Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
Francina Jones has extensive experience in community health and outreach roles. Currently serving as a Community Health Worker Behavioral Health Liaison at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services since December 2018, Francina previously worked as a Community Outreach Worker. Prior to this, Francina was the Program Director at Family Services of Caswell County from November 2015 to December 2018 and held the position of Teen Services Coordinator at Gunn Memorial Public Library from March 2013 to October 2015. Francina holds a Master of Education in Family and Community Services from Ashford University, earned between 2011 and 2013.
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services, created in 1972 by a joint resolution of Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, is the Community Services Board that provides mental health, developmental, substance use, and prevention services to the citizens of our City and County. A 15-member Board of Directors, which is appointed by Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, establishes policy and direction for the Agency. The Board of Directors contracts with its Executive Director to lead, direct, and supervise the Agency's day-to-day operations. Today, Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services has grown to be a large employer in Southside Virginia, with nearly 300 staff members and an annual operating budget in excess of $23 million dollars. In Fiscal Year 2020, our Agency directly served more than 5,000 individuals through more than 50 unique programs in behavioral health and developmental services. Prevention services reached more than 20,000 citizens of Pittsylvania County and Danville City. Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services is a growing organization with a rich history of community service that strives to unlock the potential for growth and recovery in the individuals we have the honor and privilege to serve.