988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
'988" is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you'll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
LGBTQ+ Lifeline
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Suicide Prevention
Call or Text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call (757) 656-7755; Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for. people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you and your loved ones.
I Need A Lighthouse: 757-567-5429
The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation:
info@sarahmpetersonfoundation.org
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Mental Health Services/Intake (24/7)
If unsure where to call, begin here for referrals
Chesapeake: 757-548-7000
Norfolk: 757-664-7690
Portsmouth: 757-393-8990
Suffolk/Isle of Wight: 757-925-2484
Virginia Beach: 757-385-0888
Eastern Shore: 757-442-3636
Military and Veterans: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or Text 838255
TAPS 24/7, (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) 1-800-959-TAPS (9277)
Samaritan House 24-hr crisis hotline:
757-430-2120, (sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking)
Police - Emergency
Call 911. Explain there is a mental health
emergency, ask for CIT (Crisis Intervention
Team) officers who are trained to manage
mental health crises.
Psychiatric Hospitals
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health:
757-461-4565 (child/adolescent facility)
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center:
757-395-2200
Crisis Intervention Counselor -757-398-2400
Sentara Norfolk General: 757-388-3000
Sentara Virginia Beach General: 757-395-8000
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center:
(free confidential assessments)
757-496-6000 / 757-627-5433 Intake
City Community Services Boards
(Mental Health)
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health:
757-547-9334
Norfolk Community Services Board:
757-756-5600
Portsmouth Behavioral Healthcare Services:
757-393-5357
Va.Beach Behavioral Health: Adult Services/
Mental Health/Substance: 757-385-0511 Youth Services 757-385-0850
Eastern Shore Community Services Board:
757-665-1260
Sheriff's Offices
Chesapeake: 757-382-6159
Norfolk: 757-664-4700
Portsmouth Police: 757-393-5300
Suffolk: 757-514-7840
Virginia Beach: 757-385-4555
Eastern Shore: 757-678-0458
Military/Veteran Resources
Hampton VA Medical Center: 757-722-9961 ext. 3584
Stephen A. Cohen Military Family Clinic, VA
Beach: 757-965-8686
Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647
Child & Youth Services
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health:
757-461-4565
The Barry Robinson Center: 757-455-6100
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
(CHKD): 757-668-7000
The Chas Foundation: 757-489 2427
United Methodist Family Services (UMFS):
757-490-9791
The Up Center: 757-965-8683
TeenMentalHealth.Org: www.teenmentalhealth.org
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or
text START to 678-678 Trained counselors
supporting youth in crisis and/or in need of a
safe and judgment-free place to talk 24/7
LGBT Life Center: 757-640-0929
Reduced Cost Mental Health Services
EVMS Hope Free Clinic: 757-446-0366
Staffed by volunteer EVMS student clinicians, residents and physicians, who work together to provide patient-centered care.
Catholic Charities: 757-533-5217
ask for Mental Health Therapy Center
Open at this point 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Child & Adult therapy
To see an intern $25.00 per hour
To see a resident: $35.00 per hour
They do not take insurance
Jewish Family Services: 757-321-2222
Child & Adult therapy, Sliding scale rates & take insurance
Tidewater Pastoral Counseling: 757-623-2700
TPCS is a not-for-proft extension of the Judeo-Christian faith community dedicated to providing quality pastoral counseling and education to anyone regardless of age, race, faith perspective or socio-economic background.
Free/Reduced Cost Health Clinics
Chesapeake Care Clinic: 757-545-5700
Hampton Roads Community Health Center:
757-393-6363
Norfolk Hopes Free Clinic: 757-446-0366
Virginia Beach Health Clinic: 757-428-5601
Hampton Roads Community Health Center:
757-393-6363
Bon Secours Care-A-Van: 757-889-5121
Virginia Beach Mercy Dental: (757) 490-1110
ODU Dental Hygiene Care Facility: 757.683.4308.
Eastern Shore:
Bayview Community Health
Center, Cheriton: 757-331-1086
Onley Community Health Center: 757-787-7374
Homeless Resources
Regional Housing Crisis Hotline: 757-227-5932
Virginia Supportive Housing:
www.virginiasupportivehousing.org
Hampton Roads Housing Consortium:
757-420-8300
BEACH Community Partnership:
www.beachcommunitypartnership.org/get-help
PiN Ministry: 757-962-3567
Seton Youth Shelter: 757-498-4357
Vetshouse for Veterans: 757-724-8614
Norfolk Housing & Redevelopment Authority:
757-623-1111
VA Beach Community Development
Corporation: 757-463-9516
Other Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
NAMI Coastal Virginia: 757-499-2041
Free support groups/classes/programs
NAMI Helpline: 800-950 NAMI (6264)
M-F 10 am-6 pm
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health:
804-786-3921 State agency for mental health
SAMSHA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Services Administration): www.samhsa.gov
Emotions Anonymous:
Virginia Family Network
An agreement between DBHDS and NAMI Virginia to create a statewide network of families who support, educate, and empower other families with children and youth with mental health needs while also promoting family-driven and youth-guided policy throughout the child-serving systems.
https://namivirginia.org/programs/for-parents-of-children-and-youth-virginia-family-network/
Youth MOVE Virginia
Our mission is to support a grassroots peer network for youth and young adults to be empowered, active guides in their own care, while advocating for mental health policy and programs that are specific to their unique needs and experiences. Partnership between DBHDS and NAMI Virginia
namivirginia.org/programs/youth-young-adults-youth-move-virginia/
Endependence Center
Independent Living Skills Training Webinars
Click here for more information
First Home Care Crisis Intervention Services
Medicaid eligible service providing mental health care and assistance to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing an acute crisis
that puts the individual at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. This service can also be utilized to "bridge the gap." Available 24/7
Universal Referral Line: 800-516-1918 • FHCReferrals @uhsinc.com
Click to download more information
MHAV Peer-Run Warm Line
Trained peer recovery specialists ready to listen and support VA residents during difficult times, or if you need help finding information and resources to help you on your journey.
Text/Chat Support: 866-400-6428, available
5pm-9pm Weds, Fri & Sat
Talk/Phone Support: 866-400-6428, available
9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 5pm-9pm Sat & Sun
Depression / Bipolar Support Alliance
To find local meetings, go to dbsalliance.org
NA – Narcotics Anonymous
To find local meetings, call 1-866-972-5055
NAR-ANON – Narcotics Anonymous Family Groups
To find local meetings, call 1-800-477-6291
24 Hour Crisis Center 757-622-1126
Recovery for Life
Faith-based 12-step meetings
To find meetings, call 757-456-0093 or vist myrecoveryforlife.com
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
To find local meetings, call (757) 490-3980
AL-ANON – Alcoholics Anonymous Family Groups
To find local meetings, call (757) 490-3980
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
A global nonprofit organization focused on improving the understanding, prevention and treatment of psychiatric and mental illnesses. BBRF's FREE Magazine provides the most up to date information on cutting-edge neuroscientific research on mental illness. The magazine offers practical advice and stories to educate, inspire, and deliver hope to families coping with the diagnosis of mental illness in a loved one.