Virginia Hotline for Mental Health
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) for 2019, approximately 19% of adults in Virginia reported experiencing a mental illness in the past year. Common mental health conditions include anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorders.
Suicide is a serious concern related to mental health. In 2019, Virginia had a suicide rate of 14.2 per 100,000 population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide rates can vary by age group, gender, and other factors.
Virginia has been working to improve access to mental health care services. The state has a network of community mental health centers, private therapists and counselors, and crisis hotlines. Efforts have been made to increase access through telehealth services, mobile crisis teams, and collaborations with primary care providers.
Virginia offers various mental health resources to its residents. The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services provides information and resources on mental health services and programs. Local community mental health centers, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups such as NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Virginia offer support, education, and resources.
Substance use disorders often co-occur with mental health conditions. Virginia has been addressing substance abuse issues, including opioids, through prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Efforts include increasing access to medication-assisted treatment, implementing harm reduction strategies, and promoting community education.
Virginia Nationwide Hotline for Mental Health
Take the first step towards a healthier mind and call the Virginia Mental Health Helpline at (800) 557-9715, a dedicated team of mental health professionals, counselors, and volunteers and are here 24/7 to offer a listening ear, emotional support, and practical advice. Call the VA mental health hotline now.
Virginia Mental Health Resources
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In collaboration with its state and community partners, DBHDS plans, develops, directs, funds and monitors the delivery of comprehensive mental health services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. To ensure the delivery of coordinated services to mutually served populations, DBHDS provides liaison services to state and community agencies that interact with the public behavioral health services system. DBHDS is involved in design, development and implementation of evaluation processes, data reporting standards and measures used to analyze the delivery of mental health services, and also operates nine acute care state psychiatric facilities, including one for children.
NAMI Virginia
NAMI Virginia’s local affiliates play an active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. They operate support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about brain disorders and provide educational programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of mental illness. The NAMI helpline number is (800) 950-6264