# Mental Health Listener (Emotional Support) Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988):** - **Phone:** Dial 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text-based emotional support. - **Warmline Directory:** - **Website:** [https://warmline.org](https://warmline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Non-crisis emotional support by state. - **Virginia Warmline:** Call 1-866-400-6428 (Available 24/7 for Virginia residents). - **The Trevor Project (LGBTQ2S+ Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text "START" to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support and listening services for LGBTQ2S+ youth. ## Statewide Resources - **Virginia Peer Warmline** - **Phone:** 1-866-400-6428 - **Hours:** 24/7 - **Services Provided:** Confidential, non-crisis emotional support for residents of Virginia. - **Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV):** - **Phone:** 1-866-400-6428 - **Website:** [https://mhav.org](https://mhav.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer-run warmline, emotional support, and mental health advocacy. ## Regional and Local Resources ### Richmond - **RBHA (Richmond Behavioral Health Authority) Warmline:** - **Phone:** 1-833-968-1800 - **Website:** [https://rbha.org](https://rbha.org/) - **Office Location:** 107 S 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219 - **Specialized Services:** Mental health support, recovery programs, and emotional listening services. ### Northern Virginia - **PRS CrisisLink:** - **Phone:** 703-527-4077 - **Text:** Text "CONNECT" to 85511 - **Website:** [https://prsinc.org/crisislink](https://prsinc.org/crisislink) - **Specialized Services:** Emotional support and mental health crisis intervention. ### Hampton Roads - **Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Warmline:** - **Phone:** 757-788-0011 - **Website:** [http://www.hnncsb.org](http://www.hnncsb.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Non-crisis support for emotional wellness and referrals. ### Roanoke - **Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Warmline:** - **Phone:** 540-981-9351 - **Website:** [https://www.brbh.org](https://www.brbh.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Emotional support and connection to local resources. ## Online Resources - **7 Cups:** - **Website:** [https://www.7cups.com](https://www.7cups.com/) - **Services Provided:** Free online chat with trained listeners, self-help guides, and therapy options. - **Supportiv:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportiv.com](https://www.supportiv.com/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous, real-time emotional support chat. - **TalkCampus (Students):** - **Website:** [https://www.talklife.co/talkcampus](https://www.talklife.co/talkcampus) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support for college and university students. ## Emergency Resources - **911 Emergency Services:** - **When to Call:** For immediate danger or medical emergencies related to mental health. - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-7233 - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support for individuals in abusive relationships. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America (MHA):** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Resources for understanding mental health and finding support. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Description:** Educational tools, advocacy, and support groups for mental health issues. ## Additional Support - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Veterans and Service Members):** - **Phone:** Dial 988, then press 1 - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Confidential crisis support and emotional listening for veterans. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Mental Health America of Virginia at [https://mhav.org](https://mhav.org/)._