James Madison University Institiute for Innovation in Health and Human Services
James Madison University Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at The Health Place located in Stanley, Virginia provides an excellent opportunity for health professions students from James Madison University and other institutions of higher learning to contribute to the Page County community while meeting academic requirements.
Website: http://www.iihhs.jmu.edu
Partners and Services
Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
The Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center focuses on the health care needs of “vulnerable” populations. AHEC creates partnerships with academic and community agencies in order to develop, expand, or support underserved and vulnerable populations; and to link the resources of health and human service professions programs with the community to address local needs.
For more information please contact:
Blue Ridge Region
Mr. Christopher Nye
Executive Director
Blue Ridge AHEC
College of Integrated Science & Technology
MSC 9009, James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: (540) 568-6052
Fax: (540) 568-6374
E-Mail: nyecb@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.brahec.jmu.edu/index.htm
Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic (CDC)
If your child is having difficulties in school or at home, the Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic (CDC) can help. Our multidisciplinary team will work with your family to determine if your child may be coping with a medical, developmental, behavioral, learning or emotional disorder. The Child Development Clinic serves children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 21. If you suspect that your child has a problem, the Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is the best place to start. The multidisciplinary team performs comprehensive, diagnostic evaluations, which may include six different disciplines to address your child’s medical, behavioral, developmental, and emotional needs. The results of the evaluation will guide the recommendations for your child’s treatment. The Multidisciplinary Team includes professionals from a variety of disciplines including psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and educators. Speech, language and audiology evaluations are also available.
For more information please contact:
Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic
Institute of Innovation in Health and Human Services
James Madison University
MSC 9010
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: (540) 568-6687
Fax: (540) 568-3875
Website: http://cep.jmu.edu/clinic/
Parent Infant Education (PIE)
PIE is an early intervention program for families of infants and toddlers from birth through age two who have actual, suspected, or potentially handicapping conditions or developmental delays. Services are provided to minimize the detrimental effects of a handicapping condition on children. Parents are team members in all phases of the PIE program and actively participate in evaluations, program planning, and teaching children.
For more information please contact:
Parent Infant Education Program
Northwest Community Services Board
Darlene Warsing, Coordinator
209 W. Criser Rd. Suite 200
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-4592 or (800)776-1798
Page County Health Department
The Page County Health Department has provided outreach to the Stanley region through childhood immunization clinics and school entry physicals for children in Page County.
Healthy Families Page County
Healthy Families Page County is a program in our community, which assists first-time families by providing resources, education, and support to promote positive parenting. The Healthy Families Staff visits new and expectant parents to determine how much support is needed. Some families may be referred to existing community resources while others will have the opportunity to work with a Healthy Families Support Worker.
For more information please contact:
Emily Akerson, Program Manager
Bonnie Sullivan, Family Support Worker
P.O. Box 12
294 East Main Street
Stanley, VA 22851
Phone: (540) 778-4061
Website: http://www.hhs.jmu.edu/healthyfamilies/index.htm
Caregiver’s Community Network
Caregiver’s Community Network is a program to provide services, companionship, and support for those who are for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss and frail elders. CCN is made possible through a partnership between James Madison University, the Central Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. CCN is a Faith in Action program, which draws on the support of various interfaith groups across the Augusta, Page, Rockingham and Shenandoah counties. Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease are the frail elderly experience a great amount of stress in day-to-day life. It is important for them to take care of themselves, as well as their loved ones. CCN can help to give caregivers a break and provide valuable time to themselves.
For more information please contact:
Shannon Bridgmon, Coordinator
MSC 9006
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Phone: (540) 568-6682
Toll-free: (866) 568-6454
Fax: (540) 568-6409
Website: www.socwork.jmu.edu/Caregivers
CART-Rural Transportation
Provides specialized transportation to seniors that are residents of Page County for both medical and non-medical trips.
For more information please contact.
Wanda Malone, Coordinator
P.O. Box 22
294 E. Main Street
Stanley, VA 22851
Phone: (540) 778-4448
Fax: (540) 432-8647
E-mail: rideCART@aol.com
Website: www.rideCART.org
Department of Social Services
Provides a wealth of information about local Virginia communities.
Website: http://www.dss.state.va.us/
Page County Public Schools
Page County Senior Center/Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging
Services are designed to assist older persons who wish to stay in their own homes, to provide information for seniors and their families, to protect individuals living in long term care residences, and to facilitate staying active and providing community service.
For more information please contact:
Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging
207 Mosby Lane
Front Royal, VA 22630
Toll Free: (800) 883-4122
Local: (540) 635-7141
Fax: (540) 636-7810
Website: http://www.shenandoahaaa.com/
Girl Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of America "encourage girls in small groups to build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with trained and dedicated leaders, girls develop qualities that will serve them all of their lives - such as strong values, a social conscience, and the conviction of their own potential and self-worth."
For more information contact:
Margaret Baldwin, Page County Membership Executive
mbaldwin@shentel.net
(540) 743-6759
Website: http://www.girlscouts.org/index.html
Council on Domestic Violence: CHOICES
Provides confidential services for individuals that are victims of or involved in sexual, physical, verbal, or emotional abuse.
For more information please contact:
216 West Main Street
Luray, VA 22835
Phone: (540) 743-4414
Website: http://www.choicesofpagecounty.org
