About the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley

Located in Radford, Va., we are a non-profit, human service agency with the purpose of providing programs and services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. For 30 years, we’ve been providing hope and help to those who need it in the New River Valley. Our center, the oldest in Virginia, has been and will continue to be the cornerstone of courage and inspiration for thousands of people in our community.

The Women’s Resource Center is committed to serving all victims of domestic and sexual violence, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.

Our mission:

To create a community free of domestic and sexual violence.

Our guiding principles:

Safety, dignity, respect, empowerment, free services, community collaboration and freedom from violence.

Counties/areas served within Virginia:

  • Floyd
  • Giles
  • Pulaski
  • Montgomery
  • City of Radford

In addition, we serve the campuses of:

  • New River Community College
  • Radford University
  • Virginia Tech

On-going services include:

  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emergency Advocacy
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Transitional Housing
  • Children’s Services

Outreach Programs for our communities and schools:

  • Education and Awareness
  • Trainings
  • Primary Prevention
  • Coordinating Councils