# Suicide Help - Virginia ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)** - **Phone:** [804-786-3921](tel:8047863921) - **Website:** [https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov](https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/) - **Description:** Oversees mental health services in Virginia and offers resources for suicide prevention and crisis intervention. - **Virginia Crisis Hotline (CONNECT)** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988 - **Description:** Available 24/7 for mental health crises, emotional distress, or suicide prevention. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Northern Virginia - **PRS CrisisLink** - **Phone:** [703-527-4077](tel:7035274077) - **Website:** [https://prsinc.org/crisislink](https://prsinc.org/crisislink) - **Address:** 10455 White Granite Drive, Suite 400, Oakton, VA 22124 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and emotional support for Northern Virginia residents. ### Richmond - **Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA)** - **Phone:** [804-819-4000](tel:8048194000) - **Website:** [https://www.rbha.org](https://www.rbha.org/) - **Address:** 107 South Fifth Street, Richmond, VA 23219 - **Services:** Crisis stabilization, counseling, and support groups. ### Southwest Virginia - **Mount Rogers Community Services** - **Phone:** [866-589-3463](tel:8665893463) - **Website:** [https://www.mtrogerscsb.com](https://www.mtrogerscsb.com/) - **Address:** 770 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382 - **Description:** Provides suicide prevention programs, therapy, and mental health services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups (NAMI Virginia)** - **Website:** [https://namivirginia.org/support-groups](https://namivirginia.org/support-groups) - **Description:** Online peer-led support groups for individuals at risk of suicide or mental health crises. - **DBHDS Suicide Prevention Chat Service** - **Website:** [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat](https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat) - **Description:** Confidential chat support for anyone in distress. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **Virginia Suicide Prevention Initiative (VSPI)** - **Website:** [https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/suicide-prevention](https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/suicide-prevention) - **Description:** Statewide effort to reduce suicide rates through education, outreach, and resources. - **Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)** - **Website:** [https://www.livingworks.net/asist](https://www.livingworks.net/asist) - **Description:** Workshops teaching community members how to recognize and intervene in suicide crises. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._