Suicide: resources for those experiencing thoughts of self-harM:

*remember, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.  help is available! please hold on!

Suicide Prevention/Depression Support

 

ARTICLES:

How to tell someone I want to kill myself


"My son has admitted he is suicidal. What do I do now?"


So why do kids no tell parents they are suicidal?


Quotes from real kids.


How can we intervene online when people have lost all hope?


Anne Moss Rogers Suicide Resource Page

​This page contains resources for coping with suicidal ideation, suicide prevention

self-help, coping with suicide loss, and helpful apps to prevent suicide


Local Help

WARMLINES: Assistance for Peer Support That Are NOT in Immediate Crisis

  • Mental Health Of America Peer Warmline Virginia 1-866-400-6428
  • Virginia Warmline Flyer
  • Alive RVA (Peer Support for those struggling with Addiction) 1-833-473-3782

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LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARDS:

  • Chesterfield: 804-748-6356
  • District 19: 804-862-8000
  • Goochland/Powhatan:                                804-556-3716/804-598-2697
  • Hanover: 804-365-4200
  • Henrico: 804-727-8484
  • Charles City/New Kent Residents:             877-264-8484
  • Richmond: 804-819-4100

mental health resources

Assistance for peer support that are not in immediate crisis

  • Mental Health Of America Peer Warmline Virginia 1-866-400-6428
  • Virginia Warmline Flyer
  • Alive RVA (Peer Support for those struggling with Addiction) 1-833-473-3782

Local Community Services Boards

  • Chesterfield: 804-748-6356
  • District 19: 804-862-8000
  • Goochland/Powhatan: 804-556-3716/804-598-2697
  • Hanover: 804-365-4200
  • Henrico: 804-727-8484
  • Charles City/New Kent Residents: 877-264-8484
  • Richmond: 804-819-4100

Suicide Prevention/Depression Support

Substance Abuse/Alcoholism

  • US: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline:                           1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • US: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 1-800-234-0246
  • US: National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)
  • US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) 1-800-344-2666
  • UK:  Drinkline: Nat’l. Alcoholism Helpline : 0800 917 8282
  • AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1800 198 024
  • CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

LGBTQIA+

Pregnancy/Sexual Health

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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:

Additional Resources/Organizations

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONS:


  • ULifeline – A directory of resources available for college students— take a self-assessment test; or find your college psych services center.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
  • Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.

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INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES:


food pantry resources - Richmond Area

Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center: 12211 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831 (804) 414-8885 Serves Chesterfield County. check for distribution schedule

Powhatan Food Pantry: 2500 Batterson Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139(804) 372-9526 Open Tue/Thu/Sat 10am-12pm. Proof of residency needed.

Goochland Cares:  2999 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-6260 Offers food bank & other services. Call for hours.

Harvest Food Pantry -Victory Christian Fellowship:  2850 Maidens Rd, Goochland, VA 23063 (804) 556-5700, Tuesdays 4-6pm

Welborne Community Food Pantry: 920 Maybeury Dr, Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 740-7128 ext. 101,  Pre-bagged drive-thru pick-up Mondays 5-6:30pm

                                                      (specific zip codes).

St. Thomas’ Food Pantry: 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222, Thursdays 2-5pm. Drive-through or walk-up. Bring ID if possible.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Food Ministry: Corner of Grove & Somerset Ave, Richmond, VA— Open Mondays 1-3pm (or Tuesday if holiday). No ID required.


food pantry resources - Roanoke Area

Manna Food Pantry (via Rescue Mission of Roanoke): 402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013(540) 343-7227 Weekly grocery-box distribution 

            for Roanoke region. Text 540-598-5203 to register.

St. Francis House Food Pantry (via Commonwealth Catholic Charities: 820 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 268-0044  Open Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

          Closed first Tuesday of each month)

Lion’s Share Food Pantry (at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church): 1008 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, (540) 344-9051, Community pantry;

       Clients choose food. Mon-Fri open 9:00–2:00 (call ahead)

Agape Center (Vinton/Roanoke area): 1568 Granby St NE, Roanoke, VA 24012, (540) 655-4060, By appointment only; food, clothing and household items.

Salem Roanoke County Food Pantry: 829 Indiana St., Salem, VA 24153(540) 389-6938 Provides groceries to Salem/Vinton/Roanoke County. One visit every 30 days.

Emergency Food Pantry – Local Office on Aging: 4932 Frontage Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019(540) 345-0451 Emergency bags for seniors:

      Call ahead when you arrive. Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.