Southwestern Virginia Helping Resources
Please report any broken links or inaccurate information to margiestallard@gmail.comIf you know of additional resources to add to this page please contact Marjorie.If you are looking for resources outside of Southwest Virginia, you can visit Virginia 211, which is a free service that helps you find resources in your area.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741
Community Services Board 276.964.6702
Services: Child and Family, Developmental Disability, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Case Management, Group Homes, Personal Assistance, Respite Care, Housing Repair
Coverage area: Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties
Community Services Board 276.223.3200
Services: Crisis Management, Counseling & Psychiatry, Prevention & Wellness, Developmental Disability, Transportation, Residential, Case Management, Community Based
Coverage area: Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe Counties and the City of Galax
Planning District One Behavioral Health Services
276.679.5751
Coverage area: Lee, Scott, Wise Counties and City of Norton
Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
DRS ensures that individuals with disabilities have opportunities to compete for and enjoy high-quality employment. DRS collaborates with individuals with disabilities and community partners to empower individuals to maximize their jobs, working towards economic self-sufficiency and independence.
Autism Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Employment Services & Special Programs, Pre-ETS and Transition Services, Rehabilitation Technology Services (RTS), Self Employment Enterprise, Serious Mental Illness, Substance Abuse Services, Supported Employment, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Ticket to Work,
DRS Southwest District Office
276.596.5163
District Director: Cynthia Matney
DRS Norton Office
276.963.1028
Serving: Dickenson, Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties and Town of Norton
DRS Abingdon Office
276.676.5565
Serving: Washington, Smyth and Scott Counties and Town of Bristol.
DRS Wytheville Office
276.676.5565
Serving: Wythe, Grayson and Carroll Counties and town of Galax.
DRS Pounding Mill Office
(276) 963-1028
Serving: Buchanan, Tazewell, Bland and Russell Counties
Child Protective Services (CPS) hotline 800.552.7096
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assult hotline 800.838.8238
Shelters, Housing, Financial Aid, Long-Term Recovery etc.
Family Crisis Support Services (Norton)
276.679.7240
Family Crisis offers services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and those inundated with homelessness.
Norton Redevelopment and Housing
276.679.0020
Provides safe, quality and affordable housing without discrimination for low and very-low income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly and promotes self-sufficiency through economic opportunity.
Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
276.988.5583
Provides financial aid for electric, heating, gas, rent assistance, travel, food pantry.
Junction Center for Independent Living (Wise Co.)
276.524.4081
Norton, VA
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
276.679.7795
Norton, VA
Long term recovery men
276.821.8030
Recovery-centered supervised living program serving people ready to reclaim their lives from the substance abuse, trauma and life challenges that are preventing them from finding healing and wholeness.
Residential and Outpatient
Long term recovery women
Mended Women Lifestyle Recovery
276.451.3996
Mended Women Lifestyle Recovery (MWLR) is a 70 bed residential recovery program serving women in Abingdon, Virginia.
Residential and Outpatient
Russell Recovery
276.344.8034
Lebanon, VA
Assistance for Veterans and their families
304-425-8098
Services include counseling for depression, PTSD, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
Mental Health Hospital/Treatment Facility
Behavioral Health Pavilion of the VAs
304.325.4673
Services: Adult Inpatient, Geriatric Inpatient, Traditional Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization Plan, Structured Outpatient Program, Maternal Mental Health
276.889.3063
Services: The Laurels is a 16-bed residential treatment facility providing services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
304.425.9541
Services: Crisis Services, Community Services, I/DD Services, Integrated Care, Outpatient, Residential, Substance Use, Youth Services
Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
276-783-1200
SWVMHI is a 179-bed state psychiatric institute operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The Institute serves adult and geriatric individuals.
Private Counselors and Group Counseling
Laurel Ridge Psychological
304.487.6121
Princeton
TeleHealth
Beckley, WV
681.422.3288
Individual, Couples, Family, Pastoral, Bereavement, Gambling, Compassion Fatigue, Diagnosis and Treatment and Consultation
Various group topics
Laurel Ridge Psychological Associates
Princeton, WV
304.487.6121
Bereavement, Gambling, Compassion Fatigue
Total Life Counseling
TeleHealth
Beckley, WV
681.422.3288
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Psychological Testing Services
304.323.1627
1421 Stadium Drive, Bluefield, WV
Laurel Ridge Psychological
304.487.6121
Princeton, WV
Psychological Assessment Services
304.425.3222
109 Thorn Street, Suite 5, Princeton, WV
Get Help for Self Injury (cutting)
The Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery
Safe Alternatives - S.A.F.E. Alternatives (selfinjury.com)
1 (800)-DONTCUT | (800)-366-8288