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
- US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention) : 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
- UK: Samaritans (Nat’l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
- CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
- AUS: Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14
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?
How can we intervene online when people have lost all hope?
Anne Moss Rogers Suicide Resource Page
βThis page contains resources for coping with suicidal ideation, suicide prevention
self-help, coping with suicide loss, and helpful apps to prevent suicide
Suicide prevention self-help
Podcast for men who struggle with suicide
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SUICIDE PREVENTION SELF-HELP BOOKS:
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Book - "How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention"
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Book - "The Suicidal Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide"
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For Men:
"Guts, Grit & The Grind: A MENtal Mechanics MANual: Basic Mechanics"
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
- US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention) : 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
- UK: Samaritans (Nat’l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
- CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
- AUS: Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14
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
- US: Childhelp (Child Abuse) : 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- US: Nat’l. Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- US: RAINN Nat’l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- US: Nat’l. Center on Elder Abuse : 1-800-677-1116
- US: National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000
- UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Global Domestic Violence Resource Guide
LGBTQIA+
- US: LGBT National Help Center 1-888-843-4564
- UK: Galop – LGBT Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
- CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777
- AUS: QLIFE Australia Helpline 1800 184 527
Pregnancy/Sexual Health
- US: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
- US: Nat’l. STD Hotline : 1-800-227-8922
- US: National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
- US: The Teen AIDS Hotline: 1-800-440-TEEN (8336)
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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
- US: Nat’l. Poison Help : 1-800-222-1222
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:
- National Institute of Mental Health – Extensive information on a variety of mental health topics.
- National Institute of Health – Extensive information on all health related topics.
- MedlinePlus – Extensive information of different drugs and treatment options.
- PsychCentral - Additional Hotline Directory including phone numbers, apps for assistance, and more.
- PleaseLive.Org - Additional Hotline Directory including phone numbers, apps for assistance, and more.
food pantry resources
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.