# 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.
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