Parent education

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Response Inc.

Address:  PO Box 287,  Woodstock, VA 22664   

Phone:  (540) 459-5161

 

Summary of Services:  Response Inc. is a community organization that provides support services, outreach and advocacy to victims of sexual and domestic violence.  Response Inc. provides immediate and short-term shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness.  Support groups, parenting education and court advocacy services are also available.  Additionally, Response offers a 24-hour hotline to offer crisis intervention, safety planning, along with information and referral to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse.

 

Schedule:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (office hours)

 

Cost:  All services are free and confidential

 

Website:  http://www.shenandoahcountyresponse.org/default.htm

Tags: shelter, domestic violence, support group, parent education, advocacy

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The Health Place

Location:  294 East Main St.,  Stanley, VA  22851

Phone:  (540)568-1735 for appointment

Summary of Services:  The Health Place provides interdisciplinary health outreach services in partnership with the community.  Individual programs under the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services umbrella at James Madison University collaborate to offer new and innovative services to the area, in a way that is affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community.  The Health Place also acts as a learning facility, putting JMU students in partnerships with community agencies and residents to assess and meet local health needs.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Varies by program.

Website:  http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu/healthplace/

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Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge

Location: 2000 Beery Rd.,  Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Phone: (540) 564-5982

Summary of Services: Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge is a part of Healthy Families America.  It is a completely voluntary parent education program that teaches first-time parents about the development of their children, how to keep them healthy, and ways to prepare their children to do well in school.  Healthy Families accomplishes this goal with Family Support Workers who visit with parents in the home to provide education and support.  Anyone may apply for Healthy Families through their physician or midwife.

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Website: http://rmhonline.com/Main/HealthyFamiliesoftheBlueRidge.aspx