Transportation
Public Transit Services:
Mountain Lynx Transit Services provided through District III Governmental Cooperative
Mountain Lynx Transit provides public transportation in Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe counties, as well as the City of Galax. Fixed-route loops and demand-response routes serve Abingdon, Marion, Wytheville, and Galax. Mountain Lynx Transit provides demand-response service to areas of each country at least once per week. These weekly routes provide county residents with transportation to a commercial center. Connection between Abingdon and Bristol is available each weekday while classes are in session at VHCC.
To view the transit routes and schedules:
City of Galax: https://district-three.org/index.php/City-of-Galax/
Phone: 276-236-3055
Town of Marion: https://district-three.org/index.php/Town-of-Marion/
Phone:276-782-9300
Town of Wytheville: https://district-three.org/index.php/Town-of-Wytheville/
Phone:276-228-7433
Town of Bland: https://district-three.org/index.php/Bland-County/
Phone:276-228-7433
Carroll County: https://district-three.org/index.php/Carroll-County/
Phone:276-236-3055
Grayson County: https://district-three.org/index.php/Grayson-County/
Phone:276-236-3055
Wythe County: https://district-three.org/index.php/Wythe-County-2/
Phone:276-228-7433
Smyth County: https://district-three.org/index.php/Smyth-County/
Phone:276-782-9300
Washington Co./City of Bristol: https://districtthree.org/index.php/Washington-County/
Phone: 276-676-0700
Town of Abingdon: https://district-three.org/index.php/Town-of-Abingdon/
Phone:276-676-0700
Greyhound Bus Line
1-800-231-2222
www.greyhound.com
Housing
Wythe Refuge & Mercy House
Women and Children Only
276-620-6714
Habitat for Humanity
HFH of the New River Valley www.habitatnrv.org
Phone: 540-381-1144
Open Door Community
276-228-6280
https://ouropendoor.org/
USDA Rural Development
276-228-3161
www.rd.usda.gov
Virginia Housing Development Authority
276-228-7060
www.vhda.com
Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Wythe 276-228-6515
Marion 276-783-3381
www.thewrha.com
Galax Hope House
276-236-7573
Project Hope
http://education.wm.edu/centers/hope/
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling
Mount Rogers Community Service Board
Mount Rogers Community Services provides a wide array of community services for individuals with mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. All services include the use of person-centered planning and embrace concepts of self-determination, empowerment, and recovery as core principles in supporting individuals to achieve their highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life.
Mount Rogers serves the communities of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe Counties, as well as the City of Galax
Wythe 276-223-3202
Grayson, Carroll, Galax 276-238-5600
Smyth 276-783-8185
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
www.988lifeline.org
Timely Care 24/7 Mental Health Virtual Care Services
Timely Care Services are free to all WCC students. Students can go to www.timelycare.com/vccs to register with their name and school email address. If you are struggling with mental health/emotional issues, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider via your smartphone or any web-enabled device.
Whether you're anxious or overwhelmed, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device. Licensed providers are available to offer mental health support via phone or secure video visits.
How can students access TimelyCare?
Students can go to timelycare.com/vccs to register with their name and school email address. Students can then have visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, laptop, or desktop. TimelyCare is available from anywhere in the United States.
Who can use TimelyCare?
Any student at Wytheville Community College
What services are available?
There are five services available:
- TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything at anytime
- Scheduled Counseling: scheduled options to speak to a licensed counselor (available starting January 3, 2022!)
- Health Coaching: access to a nutritional specialist to help students adopt healthier lifestyle behaviors related to sleep issues, weight management and more (available starting January 3, 2022!)
- Psychiatry: services provided by campus counseling referral (available starting January 3, 2022!)
- Group Sessions: Weekly Guided Meditation and Yoga Group Sessions, plus specialized discussions throughout the year.
How much does a visit cost?
TimelyCare services are FREE to all Wytheville Community College students.
Food
Organization | Location | Food Distribution Hours | Contact Information |
| Agape Food Pantry | 1355 West Spring Street Wytheville VA 24382 | The food pantry provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families. This program provides: Food to meet basic nutritional needs. Call pantry for distribution times as they change from month to month | 276-228-6889 |
| Atkins First Church of God | 6118 Lee Hwy Atkins VA 24311 | 276-783-2259 | |
| Atkins United Methodist Church | Old Providence School 56 Bainbridge Road Fries, VA 24330 | Every 1st Thursday, 2-4 pm and every 1st Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm | |
| Bland Ministry Center | www.blandministrycenter.org | Our food ministry is an emergency assistance food distribution, managed by volunteers. The Center works with social agencies to verify needs of each client. The Pantry consists of items donated from churches, organizations, and agencies throughout the southeastern United States. The Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday unless Bland County Schools are closed due to weather. Any interested client may join the distribution line and register at the warehouse. Additional guidelines will be discussed during your first visit. Hours Food boxes are distributed every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-1pm. Households may pick up one box per month and visit on the following schedule: | 276-688-4701 |
| Bread of Life Community Food Pantry | 139 W. Main Street Saltville VA 24370 | Distribution hours: Thursdays 1pm-3pm | 276-944-4661 |
| Cornerstone Community Church | 227 S Main Street Galax, VA 24333 | Community meal the last Wednesday of every month starting at 5:30 pm | |
| Endless Possibilities Church/Friend of Fancy Gap/ Loaves and Fishes | 627 Glendale Road Galax, VA 24333 | Food box pick-up: Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 am; 5:30 – 7 pm & Thursday 11:30 am – 1 pm; 4-6 pm
Must register for a day; families can pick up a food box once a month. | Phone: 276-235-7115; 276-601-2850; 276-733-9238 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Old Providence School 56 Bainbridge Road Fries, VA 24330 | Every 1st Thursday, 2-4 pm or until food runs out | Local organizers: Butch & Sandy Pickett 276-233-8747 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 1136 Fort Chiswell Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 | Every 2nd Tuesday, 10 am – 12 pm or until food runs out | Phone: 276-628-9266 |
| First United Methodist Church of Hillsville | 225 Fulcher Street Hillsville, VA 24343 | Every 2nd Tuesday, 10 am – 12 pm | Phone: 276-728-2434 |
| First United Methodist Church of Marion | 115 S Church Street Marion, VA 24354 | Food pantry 4th Tuesday of each month (3rd Tuesday in November & December only) 1pm-4pm, Giving back clothing closet, Food and Fellowship: Home cooked meal provided every Thursday 11:30a.m., One Day at a time Resource Box: Personal hygiene box, First Community Assistance: Assistance with paying utility bills, rent, and medical expenses. | 276-783-5494 |
| Food Independence | 103 Hilltop Street Independence, VA 24348 | Every 4th Tuesday, 9 -11 am or until food runs out | foodindependence1@gmail.com |
| Food Stamp Program | www.dss.state.va.us | Carroll 276-730-3130 Galax 276-236-8111 Grayson 276-773-2452 Bland 276-688-4111 Wythe 276-228-5493 | |
| Hands of Grace Food Bank | 57 School Lane Elk Creek, VA 24326 | Every 3rd Sunday, 3-5 pm or until food runs out | Thewaycamp2012@gmail.com |
| Hillsville Presbyterian | 172 S Main Street Hillsville, VA 24343 | Food box pick-up every 2nd and 4th Friday, 2-5 pm | Phone: 276-728-2722 |
| Hillsville Pentecostal Church | 203 Virginia Street Hillsville, VA 24343 | Food pantry as needed | Phone: 276-728-4943; 276-233-3769 |
| God’s Storehouse Food Box | 406 W Old Town Rd. Galax, VA 24333 | Food Box Pick-up Every 1st Wednesday, 11am until gone (first come first serve; drive-thru style) | Phone: 276-237-6424; 276-237-1202 |
| God’s Storehouse Soup Kitchen | 227 S Main Street Galax, VA 24333 | Monday & Tuesday, 3:30 pm until food is gone | |
| Loaves and Fishes | 141 Pine Street Chilhowie VA 24319 | Distribution Hours: 3rd Thursday of the month, 9am-11am and 6:30pm-7:30pm Please stay in car, as volunteers will assist you. | 276-646-9939 |
| Mountain C.A.P. | 602 S. Iron Street Marion VA 24354 | 276-783-7337 | |
| Open Door Café | 650 W Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 | Monday-Friday 11 am-2 pm
Chef-prepared meals provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay, operating on a “donate-what-you-can” model. | 276-227-0212 |
| Push Ministries | info@pushministries.org | 276-233-9019 | |
| Rooftop of Virginia, C.A.P. | 276-236-7131 | ||
| Town of Fries – Food Cabinet | Main Street | 24/7 Food Cabinet (bright yellow) located next to Post Office. Members of the public are free to leave and take food as needed. | |
| Victory Way Baptist Church | 500 S Main Street Hillsville, VA 24343 | Food pantry as needed | Phone: 276-728-2651 |
| Warehaus Mission, Inc. | Mobile Food Truck | Warehaus Mission is a food distribution program that provides free meals via a food truck. | 276-228-5776 |
| Willing Partners | 972 E Stuart Drive Galax, VA 24333 | Walk-in Food Pantry every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 am – 3 pm with an appointment | Phone: 276-238-5500 |
| Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program | www.vahealth.org | Wythe 276-228-5507 Smyth 276-781-7460 Carroll 276-728-2166 Galax 276-236-6127 Grayson 276-773-2961 |
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
National Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
www.thehotline.org
- Domestic Violence - Local Domestic Violence Centers (listed by state)
- Leaving a Violent Relationship; Safety Planning
National Sexual Abuse Hotline: RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673(HOPE)
www.rainn.org
www.rainn.org/get-help/local-counseling-centers/state-sexual-assault-resources
- Sexual Violence - Local Sexual Assault Centers (listed by state)
- Sexual Harassment
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Local Resources/Services, Rights, Enforcement
Stalking Resource Center Hotline
1-800-394-2255
U.S Department of Health & Human Services - Stop Bullying Site
- Bullying - Local & National Assistance
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Facebook Page on Violence Prevention
CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Division of Violence Prevention
1-800-CDC-INFO
cdcinfo@cdc.gov
CDC Division of Violence Prevention
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Prevention Connection
- Sexual Violence & Domestic Violence
STOP IT NOW!
- Sexual Abuse of Children
Violence Against Women Network (VAWnet)
- Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence & Stalking Research & Resource Center
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
STATEWIDE HOTLINE
1.800.838.8238
Chat (confidential instant messaging)
Text: 804.793.9999
Family Resource Center (FRC)
The Family Resource, Inc., founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization providing shelter, education, and support services to adults and children who have experienced or been impacted by or exposed to domestic or sexual violence, abuse, or neglect. Serving Wytheville, Galax, and Marion areas.
1-800-613-6145 www.frcinc.org
Services:
- 24-hour crisis hot-line 800-613-6145
- Emergency Shelter
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Case Management
- Transportation assistance
- Court/Hospital accompaniment
- Legal advocacy
- Children’s programs
- Safety Planning
Wytheville: 276-228-3522
Galax: 276-236-0364
Marion: 276-782-1608
The family resource center is a non profit organization providing shelter, education, and support services to adults and children who have experienced or been impacted by or exposed to domestic or sexual violence , abuse, or neglect. Serving Wytheville, Galax, and Marion areas. Services include: Hot-Line Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Case Management, Transportation Assistance, Court/Hospital Accompaniment, Legal Advocacy, Children's Programs, and Safety Planning.
Social Services
Bland
Bland County Department of Social Services
276-688-4111
Carroll
Carroll County Department of Social Services
276-730-3130
City of Galax
199 North Main Street, Galax, VA
276-236-8111
Grayson
Grayson County Department of Social Services
276-773-2452
Smyth
Smyth County Department of Social Services
276-783-8148
Wythe
290 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA
276-228-5493
To locate the Department of Social Services office in your locality go to:
www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/index.cgi
You can apply for social services benefits online at:
www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
Healthcare
If you or your family have received a layoff notice or are working reduced hours, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus wants you to know that you may be eligible for free or low-cost insurance. In fact, you may qualify if your monthly income is less than $1,469 (single person). Please go to https://mss.anthem.com/va/virginia-home.html to learn more or call (855)242-8282 to apply.
Virginia Department of Health
Bland 276-688-3642
Wythe 276-228-5507
Smyth 276-781-7460
Carroll 276-728-2166
Galax 276-236-6127
Grayson 276-773-2961
www.vdh.virginia.gov
VDH Every Woman's Life Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Bland County Medical Clinic
12301 Grapefield Road, Bland, VA
276-688-4711
www.blandclinic.com
Bland Ministry Clinic – Dental Clinic and Counseling
276-688-4701
www.blandministrycenter.org
Brock Hughes Free Clinic
450 W Monroe St, Wytheville, VA 24382
276-223-0558
Lions Club (Eyeglasses and exams)
276-236-2619
www.lionsclubs.org
Benevolent Medication Program (Prescription assistance)
276-227-0500
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
276-223-5400
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Wythe 276-228-2108
Konnarock Health Clinic
276-388-3411
Saltville Medical Center
276-496-4433
Smyth County
Mel Leaman Free Clinic
at Emory and Henry College
601 Radio Hill Road, Marion VA
276-781-2090
info@melleamanfreeclinic.org
Whitetop Community Health Clinic
276-388-3067
Appalachian Independence Center
276-236-6055
Free Clinic of the Twin Counties
276-236-0421
Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center
1-888-531-8354
Tri-Area Health Clinic
276-398-2292
Big Walker Dental Clinic
Phone: 276-228-4711
Legal
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
276-783-8300
www.svlas.org
Virginia Lawyer Referral Service
1-800-552-7977
www.vsb.org
Veteran Resources
Wytheville Benefits Field Office
180 South 4th St. Ste. 201
Wytheville, VA 24382
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Employment Services
Virginia Career Works -Virginia Employment Commission
Helps All Job Seekers
Wythe
1000 East Main Street, Carroll Hall
Wytheville, VA, 24382
Phone: (276) 228-4051
Fax: (276) 228-7399
Smyth – Marion
121 Bagley Circle, Room 424
Marion, VA, 24354
Phone: 276-706-8334
Galax, Carroll, Grayson
1117 East Stuart Drive, Suite 167
Galax, VA, 24333
Phone: (276) 236-5105
Fax: (276) 236-6119
Virginia Division of Rehabilitative Services
Provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitative services to individuals with disabilities with goals of entering or reentering the workforce. Services Wythe, Bland, Carroll, and Grayson Counties and the City of Galax.
WCC One-Stop Campus
Carroll Hall Suite 233
Phone: 276-228-2108
www.dars.virginia.gov
People Inc. Workforce Programs:
People Inc. helps both high school youth and adults land employment opportunities and make the transition from a job to a career. Our Career Centers help participants gain and upgrade workplace skills, complete resumes and job applications, and prepare for interviews. We also provide connections to GED preparation and continuing education
Carroll County, Grayson County, City of Galax:
Crossroads Institute 1117
East Stuart Drive
Galax, VA 4333
(276)-623-9000
Wythe and Bland Counties:
Wytheville One-Stop Campus
100 East Main Street
Carroll Hall , Suite 211
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276)623-9000
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Classes offered by Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education
Locations, dates, and times:
WCC at the Henderson
203 N. Church St.
Marion, VA 24354
Every Monday and Thursday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mount Rogers Adult Education Program is offering free English as a Second Language class! Let us help you reach your goals. Don't wait! Call today for more information at (800)322-7748 or (276)619-4396 or visit www.mrraep.com
Galax High School
202 Maroon Tide Dr.
Galax, VA 24333
Room A201
Mondays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The phone number for more info (276)233-1650