Families have faced a lot of change in the last few months. If you or someone you know is struggling with a health, mental health or other challenging situation right now, the following list of resources may be useful.

Remember, you are not in this alone – We’re here to help.

Contact information for families to keep on hand

CHoR appointments
804-828-CHOR (2467)

CHoR emergency care
804-828-9111

Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services
24-hour crisis hotline: 804-748-6356
General information: 804-748-1227

District 19 Community Service Board
Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry and Sussex
24-hour crisis hotline: 804-862-8000
General Information: 804-862-8002

Feed More Hunger Hotline
804-521-2500 ext. 631
*Your local school district can also provide more information on free school lunches for pick-up and/or delivery.

Goochland-Powhatan Community Service
24-hour crisis hotline and general information: 804-598-2697

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services
24-hour crisis hotline: 804-727-8484

HomeAgain Homeless Crisis Hotline
804-972-0813

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 
Mental health crisis and suicide prevention: 804-819-4100
General information: 804-819-4000

Richmond International Rescue Committee (refugee and immigrant support)
804-308-9144

Richmond Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
804-404-2346

Side by Side (LGBTQ+ youth support)
888-644-4390

VA Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
800-552-7096

VA Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (disability crisis)
855-282-1006

VA Poison Center
800-222-1222

VA Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
800-838-8238

VA Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255 *Press 1

Western Tidewater Community Services Board Behavioral Health Emergency Line
757-925-2484

If your child is in need of mental health support that is not critical in nature, the Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center can help. Learn how family navigators can help you understand the mental health options available for children and provide support along the way.