

LIBRARIES Roane County Libraries Roane County Library (Spencer) ..................................................................................................... 927-1130 Walton Library ................................................................................................................................. 577-6071 Geary Library………………………………………………………………………………………565-4608

LODGING Cunningham House .......................................................................................................................... 927-3670 Boggs Grandview Motel .................................................................................................................. 927-1840 The Arnott House………………………………………………….……………………..… (304)519-5166

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MEDICARE Medicare If you would like a Handbook on Medicare, write: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration 6325 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21207-5187 West Virginia Medical Institute, Inc. 3001 Chesterfield Place Charleston, WV 25304........................................................................................... 1-800-642-8686, ext. 266 Medicare Carriers WEST VIRGINIA, for billing or coverage Columbus, Ohio 43216....... 1-800-848-0160 State Counseling Offices (WV) ............................................................................................. (304) 558-3317 Social Security (SSI) ............................................................................................................. 1-800-772-1213

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Westbrook Health Services Westbrook Health Services, a community behavioral health center, provides treatment for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental delays. They base their work on the proven idea that care is enhanced when people are able to go about their lives with the smallest amount of disruption from treatment. Outcomes and economics prove the effectiveness and efficiency of community-based care. They have found that tailoring their organization to their clients’ needs meant having groups that specialize in different areas of care. They have divisions focusing on substance abuse, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, mental health, community supports, and outpatient therapy. Intensive out patient therapy for adults and children assists the individual in resolving or stabilizing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship problems and many other individual or family concerns. A certified psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations and prescribes medication as needed. Psychological evaluations are available as well as assistance with psychiatric hospitalizations. Emergency services are available 24 hours/day by calling the crisis line. Westbrook will bill Medicare, WV Medicaid, and most insurance are accepted, although payment plans and indigent care are available. Westbrook Health Services 227 Clay Rd. ........................................................................................ 927-5200 Crisis line ............................................................................................................................. 1-800-579-5844 Psych Services & Associates Psych Services provides a full scope of mental health services for children, adolescents and adults. Such services include individual, family, group therapy, marriage counseling, psychological testing, court evaluations, substance abuse evaluations, and school performance evaluations. Consultation services, such as stress management, parent training and staff development are also available. Appointments are usually available within 24-48 hours. Located on Main Street in Spencer John Kampsnider, Ph.D. ................................................................................................................. 927-5262

MID – OHIO VALLEY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Mid – Ohio Valley Health Dept. is a six – county organization that offers the following services in Roane County:  Public Health: Communicable disease control; immunizations; fluoride testing; AIDS & HIV testing and counseling; flu shots; STD treatment services; tuberculosis screening  WIC: Nutrition education and counseling; breastfeeding education; nutritious foods; health screening; supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5.  Environmental Heath: Assistance in resolving environmental health concerns and problems; clean indoor air regulation education and enforcement; food monitoring and regulation of grocery stores, restaurants, and similar food establishments; food-borne disease investigation; rabies control and investigations; regulation and evaluation of housing and institution services; regulation and evaluation of public recreation facilities; sewage system assessment, design assistance, evaluation, monitoring, and regulation; monitoring and sampling of private and public water supplies. Mid – Ohio Valley Health Dept………………………………………………………………….927-1480

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PERMANENT RECORDS Birth Certificate Replacement birth certificates must be obtained in the county in which you were born. Contact Charles B. White, Jr. for more information……………………………………………………………………927-2860 Birth certificates for school enrollment must be the official record from the West Virginia Office of Vital Registration (304-558-2931). If born in another state, the birth certificate must be the official record from Vital Registration of that state. Hospital and county birth certificates are not recognized as official records. Taxes You file your taxes at the assessor’s office. The Assessor’s Office offers:  Real-estate Assessment  Personal Property--You can be assessed for personal property over the phone. If you are not assessed before October 1st, you may be charged a late fee.  Oil and Gas Accounts  Real-estate Transfers  Small Business Property returns--all businesses must turn in before October 1st. Please call or come in for any assistance needed in completing these returns.  Dog Tax -- Dog tags run from July 1 to July 1 and there is a fee.  Home Stead Exemptions--If you are over 64 or 100% disabled, and you own your primary home, you qualify for this exception. This will greatly reduce the amount of taxes you owe.  Farm Report--If a farmer makes $1,000 or more he can file a farm report this reduces his taxes considerably. They must be in by September 1st every year.  Managed Timberland – if you own 10 or more contiguous acres of woodland you may qualify for participation in a managed timber program that will result in lower taxes.  Tax Maps - are available to the public. Map copies are $1.50 each.  Farm use Decals - are issued here for $2.00 each. Contact Emily C. Westfall .............................................................................................................. 927-3020 Voting A person can register by mail or at the Roane County Clerk’s Office. To register you must be a US citizen at least 17 years and be 18 on or before the next general election. You must be a resident of the county to which you apply for registration. To register you must present valid identification such as a birth certificate, a WV driver’s license, a DMV identification card, a US passport or a military service ID. Call .................................................................................................................................................. 927-2860 League of Women Voters .................................................................................................. 1-800-249-VOTE Project Vote Smart .......................................................................................................... 1-800-622-SMART Offers free info about all elected officials and candidates for federal or state governors’ offices. Drivers License You can apply at the Department of Motor Vehicles on Church St. Licensing and photo services are performed on Tuesdays. Teens 16 to 18 need parental consent form. Call ................................................................................................................................................... 927-0950 Where to Apply For Your Social Security Card You can apply for a Social Security Card at 963 Market Street in Parkersburg and at the County Clerk’s office of the Roane County Court House. There is no charge for the card. It will be mailed to you in 4 to 8 weeks

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PRE-SCHOOLS Building Blocks Child Development Center Building Blocks provides childcare with educational programming for pre-schoolers (ages 6weeks5years) and before- and after- school children (ages 6-12). It also provides games, crafts, snacks, outside activities, and a quiet place for homework. Building Blocks opens at 6:00 A.M. and closes at 6:00 P.M. year round. Reduced fee programs are available for families who qualify. Building Blocks also accepts DHHR certificates for co-payments. A certified teacher directs the staff. The staff is also trained in CPR and First Aid. Building Block participates in Child Care Food Program, which ensures balanced and nutritious meals. For more information contact: Call ................................................................................................................................................. 927-4313 Head Start This program is for families with preschool children, who meet income guidelines, or have a child who has a disability. The child has to be 3 or 4 as of August 31 to be eligible. Head Start provides children with activities to help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The children socialize with others, solve problems, and have experiences that help them become self-confident. They also have a chance to improve listening and speaking skills. Head Start - Home Based Clinic A Family Resource Coordinator, FRC, works with families in the home once a week to help the child develop educational and social skills. The parents also have a monthly meeting, field trips, and fun events. The FRC will share ideas on buying and cooking nutritious foods, budgeting and safety in the home. They also provide information on medical benefits, weatherization, repair for your home and job opportunities. You may qualify if your child is 3 or 4 as of August 31, you meet federal income guidelines, or you have a child with a disability. Spencer............................................................................................................................................ 927-4206 Gandeeville ...................................................................................................................................... 577-6124 Roane County Schools Pre-School Program This program identifies children ages 3 - 5 that may need help in preparation for kindergarten. A key part of the program is aiding parents in the job of being the primary teacher of their preschooler child. This family oriented program includes home-based and school based services. Entrance into the program is based on screening of developmental needs. This program is free and services are provided countywide. For more information contact: Call ................................................................................................................................................... 927-6440

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RECREATION/ RENTING RECREATIONAL AREAS American Legion Baseball Off-Season Baseball Games are in June - July, 20 to 30 baseball games per year 16 - 19 years of ages, can’t be 19 before August 1st Travel is required Parent participation is welcome For more information feel free to contact Randy Whited ................................................................ 927-5500 Roane County Little League Baseball Baseball season begins in April and goes through the end of June T-ball 5 & 6 Minor League 7 - 12 Little League 9 - 12 Senior League 13 - 15 Contact: Oscar Hines ....................................................................................................................... 927-1800 Small Fry Basketball This basketball program is usually slated for Saturdays from December through March and is held at the Spencer Middle School Gymnasium. There are two divisions, one for 3rd & 4th grade and one for 5th & 6th grade. A registration fee is charged to cover cost of a t-shirt and insurance. For Information about the program contact Mike Brohard ....................................................................................................... 927-3655 Roane County Midget League Football Football, cheerleading, and pompom squad - open to children ages 6 to 12 League President, Marvin Board ..................................................................................................... 927-3655 Roane Lightning Youth Wrestling, Inc The wrestling season usually begins with registration around the end of October and we attend tournaments through the middle of March. Any child ages 7 & up whose school does not offer a wrestling program is eligible to participate. We do follow the academic standard for minimum grade point average. Practice is held three nights per week and most tournaments are held on Saturdays, which does require traveling. If you would like more information please contact: Kevin Nutter -Head Coach............................................................................................................... 927-1532 Roane County Softball League For girls 7-18Contact: Mike Hodge.............................................577-9112 Roller Hockey Team Youth and Adult Teams - Call Chuck Westfall ............................................................................... 372-4904 Boy Scout Troop 437 From 5th grade or ages 11 yrs to 18 yrs. Cub Scout Pack 437 For grades K-5. Both the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts are chartered through the First Baptist Church in Spencer, WV. If your son is interested in becoming a scout please contact: Boy Scouts - Carroll Christiansen.................................................................................................... 927-4342 Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Spencer Field Center The Girl Scouts are open to any girl age 5 –17. The Spencer Field Center covers Roane, Calhoun, Wirt, Ritchie, Braxton, Gilmer, and Jackson counties. Contact Lois Sloan for more information ........................................................................................927-2922 New Majestic Twirlers Open to children of all ages. Contact Lorraine Bailey .................................................................... 655-8549 Sunshine Jazz Twirling and Pompom Corp Open to children of all ages. Contact Shari Lupardus ............................................... 927-3745 or 577-6675 Fitness Complex ............................................................................................................................. 927-6822 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 25

Three certified Personal Trainers are on staff to plan individualized workouts to meet your personal fitness needs. Some activities offered include beginners’ aerobics, step aerobics, kickboxing aerobics, senior workouts, exercise/weight room, roller-skating rink, dance classes, gymnastics and more. Black Walnut Festival.................................................................................................................... 927-1780 A tradition in Roane County for 44 years, the Black Walnut Festival, held on the second weekend in October, has something for everyone. Some of the attractions include: a Carnival, Concessions, Live Street Music (gospel, country, rock, etc) Art & Photo exhibit, Juried Crafts, 4-H & Agricultural Exhibits, Quilt Exhibits, Flea Market, Livestock Exhibit & Sale, Concert, Street Dancing, Band & Majorette Competition, Fireman’s Competition, Kids Day Parade, Grand Parade, Triathlon, Antique Car Show. Washington Park- Black Walnut Ave. Playground, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Covered Picnic Tables (first come first serve) Fifth Avenue Park- Located on Alvord Playground, Basketball (first come first serve) Roane County High School The track at the High school is available for use. For more information contact ......................................................................................................... 927-6420 Hillbilly Lanes ............................................................................................................................... 927-6001 Bowling - Pool Tables - Games - Grill - Available for private parties Renting Recreational Areas in Roane County Camp Shepherd Contact the County Clerk’s office to fill out an application.............................................................927-2860 Spencer Heritage Park Community Building Non-Smoking, Non-Alcoholic Building To rent the Spencer Community Building you can call: Mayor’s Office ................................................................................................................................. 927-1640 Walton Community Building To rent the Walton Community Building contact: Mark Sergent.................................................................................................................................... 577-6140 Reedy Community Building Call Reedy Water Office .................................................................................................................. 927-3222 Spring Heights Education Center The Spring Heights Education Center is a 946-acre camp and retreat facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Located on Barrcut Road, 8 miles north of Spencer, Spring Heights offers a full Summer Camp Program and year- round retreat facilities for overnight and day use groups. The facilities at Spring Heights are available for business, school, church and community groups to hold meetings, picnics, training events, and retreats. Facilities include full food service, meeting rooms, picnic pavilions, hiking trails and several types of overnight accommodations. For more information, call Spring Height office at.......................................................................... 927-5865

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RECYCLING Roane County Solid Waste Authority The Roane County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) operates under the Authority of the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board. Five volunteer board members meet once a month to discuss and address Roane County’s solid waste problems. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7 P.M. at the Community Resource Building on Market Street in Spencer. The public is encouraged to attend meetings. The SWA maintains a recycling center at the wastewater treatment plant on Spring Creek Road. The center is open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Fridays. The center accepts glass, aluminum, steel cans, paper, newspapers, catalogs, magazines, cardboard, Styrofoam and plastic. Please rinse any food containers before dropping them off at the center. John Eastman ................................................................................................................................... 577-6405

SCHOOLS Roane County Schools Board of Education .......................................................................................................................... 927-6400 Office of Student Services ............................................................................................................... 927-6420 Roane County High.......................................................................................................................... 927-6420 Spencer Middle School .................................................................................................................... 927-6415 Spencer Primary Center ................................................................................................................... 927-6428 Walton Elementary/Middle .............................................................................................................. 577-6731 Reedy Elementary ............................................................................................................................ 927-6433 Geary Elementary ............................................................................................................................ 565-3721 The following are also provided by Roane County Schools: Roane County Special Needs Preschool Office .......................................................................... 927-6440 Adult Education Classes Classes for adults are offered periodically for people wishing to continue their education and / or learn new skills. Watch local newspapers for class opportunities and call the Board office to register. The enrollment fee varies. Homebound Teachers Homebound teachers are provided for a student who is unable to attend school for three or more weeks due to a medical necessity. Call the Board of Education and ask for an application to be completed by parents and physicians. ................................................................................................................... 927-6405 Adult Basic Education Classes for adults who have not had the opportunity to complete their high school education and for those who need to relearn basic skills. ...................................................................................................... 927-6400

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SOCIAL SERVICES Kanawha Valley Center (KVC) Kanawha Valley Center is a private, non-profit child-welfare agency, founded in 1973 and licensed to provide foster care and behavioral health services in West Virginia. Our staff is dedicated to providing for the health, safety, and well-being of West Virginia’s children and families. The agency currently serves over 40 counties from 20 statewide offices. Depending on the individual needs of the family members we serve, KVC provides a wide range of services including:  Psychological Evaluation to assess family dynamics, strengths, and needs.  Treatment planning to develop a personalized approach to address problem areas and build on positive attributes.  Individual, Family, and Group Therapy to assist in resolving conflict, solving problems, and improving relationships and daily functioning.  Behavior Management to help parents shape children’s behaviors and promote responsibility, accountability, and positive attitude.  Supportive Counseling to assist family members in improving family relationships, problem solving, decision-making, and life management skills.  Basic Living Skills to help parents in developing positive parenting techniques, and to help children build skills for independent living.  Crisis Intervention to assist in resolving crisis situation, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Case Management to help link families and children to needed services and resources, to monitor progress, and advocate on their behalf when needed. Call ................................................................................................................................................... 927-0015 Rural Development (formerly known as FMHA) Rural Development is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which makes loans and grants in rural areas for housing, community facilities, business and industry. Grant funds are available only to applicants age 62 or above who cannot afford loan payments and are limited to removal of health and safety hazards. The office is located at 921 Main St. (Ripley rd.) in the former Heck’s building. For information contact: Betty Beck or Brenda Fisher ............................................................................................................ 927-1020

E.V.E (Eliminating Violent Environments E.V.E. .. ………………………………………..………………………………………… (304) 927-3707 (CHIPS) Children’s Health Insurance Program The West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program was instituted to provide health coverage to those children who are in a household with income up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level and aims to serve working families. For more information-see back cover! Roane County Helping Hand Roane County Helping Hand, Inc. is an emergency food pantry for low-income people who find themselves without money to purchase food for various reasons, including:  Food stamps have run out before the end of the month.  Temporary cut-back on hours - not earning enough  Applied for assistance at DHHR and need to wait on more information before application can be completed.  Occasional burnout victim  High Utility/medical bills Etc. Helping hand’s service is limited to free food only. They are open on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Persons unable to come in on this day can make arrangements by contacting Community Resources or DHHR. Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 28

For more information on Helping Hand contact: Janet Davis ....................................................................................................................................... 927-2906 Parent Educator Resource Center  Provide up-to-date information and resources for parents and professionals.  Provides basic training for parents regarding special education and their role in the cooperative planning for their children.  Assist parents to resolve concerns and to make decisions regarding their children’s education.  Offer workshops and training experiences on topics requested by parents  Offer in-service training for educators.  Facilitate interagency collaboration with the major agencies and organizations Roane County Parent/Educator Resource Center ............................................................................ 927-6439 108 Chapman Ave. Spencer, WV 25276

SPECIAL NEEDS Parent/Educator Resource Center The Parent / Educator Resource Center trains parents and educators in the skills needed by both parties to create and implement working relationships. The center conducts training courses for educators and parents and provides information, support and assistance regarding school and community resources to enable parents to make informed decisions regarding their child’s education. The education of the handicapped act requires parents and educators to share as equal partners in making decisions regarding special education programs. An effective positive partnership occurs when all parties in the relationship ... teachers, administrators, school support personnel and parents of the exceptional students... meet with expectations of meaningful communication, mutual trust and respect. Some of Our Common Functions & Responsibilities 

Provide basic training for parents regarding special education and their role in the cooperative planning for their child

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Provide up-to-date information and resources for parents and professionals and serve as an initial contact for parents new to the community  Assist parents in resolving concerns and to make decisions regarding their child’s health education  Offer workshops and training experience on topics requested by parents  Answering questions related to needs for handicapped and gifted children, youth and adults How we can help By answering questions

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Call ................................................................................................................................................... 927-6412 WV School for the Deaf Outreach ...................................................................................... (304) 822-4843 Ski*Hi Program ................................................................................................................... (304) 822-4840 WV Schools for the Deaf and the Blind .......................................................................... 1 (304) 822-4891 Shriner’s Hospital for the Children Call ........................................................................................................................................ 1-800-873-5437 …. ......................................................................................................................................... 1-800-875-8700 .. ............................................................................................................................................ 1-814-452-4164 W.G. Klingberg Center of Child Development ................................................................ 1-800-842-3627 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 29

Physicians ...................................................................................................................... 1-800-WVA-MARS Located at the Robert C. Byrd Health Science Center of West Virginia University in Morgantown This center is for families and professionals who have or work with children with special needs. Audiology, Counseling, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Genetics, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Parent Advocacy, Pediatric Neurology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Medicine, Social Work, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Sleep problems, Feeding and Mealtime Problems, Behavior Difficulties, Discipline, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation. WV Assistive Technology System (WVATS).................................................................... 1-800-841-8436 Provides information, demonstration, and trial equipment loans for many types of assistive technology suitable for infants, children, and adolescents In Northern WV (Stepping Stones).......................................................................... 1-800-982-8799 In Southern WV (Children’s Therapy Clinics) ........................................................ 1-800-779-8287 Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) ..................................... 1-800-642-9704  This program was developed to ensure that Medicaid-eligible children under age 21 receive a comprehensive range of preventive and primary health services. Services include periodic health checkups, including physical examination, developmental assessment, laboratory testing, dental, hearing, and vision testing. Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department ................................................................................. 927-1480 Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) ....................................................... 1-800-642-9704  CSHCN is a special program that provides direct services to income-eligible children less than 21 years of age with certain disabilities or chronic health conditions.  Provides following specialties: Myelomeningocele, orthopedics, ENT, Cleft palate, Cardiac, Seizure Disorder, and Cystic Fibrosis.  Apply at local Department of Health and Human Resources office.  Nurse / Social Worker for Roane County ................................................................ 1-304-485-8461 WV Parent Training and Information Project (WVPTI) ............................................... 1-800-281-1436 Provides information to parents and other professionals who work with children with disabilities Supplemental Security Income (SSI)................................................................................. 1-800-772-1213 SSI is a program run by the Social Security system that can provide cash payments to families with children who have disabilities. Family Matters .....................................................................................1-800-734-2319 or 1-888-983-2645 Referrals to Family Support, Early Intervention, WIC, day care services, disability services and emergency financial assistance Make-A-Wish- Foundation ................................................................................................ 1-800-664-9474 Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center .................................................................................... 1-304-242-1390 1305 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 Autism Training Center ..................................................................................................... 1-800-344-5115 WV Information and Referral Services for the Blind ..................................................... 1-800-642-3021 Alliance of Genetic Support Groups ................................................................................. 1-800-366-4363 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ................................................................................................ 1-800-344-4823 Cleft Palate Foundation ...................................................................................................... 1-800-242-5338 Epilepsy Foundation of America ....................................................................................... 1-800-332-1000 National Down Syndrome Society ..................................................................................... 1-800-221-4702 National Attention Deficit Disorder Assoc./Support Network ........................................ 1-800-487-2282 National Head Injury Help line ......................................................................................... 1-800-444-6443 National Info. Center for Children with Disabilities ....................................................... 1-800-695-0285 Spina Bifida Association of America ................................................................................. 1-800-621-3141 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 30

Special Education for Roane County ........................................................................................... 927-6405 Highland Hospital ............................................................................................................... 1-304-926-1600 .............................................................................................................................................. 1-304-925-4756 WV Division of Rehabilitation Services ....................................................................................... 927-0954

SUICIDE PREVENTION Suicide is any self-inflicted act that ends in death. In the US 12 out of every 100,000 people will die from suicide every year. If a person is depressed he/she is more likely to commit suicide than a content person. Also people that are widowed, divorced, socially isolated, and someone who has experienced a recent traumatic loss is more likely to commit suicide. Suicide usually happens in older adults. Women are more likely to have unsuccessful attempt at suicide than men. Suicide Warning Signs  A sudden decrease or increase in eating or sleeping habits  Depression  Withdrawal from friends, family and regular activities  Unexplained or unusual rebellion or disruptive behavior  Drug and/or alcohol use  Unusual neglect of personal appearance Know the Warning Signs  Be a friend  Listen and let the person know you care  Try to convince the person to get help  Let a responsible adult know your concern  Get help from a minister, teacher, or professional  DO NOT leave the individual alone if an immediate threat is apparent  Radical personality change  Persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating, or remembering  Frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, etc....  Loss of interest in pleasurable activities  Violent actions, rebellious behavior or running away  Letters, notes, and journals about hopelessness/death  Giving verbal hints  Expressing suicidal thoughts, even in a joking manner  Putting affairs in order-for example giving away favorite possessions or throwing away important belongings  Becoming suddenly cheerful after a period of depression Keep these thoughts in mind: OTHERS DO CARE - There are always people who are willing to help you work out your problems. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE - Nearly everyone thinks about committing suicide at one time or another. THE CRISIS WILL PASS – This period in life is only temporary DON’T BE EMBARRASSED - There’s no need to feel ashamed about what you’ve been thinking. REMEMBER... Suicide is a PERMANENT alternative to a TEMPORARY problem. It does not have to happen!!!!! 24-Hour Crisis Line .............................................................................................................. 1-800-579-5844 Boys Town Hotline ............................................................................................................... 1-800-448-3000 Family Resource Network of Roane County WV Resource Guide Copyright 2008 31

Family Health Care .......................................................................................................................... 927-1495 Suicide Counseling Help Line .............................................................................................. 1-800-468-1359 Psych Services ................................................................................................................................. 927-5252 Westbrook Health Services .............................................................................................................. 927-5200 Youth Crisis Hotline ............................................................................................................. 1-800-448-4663

SUPPORT GROUPS American Red Cross .......................................................................................................... 1(304) 485-7311 Provides information and referrals for food, clothing, housing, and emergency assistance The Roane County American Red Cross Chapter is located in Parkersburg.

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WHERE TO WRITE YOUR LAWMAKERS United States President ........................................................................................................... President Bush The White House Washington, DC 20500 U.S. Vice President ............................................................................................................... Richard Cheney The White House Washington, DC 20500 State Governor ............................................................................................................................ Joe Manchin State Capitol Building Charleston, WV 25305 1-304-340-1600 United States Senators ................................................................................................... Senator Robert Byrd 311 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202-224-3954 United States Senators ....................................................................................... Senator John D. Rockefeller 107 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202-224-6472 United States Congressman .......................................................................................... Shelly Moore-Capito 2434 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 1-202-225-2711 State Senators .................................................................................................................................................. Senator Mike Hall, Senator Donna Boley, Senator Karen Facemyer, Senator Frank Deem Room 223-M Building 1, State Capital Complex Charleston, WV 25305 1-304-357-7827 House of Delegates ....................................................................................................... Delegate Bob Ashley Room 229-E Building 1, State Capital Complex Charleston, WV 25305 1-304-340-3185

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