Many of these resources can be helpful no matter where you live. And some are locally focused in Richmond, VA. Some of the nonprofits have national chapters.
How to obtain a Temporary Detention Order (TDO) in Virginia -A magistrate may issue a medical temporary detention order if an adult is incapable of making in informed decision to accept necessary medical treatment. A medical temporary detention order allows the person to be detained for 24 hours to permit necessary medical treatment for a person over 18. The police in Richmond only transport and stand by until the TDO is issued.
Mental Health Resources- Virginia
- Virginia Peer Warm Line– 1-866-400-6428
- NAMI Family Support Group Locator– For those who love someone with mental illness
- NAMI Peer Support Group Locator– For those living with mental illness
- Family to Family NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness)
- Tucker Pavilion Wellness & Recovery Center Richmond, VA
- CMHRC – Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center, Virginia. Call center for Virginia parents to navigate the mental health system, Tel: 804-828-9897
- Community Service Boards in Virginia – Mental health is managed through these CSBs and you can find the one in your area
- DBHDS – VA Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
- RBHA– Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
- 1 in 5 kids – Mental Illness State Task Force in Virginia
- STRIDE – Program for 16-25-year-olds experiencing psychosis, Henrico VA
Mental Health Resources- USA National
- USA Warm Lines for all 50 states
- Online Self Screening for mental health conditions– Mental Health America
- EMDR-qualified specialists for trauma treatment
- Template of a letter to oneself to prevent suicide– Self-help coping strategy
- Support Groups through NAMI – National USA
- DBT Skills for emotional regulation
- Self-Harm Safety Box – Self-help for those who cut or harm themselves
- Challenge Success Challenge Success believes our society has become too focused on grades, test scores, and performance, leaving little time for kids to develop the necessary skills to become resilient, ethical, and motivated learners. They provide families and schools with the practical, research-based tools they need to create a more balanced and academically fulfilling life for kids
- USA Cycling Mental Wellness
- Child Psychiatry Access Programs in the USA for pediatricians and primary care doctors – Get a consult about one of your patients via telehealth.
- HipHopTherapy.com
Mental Health Training-USA National
- Mental Health First Aid – Adults and Youth
- National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) Certification
- Emotional CPR (eCPR)
- VIRGINIA mental health training
- Family to Family NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness)
- NAMI Programs for mental health support
- NAMI Youth Move Programs in Virginia
- See suicide prevention training on this page
Nonprofit Resources for Mental Health-Virginia
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Virginia Chapter
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Chapter Locator
- Beacon Tree Foundation Advocates for youth mental health – Virginia
- Virginia Veteran & Family Support – Coordinates behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services
- Cameron Gallagher Foundation (Speakup5K), Teen Mental illness – Virginia+ other areas
- Mental Health America -Virginia Chapter
- Stay Strong Virginia – Eating Disorders Virginia (ED Providers Statewide)
- CMHRC – Cameron Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center, Virginia
- Be Well Virginia – A lot of resources including the contact number for Virginia Community Service Boards (CSBs)
College Resources- National
From re-entry back into college after medical withdrawal to groups that can support your student. Helpful resources for students struggling with mental illness and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
- JED Campuses -JED is a mental health nonprofit that promotes mentally well campuses through a 4-year strategic plan
- Colleges with SUD recovery programs. Most of these are aimed at addiction recovery.
- College Re-entry –This program is dedicated to helping students with re-entry into college after having withdrawn from their studies. This could be due to any issue including a suicide attempt to loss of a parent or even due to cancer treatment.
- Interactive Screening Program (ISP) from AFSP, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. This program is successfully used at many US colleges. It’s an anonymous online tool for students experiencing mental health issues or suicidal ideation. It’s anonymous until they make the choice to reach out. Advocates – Ask your college to implement this program. UCLA ISP Program
- It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health– This is a 20 minute film for incoming college freshmen and for high school juniors and seniors produced by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Your local AFSP chapter could arrange for it to be shown at venues in your area.
- Hold a Campus Out of the Darkness Walk– This can be for high school or college and illustrates support to those who suffer suicidal ideation
- Active Minds Chapters–Active Minds is a mental health organization at colleges across the US