Bedford Domestic Violence Services

01/15/2026

Sharing this valuable information because it happens more often than we want to talk about. Stalking is real and victims can find help.

01/06/2026

BDVS is partnering with Blue Ridge Community Church's Bedford Campus to provide Domestic Violence Awareness training for church staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders. Join us on 2/7/26 9am-11am to learn how to recognize domestic violence, how to respond, and local resources. The training will be free and open to the public. Please register at https://forms.gle/GAnGUeMssovb6SVVA to reserve your spot.

12/15/2025

Staff from BDVS were blessed with a donation from the Bedford Elk Lodge #2844 to support DV survivors. Thanks so much for all that each of you do throughout the year.

12/12/2025

As the Director of Bedford Domestic Violence Services, I want to say I am so grateful for my staff. Each one brings a special talent to the team. We gathered today to enjoy one another and to keep our balance of hard work for our clients. Thank you BDVS Staff 2025. You are amazing.
Sincerely, Cori D.

12/09/2025

A big "Thank You" to Jai for always presenting a beautiful tree at the Bedford Area Welcome Center to support the work and awareness for BDVS. We are so grateful for all the ways that Jai and Tommy give to this program. 🤩

If you're going to the Festival of Trees Bedford VA at the Bedford Area Welcome Center be sure to go see this one! Thank you to the Blue Lady and Jai Ipilito for decorating tree for Bedford Domestic Violence Services.

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12/05/2025

Our DV support group is scheduled for Dec. 18th. Call to reserve your spot and to gather with others who are survivors. Our advocates have lots of information to share. 540-587-0970

We are hosting another support group here in Bedford. If you would like to join, please make sure to register. Space is limited.

12/01/2025

Bedford Domestic Violence Coalition held the raffle for a new Cub Cadet lawnmower and here is the winner. Thanks Boo Jones, for supporting BDVC. This has been an awesome year for the coalition and its efforts to support the work done at BDVS.

12/01/2025

We want to say "CONGRATULATIONS" to Boo Jones for winning the Cub Cadet lawnmower. We appreciate your raffle donation.

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11/26/2025

Our office will be closing today at 12pm, but our hotlines are always open. 540-587-0970.
We hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

We can always count on the Bedford Elks Lodge #2844 to support our clients with lots of needed donations. Thanks so much for your continued support.

11/12/2025

There is still time to register for the Domestic Violence group.
540-587-0970.

We are hosting another support group here in Bedford. If you would like to join, please make sure to register. Space is limited.

11/05/2025

Evelyn Johnson Volunteer Award:

Kassidy Smith

There have been many changes at Bedford Domestic Violence Services in the past few years. One thing that has not changed is the need for volunteers who have a passion to help others.
When the staff at BDVS are busy and there are hundreds of other things that need to be done we look to our volunteers to assist. Donations are so important to the program, and those donations must be sorted and logged and put away. Files need to be updated, phones need to be answered, clients may need to be transported, or a simple word of encouragement to victims and staff can brighten up any day.
The recipients of this award have been actively involved in helping the residents and staff to enjoy the day-to-day tasks that surround the services at BDVS.

On top of multiple jobs and schoolwork, Kassidy reached out to our program and put in many hours of volunteer work each week. She helped organize the shelter as well as process and sort many donations. Her work helped get needed donations to our clients and keep the walk-in center welcoming and presentable to visitors.