Resources
Mental Health
What is mental health?
According to the CDC, "Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices." CDC. 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth
Addiction
What is addiction?
Addiction can be described as a neuropsychological disorder that involves the inability to stop using a substance or engage in certain behaviors that may cause harm. Addiction can look different for everyone. It can include gambling, drugs, alcohol, smoking, as well as many other things.
Fentanyl
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opiod drug used for pain relief. Fentanyl is said to be 50 times more powerful than heroin and 10 times stronger than morphine. 1,951 Virginians have been killed by fentanyl in 2022. According to Governor Youngkin, "since 2020, more Virginians have died from fatal drug overdoses than motor vehicle and gun-related deaths combined." (Glenn Youngkin. 2023. Executive Order on the Fentanyl Crisis in Virginia)
SAMHSA National Hotline
SAMHSA's National Hotline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year, substance abuse & mental health treatment referral & information service.
1-800-662-4357
Mental Health America
MHA advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.
Goochland-Powhatan Community Services
GPCS provides services for mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.
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(804) 556-5400 Goochland Office
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(804) 598-2200 Powhatan Office
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(804) 598-2697 or (804) 556-3716 for Crisis services
Depending on where you live, check with your local Community Services Board for resources.
U.S Department of Veteran Affairs
The VA provides many evidence-based treatments & resources for Veterans who suffer from substance use and mental health concerns. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/treatment.asp
RVA Mindfulness Movement
Founded by Sandee Byrd, the RVA Mindfulness Movement is all about mental health awareness. Sandee holds walks & rallys to bring communities together. Sandee also holds Laughter Yoga classes & is the host of the Emotional Elevator Podcast.
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for all individuals and their families who suffer from mental illness. Visit their website at www.NAMI.org for more resources and support.
NAMI: Virginia
NAMI Virginia provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals & families in Virginia affected by mental illness. https://namivirginia.org/
SAMHSA Find Treatment
If you or someone you know is looking to seek treatment for mental health and substance abuse, use this website to help find local services and treatment facilities near you.
2-1-1 Virginia
This phone number connects people with free information on available community services. All referrals are confidential and you can search for these same services on this 2-1-1 VIRGINIA Web site.
VA Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
DBHDS is a state agency that serves Virginians & families with behavioral health disorders & developmental disabilities. Check out their website for more resources. https://dbhds.virginia.gov/
988 Emergency Lifelife
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org If you are trying to reach a 988 call center in Virginia using an out-of-state area code, you can call 703-752-5263
VATAWWU Board Members
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email, mail, or phone. We are here to walk with you every step of the way. Visit our contact page to meet the board members.
Contact the VA Governor
To help bring awareness to the severity of Virginian's need for action & change regarding the mental health, addiction, and fentanyl crisis, reach out to our Governor, Glenn Youngkin.
Phone
804-786-2211
Glenn Youngkin
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, VA 23218
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