Resource List

Hotlines and Information

GET HELP: Hotlines

  • NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE:
    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE:
    1-800-838-8238
    Statewide Chat Hotline (confidential instant messaging)
    Text: 804.793.9999

  • LGBTQ YOUTH SUPPORT LINE:
    888-644-4390
    Text: 804-793-9999

  • LGBT FOSTER CARE HELPLINE:
    866-LBGTeen (542-8336)

  • HELP IN YOUR COMMUNITY—VIRGINIA 211:
    Dial 2-1-1 (or www.211virginia.org)
    free information on available community services

Legal

Including housing, consumer, public assistance
and family issues

Education

Legal Assistance:
  • Just Children (Legal Aid Justice Center)
    Offices in Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond
    1-800-578-8111 Learn More
Applying to College/Vocational School:
Financial aid for college:
  • Community College Tuition Grant Program
    Learn More
  • Financial Aid for two-year and four-year college
    “It’s My Life: Financial Aid” Learn More
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Learn more
  • College Scholarships: Learn More
  • Financial Aid for Current and Former Foster Youth: Learn More
  • Foster Care to Success Scholarships: Learn More
  • Education and Training Vouchers: Learn More

Money/Consumer issues

Driving a Car

Health Care

Applying for assistance:

—Health Insurance Coverage After Age 18:

—Mental and Emotional Health:

—Resources for Healing From Abuse:

—Information about birth control, dating, and sexuality:

—Planned Parenthood clinics in Virginia:

1-800-230-PLAN or www.plannedparenthood.org

Clinic Locations:

  • Charlottesville 434-296-1000
  • Hampton 757-826-2079
  • Richmond 804-355-4358
  • Roanoke 540-562-3457
  • Virginia Beach 757-499-7526

Employment

Housing

Parenting

Connecting with Others