SAMHSA Substance Abuse National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 988 OR 1.800.273.8255
If either you or someone else is in danger of being harmed, dial 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Free and Confidential CRISIS LINE to connect with trained counselors:
*****CALL/TEXT LINE: 988 *****
*****Veterans, press 1*****
*****LGBTQIA+ National Hotline: 888-OUT-LGBT*****
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Florida Specific Resources:
Abuse Hotline | 1.800.962.2873
If you need to report abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, please call the Abuse Hotline.
TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf): 1-800-453-5145
By Fax: To make a report via fax, please send a detailed written report with your name and contact telephone to 1-800-914-0004.
Mobile Crisis Unit | 561.637.2101
In case of an emergency or if you are in acute crisis, please call 911, the mobile crisis unit for 24/7 emergency assessment, or visit your nearest ER for stabilization.
Elder Abuse | 1-800-96-ABUSE
By Phone: Call Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Press 1 to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of the elderly or a vulnerable adult. This toll free number is available 24/7.
211 Helpline
Call 211
911 in case of an illness or life or death emergency
Visit: https://www.211palmbeach.org/
Virginia Specific Resources:
Virginia: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/com
Report Child Abuse and/or Neglect
In Virginia: 804-786-8536
Out-of-State: 1-800-552-7096
Local Departments of Social Services
Report Elder Abuse:
To report suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your local departments of social services or the 24-hour, toll-free APS hotline at: 
(888) 832-3858
First responders: https://responderstrong.org/
Military families:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/beh
Additional Williamsburg area resources:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
Call or Text: 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect individuals in crisis with skilled counselors. Individuals should call if considering suicide, or if in need of help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental or physical illness, or loneliness.
757-378-5555
Colonial Behavioral Health’s Emergency Services Department addresses urgent or severe behavioral health crises as required by the Code of Virginia. Emergency Services staff provides 24-hour crisis assessment and referral services to individuals living in James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County.
REACH: DD Crisis Services:
1-888-255-2989
REACH, Regional Educational Assessment Crisis Response Habilitation, is a 24/7 mobile crisis intervention program that provides crisis support to individuals with a Developmental Disability who are experiencing mental health or challenging behavioral needs. Individuals residing in the following areas are eligible for services: Chesapeake, Hampton, James City County, Mid-Peninsula/Northern Neck, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, York County, Virginia Beach, Western Tidewater and Williamsburg.
The Trevor Project – Lifeline:
1-866-488-7386
The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people (ages 13-24). Services are available 24/7/365, nationwide, 100% free & confidential.
Trevor Chat – Get started by beginning a chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Trevor Text – Text “START” to 678-678
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Avalon: A Center for Women and Children 24 hour Help Line:
757-258-5051
Avalon provides shelter and support for those experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault in the Great Williamsburg area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs help or would like to speak with someone, confidential help is available 24 hours a day by calling our Help Line.
Transitions Family Violence Services – 24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
757-723-7774
Transitions Family Violence Services is dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County, and provides comprehensive services to adult and child victims of domestic violence.
FOOD/CLOTHING/SHELTER:
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula:
757-229-2222
For assistance with rent, utilities, or related basic needs, please reach out to United Way’s Community Assistance Network (CAN). Call to be connected to the Peninsula Eviction Reduction Pilot or to receive a referral for assistance from 150+ community organizations.
1-877-424-3838
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless can call 1-877-424-3838, where VA staff is ready to help.
Housing Crisis Hotline:
1-866-750-4431
The Housing Crisis Hotline is as a centralized assessment and referral entity only. The hotline provides information and referrals to eligible prevention and shelter programs. If phone assessment specialists are helping other individuals, please leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours.
The Salvation Army – Williamsburg:
757-229-6651
The Salvation Army provides assistance with rent, food, clothing, utilities and medication costs for residents of Williamsburg, James City County and the Bruton District of York County.
911 in case of an illness or life or death emergency