Virginia 2-1-1
2-1-1
Virginians who call 211 are able to find a wide range of assistance from social services. Callers can connect with education and employment support, food and clothing, housing services, income assistance, mental health and substance use treatment, transportation help, and much more. It’s an easy single place to find a variety of services for those in need.
Health Brigade
804-358-6343
Health Brigade in Richmond has a needle exchange program, PrEP, and HIV/STI testing. Clients can get safer use supplies, syringes, safer sex supplies, naloxone (Narcan) kits and overdose prevention training, and referrals to medical care, community resources, and substance use treatment if interested.
Chris Atwood Foundation
703-653-4221
The Chris Atwood Foundation operates in northern Virginia and provides a range of harm reduction supplies, including free sterile syringes, safer use kits, naloxone (Narcan) kits, fentanyl test strips, overdose prevention training, peer recovery support, and connections to food, bedding, hygiene supplies, and other assistance.
Rescue Mission of Roanoke
540-343-7227
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is one of the few homeless centers that operates 24/7/365. They serve three meals a day, have a food pantry, and offer clothing vouchers, referrals to medical care, and referrals to substance use treatment for those interested. They also operate an overnight emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
New Hope Housing
703-799-2293
New Hope Housing, in northern Virginia, provides housing services for state residents. They have a variety of emergency shelters as well as group homes, first apartment programs, education and employment support, and mobile medical outreach. If you’re experiencing homelessness, New Hope Housing may be able to help you stabilize the situation.
Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (VAFCC)
804-340-3434
The Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is a group of treatment centers that free and/or low-cost medical care, including substance use disorder treatment services. An important note: while all members of the VAFCC offer free or low-cost services, non-member clinics may offer these services as well.
Old Dominion University Health Promotion Office
757-683-3384
Old Dominion University's Health Promotion Office provides counseling and other support for students who are struggling with drug or alcohol use while offering an amnesty policy to encourage students to seek help for themselves or others.
University of Virginia Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP)
434-924-5362
Student Health and Wellness at the University of Virginia offers support for those who are curious about changing their drug use or drinking patterns. Students, faculty, and staff can all take advantage of these services.
Virginia Commonwealth University Rams in Recovery
804-828-1360
Rams in Recovery is Virginia Commonwealth University's recovery program for students who are beginning the process of recovery, or who have been working their recovery prior to joining the program. The program offers recovery housing, weekly recovery meetings, a recovery clubhouse, and more.
PFLAG
434-218-2333
PFLAG is an organization made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies who love and support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender friends and relatives. The organization offers community groups, support, and education.
Pride of Rural Virginia
540-231-7993
Pride of Rural Virginia works to address health injustices in the LGBTQIA+ communities across rural Virginia by providing safe, welcoming, affirming healthcare. In addition to providing resources, Pride of Rural Virginia also provides an anonymous portal for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their experiences with care providers.
VA Crisis Line
9-8-8
The Veterans Crisis Line offers 24/7 confidential support for Veterans and their loved ones. The Veterans Crisis Line provides both chat and phone support, and callers do not need to be enrolled in VA healthcare to utilize the service.
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