{"id":87,"date":"2023-04-24T10:56:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T10:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbhds.virginia.gov\/facilities\/wsh\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:00:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T10:00:58","slug":"donation-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dbhds.virginia.gov\/facilities\/wsh\/donation-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Donation FAQS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Donating to Volunteer Services at Western State Hospital is a simple way to make a big difference for our patients! Here are some frequently asked questions that may come in handy as you get ready to donate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do I take my donated items?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western State Hospital, Volunteer Services<br>103 Valley Center Dr<br>Staunton, VA 24401<br>Monday through Friday,<br>8:00AM \u2013 4:30PM (except state holidays)<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donations may be dropped off at the Information Center located just inside the entrance of the hospital or at the loading dock located pass the entrance on the right.<br>For large donations, please call Volunteer Services at 540-332-8595 or 540-332-8163 in advance to make an appointment for your drop off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e58975b5740bfa03dfc81cb67a3153bf\">What items are needed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit our What to Donate page to find out what is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f7464257dd20134346dfb5626e45cd2\">What items are acceptable and not acceptable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see our wish list for donation suggestions. Due to safety concerns for our patients, please follow these guidelines when donating &#8211; NO gift wrap donations, NO hi-heel shoes, NO nail clippers or nail files, NO mirrors, NO gum, No ink pens, and No donation with violent themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af0acfd0e69a74d0f3005a02dbd978e1\">Does Volunteer Services offer a pick-up service for donations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep our costs down, we are unable to make house calls to pick up donations. However, we will gladly assist you in offloading donations from the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fc3bf727332161dd9ebc2da12f82392\">Who does Volunteers Services help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers Services helps the patients at Western State Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5871babd7d4da874e1e3a59790c4a36c\">May I deliver my donation directly to a patient?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are sorry, but because of concerns for the patient&#8217;s privacy, infection control and security, donors are not permitted to visit patient floors. Please be assured that our patients are appreciative of your donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b316c9ba09d16b564099d6fe88474a23\">What happens to donated items that are not suitable for our patients?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to try use every item that is donated. We recycle items that are not suitable, by donating them to Goodwill, New Directions, or another non-profit organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1d7549cd6a8dd1741f1b858cac2e93b\">What is my donation worth when I claim a tax deduction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires donors to value their own donated items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donating to Volunteer Services at Western State Hospital is a simple way to make a big difference for our patients! 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