Programs and Services
Available at the Oxbow Center 2008-2009
Oxbow Center Adult Day Health Care (Managed by Mountain Empire Older Citizens MEOC) Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) offers each participant the opportunity to engage in social and recreational activities in a safe and caring environment. Adult Day Health Care allows families to stay together by assisting them in caring for their loved ones. It enables many people to continue to live in the community and to avoid an unnecessary move into a facility setting. Nutritious meals and snacks are included in the cost of attendance. Cost for services are based upon the participants ability to pay, as a sliding scale is utilized. Private Pay, Medicaid, Medicare, and Veterans Administration coverages are accepted. Additionally, the Oxbow Center offers respite services one Saturday each month. For more information, please visit www.meoc.org or call (276) 762-0510 or (800) 652-6362
People Incorporated Head Start Program Serving Russell and portions of Dickenson Counties. It promotes social developments as well as education. The program provides healthy and nutritious meals, direct social services, and referrals to other agencies for the whole family. Transportation is provided to/from the centers for the program throughout the regular academic calendar. For enrollment information, call (276) 762-5653 or (276) 762-0924.
Kid’s Central, Incorporated Head Start Program Serving Wise and portions of Dickenson Counties. It promotes social developments as well as education. The program provides healthy and nutritious meals, direct social services, and referrals to other agencies for the whole family. Transportation is provided to/from the centers for the program throughout the regular academic calendar. For enrollment information, call (276) 679-0514 or visit www.kidscentralinc.com
Regional Adult Education - GED and Computer Literacy classes are held at the Oxbow Center Monday/Wednesday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm August through June annually. Call (800) 422-3433 or (276) 386-2433 for more information or visit http://scott.k12.va.us/adulted/index.html
Oxbow Center Small Business Assistance Center - Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission have funded a grant to the Oxbow Center, St. Paul, Virginia to assist small businesses. What can the Oxbow Small Business Assistance Center (OSBAC) do for you and your small business? Find out at (276) 762-0700.
Crossroads Medical Mission (CMM) services include the diagnosis and management of common health problems, screenings, education, counseling, minor surgeries, medications, and splints. MEDex Regional Labs perform lab services at no charge to uninsured CMM patients. CMM provides referral services to community health CMM is at the Oxbow Center the 4th Thursday of each month. (276) 466-1600.
Pharmacy Connect of Southwest Virginia/MEOC helps link uninsured/underinsured people to free medication from pharmaceutical companies. This service is free to adults of all ages in the counties of Wise, Lee, Scott, Russell, Dickenson, Buchanan, Tazewell Counties and the City of Norton. Pharmacy Connect staff are at the Oxbow Center the 4th Thursday of each month, in conjunction with Crossroads Medical Mission. For more information, please contact Karen Gusler, Bridgett McCool or Pat McCracken at MEOC (800) 252-6362 or visit www.meoc.org
Home Delivered Meals- Located in the Oxbow Center - This program provided through Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC) provides nutritious and healthy meals delivered to the homes of the homebound elderly, particularly those with low incomes. Each client is provided five days of frozen or canned meals per week. The goal of the nutrition program is to promote better health through improved nutrition. Call (800) 656-2272 for more information or visit www.aasc.org
St. Mary’s Dental Services providing free dental services. Call (276) 835-9474 for appointment scheduling or more information.
St. Mary’s Vision Clinic providing free vision services. Call (276) 835-9474 for more details or to schedule an appointment.
Free Tax Assistance by appointment during the month of February. For information and more details, call the Oxbow Center 276.762.0700.
Diabetes Support Group – Meets the second Monday of each month from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Psychotherapy services available on a limited basis.
Welcome Center for tourism related information.
Office Space Available – Comfortable office space is available for lease. Amenities include friendly reception services, free wireless internet services, free parking and light custodial services. Each tenant has access to a color copier, fax service and laminator. Utilities are included with lease. Phone service is the responsibility of the tenant. Excellent Rates! Call (276) 762-0700 for more information.
Rental Facilities – With banquet rooms available for business meetings, trainings/conferences, reunions, showers, receptions, etc. for day, evening and weekend usage at reasonable rates, all your business needs can be met at The Oxbow Center.
For rates, availability or more information, please visit our website or call 276.762.0700. Our dedicated staff is here to serve you. At The Oxbow Center, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our communities.
*The Oxbow Center is an equal opportunity provider