# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS):** - **Phone:** (804) 786-3921 - **Website:** [https://dbhds.virginia.gov/](https://dbhds.virginia.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Oversees public mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services through a system of 40 locally-run Community Services Boards (CSBs) and state-operated facilities. - **Community Services Boards (CSBs):** - **Website:** [https://dbhds.virginia.gov/community-services-boards-csbs/](https://dbhds.virginia.gov/community-services-boards-csbs/) - **Services Provided:** CSBs serve as the point of entry into Virginia's public behavioral health and developmental services system, offering treatment for mental health issues, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. To locate the CSB nearest to you, visit the website. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Fairfax County - **Healthy Minds Fairfax Behavioral Health Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/healthymindsfairfax/mhresources](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/healthymindsfairfax/mhresources) - **Services Provided:** A directory of behavioral health care providers currently operating and accepting new clients in Fairfax County. ### Arlington County - **Arlington County Behavioral Healthcare Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Health/Get-Help-Guide](https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Health/Get-Help-Guide) - **Services Provided:** Information on mental health and substance use disorder services, including local counseling centers and support groups. ### Gloucester County - **Gloucester Counseling Center:** - **Phone:** 804-693-5057 or 800-639-9668 - **Office Location:** 9228 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, VA 23061 - **Services Provided:** Mental health services including therapy and counseling. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. ## Additional Support - **Virginia Peer-Run Warm Line:** - **Phone:** 866-400-6428 - **Services Provided:** Peer support for individuals seeking assistance with mental health concerns. Available Monday to Friday 9 AM to 9 PM; Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 5 PM to 9 PM. - **Alive RVA:** - **Phone:** 833-4PEERVA (473-3782) - **Services Provided:** Addiction recovery support peer-run warm line. Available 8 AM – Midnight, 7 days a week. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at (804) 786-3921._