A local program that has already supported thousands of individuals battling substance abuse is now set to expand across Virginia. The Bradley Free Clinic’s Hope Initiative, which has made a significant impact in the Roanoke area, is broadening its reach to other cities in the state.

Drug addiction is a continuing problem across the nation and in our area, but Roanoke has seen some progress.

The Bradley Free Clinic’s Hope Initiative, which helps people with substance abuse, is expanding its services throughout Virginia.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students and dentists with the Bradley Free Clinic hosted an oral health day for refugees on Saturday.

Child Health Investment Partnership of the Roanoke Valley, also known as CHIP is setting up students for success with their second annual Back to School Celebration.

A new program is looking to make mental health services more accessible in the Star City.

The Robertson Behavioral Health Wing will offer services to low-income residents, including those without insurance. The expansion includes six new counseling rooms and group counseling spaces.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

A nonprofit in Roanoke is teaming up with the Bradley Free Clinic to ensure people in the Roanoke Valley have access to mental healthcare.

The Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke is now one step closer to making mental health services more accessible.

Bradley Free Clinic is expanding after a huge increase in need for free health care during the pandemic.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Women’s Foundation (RWF) gave out $360,000 to seven organizations during a virtual presentation. The foundation’s in the 16th year and supports arts and culture, education, the environment, and health and human services through a competitive grants process. This year’s grants now means the organization has given out more than $4 million dollars. “Perhaps in no other year in The Roanoke Women’s Foundation’s history have its members stretched to do as much as we could for as many people as we could. We are gratified to fund these worthwhile organizations in a year like none other,” said Nancy Dixon, the foundation president in a news release.

I needed special help, special attention or I wouldnt be able to make it, said Long, whos a patient at the Bradley Free Clinic. Thats when Long found the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke. We werent expecting this, said Janine Underwood, executive director of the Bradley Free Clinic. Were seeing a large group of people that had previously always been insured and now no longer are insured, said Carolyn Williams, family nurse practitioner at Bradley Free Clinic. The Star City Strong Recovery Fund Task Force is recommending millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief in Roanoke go towards mental health and nonprofits, which would benefit the Bradley Free Clinic.

ROANOKE, Va. $44,671 is going to support local organizations from the Junior League of Roanoke Valley. Its goal is to collaborate and build partnerships within the Roanoke Valley connecting people to the resources they need. Its goal is to collaborate and build partnerships within the Roanoke Valley connecting people to the resources they need. CHIP ($5,000): Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley believes that every child should have equal access to healthcare and enter school ready to learn. # # #About Junior League of Roanoke Valley:Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) is in its 94th year in service to the community.

ROANOKE, Va. - The Bradley Free Clinic has opened its doors to low-income people seeking health care for nearly 50 years, but now those doors will stay open a lot longer. "The need is great," said Bradley Free Clinic Executive Director Janine Underwood. He says he is happy to see the clinic stay open longer. "Angels come with wings, but they also come with two doors with 'Bradley Free Clinic' in front of it," Long said. The Bradley Free Clinic has served the Roanoke Valley since 1974.

ROANOKE, Va.- - Getting more people the health care they need is the goal of the new site of a local nonprofit. The Bradley Free Clinic is now providing free health screenings at Salem Church of Christ. The screenings will take place on the first and third Mondays of each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Bradley Free Clinic serves patients from Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem and other local communities. Just to be able to set up a satellite location in Salem for those who don't have transportation.