Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Each month the school counseling program at Speedwell Elementary will provide resources designed to bridge the school-to-home gap. For March, our spotlight is on Family Resources Center, Inc., located in Wytheville, VA. The Family Resource, Inc., founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization providing shelter, education, and support services to adults and children who have experienced or been impacted by or exposed to domestic or sexual violence, abuse, or neglect. FRC is an established organization with programs that are comprehensive and multi-dimensional, targeting individuals, families, and the community. FRC programs include emergency shelter, Individual Supportive Counseling and Advocacy Program, 24-hour Crisis Hot-line, Community Education & Awareness Program, and Volunteer Program. Our service area includes the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Wythe, and the city of Galax. For more information or access to our services, please call our office at 276-228-3522. Access our 24-hour helpline at 1-800-613-6145.