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Amelia County offers the best of both rural and city life. It’s just 35 miles west of Richmond, making it easy to drive into the city to shop, dine, or see the sights. But it’s also filled with plenty to do if you love the outdoor life or history. Amelia County is home to Sayler’s Creek (also spelled Sailor’s Creek) State Park, an important historic site in the American Civil War, as well as countless parks, riverfront and lakes.
The area is home to 12,695 residents. Most of the land is forest and farm. Winterhaven is a plantation that is now a bed and breakfast. Several other plantation houses, some dating back to the 1700s, remain intact and are private homes.
One of the interesting tidbits about Amelia County is its mineral wealth. The county was settled in 1745 and became known for its mineral deposits and mineral-water spring. By the 19th century, spas were created around these mineral springs where weary travelers could refresh themselves and ‘take the waters.’ Amazonite, a green feldspar mineral, is abundant in the county.
Services in Amelia County
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During this time of uncertainty (and always) we are just a phone call away. Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to speak confidentially with master’s-level care consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day. Please check our website, alz.org/seva, for details on support group meetings and other events. Also, for caregiving tips during this time, please click here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver support groups, early stage programs, education programs, and most in-person community-based events or meetings have transitioned to virtual settings led by staff and volunteers. To learn more about the virtual programs offered, please visit the Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder. There are other ways that you can stay connected to resources on demand through: AlzConnected: Message boards for those living Read more... -
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Call (434) 309-1492. If no answer, leave a message and we will respond as soon as we can
We are a young, small church focused on following the Bible in it’s entirety; that includes loving our neighbors and doing what good we have opportunity to do. Read more... -
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To learn more about our agency or apply for services, please visit our website. For questions, please contact our main office at 540-344-1200 or toll free at 866-720-1008. You may also email us at info@bisswva.org.
The mission of Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia is to help children and adults living with injury improve the quality of their lives and reintegrate into family and community. BISSWVA provides free case management services to individuals (adults and children) who have an acquired brain injury. An application is needed and medical documentation. Read more... -
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Free WiFi outside each library building in Buckingham and Farmville, online resources including: free downloads of e-books, audio books, movies, and music for all ages. Read more...
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Mental Health Directory This is a volunteer maintained database. We don’t make any claims of qualifications of those listed. If you would like to be listed as a provider, please email mross@crossroadscsb.org. CRISIS – 24 Hour Help LOCAL RESOURCES: Crossroads Community Services Board Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Phone: 1-800-548-1688 (Hotline) Centra Southside Covid-19 Phone: 434-200-1225 (Hotline) NON-LOCAL Read more...
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Services for mental health, substance abuse, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services Read more...
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● Apply online for benefits at: https://commonhelp.virginia.gov
● Apply for SNAP, TANF, EAP, and Medical Assistance over the phone by calling
1-855-635-4370
● Apply for Medical Assistance only over the phone by calling 1-855-242-8282
● Get an application from your local department of social services
● Ask the LDSS to mail you an application
● Print a copy of the application off the internet at http://www.dss.virginia.gov under each
program under assistance or at www.coverva.org for medical assistance
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Contact your Prince Edward County Elementary and Middle counselors.
Weekend food supplies for elementary and middle school students. Read more... -
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Weekly distributions are Saturday 8-10:30 a.m., 482 Commerce Road, Farmville. Please stay in your car and drive thru. Register Saturday 8-10:30 AM or leave message at 434-392-6277
To provide high quality, healthy supplementary food to low income households. Programs include weekly distributions, deliveries to group residences, USDA, Senior Commodities, and school backpacks. Weekly distribution units average 30+ pounds per household and include meat protein, staples and a large variety of fresh produce. Read more... -
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The request for volunteer assistance can also be submitted by calling 434-414-1188 (open 7 a.m. – 7p.m.) or by using this form: Need Intake Form for Farmville Cares
Volunteers to assist with grocery shopping and picking up medications, assist in finding rides to medical appointments, phone check-ins, and other necessary chores. Coordinated by the Interfaith Collective. Read more... -
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Email info@foccac.org, Call (804) 829-FOCC (3622), Send us a message on Facebook
Providing we have the available resources, we can provide your pets with food or other pet-related assistance to those who have been financially impacted due to COVID-19. Read more... -
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Medical clinic by appointment only on Tuesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Eligibility interviews Tuesday and Wednesday; call for details (434) 315 5701
Free medical care for those without insurance who are employed. Volunteer physicians, nurses, pharmacists. Read more... -
VerifiedLight of Christ (LOC) Family Services is solution-focused and seek to reduce recidivism, help to mend broken families, increase safer communities and help individuals released from incarceration develop core skills. The service areas include the following: Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte Courthouse, Cumberland, Dillwyn, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward. LOC Family Services focuses on medium to high-risk men, women, and children. Read more...
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Email Cheryl Gibson at Nightingale9591@gmail.com
Home-delivered meals to elderly, disabled and homebound adults of Prince Edward County Read more... -
The objective of the Expanded Family Care program is to reunite the child with his or her birth family. When this isn’t possible, adoption or permanent legal guardianship gives the child the opportunity for long-term stability in a thriving family.. Read more...
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offering vulnerable children a safe outdoor adventure experience that promotes healthy connections and spiritual growth. Read more...