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Mental Health Resources
If you need immediate assistance, please dial 911 or visit your local hospital.
NATIONAL RESOURCES |
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Suicide Crisis Hotlines |
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Suicide and Crisis Hotline |
Call or text: 988 |
Contact to access to free, confidential, one-on-one assistance. Hotline is available if support is needed for mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or if you just need someone to talk to |
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline |
Call: 1-800-273-8255 |
Connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Calls are confidential and free. |
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NAMI Crisit Text Line |
Text “NAMI” to 741-741 |
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. |
Non-Crisis Helplines/Resources |
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NAMI HelpLine |
1-80-950-6264 (NAMI) or Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 Email: info@nami.org |
Free nationwide peer-support service for individuals or family members/caregivers; Not a hot line, crisis line or suicide prevention line. |
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Therapist Locators |
Use these tools to find a therapist near you. |
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LifeStance Health |
Matches patient with clinicians (e.g. psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists). Offers in-person and remote appointments. Accepts most major insurance plans |
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Resources for Victims of Relationship Violence or Sexual Assault |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline |
800-799-7233 (SAFE) |
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Spanish and other languages available. |
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National Sexual Assault Hotline |
800-656-4673 (HOPE) |
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. |
Resources for LGBTQ+ Community |
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TrevorLifeline for LGBTQ Youth |
1-866-488-7386 Text “Start” to 678-678 Chat online at https://thetrevorproject.org |
You’ll be connected to a Trevor counselor who is understanding of LGBTQ issues and won’t judge you. Your conversation will be anonymous, and you can share as much or as little as you like. |
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LGBT National Hotline |
1-888-843-4564 (Open Mon-Fri, 2-11 PM ET ; Sat., 12-5 PM ET) |
All of volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs. |
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LGBT National Youth Hotline |
800-246-7743 (Open Mon-Fri, 2-11 PM ET ; Sat., 12-5 PM ET) |
Provides confidential, peer support, information, and resources to callers ages 25 or younger |
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LGBT National Senior Hotline |
800-246-7243 (Open Mon-Fri, 2-11 PM ET ; Sat., 12-5 PM ET) |
Provides confidential, peer support, information, and resources to callers ages 50 or older |
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Trans Lifeline |
1-877-565-8860 (Open Mon-Fri, 1-9 PM ET) |
Peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. |
WILLIAMSBURG or WILLIAM & MARY Resources |
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Colonial Behavioral Health |
1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757.220.3200 |
Mission is to facilitate recovery and resiliency of individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Cost of Assessment: $150 Sliding Scale and Fee reduction available
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W&M New Leaf Clinic |
W&M Students only Counseling provided by doctoral and master’s students under supervision of faculty or doctoral student |
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W&M Health & Wellness Counseling Center |
2nd Floor of the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center 240 Gooch Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23187 Phone: 757-221-3620 |
W&M Students only Offers a range of mental health services to students wanting help with personal concerns. Free for full-time students |
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W&M Employee Assistance Program |
W&M Employees only EAP counselors are available to assist employees with problems related to addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling), health, finances, housing, childcare, elder care, spousal/child/parent abuse, workplace, retirement, family, legal, mental health, grief, or career planning. Cost is dependent on insurance (see website) |
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VIRIGINIA and OTHER VA CITIES |
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VA Association of Community Services Boards |
Database of Community Services Boards/Behavioral Health Authorities across Virginia |
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Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board |
Hampton/Newport News Call: 757-788-0011 |
Crisis Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
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NAMI Virginia |
Mission is to promote recovery and improve the quality of life for Virginians living with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. |
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Database of State resources |
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