Community Resources Directory
"This resource guide is designed to connect individuals and families in Lynchburg and surrounding areas with emergency and non-emergency services, including food, housing, healthcare, crisis response, and more."
Alcoholics Anonymous: (434) 847-4733
Celebrate Recovery: (434) 525-7481 ex. 128
2361 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551
Embrace Recovery: (434) 582-1305
17835 Forest Road Suite A, Forest, VA 24551
Horizon Wellness Treatment Center: (434) 255-5388
2225 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Oxford Houses: Search for vacancies on oxfordvacancies.com
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Aayla House; Women & Children; (434) 849-7904
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Birdie House; Women; (434) 386-8834
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Finn Mountain House; Men; (434) 386-8809
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Kyber House; Men; (434) 439-4347
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Meg Davis House; Women & Children; (434) 386-8365
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Scholar House; Men; (434) 219-6040
Pathways Treatment Center: (434) 947-4455
3300 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Roanoke Rescue Mission Recovery Program: (540) 777-7675
402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Roads to Recovery: (434) 455-0053
3000 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Substance Abuse Group Counseling for Women: (434) 237-2655;
371 Oakdale Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
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CHIA-Coordinated Homeless Intake and Access: (434) 427-2442 Bedford Domestic Violence Services: (540) 587-0970
Domestic Violence Shelter: (434) 528-1041; Lynchburg, VA;
Interfaith Outreach Association: (434) 846-6098; Eviction prevention assistance and 1st month’s rent;
Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-Cag): (434) 455-1601; 1010 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504;
Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship: (434) 847-9059; 412 Madison St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority: (434) 485-7200; 1948 Thomson Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Miriam’s House: (434) 847-1101; 409 Magnolia St, Lynchburg, VA 24503; Must go through CHIA for referral process.
Oxford Houses: See previous entry in Alcohol / Substance Abuse Recovery Programs. Roanoke Rescue Mission: (540) 343-7227; 402 4th St, Roanoke, VA 24013; Emergency shelter; See previous entry in Alcohol/Substance Abuse for info on Recovery Program.
Rush Lifetime Family Homes: (434) 455-2120; Disability and income requirements.
Salvation Army: (434) 845-5939; 2215 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501; Provides temporary shelter for individuals and families; No sex offenders; Must pass drug screen.
USDA – Rural Development: (434) 239-3473; 20311A Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502; Provides housing loans and grants to low-income individuals.
YWCA Residential Program: (434) 847-7751; 626 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504; Affordable, safe housing for single women.
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Virginia Legal Aid Society 434) 846-1326
513 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
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FOOD​
Bedford Christian Ministries: (540) 586-2633
217 Washington St, Bedford, VA 24523
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank: (434) 845-4099;
501 12th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Visit lynchburgfeeds.org for other resources.
Department of Social Services: See previous entry for addresses; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Can apply online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov or by calling 1-855-635-4370.
Daily Bread: (434) 845-5703; 721 Clay St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Offers a hot midday meal to anyone.
D.A.W.N: (434) 363-7969; 717 7th St, Altavista, VA 24588
Holy Cross Catholic Church: (434) 846-5245;
710 Clay St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Individuals can get food bags once per month. Call in advance.
Lynchburg City Food Pantry (Call all locations first!)
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Beulah Baptist Church: (434) 239-1776; 528 Leesville Rd
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Court Street Baptist Church: (434) 847-8209; 517 Court St
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Diamond Hill Baptist Church: (434) 845-0640; 1415 Grace St
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Fairview Christian Church: (434) 845-6031;\2701 Campbell Ave
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Fairview United Methodist Church: (434) 845-024; 3041 Campbell Ave
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Love & Truth Community Church: (434) 845-0200; 3135 Fort Ave
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Hyland Heights Baptist Church: (434) 821-6906; 11452 Wards Rd
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Compassion Church of Nazarene: (434) 239-4943
1737 Wards Ferry Rd -
Shekijah Preparation Assembly: (434) 237-7721; 104 Fleetwood Dr
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Solid Rock Church: (434) 230-0752; 110 Church St
Meals on Wheels: (434) 847-0796; Hot lunch delivered 5 days a week. Park View Community Mission: (434) 845-8468 ext. 300;
2420 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501;
Red Truck Food Ministry: 434-363-8438;
​Salvation Army: (434) 845-5939; 2215 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501; Provides temporary meals (breakfast and dinner); Call for info. Shepherd’s Table: (540) 587-6820; 217 W Washington St, Bedford, VA 24523
The Lighthouse Community Center: (434) 847-5050; Grab-N-Go meals and groceries.
The Fillin’ Station (Timberlake Church): (434) 239-1348; Drive-through groceries.​​​​​
Transportation
Dial a Ride / New Freedom: (434) 385-9070;
Transportation for people over 60 to medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores; New Freedom offers transportation for people over 21 who are living with a disability
MoveUP Lynchburg: moveuplynchburg.org; Free transportation service via app or website; On-demand and scheduled rides
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Amherst County DSS: (434) 946-9330
224 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521
Appomattox County DSS: (434) 352-7125
318 Court St, Appomattox, VA 24522
Bedford County/City DSS: (540) 586-7750
119 E Main St, Bedford, VA 24523
Campbell County DSS: (434) 592-9585
69 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588
Lynchburg City DSS: (434) 455-5850
99 Ninth St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION​
Beacon of Hope: (434) 849-8617
2600 Memorial Ave Suite 106, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Central Virginia Community College: Admissions- (434) 832-7632
3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Goodwill Industries: (434) 200-9920
4090 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Jubilee Family Development Center: (434) 845-0433
1512 Florida Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-Cag): (434) 455-1601
1010 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 2450
Park View Life Skills Institute: (434) 845-8468 ext. 800
2323 Memorial Ave Suite 26, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Virginia Career Works – Central Region: (434) 455-5940
3125 Odd Fellows Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Virginia Technical Institute: (434) 369-8200
201 Ogden Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
Clothing Bedford Christian Ministries: (540) 586-2633
217 Washington St, Bedford, VA 24523
Lighthouse Community Center: (434) 847-5050
1310 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Parkview Clothing Connection: (434) 845-8468
2323 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501​
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​EMERGENCY FINANCIAL​
Interfaith Outreach Association: (434) 846-6098;
701 Clay St, Lynchburg, VA 24504; (M-F 9 am- NOON)
B.E.A.M.: (434) 376-6686; Brookneal residents only.
Bedford Christian Ministries: (540) 586-2633; Bedford residents only
D.A.W.N.: (434) 363-7969; 717 7th St, Altavista, VA 24588;
Must live within 14 miles of the facility.
Helping Hands: (434) 846-5914; Amherst County residents only.
Lynchburg Community Action Group (Lyn-Cag): (434) 455-1601
1010 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
More Aid: St. Thomas More Catholic Church (434) 237-8851
3051 Roundelay Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Tuesday and Thursday 9-12 pm; In person only.
Salvation Army: (434) 845-5939; 2215
Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Thomas Road Baptist Church: (434) 239-9281
1 Mountain View Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Must live within 20 miles of the church.
United Way: (434) 845-8016; Call for information on funds available.
Park View Resource Center: (434) 845-8468 ext. 700; 2420
Memorial Ave Room 203, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Department of Social Services: See previous entry; call for seasonal assistance
​​HEALTH CARE
Amherst County Health Department: (434) 946-9408; 224 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521 Appomattox County Health Department: (434) 352-2313; 475 Court St, Amherst, VA 24521
Bedford Christian Free Clinic: (540) 586-3711; 104 Center St, Bedford, VA 24523
Bedford County Health Department: (540) 586-7952; 603 Mountain Ave
Bedford, VA 24523
Campbell County Health Department: (434) 592-9550; 116 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588 11 Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living: (434) 385-9070
501 12th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Community Access Network: (434) 818-7880; 800 5th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Free Clinic of Central Virginia: (434) 847-5866; 1016 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504
James River Dental Clinic: (434) 847-4691; 239 Trojan Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Johnson Health Centers:
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Amelon Square Immediate Care: (434) 929-4357; 200 Amelon Sq, Madison Heights, VA 24572
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Amherst County Community Health Center: (434) 929-1400; 109 Clearview Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
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Bedford Community Dental Center: (540) 425-7914; 600 Bedford Ave
Bedford, VA 24523 -
Bedford Community Health Center: (540) 425-7910; 582 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
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James River Dental Clinic: (434) 847-4691; 239 Trojan Rd,
Madison Heights, VA 24572 -
Johnson Health Center: (434) 947-5967; 320 Federal St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
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Lynchburg Women’s & Pediatric Health: (434) 455-3260; 2402 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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Rustburg Community Health Center: (434) 528-0005; 925 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588
Lynchburg Health Department: (434) 477-5900; 307 Alleghany Ave,
ynchburg, VA 24501
PACE: (434) 200-6516; 407 Federal St, Lynchburg, VA 24504; Medical support for seniors age 55+ who are eligible for nursing facility care.
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​PREGNANCY
Community Access Network/Centra Mobile Med: (434) 200-3366; 800 5th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center: (434) 528-4321; 3701 Old Forest Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24501;
Lynchburg Women’s & Pediatric Health: (434) 455-3260; 2402 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Lynchburg Department of Health: (Child and Infant Car Seats) 1-800-732-8333 Parenting Success:
Best Start Parenting Center: (434) 384-6262
Dogwood Counseling Center: (434) 316-9339
Healthy Families of Central Virginia: (434) 258-6186 United Methodist Family Services: (434) 846-2002
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​​Mental Health
Acute Psychiatric Inpatient – Virginia Baptist Hospital: (434) 200-3000; 3300 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503;
Bridges Treatment Center: (434) 200-5700; 693 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502; Community Access Network: (434) 818-7880; 800 5th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 Strategic Therapy Associates: (434) 237-9450; 108 Duncraig Dr,
Lynchburg, VA 24502;
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy: (434) 771-0495; 1000 Jefferson St Suit 1B, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Horizon Behavioral Health: (434) 477-5000;
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Amherst Center: (434) 946-2316; 120 W Commerce St, Amherst, VA 24521
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Appomattox Center: (434) 352-8239; 226 Union Blvd, Appomattox, VA 24522
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Bedford Center: (540) 586-5429; 1409 Ole Dominion Blvd, Bedford, VA 24523
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Campbell Center: (434) 332-5149; 37 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588
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Lynchburg Center: (434) 948-4831; 2215 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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Misc Information
Lynchburg Police Department CAT (434)942-0654
Central Virginia Crime Stoppers 1 (888)798-5900
Clergy Counseling or Prayer Line (434)945-2266
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