Community Resources
Community Resources
Whether you’re looking for a job, affordable housing or healthcare, you’ll find several resources for these and more below.
Quick Links
For additional resources in Virginia, call 2-1-1
Mountain Lynx Transportation($0.50 A RIDE) 276-783-9300
Smyth County Resources
Education
Blue Ridge Job Corp Center
877-604-2354 or 276-783-7221
Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education Program
800-322-7748 or 276-228-5481
Smyth Career and Technology Center
276-646-8117
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
276-619-4300
Virginia Employment Commission
276-781-7431
Virginia Highlands Community College
276-739-2400
Wytheville Community College
276-223-4700
Employment & Training
Luttrell Staffing Group
276-783-1002
People, Inc.
276-623-9000
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
276-676-5565
Virginia Employment Commission
276-228-4051
Food Banks
Atkins First Church of God Food Pantry
276-783-2259 – Atkins
Bread of Life Food Pantry
276-944-4661 – Saltville
Last name A-L: second Thursday of the month from 10:30am to 4:00pm
Last name M-Z: third Thursday of the month from 10:30am to 4:00pm
Bundles of Blessings
276-496-7971 – Saltville
Free diapers and baby supplies are distributed from Madam Russell Methodist Church fellowship hall in Saltville the 2nd Saturday of every moth from 10:00am until 12:00pm.
Chilhowie Church of God
276-646-2220 – Chilhowie
First United Methodist Church
276-783-5194 – Marion
Third Thursday of the month from 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Feeding Southwest Virginia
276-628-9266 – Abingdon
Feeding Southwest Virginia – Mobile Food Pantry
276-628-9266 – Regional
Highlands Fellowship Food Pantry
276-628-3297 – Abingdon
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
276-646-9939 – Chilhowie
Mountain C.A.P. (Community Action Program)
276-783-7337 – Marion
May provide emergency food packages to families and individuals who meet qualifications.
Smyth County Salvation Army
276-783-8785 – Marion
SNAP (Food Stamps Program)
276-783-8148 – Marion
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
276-781-7460 – Marion
Healthcare Resources
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
833-522-5582
Lions Club of Chilhowie
276-685-9480
Eye exams and glasses for qualified individuals.
Lions Club of Saltville – Rich Valley
Contact Here
Eye exams and glasses for qualified individuals.
Mel Leaman Free Clinic
276-781-2090
601 Radio Hill Road
Marion, VA 24354
Mount Rogers Medication Assistance Program
276-496-4492
Saltville Medical Center
276-496-4433
308 W Main Street
Saltville, VA 24370
Smyth County Community Hospital
276-378-1000
245 Medical Park Drive
Marion, VA 24354
Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center
276-496-4492
319 Fifth Avenue
Saltville, VA 24370
Virginia Department of Health – Smyth County
276-781-7460
201 Francis Marion Lane
Marion, VA 24354
Whitetop Community Health Clinic
276-388-3067
16309 Highlands Parkway
Whitetop, VA 24292
Wytheville Community Based Outpatient Clinic
276-223-5400
165 Peppers Ferry Road
Wytheville, VA 24382
Legal Services
Family Resource Center
1-800-613-6145 – 24 hour hotline
276-782-1608
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
276-783-8300
227 W. Cherry Street
Marion, VA 24354
Virginia Lawyer Referral Service
804-775-0500
Income-Based Rent Options
Housing Resources
Department of Social Services
276-783-8148
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 200
Marion, VA 24354
Marion Redevelopment and Housing Authority
276-783-3381
276-212-2410 for emergency
237 Miller Ave
Marion, VA 24354
Open Door Community
276-228-6280
680 West Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
USDA Rural Development
276-228-3513
100 USDA Drive
Wytheville, VA 24382
Virginia Housing Development Authority
877-843-2123
Addiction and Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
405 W Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Mount Rogers Community Services
Friendship House
115 N Church Street
Marion, VA 24354
276-781-1408
Mount Rogers Community Services
Smyth Crisis Care Center
1590 N Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-7499
Mount Rogers Community Services
Rhea B. Lawrence Recovery Center
220 Hospital Avenue
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-2356
Mental Health Resources
Highlands Community Services
Main Campus
610 Campus Drive
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-525-1550
Mount Rogers Community Services
Lisa H. Moore Counseling Center
216 Hospital Avenue
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-8185
Mount Rogers Community Services
Riverchase Smyth Youth and Family Services
121 Broad Street
Marion, VA 24354
276-781-5900
Mount Rogers Community Services
Smyth Crisis Care Center (Open 24/7)
1590 N Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-7499
Saltville Community Health Center
308 W Main Street
Saltville, VA 24370
276-496-4433
Crisis Resources
Highlands Community Services
The Anchor
414 Ivy Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-525-1650
Highlands Community Services
Mobile Crisis Services
276-525-1550
Mount Rogers Community Services
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
1-866-589-0265
Mount Rogers Community Services
Smyth Crisis Care Center
Open 24/7
1590 N Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-7499
Veteran Resources
Virginia Department of Veteran Services
1-877-285-1299
Virginia Employment Commission
1000 E Main Street
Carroll Hall WCC Campus – Room 242
Wytheville, VA 24382
276-484-9411
Wytheville Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
165 Peppers Ferry Road
Wytheville, VA 24382
276-223-5400
Senior Citizen Resources
District Three Governmental Cooperative
4453 Lee Highway
Marion, VA 24354
276-783-8157
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
207 Abingdon Place
Abingdon, VA 24211
276-676-5565
Clothing, Furniture & Household
Helping Hands Community Thrift Store, Marion
276-783-7882
Second Hand Treasures Thrift Store, Marion
276-783-4048
Additional Resources
Mountain CAP (Community Action Program)
Assistance with utilities, clothing, Head Start, weatherization, etc
276-783-7337
Family Resource Center
Assistance with sexual abuse, and domestic violence victims
24-Hour Hotline: 800-613-6145 or 276-782-1608
Project Crossroads
Assistance with firewood, furniture, and home repair
276-782-3339
District Three Governmental Cooperative
Provides services to individuals 60 or older
Marion – 276-783-8157, Saltville – 276-496-3824 or 800-541-0933
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Provides training and employment services for people with severe disabilities
276-781-7466
Appalachian Independence Center
Assures individuals with disabilities receive needed services
276-628-2979
Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center
Provides used hearing aids
276-669-6331
Community Counseling Services
Provides psychiatric evaluations, counseling, etc
276-783-8185