VDH
The Virginia Department of Health, through its website, offers a multitude of free resources for all state residents. Among these resources is the Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line, which can be reached at 866-400-6428. It’s staffed M to F from 9 AM to 9 PM, and on weekends from 5 PM to 9 PM.
NAMI Helpline & More
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides a wealth of resources, including the NAMI Helpline, which can be reached by calling 1-800-950-6264 or by emailing info@nami.org. Although the helpline is only available Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 8 PM EST, there is a 24/7 text line available. Simply text ‘NAMI’ to 741-741 for assistance.
If you or someone you know is in crisis in Virginia, you can call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or visit 988va.org. You can also call 703-752-5263 if you’re calling from out of state. These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988. If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—dial 988 to reach the toll-free Lifeline so you can speak directly to a trained crisis counselor. Calls are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 741741. The Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7, confidential support to people in crisis.
The Trevor Projectsupports LGBTQ people under age 25 with 24/7 access to trained crisis support. Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “Start” to 678678.
Trans Lifelineis a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive. Trans Lifeline’s peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. They’re available 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST at 877-565-8860
The Icarus Project, a support network and education project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. They offer a Crisis Toolkit which includes resources that may provide perspective, comfort, and/or tools that could be of assistance to people experiencing various sorts of tough times.
Call 911. If you, or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency and feel at risk of hurting yourself or someone else, it may be necessary to call 911 and notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency. Ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention, or in psychiatric emergencies.