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WV Birth to Three Region 2-47625664210Counties: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood County00Counties: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood CountyEarly Childhood Resource Guide-2381254030980Do you know an infant or toddler who is notMoving ? Hearing ? Seeing ? Learning or ? Talking like others their age?Every child deserves a great start and WV Birth to Three supports families to help their children grow and learn.Our services are provided at NO COST to all families of eligible children. For more information on how we can help call:1-866-401-8919 or 304-485-2000Facebook and WebsitesWV Birth to Three, Region 2WVBirthToThreeRegion2FACES (Families and Communities Embracing Support) Parent Networking & Support GroupfamiliesandcommunitiesembracingsupportThe Arc of the Mid Ohio ValleyThe Arc of the United StatesResources Shared by All CountiesAmerican Red Cross Emergency is the one-download resource that puts vital information at your fingertips such as severe weather and the emergency alerts from natural to man-made giving you real-time information. Download from free today. Text GETEMERGENCY to 90999 or search “Red Cross Emergency” in the apple app store or google play store. Autism Training Center The mission of the Autism Training Center is to provide education, training and treatment programs for West Virginians who have Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (NOS) or Asperger’s Disorder and have been formally registered with the Center. This is done through appropriate education, training and support for professional personnel, family members or guardians and other important in the life of a person with autism. Training shall be provided by highly skilled and appropriately experienced staff. Autism Training Center Old Main 316 1 John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25755 Toll Free: 800-344-5115 All others: 304-696-2332Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program This is for women age 25-64 that have no health insurance or underinsured. Services include free: clinical breast exam, pap smear, pelvic exam for women age 25-64, mammogram for women age 50-64. If you have a family history i.e. mother, grandmother, aunt or sister a mammogram at age 40-49. For more information in Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood County contact Shelly Dusic at (304) 293-2370 or sdusic@hsc.wvu.edu. For more information in Calhoun, Gilmer, and Wirt Counties contact Anna Reno (304) 275-0339 or areno@hsc.wvu.eduAreas implementing program are:Athena Health Center, LLC, ParkersburgCoplin Clinic, Elizabeth (304) 275-3301Gilmer County Health Department (304) 462-7351Good Samaritan Clinic, Inc., Parkersburg (304) 834-3986Jefferson Health and Wellness Center Parkersburg (304) 699-0506Minnie Hamilton Health System- Glenville (304) 462-7322 Minnie Hamilton Health System, Grantsville (304) 354-9244Parkersburg Community Health Center (304) 424-4730Parkersburg South Health and Wellness (304) 422-9188Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Vienna (304) 295-3331Pleasants County Office, St. Mary’s (304) 684-2461Career Advantage covers Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, and Wood Counties. Career Advantage is an employment and training program that works with eligible 16-24 year olds and assists them with setting and attaining employment, educational, and personal goals. For more information call (304) 420-4531.Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Food Pantry The Mobile Outreach van will travel a six-county area each month and offer consumers a five-day supply of healthy food in accordance with the best practices of the CCWVaWellnessWorks Food Pantry Program in Calhoun, Roane, Ritchie, Doddridge, Gilmer and Wirt counties. Call Catholic Charities for more information (304) 989-4511. Children With Special Health Care Needs1-800-642-9704 Provides evaluation, care management, reimbursement for children with health care needs.CHIP WV Children's Health Insurance Program 1-800-642-9704 A low cost health care plan for children and teenagers of working families. Child Care Food Program- CRI serves Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood Counties. To participate in this program you must have some form of license obtained from your local DHHR. Family Day Care Providers that participate receive funding for nutritious, well balanced meals and snacks served to eligible children. The nutrition program offers you partial reimbursement for the food you serve your child care children and possibly your own. You will receive nutrition education & support, one to one in-home consultations, workshops and newsletters, meal & snack planning, trainings, cookbooks, calendars, and tons of fun at no cost to you. No receipts and all tax free! For more information call CRI at (304) 485-9238 ext. 18. Choices CCR&R ?Helps parents find child care providers in their area and can provide assistance with the cost of child care for those who meet eligibility requirements. Please stop by Choices at 4421 Emerson Avenue, Suite 102, Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304-485-2668) or at 315 North Ohio Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304-622-6528). ?We also serve Wirt, Ritchie, Pleasants, Gilmer, Calhoun and Doddridge Counties. Please call our main office numbers for more information.? Choices CCR&R offers free vision screenings for children ages 3yrs-4yrs. To find out how you can take advantage of this free service, please call your local Choices office. Community Resources Inc. For more information you can go to or Facebook: Community Resources Inc. The main office is located at 1037 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 26101. To reach community resources call (304) 485-5525 or 1-866-585-5525 toll free . They provide emergency services (food, utility termination), weatherization, ECIP (Energy Crisis Intervention Program), VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance by appointment only beginning in January), Budgeting, Financial Literacy Courses, Work Force, Home Repair Loans, Home Loans, book bags. CRI has offices in the 10-county West Central West Virginia: Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt and Wood.Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Fletcher, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult. If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Fletcher at (304) 777-9906 or Brook.E.Albright@CPR & First Aid Trainings Parkersburg & Surrounding Areas American Red Cross Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter: Call 304-485-7311 for course schedulesRESA 5: Call 304-485-6513 or for informationMarietta Memorial Hospital: Call 740-568-1677 for informationMid Ohio Valley Health Department: Call 304-485-7374 for more information.Clarksburg & Surrounding AreasAmerican Red Cross: Call 304-624-7689 to register.City of Clarksburg Fire Department: Call 304-624-1665 for information.RESA 7: For more information call 304-624-6554 Ext. 5, or visit Summit Center Call 681-342-1000 for informationEarly Smiles First Dental Visit The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department has a new dental clinic designed just for Kids, age 1-5, who have never been to the dentist!? It is called Early Smiles First Dental Visit! A friendly Hygienist will make sure that each kid will have a great first dental experience.? The Hygienist will check the teeth, clean and apply fluoride as needed to prevent cavities, provide education, and provide a referral to a dental home. There is a $15.00 screening fee payable in advance and WV Medicaid and WV CHIP will pay 100% for all dental treatment for kids. Sliding scale fees for preventive dental services like cleaning and fluoride treatments apply for those without Medicaid/CHIP with proof of income. Fee covers staff time and oral health supplies. Call (304) 485-7374 ext. 106 for more information.Family Planning Program1-800-642-8522 Services include free or low cost pelvic exam, PAP smear, birth control, health education counseling, and pregnancy tests. To find a family planning clinic near you just text 368674 In the body of the message type findfpclinic and your zip code Example:? findfpclinic? 25301 Clinic name, location and phone number will be in received text message.Doddridge County Health Department (304) 873-1531Harrison Clarksburg County Health Department (304) 623-9308Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department Pleasants County (304) 684-2461Pleasants County Health & Wellness Center (304) 684-1216Ritchie County Primary Care Assn. (304) 643-4005Coplin Memorial Clinic (304) 275-3301Jefferson School Based Health & Wellness (304) 699-0506Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (304) 485-7374Parkersburg South Health and Wellness (304) 699-0809Gabriel Project of West Virginia To obtain services you must present a photo ID each visit, schedule an appointment, and each person who is authorized to pick-up items must present a photo ID and proper paperwork. To make an appointment please call (304) 424-3457. Pay It Forward Program allows you to take clothing, shoes and resource books. When you are finished with these items, please bring them with you upon your next visit so they can be utilized by another MOV Gabriel Family member. For emergency assistance please call Justin Moody at (304) 777-6649. Clients may get diaper and formula 10 times a year. Cribs and Mattresses cost $30 and Car Seats are $10. Location and Hours:Chapter office Thursday from 10 am- 1pm and Friday 9-1 or by appointment 1709 St. Marys Ave. Parkersburg, WV St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Monday 1-3 pm and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm 609 Market Street Parkersburg, WVSt. Monica’s 1st & 3rd Mondays from 1:30-3 pm 1942 Harris Highway Washington, WVSt. Marys United Methodist Church M,T,W,R,F from 8 am-4 pm Neighborhood Network 104 Washington St, St. Marys Hands & Voices is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. We are a parent-driven organization that is unbiased towards communication modality or methodology. Our diverse membership includes those who are deaf, hard of hearing and their families who communicate orally, with signs, cue and/or combined methods. We exist to help children reach their highest potential. WV Hands & Voices PO Box 282,?Dunbar,?WV?25064? 1-304-932-1435 info@Headstart The Appalachian Council Head Start is accepting applications for 3 & 4 year olds in Wood, Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler and Wirt counties for school year 2016-2017. If you have any questions feel free to call 1-877-490-5437 ext. 3019.Health Access A free clinic providing comprehensive medical care including prescription medications to the uninsured, low-income adult residents of Harrison and Doddridge counties. Call (304) 622-2708 for more information. Help 4 WV Get connected with substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services near you. One Call. One Text. One Click. Instant Help. 1-844-HELP4WV or visit Help Me Grow If you’re concerned about your child’s development or behavior or need more information about community resources, Help Me Grow is here to provide resources and support. All children birth through age five should be screened regularly prior to school entry. They will send you a 15-minute developmental questionnaire to assess your child’s needs. Send the questionnaire back to them or discuss it with your child’s doctor. Your doctor can connect you with appropriate medical and health related resources. Help me Grow can provide additional assistance through other available resources. Call to speak with a care coordinator at 1-800-642-8522 or go to dhhr.helpmegrow for more information. Home Depot FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.InfantSee The InfantSee program provides a one-time, no cost eye and vision assessment for babies 6 to 12 months old. To find a participating optometrist in your area, visit , call 1-888-396-3937. WV Birth to Three, RAU 2 has a list of participating rmation Network for Resident Online Access and Delivery of Services . Allows you to determine eligibility, apply and review for benefits, and lets you check on your benefits information online. You may apply online for Medicaid for Children and Pregnant Women, West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP), Food Stamps, and Medicare Premium Assistance Programs.Medicaid Managed Care ProgramsAetna Better Health Of WV Our health plan is designed to help you be healthy. Our Member Services Department is here for you. Call us at 1-888-348-2922 TTY: 711 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Representatives are also available to help you anytime day or night from our after-hours call center. Member Services can help you: Learn about all the covered benefits and services available to you as an Aetna Better Health member, Find a doctor or other health care provider, and help you make an appointment, and Solve any questions or problems you may have with your care WV The Health Plan The Health plan is a Medicaid managed care provider covering low income families (TANF), pregnant women, children, persons qualifity for Medicaid (DHHR determination). Services include Medical, Behavioral/ Mental Health, vision/ dental for children, and nurse case managers to assist members with case specific needs. First auto assignment for SSI group is in February 2017. Cut off for this assignment is around January 15. For enrollment assistance in chossing a plan, call enrollment at 1-800-449-8466. Customer Service Department at?740.695.7902?or toll-free at?1.888.613.8385, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Unicare We can translate this for you at no cost. Call the Customer Care Center at 1-800-782-0095. If you have speech or hearing loss, call the TTY line at 1-866-368-1634. Benefits of Unicare: 24-hour Nurse Helpline, Weight Watchers Meetings, Gym membership vouchers to participating Anytime Fitness? locations and others, Boys & Girls Club memberships, Hypoallergenic bedding, Gift Card Rewards, Cell Phone, A primary care provider (PCP) you choose, Low- or no-cost prescriptions, Dental Care, Hospitalization, Specialist Services, Chiropractic Services, Immunizations, and Eye Glasses. Mss. Mid Ohio Valley Health Department Lead Testing Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department now offers lead testing that is required for school registration. Call (304) 485-7374 for more information Parents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. The Parents As Teachers Program covers Calhoun, Gilmer, Harrison, Doddridge, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, and Wood Call (304) 485-0650 for more information Parent Educator Resource Center All PERCs have certain common functions and responsibilities including: Providing information, resources, and training for parents on important issues such as problem solving, educational planning for their child, behavior management, home learning activities, and other topics to strengthen home-to-school partnerships; Assisting families on an individual basis to better understand their children's educational needs and to discover opportunities and options for meeting these needs; Connecting families with appropriate community services; and Offering information, resources, and training to educators to increase the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to encourage and strengthen family involvement and positive school-to-home partnerships. For more information about parent involvement in your area, contact your local Parent-Educator Resource Center. For areas not listed, contact any member of the state team by calling (800) 642-8541/(304) 558-2696Right From the Start A statewide program that helps WV mothers and their babies through home visitation services designed to discuss any questions and concerns you may have and help you find resources you need. Services are free and support mothers, new babies, and their families by helping create a safe, nurturing home. Call (304) 485-0650 for more information. For Doddridge County call (304) 845-7726 or Harrison Call (304) 424-4530. SafeLink Gives you a Free Cell Phone and 250 Free Minutes every month if you meet the income guidelines. There is a new program if you have UniCare as your Medicaid insurance that provides you with a bonus of 200 free minutes, unlimited text minutes, Calls to UniCare member services that will not count towards your 250 minutes, and text messages with health tips for you and your family. 3 ways to enroll in this program are: visit to apply online, fill out the application and mail it back ( no postage necessary) or call SafeLink at 1-877-631-2550. With a SafeLink phone, there are no bills. If you run out of minutes, you can buy more. However, you can always call 911 or Member Services for free even if you run out of minutes. If you qualify, you should have a new phone in approximately 2 weeks.Shoneys Kid’s Special Wednesday Bonus Ages 10 and Under 2 kids eat free with purchase of one adult meal. (Participating stores only, please call if you have questions)Smiles For life Adult Dental Screening and Referral Program The Smiles for Life Adult Dental Screening and Referral Program is available through the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department. Screenings take place at the Wood County office but serve the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department region of Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane , Wirt and Wood Counties. The program is open to low-income adults 18 and over. The appointment fee is $40.00. Sliding scale fees for further treatment may apply. The completed application, $ 40 fee, proof of household income, Medical card and picture ID must be presented to make any appointment for screening by a Public Health Dental Hygienist. Once an applicant has all of the required items they can stop in the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Dept. to make a screening appointment. Wait time is currently 1-2 weeks for a screening. Placement with an area volunteer dentist to receive most needed and further treatment follows based on findings at the screening. All fees are payable in advance and non-refundable. For more information call (304) 485-7374 ext. 106Starkey Hearing Foundation This resource helps an individual with a hearing impairment (adult or child). The Foundation assists individuals that meet the income qualification with hearing aids even if the family has private insurance. and Shake Kids eat free all weekend 1 Free kids plate for every $8 spent. Excludes drinks and shakes. Dine in only. Children 12 and under. (Participating Stores only, please call if you have questions.)Special Education Guide is now available. This is A Parents Advocacy Guide to Special Education. This resource is available to family members, educations, and other advocates for students with developmental disabilities. It is Free of Charge. To order a free copy go to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities website: ddc.. Click the publications tab which will take you to a page where you can access a link to the Publications order form. Complete and submit the form. You may also call the WV DD Council at 304-558-0416 to order a copy of the guide or send an email request at dhhrwvddc@Text4babyText BABY to 511411 to get free messages on your cell phone to help you through your baby’s first year. Thrift Shops Noah’s Arc Thrift Shops – all proceeds go to fund programs for people with disabilities. Don’t forget to shop, donate, or volunteer at the Noah’s Arc Thrift Shop. The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley has two currently located at: 1915 Dudley Avenue, Parkersburg304-865-1106 Tobacco Quitline If you are a WV Resident who would like free help quitting tobacco, please call the WV Tobacco Quitline at 1-877-966-8784Free Quit Tobacco Class Jamie Jacobsen, Tobacco Treatment Specialist (304) 485-7374 or Jamie.R.Jacobsen@ Call or email to RSVP, space is limited December 2, 2014 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. At the Mid-Ohio Valley Health DepartmentWIC The WIC program provides nutrition education, healthy foods, medical referrals, health screenings, and breastfeeding services free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5.? WIC is for all kinds of families.? Call your local WIC office for more information, (304) 428-3688.WIC would like to offer our partner agencies an opportunity to speak at their next staff meeting about our program.? If anyone is interested, please call Jennifer Habeb, Outreach Coordinator at 304-428-3688. They now have an eWIC Card and a mobile app. The WIC Program covers Calhoun, Gilmer Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood Counties. WV Healthy Start Navigator Open Enrollment for the Federal Healthcare Marketplace () begins on November 1, 2016 and runs through January 31, 2017. If you already have an individual plan through the Marketplace, it is a good idea to access your account and make sure all of your information is still up to date. You can also enroll in a different health plan for 2017 if you wish. For those who do not have health insurance, Open Enrollment is the time where you can get signed up for a health plan. Anyone can shop on the individual Marketplace, but those who will see the most benefit are individuals who are not offered health coverage through another source (employer coverage, Medicaid, Medicare) and who fall within the income guidelines for financial assistance. The Open Enrollment periods for Medicaid and CHIP are ongoing year round. Contact Kelly Taylor, Navigator with WV Healthy Start Navigator Project, with any questions or to schedule a meeting to look at your options. She can be reached at 304-598-5150 or ktaylor5@hsc.wvu.edu. West Virginia Parent Training & Information (WV PTI) is a non-profit agency that operates the statewide federally funded Parent Training Center for WV, Family to Family (F2F) Health Information Center and is the Family Voices State Affiliate Organization for West Virginia. The programs and services of WVPTI are based on the concept of parents helping parents. Our mission includes providing training, information and technical assistance to families of children and youth (0-26) with disabilities to advocate successfully for their children. As a result of our assistance to families and professionals, children and adults with disabilities will live rich, active lives participating as full members of their schools and communities. For more information about WV Parent Training & Information, please contact us at P: 304-472-5697 (T) 800-281-1436 or by email wvpti@ and our website is . West Virginia Parent Training & Information serving families statewide.Calhoun CountyBorn Learning, located at the basketball court behind the Herb Smith Community Building, was added by the Calhoun Family Resource Network for toddlers to learn to identify shapes and ABC’s. Calhoun Food Pantry The new location is to 1500 E. Little Kanawha Highway (Rt. 5) about a mile or two east of Grantsville. The pantry will be open two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Career Advantage helps young adults with life goals such as finding employment, gaining housing, enrolling in training, driver’s license, diploma, etc… To qualify the youth must be lowe income, dropped out of school or graduate but no employed. Please contact Ryan Gainer to make a referral at (304) 588-3460. Community Resources Inc. is located at 258 Court Street, Grantsville, WV Phone and fax is (304) 354-9265. They are open Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information you can go to or Facebook: Community Resources Inc. Their mailing address is PO Box 309 Grantsville, WV 26147. They provide emergency services (food, utility termination), weatherization, ECIP (Energy Crisis Intervention Program), VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance by appointment only beginning in January), Budgeting, Financial Literacy Courses, Work Force, Home Repair Loans, Home Loans, book bags. Little Free Library set up in from the CRI Office. This is for anyone to utilize. Stop by and get a book and if you have an extra book you want to get rid of you can drop them off at the office. Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Albright, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 2nd Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December from 10:30-12:30 at the Calhoun County Committee on Aging Inc. PO Box 434 #3 Market Street Grantsville, WV 26147Grantsville Farmers Market Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 2. Grantsville Farmer's Market is located at the Wayne Underwood Field.Grief Support Meeting Meets each Tuesday, at the Oshoway Law Office on Main Street in Grantsville. Sue Oshoway, assisted by Sandra Fowler, will lead the group beginning at 5:30 p.m. The ladies encourage everyone that is struggling with the loss of a loved one to join them. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, contact Sue Oshoway 304-354-9204 or 304-655-9931 or Sandy Fowler at 304-373-6365.Imagination Library Make sure your child is signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.? Each child 0-5 years of age will receive, through the mail, a free book?each month until their 5th birthday.? Parents will need their child’s name, current address, and age. Contact your local library for more information or visit imaginationlibrary. ? Calhoun County (304) 354-6300Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department/ Americorps Contact Sarah Queen Crouch at Sarah.m.crouch@ for Diabetes care coordination (Need physician referral), chronic disease self managaement and Diabetes self- Management classes (open to public). Mobile Outreach and Wellness Works Food Pantry can help you stretch your food budget. The pantry provides a 3-5 day supply of healthy food, nutrition and health information, as well as tips and recipes. Households may need to be at or below 150% of the poverty guideline (net income) for some foods. The can help you enroll for SNAP benefits and do renewals for more information call (304) 989- 4511 They are in Calhoun County at the West Fork Community Center every 1st Tuesday from 1-3:30 pm Parents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. Call Kelley Cain at (304) 354-9244 ext. 1839 for more informationSaturday Night Sing and Dance Saturday Night Sings Schedule - Doors open at 5 p.m. each Saturday evening - music begins at 7 p.m. at the Upper West Fork Park located on Rt. 16 at Chloe, WV. No alcohol allowed. Concessions available each week. For more information or bands wishing to schedule a night call Sharon Settles at 304-655-8280 There is a $2.00 entry fee to the Saturday Night Sings, ages 12 and under admitted free.Save the Children Early Steps to School Success will provided early childhood education services to children birth to five years of age, education services to their parents, and ongoing staff training to the community early childhood educations involved with the program. The program is designed to assist children with early language development, social and emotional development, and equip parents with the skills and knowledge to successfully support their child’s growth. The program is open to all families in the Arnoldsburg school or district with children ages birth to five years of age. There is no charge for services. To enroll contact Suzanne Allen at (304) 655-8616 ext. 124. SOUP KITCHEN OPEN The Cornerstone Praise & Worship Church sponsors a free "Soup Kitchen" meal on the last two Saturday's of each month at the Lions Club building in Grantsville behind the CCCOA. No charge for the home-cooked meal and dessert, but donations are appreciated. Doors open at 1 pm and close at 3 pm, or until the food runs out. The project is able to make some deliveries. For information, call 304-354-6772 and ask for Debi.Wally's Wardrobe A wonderful program that the FRN offers to help assist families with babies/ young children in need. Should they need diapers, wipes, clothing (gently used), etc. Please keep in mind this program is thru grant money and donations from the public. So, if anyone has children's clothing "GENTLY USED" please remember you can always donate at the Calhoun County FRN. (304) 354-7177 for more informationWIC 2B Hospital Drive PO Box 33 Grantsville, WV 26147 Phone: 304-354-6898 Fax: 304-354-6654 WIC Clinics are every Wednesday from 8 am- 4 pm WV Parent Training and Information This resources offers free training to parents and/ or professionals about the special Education System. Our goal is to help parents be the best advocate they can for their child. For more information contact Stephanie Ludle at stephanielwvpti@ 99 Edmiston Way Suite 101-102 Buckhannon, WV 26201 office phone 1-800-281-1436. Calhoun County FRN meets the first Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Calhoun DHHR conference room.? The address is 85 Industrial Park, Grantsville WV? 26147. 304-354-7177 for more information. Calhoun County Substance Abuse Coalition The Calhoun County Substance Abuse meets after the FRN meeting which is the first Monday of every month. If school is cancelled the meeting is also.Doddridge CountyDoddridge County Ecumenical Outlet (DEO) Food Pantry If you know of someone that could use some food, or would like to donate, please contact the Doddridge Ecumenical Outlet (DEO) Food Pantry. It is located next to the Old Doddridge County Elementary School on Sistersville Pike (Route 18) in West Union. You'll need to bring proof of address and income for EACH member of your household. The Food Pantry is open on Fridays from 10am - 12 pm. unless bad weather or religious holiday. If you require additional information, please don't hesitate to call Bobbi Reid at (304) 782-1099.Doddridge County FRN (304) 873-1245 doddridgecountyfrn@ meets the 2nd Thursdays of the month at noon at the Doddridge County FRN office. Doddridge County Health Department- There is a sliding scale fee for services. To learn more go to IMMUNIZATION CLINICS EVERY WEEK Mondays 8:00 am - 12:00 noonDoddridge County History Museum Built in 1937, the museum building was the Doddridge County Jail until it closed in 1986. Upstairs the cells are much the same as they were when inmates were housed. The main floor features county artifacts that tell the story of Doddridge County's rich heritage, containing artifacts from pre-Civil War days, the great oil boom of the late 1800s to the rolling 30s, the World War years, and more. Mon - Wed - Fri from 12 pm - 4 pm and by appointment during winter monthsDoddridge County Prevention Partnership meets the 3rd Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. located at the Opportunity Council, 1117 Rt. 18 N West Union, WV 26456. (304) 873-3216 Aim for a Brighter Future Bringing to Light the issues of community substance abuse to begin healing, protection and prevention for a healthier future. Doddridge County Public Library/ Center Point Outpost LibraryImagination Library Make sure your child is signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.? Each child 0-5 years of age will receive, through the mail, a free book?each month until their 5th birthday.? Parents will need their child’s name, current address, and age. Contact your local library for more information or visit imaginationlibrary. ? Doddridge County (304) 873-1941Doddridge County Public Library Don't forget your Library does faxes - $1.00 no matter how many pages you send. To receive a fax is just 25 cents a page. Our fax number is 304-873-1324.Your public Library offers FREE NOTARY service - we have 3 notaries on staff who are happy to assist you.Your Library does copies and scans / black and white copies 10 cents, color copies 50 cents each and scanning is free!! Stop by YOUR Library today to take care of your copy and scanning needs.Don't forget the Library has DVD Movie selections for Adult's and Kid's you may check out 3 movies per household for 5 days free. Please come to your Library today and all you need is a Library card and to get one we just need proof of address using a utility bill and your driver’s license. Doddridge County Park The Doddridge County Park's facilities include a junior Olympic size swimming pool, a large?lodge building,?6 picnic shelters, basketball courts, a tennis court, sand volleyball court, 3 baseball fields, fire circle, a large play structure and playground, and a new Little Tykes playground.Doddridge County Project ACE (Adults and Children in Education) The Project A.C.E. (Adults and Children in Education) Program serves children between the ages of 3-5 years old. The program is designed to provide parents with materials and assist them with ways to teach their children at home on the skills that will be needed for school. Project A.C.E. helps to transition children into the school environment. Directions : Located directly behind the Board Office in the Parent/Educator Resource Center (PERC). Phone Number: 304-873-2778 Educator – Miranda Mitchell, PreK/PreK Special Needs Teacher, Title 1 Parent Coordinator – Pam Trent and PreK/Special Ed Parent Coordinator – Melanie BrittonExciting changes will include a preschool-centered approach to learning that features centers (math, library, writing, blocks, art, dramatic play, water and sand). We will also engage students through story time, small group activities and socialization experiences. Parent education experiences will be offered for parent involvement opportunities.Circle of Parents program for our parents. Refreshments and childcare is provided because we will also be having our Circle of Friends Social Skills club Meeting(formerly Making Friends) at the same time First and Third Fridays of the month @ 3:30 p.m. They meet at the Doddridge County Parent/Educator resource Center which is located behind the Doddridge County Board of Education. Phone Number: 304-873-2778Doddridge County Starting PointsCircle of Parents parent support group the 3rd Friday of every month at 10:30Baby Pantry Starting Points also has a Baby Pantry for those in need. For more information call (304) 873-3500 or email at dcspc1@ They are located in the former West Union Grade School, bottom floor.Parenting Classes given throughout the year. There are two in-home parent educators with the Parents as Teachers program. Parents as Teachers, or PAT, is a nationally recognized home visitation program for parents with children from prenatal through kindergarten age. If you have any questions about the program, please call 304-873-3500The Father’s Hand? 209 Columbia St, West Union 304-782-1026? Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.? Adult, child and baby clothing?items for those in need free of charge through the generosity?of the Crimson River Baptist.Mobile Outreach and Wellness Works Food Pantry can help you stretch your food budget. The pantry provides a 3-5 day supply of healthy food, nutrition and health information, as well as tips and recipes. Households may need to be at or below 150% of the poverty guideline (net income) for some foods. The can help you enroll for SNAP benefits and do renewals for more information call (304) 989- 4511 They are in Doddridge County at the 4th Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Fire Department from 9 am- Noon Opportunity Council For more information on cost and availability call (304) 873-3216? Early Childhood Education: Day Dreams is the early childhood education center for children ages 0-3 whose parents are enrolled in the Opportunity Council Inc. programs and are on-site.? Healthy and Safe Relationships Program that helps families learn to grow healthy relationships by using proven problem solving skills, family mentoring and parenting w/ parent/ child activities. The Curricula is from PREP. ? School Day Plus After School Program accepts children ages 4 to the 8th grade. The county school bus provides transportation to the afterschool program. Children are provided with a health snack, provided homework help and opportunities to exercise in the gym or on the playground. School hours are 3-6 p.m. and summertime is from 7am-6 pm. ? Youth Ready program works with out of school youth in 13 counties. This program provides youth 14-21 with adult mentoring, tutoring, GED preparation, and job readiness training. Youth are involved in hands on training to attain their set goals. This program provides youth with the opportunity to develop good work habits.WIC The WIC program provides nutrition (basic, healthy foods), medical referrals, health screenings, and health education as well as other services free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5. WIC is for all kinds of families. For more information about Doddridge County WIC please call: West Union Christian Church 101 Wabash Avenue West Union, WV 26456 (304) 873-1582 or email wucc@WIC WILL BE ON SITE at the Doddridge County Health Department the SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS CALL FOR APPOINTMENTGilmer CountyBaby Pantry Gilmer County FRN and CRI's baby pantry is open generally Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm. Families in need?can stop by Community Resources Inc. to get a referral for limited needed infant, baby and toddler care items. Community Showcase Thrift store is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. 115 East Main Street Glenville, WV 26351 (304) 462-7545Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Fletcher, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 3rd Wednesdays of February, April, June, August, October, and December from 10:30-12:30 at the Council of Senior Citizens of Gilmer County, Inc. 720 North Lewis Street Glenville, WVGilmer County Family Resource Network Meeting second Thursday of the month at 2. All are welcome to attend. Do you have great ideas for activities or events for those residing in Gilmer County?? Or just want to be more involved? Come join the Gilmer County Family Resource Network! Literacy Coach The Literacy Coach, Miss West, will call and talk with you about things you can be involved with in Gilmer County. There are a lot of resources available. She will also help answer questions that you may have about school. Sometimes it is easier to ask questions outside of the school setting. Miss West wants to help make school successful for both you, the parent, and your child. She can also send you text messages about the happenings in Gilmer County. Text 81010 with message @gilmerc You may contact her at (304) 462-7386 or email her at ccwest@k12.wv.us Little Free Library The Gilmer Public Library and Gilmer County FRN's Little Free Library has been installed in the City Square Park in downtown Glenville. A little free library is a "take a book, return a book" gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. Funding for this project originated from the Prevent Child Abuse WV grant through the Gilmer FRN to encourage parents to read to their children as well as supply free and discrete self-help parenting information to parents?with a goal of?promoting prevention of?child abuse and neglect. This has been expanded to include books for all ages! Please feel free to visit our Little Library and take a book! Mini-Library Program is located in the new park downtown Glenville under the shed roof, Troy Corner Store, Tanner, Linn Exxon, Sandfork, Rosedale, and Rec center for the summer 4-H Camp.Gilmer County Farmer’s Market Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May through the end of October. 720 North Lewis Street, Glenville, West VirginiaGilmer County Public Imagination Library Make sure your child is signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.? Each child 0-5 years of age will receive, through the mail, a free book?each month until their 5th birthday.? Parents will need their child’s name, current address, and age. Contact your local library for more information. (FREE)Gilmer County Recreation Center Swimming Pool Infants/Toddlers free to age 3. Children to Adults - $3Parents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. Call Kelley Cain at (304) 354-9244 ext. 1839 for more informationReady Rosie The Gilmer County School system has invited us( Community Partners that work in Gilmer County and Gilmer County Parents) to sign up for a program RESA 7 purchased called. Ready Rosie. RESA 7 has 2 of our counties in the region so if you are a part of Gilmer or Doddridge you will be able to get this program. When you go to to the website below to register put in a Gilmer or Doddridge county zip code. RESA 7 should come up and you click on that option. You then will follow the steps to sign up. Recovery Discover the Power of Choice meets every Wednesday at 6 pm at the Gilmer County Public Library SMART Recovery goal is to achieve a healthy, positive, and balanced lifestyle and to move on when you feel confident your addictive behavior is behind you,, rather than remaining a permanent participant in the program. There is a free online communication that you can access at Tanner Food Distribution Tanner Community Building VVV – Tanner will have a distribution every 1st Friday of the month at the Tanner Community Building from 3 PM until 5 PM. All VVV-Gilmer distributions are for those who qualify according to the Income Guidelines and live in Gilmer County. Tanner distributions are for those who live from Third Run to the Calhoun County Line on WV Hwy 5 (this does not include Lower Cedar Creek), WV Hwy 47, Linn, Troy, Cox’s Mills, and Tanner. WIC 212 East Main Street PO Box 226 Glenville, WV 26351 Phone: 304-462-8290 Fax: 304-462-5750 WIC Clinics are every Friday from 9 am- 2 pm Harrison CountyBice-Ferguson Memorial Museum Museum season is just around the corner and here are the museums hours for the 2015 season: Tuesdays 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays 12:00pm-4:00pm Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm Open from April-October Bridgeport Farmer’s Market Every Sunday, May thru October, 10 am - 2 pm at Charles Pointe. Exit 124 off I-79. Shop local farmers, producers and artisans. Brunch served daily. Local musicians every week. Winter Market runs second Sunday of each month, November thru April inside the Bridgeport Conference Center from 11 am to 2 pm.Central WV Community Action Association Responsible for financial case management services for those persons/families seeking emergency assistance with utilities and food orders. ALL food orders for food pantries are distributed from this centralized location. 304-622-8495 106 Frederick St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 and a second location at South 3rd Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301Choices Can help you find child care services for your children and often help with the cost of child care. Please stop by Choices at 315 North Ohio Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304) 622-6528. Our case managers also serve in the Wirt, Ritchie, Pleasants, Gilmer, Calhoun and Doddridge Counties WVDHHR offices regularly once a week. Please call our main office numbers for more information. Choices CCR&R offers free vision screenings for children ages 3yrs-4yrs. To find out how you can take advantage of this free service, please call your local Choices office.Clarksburg Mission? 312 N 4th St,? Clarksburg, WV Phone: (304) 622-2451 Provides shelter, clothing food?and other services to the hungry, homeless to West Virginians in need.?Clarksburg Rec Center is open from 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday for Free Play, 435 Duff Ave. Clarksburg, WVWest Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI Project Provides Information and support to pregnant women and new moms with children up to age 2. They also provide a way to get needed services such as infant items, dental care and mental health services. For more information call (866) 738-HAPI or (304) 293-3840.Harrison County Family Resource Network Meeting is the third Friday at 11 a.m. all are welcome The purpose of the Harrison County Family Resource Network (HCFRN) is to conduct collaborative planning and evaluation of health and human services with communities and the organizations that serve them in order to promote effective service delivery.Lord's Pantry provides emergency and supplemental food assistance to needy families in the Lincoln High School attendance area.The Mustard Seed is located 444 East Pike Street OPEN Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 11am - 3 pm Phone: 304-623-0859The Mustard Seed is a non-profit organization that seeks to assist local families and individuals during difficult times.We provide a variety of services, including: food, clothing, household items, and toiletries.?All items are provided free of charge.Nutterfort Fire Department Smoke Detectors Be sure to have a smoke detector on every floor of your home and by every bed room! Another helpful tip, change your clocks, change your batteries in your smoke alarms. Don't have a smoke detector? Stop by the fire house anytime for FREE smoke alarms. There is no limit on how many you can receive.Parents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. Clarksburg Mission, Inc. 312 N. 4TH Street Clarksburg, WV 2301-2003 (304) 622-2451Salvation Army 1010 S. Chestnut St. Clarksburg, West Virginia??26301?304.622.2360We will be starting a program in January called Pathway to Hope. ?We will be working with mothers of children linking them to other resources and helping them progress in many different areas.Help is provided to individuals who are looking to go back to school or job seeking and needing resource management.TUESDAY IS FOR TODDLERS Now EVERY Tuesday! Bring your kids up to toddler age to Meadowbrook Mall every Tuesday morning from 11am until Noon for free activities, the opportunity to interact with other kids their age and loads of fun! Please visit the Mall Guest Services Desk for details on weekly activities and location of events.Harrison County Free Community DinnersNorth View United Methodist Church Every 3rd Saturday @ 5 p.m.Duff St. United Methodist Church Every 3rd Sunday @ 5 p.m.Stealey United Methodist Church Every Saturday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -4000501304925Harrison County Moms Groups/ Support GroupsCenterbranch Assembly of God MOPS175L Elk Creek Rd. RT 20 S Mount Clare, WV 26408 1st& 3rd Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.North Central WV Breastfeeding Alliance’s Café-a-la-Mom meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month on the second floor of the Colonial Village Building in Clarksburg, 104 E Main Street, from 11:00 to 1:00.? Contact Jodi McQuillan at 304-376-0086 for more details.PERC Meetings/ Parent Support Group MeetingHarrison County Parent/ Educator Resource Center 1349 Shinnston Pike, Suite 205 Clarksburg, WV? 26301Former Gore Middle School 2nd Floor Phone 326-7693 E-Mail hcperc@ Melody Waybright-Pam Hotsinpiller. Workshops cancelled if school is closed. All workshops are FREE. Open to parents/families, educators and service personnel. All workshops held at PERC Office ALC (Former Gore School), 2nd floor unless otherwise noted.Corridor Chapter of AS WV – Facebook Page Newly formed affiliate of the Autism Society of WV provides activities, support, and education within the Autism community.? For further information email corridorchapterwv@? Address: PO Box 8182 Nutter Fort, WV 26301Harrison County Social Skills Group Meets monthly at 6 pm. For more information contact Daryle Maher at 304-624-3300. @ ALCHarrison County Autism, Down Syndrome, and AD/HD Support Group Meetings monthly at 6 pm in conjunction with the Social Skills Meeting. Parents, educators and children invited. Contact PERC at 304-326-7692 or 93 or email at hcperc@Harrison Co. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance1st and 3rd Monday monthly at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall (126 E. Pike St., Clarksburg) – 6:30 pm. Contact Maggie Waldeck, MS at 304-622-6826 or email mwaldeck@NCWV Parent Support Group we meet at 1659 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 A group that meets monthly for parents with special needs children and for any parent looking for ideas and resources. Get support, be encouraged! There facebook page is the same as there name for more information. United Hospital Center Maternal-Child For more information or to register, call Lee Ann Romeo, R.N., (681) 342-4346 or (681) 342-4300.Childbirth Classes Mom and coach learn about preparing for the coming birth experience and basic infant care. Tuesdays for four sessions. Learn about childbirth in a fun, interactive environment. When: Call to schedule class dates. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00?p.m. Fee: $25Mini-Childbirth Class This one day "crash course" is for those busy moms-to-be who are unable to attend our four session program. When:? Call to schedule Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: $25Sibling Tour and Explore Big brothers and sisters get a preview of what is to come with the birth of their new baby. For ages 3-6 only. When: Call for class dates. Time: Call to schedule.Breast Feeding Education Mothers who are breast feeding their babies are encouraged to attend a class to learn basic techniques for successful breast feeding from UHC's certified lactation specialist. These classes are scheduled prior to delivery. When: Call for class dates.Where:?4 South Patient Education Room, UHCNewborn Care During this class, new moms can learn basic infant care before they deliver. Topics include infant bathing, cord care, circumcision care, car seat safety information, immunization information and more.Cesarean Expectations and Tour Women who are having a scheduled Cesarean Section can learn what to expect from their hospital stay and tips for maintaining good health after surgery. A tour of the Maternal-Child unit is provided.Bereavement Support Group UHC offers a bereavement support group is for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant in the first year of life. The group, called Embracing Invisible Wings, meets the third Thursday of the month. To find out the location of the meeting ?or for more information contact Lee Ann Romeo, RN 681-342-4346Pleasants CountyBoys & Girls Club of Pleasants County – We have started our after school program for K-12th. Hours are 3:30 – 7:30. Students are walked from SMES to the Jim Spence Center. Snack and dinner provided. Call 304-684-7643 to register or for more mittee On Family Issues(FRN) Contact person is Debbie Thompson, COFI Coordinator, 304.684.3962. They meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Pleasants County Wellness Coalition This group meets the second Thursday of each month right after the COFI meeting. They are committed to enhancing the lives of our community by providing reliable information, tools and resources that allow people of all ages to make more informed choices for leading healthier lives. Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Albright, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 3rd Wednesdays of January, March, May, July, September, November from 10:30-12:30 at Pleasants County Senior Citizens Center 209 2nd Street St. Marys, WV 2617Parent Educator Resource Center – “Let’s Chat” Support Group –at the Boys & Girls Club. Any Parent, Family Member or anyone who knows a child who struggles in anyway is invited to come. Refreshments served. This group will meet the last Wednesday of every month. Topics covered will be decided by the group. Please contact Teresa Knight at 304-299-2030 to register or for more information. Pleasants County Library We are open M-W 10-8, Th 5-8, F10-5, and Sat. 10-3.Imagination Library Make sure your child is signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.? Each child 0-5 years of age will receive, through the mail, a free book?each month until their 5th birthday.? Parents will need their child’s name, current address, and age. Contact your local library at (304) 684-7494 for more information or visit the libraryResources Magazines and Local Newspapers, Computers: Ten Public Stations with Printing Available, Free Wi-Fi Notary Public, Copier/Fax, Tax Forms and Tax Information Distribution, Two Meeting Rooms with Available Kitchen, Local Author Publication Showcase E-Books and AudioBooks , Story Hour for Four Year Olds through School Age Youth, Summer Reading Program ?Ages 4 through 14,Tea-Time Reading Group, Snips 'N Tips Group , Monthly Youth Events Genealogy Section ? ? ? ?- Local Family Information Collection and Sharing Center ? ? ? ?- St. Marys Oracle and Pleasants County Leader Archives WIC 605 Cherry Street St. Marys, WV 26170 Phone: 304-684-2217 Fax: 304-684-2845 WIC Clinics are every Tuesday from 8 am- 4 pm Ritchie CountyCircle of Parents The Ritchie County Circle of Parents group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 1-2:30 pm at the Children’s Home Society of WV office located at 59 Stadium Drive, Pennsboro, WV 26415.? If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, the group will be rescheduled.? This group is free and open to all parents, grandparents or other primary caregivers. ?Light refreshments are provided. ?Please call (304) 659-3988 to RSVP or for more information.?Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Albright, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 4th Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, November from 10:30-12:30 at Ritchie County Integrated Family Services PO Box 195 (S. Court Street &Edgeview Lane) Harrisville, WV 26362Mobile Outreach and Wellness Works Food Pantry can help you stretch your food budget. The pantry provides a 3-5 day supply of healthy food, nutrition and health information, as well as tips and recipes. Households may need to be at or below 150% of the poverty guideline (net income) for some foods. The can help you enroll for SNAP benefits and do renewals for more information call (304) 989- 4511 They are in Ritchie County at the Smithville Community Center every 2nd Wednesday from 9 am- noon. North Bend State Park For more information or daily activities go to: Open Skate- Pennsboro Roller Rink Where: Right off of Route 50, beside the BP station. Great rink, friendly people and disco lights! When Weekly on Friday, Saturday at 07:00 PM Duration: 3.0 hours Cost $4 and that includes your skate rental! Audience All are welcome! Gear Provided but feel free to bring your ownParents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. Call Donna Dodd at (304) 659-3988 or Beverly Lopreste (304) 485-0650 for more informationRitchie County Public Library Imagination Library Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is back in Ritchie County thanks to funding from the Board of Education. What this means is your children can receive a FREE book EVERY month until their fifth birthday. All you need to do is follow the link and sign them up. Reading is very important for young children. County Farmer’s Market Open Saturdays May-October 9 a.m.-1 p.m. East Main Street Harrisville, WVRitchie County Mobile Outreach & Food Pantry will be distributing WellnessWorks food and information the second Wednesday in each month at the Smithville Community Building from 9am to 12pm. Call Catholic Charities for more information (304) 989-4511Road to Recovery Starts Here Meetings are 7pm - 8pm on Monday and Thursday at the Harrisville Library.TLC Pregnancy Center We provide * FREE pregnancy tests * FREE diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothing, and maternity clothes * 24 hour hotline - 304-643-2171 or 1-866-616-8228 * Crisis intervention * pregnancy information and support * prenatal information * fetal development information More General Information Stop by or call for an appointment. Our hours are: *WINTER HOURS - see winter hours below Monday - 4:00 - 8:00pm Tuesday - 12:00 - 4:00pm Wednesday - Closed... Thursday - 12:00 - 4:00pm Friday - 12:00 - 4:00pm Please drop off donated items ONLY during open hours. *Winter Hours - If Ritchie County schools are closed, we're closed! When the weather is bad or if a winter storm is predicted please call ahead to see if we're open. Ritchie County FRN meeting This group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm at the FRN office. Ritchie County Substance Abuse Coalition meets the third Thursday of each month at 11 or 11:30 a.m. at the High School or Pizza House. They alternate months to accommodate youth participationWIC 125 West Main Street Harrisville, WV 26362 Phone: 304-643-4082 Fax: 304-643-4092 WIC Clinics are every Monday from 8:15 am- 2:45 pm Wirt CountyConsumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Albright, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, November from 10:30-12:30 at Wirt County Commission on Aging Inc. 74 Senior Circle Elizabeth, WV 26143Coplin Memorial Community Health Center Has In-Person Assisters available to answer questions and enroll consumers through the Marketplace for the Affordable Care Act. This is a free service. For an appointment call 304-275-3301Now offering Quick Care Services at Coplin Clinic Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pm. First come first serve basis, appointments will not be scheduled, only urgent issues will be addressed, and prescription refills will not be addressed. order to be seen in the morning hours please arrive by 11:30am or you will be asked to return in the afternoon. In order to be seen in the afternoon hours please arrive by 5:30pm. order to be seen in the morning hours please arrive by 11:30am or you will be asked to return in the afternoon. In order to be seen in the afternoon hours please arrive by 5:30pm. In order to be seen in the morning hours please arrive by 11:30am or you will be asked to return in the afternoon. In order to be seen in the afternoon hours please arrive by 5:30pm.Dora B Woodyard Memorial LibraryImagination Library Make sure your child is signed up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.? Each child 0-5 years of age will receive, through the mail, a free book?each month until their 5th birthday.? Parents will need their child’s name, current address, and age. Contact your local library for more information or visit imaginationlibrary. ?Wirt County (304)275-4295Music of the Hills at Al's Barn Located in Munday, WV in Wirt county A place for "old time music", family, friends, and helping others Cost Free and donations are accepted and used to help those in need. Audience All are welcome. Come on down and join the fun. Other Information: MUSIC starts at 7PM every Friday Food & Drinks - all free. Come on Down Hosted By: HYPERLINK "" Al's Barn When: Weekly on Friday at 07:00 PM Address: 11000 Munday Rd HC 68 Box 28 Munday,WV 26152 Phone: 304-354-9101WIC 88 Senior Circle PO Box 670 Elizabeth, WV 26143 Phone: 304-275-3150 Fax: 304-275-6590 WIC Clinics are every Wednesday from 8:30 am- 3:15 pm Wirt County Mobile Outreach & Food Pantry will be distributing WellnessWorks food and information every third Wednesday in each month at the Newark Baptist Church in Newark WV from 9am to 12pm. Call Catholic Charities for more information at (304) 989-4511Wirt County FRN meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3pm at the Wirt County Library. Anyone who wishes to have their seat inspected to ensure it is installed properly and is the right seat for the child can call Kathy Mason at the Wirt County FRN to schedule an appointment at (304) 275-4833Wirt County Prevention Coalition meets the last Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Dora B. Woodyard Library contact Jamie Jacobsen at (304) 485-7374 for more information Wood CountyAudiological Services are provided?for any student of Wood?County Schools?at no cost. 2507 Ninth Avenue Parkersburg, WV? 26101 Call for an appointment? 304.485.6513Affordable Care Act In-Person Assister available at the Wood County DHHR Office—by appointment. Offers consumer education and enrollment assistance. Call Ashley Steed at 304-420-2560 ext. 2180Affordable Care Act The Parkersburg Community Health Center has In-Person Assisters available to answer questions and enroll consumers through the Marketplace for the Affordable Care Act. This is a free service. For an appointment call 304-424-4730.Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg The only thing required of members is a filed application and the one-time annual fee of $12. Youth interested are encouraged to come to the Club, take a tour and to meet other young people – they are always welcome. Members are all youth between the ages of 6-18. Members are encouraged to attend regularly, however, the hours attended from a day-to-day basis do not have to be consistent. Check out our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for upcoming programs and events:? @BGCPburgCamden Clark Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center offers childbirth classes (Registration Fee of $25 will be billed to insurance), Breastfeeding classes, sibling classes ($5 registration fee), Infant Safety and Infant and Child CPR classes ($5 Registration fee), and childbirth crash course ($15 Registration fee will be billed to insurance) call (304) 424-2748 to register or for more information. Child Safety Seats: Free Installation or Inspection The Parkersburg Police Department is happy to perform child safety seat inspections for the public at no cost. ?We are also more than happy to teach new parents or guardians on the proper way to install their child safety seat. Please contact Detective J.E. Corbitt at 304-424-8444 to set up an appointment for one of them to assist you at Parkersburg police headquarters. Child Safety Seats The Parkersburg Department of Motor Vehicles is a designated Child Safety Seat Fitting Station Anyone who wishes to have their seat inspected to ensure it is installed properly and is the right seat for the child to be in can stop by at their Office. No appointment is munity Service Council will be on the second Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Charles Street in Parkersburg. There is a different presenter each month. The Community Service Council is a local community organization bringing agencies together to allow networking and collaboration while learning about various services, activities, and needs in the community. If you would like to be added to this list serve email Amanda Lieving at amanda.lieving@ Facebook Website (Community Service Council): Credit Counseling is a local, nonprofit agency providing resources to area residents seeking to either recover from financial hardship or avoid financial crisis.? Our certified housing and credit counselors work face-to-face with individuals and families to help them map out a plan to restore their financial independence.? ?Services available include Debt Management Programs, Credit Report Counseling, Delinquent Mortgage Counseling, Representative Payee, Budget Workshops and Student Loan Counseling.? For more information, call 304-485-3141, visit or e-mail info@Consumer Protection Education consumer education regarding protection from financial fraudulent activity. Brooke Fletcher, Consumer Outreach Specialist through the Office of the WV Attorney General, will be available for consult on the 1st Thursdays of February, April, June, August, October, and December from 10:30-12:30 at the Wood County Senior Citizens Assoc., 914 Market St. Parkersburg and on the 2nd Friday at the Vienna Senior Center 706 29th Street Vienna, WV 26105. Essentially Yours goal is to provide the essentials to people who need to get started with their lives and their homes again. The organization can supply bed linens, new pillows, dishes and drinking glasses, silverware, cookware and cooking utensils, bath linens and bathroom items, cleaning products and personal hygiene items. The organization is taking referrals, and donations. They are located at 1200 Mary St.(Rear of the Boys and Girls club). Anyone interested or have questions can contact me, Chris on 304 488-1006.? Farmers Market The Point Park Marketplace at 113 Ann Street is now open year round, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..? Please visit the Market’s website at or the Market’s facebook page for updated information. MARKET CLOSED CHRISTMAS WEEKEND (25TH – 26TH - 27TH) Healthy Community Coalition of Wood County will meet the third Monday of the month at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 11 a.m. The mission is to improve the health of all people in our community through education, promotion, and outreach. To be added to the list serve email Neha Butani at hccofwoodcounty@ Please consider joining us to better the Wood County community. Facebook: Henderson Hall is Open for tour's 12-5 every day of the week all year long. A must see in Mid Ohio Valley. Tours are $5. Located at 517 Old River Road Williamstown, WV Lead Testing Mid-Ohio Valley Health Dept now offers lead testing that is required for school registration.Movie Night Every third Friday @ 6:00pm, the Senior Center in Vienna on 29th St, will be hosting a movie night. ?Entry is free, along with?popcorn and drinks included. Bring the entire family. October 17 Frozen will be playing. Mountwood Park With hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, festivals, disc golf, nature trails, Dog Park, museum and community activities, there’s something for everyone at Mountwood Park in Wood County, West Virginia. All are welcome to enjoy this 2,600 acre wooded park with a fifty acre lake and over fifty miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails.Parents As Teachers is a home visitation program supporting families from pregnancy to Kindergarten. This program helps parents understand child development and connects them to the resources they need to make the best choices for their families. They offer visits customized for the needs of your family. This program is free to all WV families. Call (304) 485-0650 for more information. WIC 211 Sixth Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: 304-428-3688 Fax: 304-485-7434 WIC Clinics are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am- 4 pm Tuesday from 8:00 am-7:30 pm and Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Wood County Free Community MealsOld Man Rivers 1st and Ann Street Truck under the Railroad Bridge 4-5 p.m. on Saturday & SundaySalvation Army 534 5th Street 2-3:30 p.m. on Sundays, Monday-Saturday 4:30-5:30 p.m.St. Paul’s 219- 11th Street 11th/ Market 12:15-1p.m. every 3rd SundayGrace GospelPettyville 12:30 p.m. every 4th Sunday (every 2nd Sunday in Nov. and Dec.) Trinity Episcopal 430 Juliana Street Every Monday from 11 a.m.-NoonFriendship Kitchen3109 Emerson Avenue Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 11:15 am- 12:30 p.m. Stone Soup Kitchen provides a home cooked hot meal for those in the community in need. This is available every Wednesday from 11am to 12:30pm at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall (609 Market St.). It is sponsored by Parkersburg area Catholic parishes.Crossroads United Methodist Church7390 Old St. Mary’s Pike 11:30 a.m. every ThursdayStephenson United Methodist Church 805 Liberty Street Every 2nd Sunday Noon- 1p.m. St. Andrews United Methodist ChurchCorner of Dudley Ave. / 20th St. Every 3rd Saturday 4-5:30 p.m.Lubeck United Methodist Church4th Saturday except when there is a 5th Saturday at NoonBeechwood703 30th Street every 4th Saturday 4:45 p.m.Waverly Volunteer Fire Department Rt. 2 North last Saturday of the month from noon-2 p.mWood County Moms GroupsAutism Support Group This is a support group for friends and family of those diagnosed with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. The group meets at the Unity Center, 1406 13th Street Parkersburg, on the 2nd and fourth Thursday of each month from 7-8 p.m. Parking is available in front of the center or across the street in the parking lot of Astorg Collision Center, 1601 13th St. For more information call Kimberly Isaacs 304-966-4079Breastfeeding Café4th Saturday of Each Month at the First United Methodist Church Corner Juliana & 10th Street from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. New registered attendees receive goody bags. info@ (304) 482-4729Mamaology offers support and information for healthy pregnancy, childbirth, & parenting choices. (304) 482-5369Mid Ohio Valley Birth Social Supporting families through pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. Positive birth stories.? Healing Support.? Informed Choices for YOUR perinatal experience – home to hospital. We meet on the 1st Monday of each month from 7pm-8pm. Locations in Parkersburg, Marietta, and Ravenswood, WV. For more information contact Danielle at info@ or follow Esali Birth on Facebook.MOMSnext (a division of MOPS International) is a group for moms in the MOV meets at Fairlawn Baptist Church, 6:30pm-8:30pm. We talk, eat snacks, and have fun without the kids. Childcare is available for a donation of your choice. Moms of all-age children are invited! They meet the 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month.MOPS Marietta/ Williamstown meets the 2nd Thursday at 1st Baptist Church of Williamstown at 9:30 a.m. Childcare provided of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Parkersburg 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Childcare provided. 9:00-11:30AMNo Nuts Moms Group This is a peanut and tree-nut free group for all ages. The group will meet up for indoor and outdoor events. We also have adult only outings and are open to any other suggestions. If you are a working or a stay at home mother who has a child with a life threatening allergy, please join us. This is a chance for you and your child to develop a lifelong friendship with someone you both can relate to. Our Main Website:?"Like" us on Facebook:? now have a Support Group and Forum for all Food Allergic Families: Contact Tiff White at 3044831679 for more information ................
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