Community Resources

  1. Agencies
  2. Adult Services/ID/DD
  3. Autism & Disability Supports
  4. Camps
  5. CASA
  6. Clothing/Supplies
  7. Counseling/Therapy/Classes
Agency nameContact InfoServices Offered
Benefits804-598-5630Heat/fuel assistance, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, VIEW, Auxillary Grant, PIP Program, Childcare Assistance, IV-E, Foster Care
Community Services Board804-598-2200
gpcsinfo@goochlandva.us		Same Day Access, Mental Health, Counseling/Therapy, EMDR, Medication Management ages 10+, School Based Counseling, DD Waivers/supports, Crisis 24/7/365, Mental Health First Aid, SA Counseling, Play Therapy, Early Intervention, Sponsored Residential Homes, Monacan Services Developmental & Intellectual Group Day Services, pathways Recovery Program, PIEP with free evaluations, Sub Abuse Peer
Department of Juvenile Justice804-598-5666



Family ServicesMelissa Carpenter: melissa.carpenter@dss.virginia.govDirect Services - home visits, case management, food, clothing, shelter. Refer support groups, tutoring, counseling, therapy, mentoring, CPS. Ongoing/prevention services, foster care case management
Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS)Katie Matheny: katie.matheny@powhatan.k12.va.usTruancy prevention, McKinney-Vento Act for homeless children to be able togo to school, school psychologist (Mental Health Aid training 1x/month), social media awareness through Powhatan Sheriffs Office, Therapy Dog-Pet Partners of Richmond, School Counselors, Social Emotional Learning, Suicide Prevention with CSB, Substance Use with CSB/Sheriffs Office
PCPS Family Services SpecialistKelsey Elton: kelsey.elton@dss.virginia.gov
PCPS School Parent ResourceKelly Sarkees: kelly.sarkees@powhatan.k12.va.usHelps find families resources inside school and in the community
PCPS Transition ServicesMary Lisker: mary.lisker@powhatan.k12.va.usPost secondary goals in education, employment, IL, Community participation



  1. Crisis Support
  2. Daycare/Afterschool
  3. Disability Supports
  4. Domestic Violence Support
  5. Driving Schools/Transportation
  6. Law
  7. Equine/Animal Therapy
Agency InfoContact InfoServices Offered
988Dial 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Community Action AgencyRenee Van Natter
valerie.vannatter@dss.virginia.gov
804-814-5332		Hope House temp Shelter, locks/cameras, rent/mortgage, utility, child care, emergency/crisis, small home repairs (must have homeowners insurance) 
Community Life ChurchDonna Terry
donnaterry@gmail.com
434-394-9979		Emergency/crisis, rent/mortgage, utilities, car repairs
CREST804-598-2697
833-968-1800		Assistance with helping find providers, crisis, community based counseling
Powhatan Coalition of Churchescopcpow@outlook.com
804-598-2454		Transportation assistance, rent/mortgage, food, fuel, small home repairs (must have homeowners insurance), medical
St. Joseph's Villa804-874-9119Crisis Stabilization Unit
Reach833-968-1800Prevention, intervention, Stabilization - Crisis Therapeutic Home up to 15 days
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 804-819-4000
804-819-4100 (crisis) 

Mental Health, SU Services, Developmental Services & Criminal Justice Services
  1. Grief/Loss
  2. Health
  3. Housing/Repairs
  4. Intermediate Care & Facility
  5. Senior Supports
  6. Translators
Agency InfoContact InfoServices Offered
Comfort Zone CampBecky Sewell
bsewell@comfortzonecamp.org
804-377-3430		Ages 7-25 Camps free of charge
Family Guidance Center804-598-5300
Full Circle Grief Center804-912-2947Hands on Healing - Art based support ages 3-17 yearly sessions, Family Friday sessions, Story Time Virtually, Resources for all kinds of children such as Autism dealing with grief 
PCC Griefshare GroupDeb Jackson
dmj724@yahoo.com		Sat 9am & Sun (virtual) 6:30pm