Mental Health Resources

Hanover/Regional Resources

Hanover County Same Day Access
804-365-4222
Individuals seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns, or who want to begin the process of accessing services related to a developmental disability, do not need and appointment.
Hanover County Crisis Services
804-365-4200
For mental health or drug/alcohol crisis service. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone in Hanover County.
Hanover BHW Mental Health Workshops
BeWellVA
Emotional wellness and suicide prevention resources in the Richmond-region.
NAMI Central Virginia
A non-profit organization that provides free educational programs and peer-led support groups for people living with mental illness and their loved ones.
Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center
Located at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, they are actively addressing the growing demand for mental health services and resources in our community. They serve as a hub for education, resources and support.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
call or text 9-8-8
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Learn about suicide, how you can help prevent it, and resources for those affected.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Mental health resources from the CDC.

The Youth Mental Health Project
They are a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
Kids Health
Information on children's health, behavior, and development.
Centers for Disease Control: What is Children's Mental Health?
Learn more about mental health, mental disorders, treatments, prevention, and public health research on children’s mental health.

Kids Health: Teens
Information on teen mental health.
JED Foundation
A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation
They work to cultivate awareness and understanding of teenage depression and anxiety.
Erika’s Lighthouse
They educates school communities about teen depression, eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and empower teens to take charge of their mental health.
Headspace for Teens
Stressed out? Tired? Unfocused? All of the above? We’ve all been there. But what can you do about it? That’s where Headspace comes in. Headspace has hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you learn the skills you need to be healthier and happier
Conner Strong Foundation
They work to bring awareness to mental health issues and suicide prevention and to change the discussion about mental health, especially in teens and young adults.

Side by Side
They are dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia's LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish.
The Trevor Project
They provide 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Resources
They deliver educational and support resources for LGBTQ individuals, as well as promote competency on LGBTQ issues for counseling professionals.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) LGBTQ Resources
Local and state-wide resources for Virginia's youth.
He She Ze and We
A non-profit that offers weekly educational support meetings for parents, caregivers and adult family members of transgender and gender-diverse children of all ages.