In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

  • Local CSB Crisis hotlines:
    • Richmond City Residents: (804) 819-4100
    • Chesterfield County Residents: (804) 748-6356
    • Henrico County Residents: (804) 727-8484
    • Hanover County Residents: (804) 365-4200
    • Goochland County Residents: (804) 556-3716
    • Powhatan County Residents: (804) 598-2697
  • US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
  • US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)

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

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

Gay / Lesbian Issues

Pregnancy / Sexual Health

Medical Emergencies

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.

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.