The Drop-In Center

07/09/2026

Come by our offices at 325 Campbell Ave Monday July 13th for FREE STI/HIV/Hep C testing and risk reduction counseling. 9:30 - 11:00am.

07/02/2026

COOLING CENTER LOCATIONS

Belmont Presbyterian Church, 1005 Ninth St. SE
Belmont Library, 1101 Morningside St. SE
Gainsboro Library, 15 Patton Ave. NW
The Hope Center, 510 11th St. NW
Main Branch Library, 706 S. Jefferson St.
Melrose Library, 2502 Melrose Ave. NW
Raleigh Court Library, 2112 Grandin Rd. SW
Williamson Road Library, 3837 Williamson Rd.

Take advantage of local cooling centers as temperatures rise this summer. Beginning this month, the public will have access to air-conditioned spaces and drinking water during

07/02/2026

The Drop-In Center will be CLOSED Friday July 3rd in honor of Independence Day. Stop by today for any prevention supplies you need for the holiday weekend. We have FREE Condoms, Narcan, Test strips and more. Stay Safe!

06/26/2026

🚨 TODAY ONLY! 🚨
In honor of National HIV Testing Day (June 27), we’re offering FREE HIV testing TODAY (June 26) at our Roanoke office!
Get tested + receive a gift card (while supplies last!)
You’ll also see our team out downtown sharing info and encouraging everyone to know their status.
Knowing your status is powerful. It’s the first step in ending HIV.

06/25/2026

Sat June 27th is . The Drop In Center will be offering FREE HIV testing and education Friday June 26th 9:00am to 4:30pm. Knowing your status is the first step in ending the HIV epidemic. Gift Cards available to those who test while supplies last.

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.

📞211 Virginia remains available 24/7.

06/05/2026

The Drop-In Center is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Beth Marschak.

Beth’s years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and her unwavering dedication to ending the HIV epidemic made her a source of wisdom whose impact cannot be overstated. We cherished her visits, guidance, candor, and willingness to listen, teach, and share her experiences with others.

Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched and the progress she helped create. Beth, you will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever appreciated.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Equality Virginia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Beth Marschak, a pioneering le***an activist and community leader whose impact on the city of Richmond and LGBTQ+ Virginians across the Commonwealth cannot be overstated.

In 1975, Beth helped found the Richmond Le***an Feminists, creating spaces for belonging and advocacy when LGBTQ+ people faced overwhelming discrimination, isolation, and fear. Through decades of organizing and community care, she helped shape a more visible and more resilient LGBTQ+ movement in Virginia.

“The basis of any political action is community. It’s not just lobbying or sending postcards. It’s creating spaces where people get to know each other, feel supported, and can organize together,” Beth told RVA Mag in September 2025.

We are grateful for her leadership, her vision, and her unwavering commitment to justice. Our thoughts are with her loved ones, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched as we honor her memory.

06/03/2026

Overdose Spike Alert.
Narcan and test strips available at our Campbell Ave Office.

06/01/2026

Thank you to Mayor Joe Cobb and Roanoke City Council for today’s proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, and for highlighting the important work of the Council of Community Services Drop-In Center alongside so many dedicated community organizations.
Together, we are helping ensure that the City of Roanoke continues to be a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming place for all.
Happy Pride, Roanoke! 🌈