24 Hour Crisis Services You may find these resources helpful. They are listed in alphabetical order:
- Accomack County School Board Office
- Alcohol Abuse Support
- ARC (Association of Citizens) of VA
- Black History Month
- Community Partners of the Eastern Shore (CPES)
- Cover Virginia
- Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
- DBHDS YouTube Channel
- Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse
- Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Eastern Shore Rural Health
- Finding Opioid Rehabilitation Centers
- Four Times As Many Troops Have Died By Suicide As In Combat
- If you are a veteran that needs help, contact Lee Hicklin, 757-665-1260, ext. 133
- Opioid Addiction
- Northampton County School Board Office
- Office of Human Rights
- Office of Licensing-Central Office
- Opioid Epidemic
- Rehabilitation Information Guide
- Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
- Virginia Association of Community Services Boards
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Downloadable content
- 2016 Substance Abuse Needs Assessment for the Eastern Shore
- 2017 Eastern Shore CSB’s Annual VACSB Report / Presentation
- 2022 Problem Gambling Community Readiness Assessment
- 2022 Marijuana Use Community Readiness Assessment
- Provider List
- The ARC — Virginia’s Eastern Shore
- Independent Reviewer’s Report
- Voter Registration Information
Title VI Information
- Discrimination Complaint Procedures
- Non-Discrimination Statement
- Notice under The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Title VI Complaint Form
Region 5 Resources
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Hotline Numbers
- Domestic Violence/Assault Hotlines
- Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence – 757-787-1329
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline (8am-11pm EST) – 1-844-762-8483
- Emotional Distress
- Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990
- LGBTQ+
- Trans Lifeline (10am-4am EST) – 1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386
- Parent Resources
- National Parent Helpline (Mon-Fri 1pm-10am EST) – 1-855-427-2736
- Boys Town Hotline – 1-800-448-3000
- Suicide & Mental Health Crisis
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
- ESCSB Emergency Services – 1-800-764-4460
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255 press 1
- IDD Crisis Support
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- REACH (Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation) – 1-888-255-2989
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Resources for Children
- Supporting families during COVID-19
- Tips for talking to children about COVID-19
- Caregiver guide to help cope with COVID-19
- Free coloring pages from Crayola
- Scholastic has day-to-day projects for grades K-9
- Virtual field trips with Discovery Education
- A great visual explainer on COVID-19 for children
- Advice on de-stressing for you and your kids
- Puffin Books – Stories Aloud on YouTube
General Resources
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
- Virginia Poverty Law Center – Your rights as a tenant during COVID-19:
- CVS and Walgreens are providing free delivery of prescription medications:
- CVS in Onley – 757-787-1810
- Walgreens in Exmore – 757-442-8542
- Walgreens in Onley – 757-787-7154
- Food Assistance – Foodbank of Southeastern VA and the Eastern Shore
- Housing Assistance – Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
- Staying safe during COVID-19 for survivors of domestic violence
- Suggestions if you can’t pay your rent/mortgage because of COVID-19
- CDC – Coping with job stress and building resilience
- Coming out of quarantine safety planning guide
Behavioral Health Resources:
- Virtual Support:
- Online Resources:
- SAMHSA’s Taking Care of your Behavioral Health Guide
- Helpful coping tips from YouTube
- International OCD Foundation
- The OCD Stories podcast
- Mental Health First Aid’s #BeTheDifference tips
- Tips for handling anxiety during COVID-19
- Coping with COVID-19 and PTSD
- FACE COVID using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- First-hand experience of COVID-19 and OCD
- Coping with Coronavirus anxiety
- Maintaing your mental health from Fairfax County
- 10 minute meditation – Relax and Breathe
- Meditations in English and Spanish
- Youth Suicide Prevention
Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Resources
- ARC of Virginia
- 5-minute speech therapy activities you can do at home
- Ideas for explaining a global pandemic to children with autism
- Special needs parenting in the age of pandemic
- What should the autism community know about COVID-19?
- What to do when your child on the autism spectrum’s routine is disrupted
- Autism Speaks
Substance Use Disorder Resources:
- Virtual Meetings:
- Online Resources