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Mental Health
Mental Health America
Website: https://www.mhanational.org/
Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
Website: https://afsp.org/
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Bliss via CIMHS (Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions)
Website: https://cimhs.com/bliss-free-online-therapy-for-depression.html
Bliss is an 8 session interactive therapy program for depression that you complete on your own. The program is based on psychotherapy treatment called cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT for short. CBT has been shown to be effective treatment for depression. The program is designed to teach you techniques that have been shown to be effective at improving your mood and mental health.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Website: https://nami.org/
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
LGBTQ+
The Trevor Project
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Eating Disorders
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Website: https://anad.org/
ANAD is the leading nonprofit in the U.S. that provides free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Our nationwide network of volunteers understand first-hand the ups and downs of the recovery journey—because they, too, have lived the experience of an eating disorder. ANAD empowers volunteers to help others through their own recovery.
NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)
Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Sexual Assault
RAINN
Website: https://rainn.org/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
Local
Mental Health
RegionTen
Website: https://regionten.org/
Region Ten is where people go for help with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities. Those who qualify for Medicaid, have insurance, and those with no payment source receive services designed to help them achieve their individual goals and recovery. Region Ten has more than 60 different programs to aid and support all ages from babies with developmental delays, teens who have experienced trauma, adults with a serious mental illness, and those struggling to maintain a drug-free life.
Help Happens Here
Website: https://helphappenshere.org/
The Help Happens Here Campaign is a public awareness campaign spearheaded by the Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition. The Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition manages the Help Happens Here website, and The City of Charlottesville operates the campaign referral line. The many organizations that make up the Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition are committed to improving mental health and wellness services across our region.
SPARC (Suicide Prevention Awareness & Resource Council)
Website: https://www.sparchope.org/
The Suicide Prevention Awareness & Resource Council (SPARC) is a group of concerned citizens, professionals, and partner agencies who convene with a common goal of reducing the number of suicides in our area. We work collaboratively to strengthen and expand education in the area of suicide prevention, behavioral health and wellness. Our goal is to increase help seeking behaviors and raise awareness about available mental health (MH) supports and resources in our area.
Madison House HELP Line
Phone: (434) 295-TALK (8255)
Website: https://www.helplineuva.com/
HELP Line (434-295-TALK) is a 24/7 free and confidential telephone hotline serving Albemarle County and students of the University of Virginia. It is a student-run and student-operated program, staffed entirely by anonymous volunteers. Volunteers provide callers with a confidential, empathetic, and non-judgmental listener with whom to discuss any issues the caller may be dealing with.
LGBTQ+
Side by Side
Website: https://www.sidebysideva.org/
Side by Side is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish.
PFLAG Greater Charlottesville
Website: https://www.pflagcville.org/
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Sexual Assault
SARA (Sexual Assault Resource Agency)
Website: https://www.saracville.org/
The mission of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is to eliminate sexual violence and its impact by providing education, advocacy and support to men, women and children.
Domestic Violence
Shelter For Help In Emergency
Website: https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/
The Shelter for Help in Emergency works to support and empower victims of domestic violence through a combination of residential, community-based and outreach services.
UVA
Below are resources available to UVA students specifically.
Mental Health
Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center
Website: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/
We support the psychological health, well-being, and recovery from trauma and other concerns of University of Virginia students, as well as faculty and staff who face financial and/or other barriers to receiving care in the community. We welcome clients of all gender, racial, sexual, and other identities. Counseling is available either in-person or via secure telehealth platform. Clients must be 18 or older and physically located in Virginia to receive counseling from us. We will provide referrals to students, faculty or staff living outside of Virginia.
Mary D. Ainsworth Psychological Clinic
Website: https://psychology.as.virginia.edu/ainsworth
The Mary D. Ainsworth Psychological Clinic is a facility sponsored by the Department of Psychology's Clinical Training Program. The Ainsworth Clinic is staffed by clinical faculty members and supervised graduate student therapists. The Clinic provides confidential psychological services at no charge.
SilverCloud
Website: https://virginia.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/
SilverCloud is a free online mental health tool to help students develop skills for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. SilverCloud is a self-guided program based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles that can be accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
CAPS (Counseling And Psychological Services)
Website: https://www.studenthealth.virginia.edu/CAPS
CAPS is the primary student mental health clinic on Grounds. We are committed to providing a safe and affirming environment for all students seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being. In addition to direct care, we provide consultation and referral services for students, faculty, and staff. You are welcome to contact us about emergency or ongoing concerns about yourself or another student you care about.
Lean On Me
Text Number: (434) 300-3434
Website: https://www.instagram.com/leanonme_atuva/
Lean On Me is a non-crisis peer-to-peer text line, and is 100% anonymous and confidential. Our text lines have real, trained students on the other end who can help with any non-crisis issue.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ Center
Website: https://lgbtq.virginia.edu/
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Center at the University of Virginia seeks to foster the development of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and allies. Founded under the Office of the Dean of Students in 2001, with support from the Serpentine Society, the LGBTQ Center works to raise awareness and inclusion of sexual and gender diversities through programs, outreach, and services that support the advancement of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sexual Assault
Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights
Website: https://eocr.virginia.edu/
The mission of the University of Virginia's Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (EOCR) is to ensure equal opportunity and to protect the civil rights of all University community members through proactive outreach, education, and effective response and resolution. EOCR supports a living, learning, and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and where all members of the University community feel welcomed and valued.
Just Report It
Website: https://justreportit.virginia.edu/
Just Report It (JRI) is the University's online system for reporting: Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Violence, Bias and Discrimination/Harassment, Hazing, Clery Act Compliance (by CSAs), Interference with Speech Rights, & Youth Protection, and for Preventing & Addressing Threats or Acts of Violence.
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