Local United Way: need for mental health services comes to forefront Gene Marrano May 8, 2020 1 min read Abby Hamilton-United Way A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey reported that nearly half of the respondents said the Coronavirus was taking a toll on their mental health. That doesn’t surprise one local non-profit executive. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Unattended cooking cited for fatal overnight fire in RoanokeNext: Roanoke restaurant permanently closes, cites COVID-19 as reason Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025