# Freedom From Religion Help Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for separation of church and state, educational resources on freedom from religion, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. - **Secular Coalition for America:** - **Phone:** Not publicly listed - **Website:** [https://www.secular.org](https://www.secular.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for secular policies and the protection of non-religious rights. - **Recovering From Religion:** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 (1-844-DOUTUBT) - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support and resources for individuals questioning their faith or transitioning out of religion. ## Statewide Freedom From Religion Resources - **Virginia Freethought Renaissance:** - **Website:** [https://www.virginiafreethought.org](https://www.virginiafreethought.org/) - **Services Provided:** Networking events, educational programs, and advocacy for secular rights across the state. - **American Humanist Association - Virginia Chapter:** - **Phone:** 1-800-837-3792 - **Website:** [https://americanhumanist.org](https://americanhumanist.org/) - **Services Provided:** Community support, legal advocacy for secularism, and public outreach events. ## Regional Freedom From Religion Groups ### Northern Virginia - **Northern Virginia Ethical Society:** - **Phone:** 703-437-3161 - **Website:** [https://www.noves.org](https://www.noves.org/) - **Office Location:** 2100 Mason Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22182 - **Specialized Services:** Ethical education programs, community gatherings, and advocacy. ### Richmond Area - **Richmond Reason and Naturalism Association (RRNA):** - **Website:** [https://www.meetup.com/richmondreason](https://www.meetup.com/richmondreason) - **Services Provided:** Meetups, discussion forums, and secular activism events. ### Hampton Roads - **Hampton Roads Humanists:** - **Website:** [https://www.hamptonroadshumanists.org](https://www.hamptonroadshumanists.org/) - **Services Provided:** Secular community support, advocacy for church-state separation, and local networking. ## Reporting and Legal Support - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia:** - **Phone:** 804-644-8080 - **Website:** [https://www.acluva.org](https://www.acluva.org/) - **When to Call:** To report violations of religious freedom or concerns regarding the separation of church and state. ## Online Resources - **Atheist Nexus:** - **Website:** [https://www.atheistnexus.org](https://www.atheistnexus.org/) - **Features:** Online secular community forums, resources for activism, and virtual support groups. ## Educational Resources - **The Secular Student Alliance (SSA):** - **Website:** [https://secularstudents.org](https://secularstudents.org/) - **Description:** Resources and support for students in Virginia advocating for secularism in educational settings. ## Additional Support - **Sunday Assembly Virginia:** - **Website:** [https://www.sundayassembly.com](https://www.sundayassembly.com/) - **Services Provided:** Non-religious community gatherings promoting community, personal growth, and celebration of life. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._