Virginia Support Resources
Statewide and national support services for people in Virginia seeking crisis help, safety planning, housing, legal support, recovery resources, and survivor-centered care.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in emotional distress, experiencing a mental health crisis, or struggling with substance use, call or text 988. For local referrals including shelter, food, housing, and community resources, dial 211.
Quick Reminder
If you are scared, unsafe, struggling with addiction, facing homelessness, or thinking about suicide, start with 911, 988, 211, or one of the resources below. You do not need to explain everything perfectly. You just need a place to begin.
Domestic Violence
- Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance (VSDVAA)
Statewide coalition connecting survivors with shelters, advocacy programs, and prevention services.
https://vsdvalliance.org/ - VSDVAA Member Programs
Find domestic violence shelters and support programs statewide.
https://vsdvalliance.org/member-programs/ - Virginia Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-838-8238 — 24/7 confidential support.
https://vsdvalliance.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org/ - StrongHearts Native Helpline
Support for Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Call or text: 1-844-762-8483
https://strongheartshelpline.org/ - Love Is Respect
Support for teen dating abuse.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.loveisrespect.org/ - Domestic Violence Help for Men
Male survivors can contact VSDVAA, 211 Virginia, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Mental Health / Crisis
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National mental health, suicide prevention, and crisis support.
Call or text: 988
https://988lifeline.org/ - Virginia Crisis Line
24/7 mental health crisis support through DBHDS.
Call or text: 988
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/ - Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
State mental health and behavioral health services.
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/ - NAMI Virginia
Mental health education, advocacy, peer support, and family support.
https://namivirginia.org/ - SAMHSA Find Support
Federal mental health and substance use support portal.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support - FindSupport.gov
Federal care navigation and support resource directory.
https://www.findsupport.gov/
Addiction / Substance Use
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services – Substance Use Services
State addiction treatment, recovery supports, and prevention services.
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health-and-development-services-substance-use-disorders/ - FindTreatment.gov
Search addiction and mental health treatment options by location.
https://findtreatment.gov/ - SAMHSA Find Help
National treatment and recovery support directory.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help - 211 Virginia
Search local detox, recovery programs, counseling, and addiction services.
https://www.211virginia.org/
Legal Help / Protective Orders / Family Law
- Virginia Legal Aid
Free civil legal assistance for eligible residents.
https://vpl.virginia.gov/legal-aid/ - Virginia State Courts Self-Help
Legal forms and guidance for family law, protective orders, custody, and civil court issues.
https://www.vacourts.gov/faq/selfhelp.html - Virginia Bar Lawyer Referral
Find a private attorney in Virginia.
https://www.vsb.org/site/LawyerReferral/