Helpful Links
Whether for yourself or for a friend or loved one, while you're waiting to connect one-on-one with a professional counselor, we're happy to share this list of links for you to explore on a variety of mental and physical health topics.
Physical Health Links
*Help in a Crisis*
Use links below under categories listed to access web links to listed services.
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SUICIDE IDEATION
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-274-8355 (TALK)
3-digit dialing starting 7/16/22: 988
ALCOHOL & DRUG ADDICTION
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
1800-662-4357 (HELP)
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY/JOB LOSS
Federal & State Resources Directory
Government Financial Assistance Programs (benefits.gov)
Help with Housing, Bills & Expenses
211 (Includes links to local services)
211 (Includes links to local services)
Healthcare, Food, Child Care, Heating/Cooling, Cash Assistance
CARETAKERS (CHILDREN & ELDERLY)
Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program
1-866-KIDS-TLC
Provided by U.S. Administration on Aging
1-800-677-1116
Virginia support network for eldercare assistance
LOSS OF PARTNER/LOVED ONE
Financial Assistance & Counseling
1-833-492-0094
Tools & Support Networks
1-800-342-9647
VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) call/text
Love is Respect (Dating Abuse)
Call: 866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
TTY: 800-787-3224
National Helpline for Men who were Sexually Abused or Assaulted
HELP IN A DISASTER
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990
HELP FOR VETERANS
For veterans and loved ones; Does NOT require enrollment in VA benefits; Also offers online chat support
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text: 838255
GENERAL ASSISTANCE