Updated in March 2025 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers a multitude of free mental health resources for all state residents on its website. Among these resources are several local crisis and warmlines. These include: The National Alliance on Mental Read More …
We are excited to announce the Home First Williamsburg program. Read about it in the City’s press release here. Home First Williamsburg is a collaborative pilot program between the City of Williamsburg’s Human Services Department, 3e Restoration, and Bacon Street Read More …
Written by Amber Steeneck Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week is November 12th -20th. During this week, it is essential to dispute common and detrimental myths related to being homeless. The following will list many misconceptions associated with being homeless. Fact Read More …
What if a backpack is more than a backpack? A backpack, by simple definition, is something that carries books, binders, and writing utensils from home to class and back again. However, a backpack is also pride. A backpack is also Read More …
Names were removed to maintain anonymity. As an intern at Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, I wear many hats. Technically, I am a member of the Prevention team, but it has been a mission of mine to learn all Read More …
There are many ways people can become homeless, and contrary to popular belief, it seldom occurs just because someone is lazy or doesn’t want to work. One way that is often not talked about is homelessness as a result of Read More …
What is stress and how can we cope with it in healthy ways? Well, we’re glad you asked. Stress is defined as “That which arises when the pressure placed upon an individual exceeds the capacity of that individual to cope.” Read More …
November 13th-21st What is it? Every year, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness sponsors the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, agencies and organizations across the country come together Read More …
Healthy coping strategies, like mindfulness, can help us to build resilience in response to challenging circumstances and events. When we learn to cope in healthy ways, we are less likely to turn to drugs to deal with life’s challenges. Take Read More …
This year, World Mental Health Day is Sunday, October 10th. What is World Mental Health Day, you ask? It is a day that follows Mental Health Illness Awareness Week with the purpose of uniting the entire globe for one cause; Read More …