Schools/Richmond Public
The offices of Richmond Public Schools are on the 13th floor of City Hall. The mailing address is 301 N. 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Senior Citizens Self-Defense Class
Senior citizens are frequently victims of crime. Senior Citizen Self-Defense classes offer seniors information about how they can protect themselves. Topics include self-defense techniques, home security, and communicating emergencies to police. Sessions are composed of one three-hour class each week for 13 weeks.

For more information contact the Police Training Academy at (804) 646-6117.

Senior Citizen Services

Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation
The City's Adult Protective Services staff investigates reports of abuse, neglect, (including self-neglect) and exploitation of adults 60 years and older as well as incapacitated individuals who are 18 years and older. Adult Protective Services are offered regardless of the person's income or financial resources. Persons who receive Protective Services may live alone, with relatives, in nursing homes, adult care facilities, hospitals, mental-care facilities, or with people to whom they are not related.

Please call (804) 646-7405 for this service. Services are also offered to protect adults who are impaired but not incapacitated. The phone number for this service is (804) 646-7212.

Clubs & Activities
The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities actively works with two major organizations: The Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations (COSCO) and The Affiliated Senior Citizens of Metropolitan Richmond. In addition to the assistance given to the many Senior Adult groups, our staff also coordinates numerous trips, activities, and special events. The staff also works closely with the Richmond City Commission on the Elderly and the Capital Area Agency on Aging (CAAA). Senior program specialists work with more than 78 Senior Clubs throughout the City.

For information about senior clubs or department programs, call (804) 646-1999 or (804) 646-1087.

Linwood Robinson Senior Center
The Department of Parks, Recreations & Community Facilities operates The Linwood Robinson Senior Center, located at 700 North 26th Street. The center provides information on counseling, advocacy, health, nutrition, employment, social services and volunteerism. The center also offers a variety of recreation programs. Trips to local museums, theaters, malls and parks are scheduled monthly.

Transportation to and from the center is available and a complete hot lunch is served daily. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call (804) 646-3115.

Program & Activity Guide
The Senior's Program and Activity Guide is published annually in the Spring. It contains information on activities and trips sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities.

Other Services
Some available services for seniors through the City include referral to area agencies, emergency assistance, home support, medical and personal care, legal and financial assistance, Medicaid, food stamps, burial assistance, companion services, adult day care services, transportation services and screenings for adult care facilities.

Call the Department of Social Services at (804) 646-7212 for more information on these programs.

Sewer

Backup/Broken Sewer Line
Call the Department of Public Utilities 24-hour emergency at (804) 644-3000 to report a sewer backup or a broken sewer line.

New Connections
Call the Bureau of Permits and Inspections at (804) 646-6440 to get a permit to make a sewer connection.

Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff is a constitutional officer of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sheriff's deputies serve civil papers and provide security for courts, jails and the City lockup. The offices of the Sheriff are located at 1701 Fairfield Way, Richmond, VA 23223.

Main Number: (804) 646-0911
Fax: (804) 649-7856

Sidewalks/Repair (City Property)
See: Maintenance/Public Property

Sidewalks/Streets/Work in
See: Digging/Work in the Streets
Also See: Permits

Signs/Posters (Private Property)
To report unauthorized signs on private property call Zoning Enforcement at (804)646-6340.

Smoke Detectors
The Department of Fire & Emergency Services offers free smoke detectors to City residents. For more information, call (804) 646-1526.

Social Services
The Department of Social Services is located at 900 East Marshall Street, Ground Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219. The department helps citizens meet basic financial needs and attain independence and success. The department's major program areas include Child and Family Services, Family and Adult Stabilization Services, Employment Services, Financial Assistance, and Fraud Investigation.

Customer Service: (804) 646-7212
Fax: (804) 649-7018

Speakers
The City has staff available to make presentations at businesses, civic, organizational and/or neighborhood group meetings on City-related business. For more information, contact the Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor at 646-0434.

Special Events
Assistance with site selection and permits is available for groups with large special events. Please call (804) 646-0524.

STDs
The Health Department offers free, confidential testing, treatment, and counseling to prevent the spread of AIDS/HIV and STDs. Call (804) 646-6855 or 646-0420 or visit the clinic at 500 North 10th Street.

Streets/Sweeping or Repair
See: Maintenance/Public Property

Streetlights

Application
To request new or additional streetlights call the Department of Public Utilities for an application at (804) 644-3000.

Out/Damaged
The Department of Public Utilities maintains the City's streetlights. Call (804) 644-3000 to report outages or damages to the poles/lamps. General electricity outages are to be reported to Virginia Power at 1-888-667-3000.

Substance Abuse
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority at assists city residents with alcohol, drug, and other substance abuse situations. Call (804) 819-4000 for information or assistance.

Supercans
Also See: Trash Collection

Superintendent of Public Schools
The Superintendent of Schools serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the Board of Education. Responsibilities include general school administration, instructional programs and services, personnel leadership and supervision, business and fiscal operations, school facilities management, pupil transportation, record keeping and reporting, and community relations.

The office of the Superintendent is on the 13th floor of City Hall. The mailing address is 301 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Customer Service: (804) 780-7700
Fax: (804) 780-4122

Swimming Pools/Public
See: Pools/Public Swimming