Mental Health & Crisis Resources

This list is not exhaustive and does not replace individualized care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please use the resources below right now — I am your therapist, not your emergency responder. There are people trained and available around the clock specifically for these moments.

Crisis and safety

Emergency services

If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911. Do not wait.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential, 24/7.

NAMI Virginia Helpline

Mental health information and referrals for Virginia residents. 1-888-667-6664.

Virginia Family Violence Hotline

Confidential support, safety planning, and shelter referrals for domestic violence survivors. 1-800-838-8238.

Substance use and addiction support

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral. 1-800-662-4357.

Virginia ARTS

State-funded addiction treatment. dbhds.virginia.gov.

Narcotics Anonymous Virginia

Free recovery meetings statewide, including virtual. navirginia.org.

Food and basic needs

Feeding America

Find your nearest food bank at feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank.

Central Virginia Food Bank

Serves Richmond and surrounding counties. cfbfv.org.

SNAP Benefits Virginia

Apply at commonhelp.virginia.gov.

WIC Virginia

Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. vdh.virginia.gov/wic.

Unhoused support

Virginia 211

Dial 2-1-1 or visit virginia211.org for emergency housing and utility support anywhere in Virginia.

HOME Program — Virginia DHCD

Rental and homeownership assistance for low-income Virginians. dhcd.virginia.gov.

CARITAS Central Virginia

Emergency shelter and addiction recovery for Richmond-area residents. caritasva.org.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.