This publication highlights our donors from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. It also includes a letter from our CEO and our Board Chair; a listing of our current board of directors; a financial snapshot, and stories of our impact in our community.
I began my counseling journey in November 2023, after grappling with immense personal challenges.Following the tragic loss of my stepson to overdose and witnessing my husband’s struggle with grief and substance abuse, I knew I needed support. Despite initial hesitation and delays, I finally connected with Rachel through my company’s EAP on November 16th, and …
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In the world of mental health therapy, there exists a method that transcends traditional talk therapy. It is called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and for Chloe Brown, it has been a transformative journey towards healing and empowerment. For the past two years, Chloe has been under the guidance of Avery Kerr, Ph. …
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Family Service of Roanoke Valley supports individuals and families as they journey toward emotional wellness, healthy relationships and a future filled with hope. This document highlights every donation that we received for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. We invite you to read through the highlights and outcomes, as well as …
When someone treats you with kindness, support and understanding, you don’t tend to forget it. Fourteen years ago, the wonderful staff at Family Service helped me through what was then the hardest time of my life. Navigating through territory I had never even considered before, I was gently guided to first take stock, then make …
This document is a broad overview of the programs and services that we offer to the Roanoke Valley Community and demonstrates the impact that FSRV has in the areas of counseling, public guardianship, and youth development. Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible by supporting us financially or by volunteering! Click on the …
Ariel is a former client of Family Service of Roanoke Valley who experienced abuse and trauma as a child. Ariel states that her mother was diagnosed with a serious mental health condition in addition to being a substance user. Ariel’s father had a challenging childhood and as an adult, was sentenced to serve time in …
Recently there has been a lot of uncertainty growing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people are experiencing stress, heightened emotions, and grief that they have never experienced before. But how can you tell that you are currently struggling? There may be changes in your behavior or lifestyle that seem different, and you may not …
Most everyone spends large portions of their day talking and listening. People do so from the moment they wake up until the moment they go to bed – we talk to our families, our friends, our coworkers, our clients and sometimes even to ourselves or to strangers at the grocery store. It is such an …
Roller Coaster of Emotions: In Virginia, there are approximately 5,300 children in foster care and nowhere near that number of approved foster parents. Deciding to become a foster parent is not an easy decision to make. There are a number of factors to consider even before making the call to your local Department of Social …
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