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Alexandria Pregnancy Help Center 703-780-4700
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C.A.S.E. - The Center for Adoption Support and Education 301-593-9200 Maryland 703-425-3703 Virginia
Chesapeake Community Services Directory Comprehensive directory of resources in the Chesapeake and Hampton Roads area.
1-800-796-6472 Free academic, life skills, and vocational program offered by the National Guard to youth, ages 16-18, who have dropped out of school, are free of illegal drugs, and who wish to make a positive change in their lives.
Domestic Violence Shelters in Virginia
703-278-5433
Florence Crittenton of Greater Washington 301-565-9333 Services and programs for adolescent girls, low income pregnant women and teen mothers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington
1-800-733-5627 Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.
Northern Virginia Family Service 703-533-9727 Non-profit organization providing services for families in need in the Northern Virginia area.
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Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation 434-376-2006 Preventative Christian, residential child-care ministry for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17. Cost depends on the family's financial situation.
Prevention Services in Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties 540-964-6702
Programs for Young Adults, 18 and Older
703-591-3600 Teaches compassion, respect, and responsibility to juvenile offenders and youth at-risk in the DC Metro area through the experience of socializing and interacting with rescued homeless dogs.
804-353-4461 Serves at-risk children, youth and adults in the areas of juvenile delinquency, emotional and behavioral problems, teenage pregnancies, alcohol or drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, and domestic conflict. Locations throughout Virginia.
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Child in Need of Services (CHINS) CHINS refers to youth who are habitually truant from school, who have run away from home, or show defiant, risky, or self-destructive behavior. If a parent feels that a child is out of control, s/he may petition the court for help.
Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Virginia Your Medical Records Rights in Virginia (pdf) Visit Family Health.
Visit Adolescence.
Gangs' Deadly Reach Growing Younger Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.
Visit Youth Who Drop Out.
General Information on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Juvenile Justice in Virginia: FAQ Cases Alleging Serious Juvenile Crime Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.
Getting the Bible Back in School Visit Teaching and Learning.
How meth became such a problem here Reaching freedom from addiction Visit Methamphetamine.
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Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Child Sexual Victimization in Virginia (pdf) Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect
Virginia Alcohol Laws and Parental Responsibility Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.
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1-866-873-2647 Virginia's program that helps working families provide health insurance to their children. Visit Family Health.
Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia 703-243-2614 Visit Learning Disabilities.
Mental Health Association in Fredericksburg 1-800-684-MHAF Education, service, advocacy, and community aid for people with mental illnesses and their families. Visit Personality Disorders.
Mental Health Association of Charlottesville -Albemarle 434-977-4673 Visit Teen Depression.
Mental Health Association of Danville Pittsylvania County 434-792-3700 Visit Bipolar Disorder.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Northern Virginia Chapter 703-352-3944 Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Virginia 1-888-486-8264 Non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and children affected by serious mental illnesses, also known as biologically- based brain disorders. These illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Click here to find chapters. Visit Personality Disorders.
1-800-CHILDREN Statewide advocacy, education, and support organization working to prevent child abuse and neglect in Virginia. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.
SAARA of Virginia (Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance) Advocates for treatment and recovery in order to prevent the harmful effects of substance abuse upon families, businesses, and the community. Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.
Stop Child Abuse Now in Northern Virginia 703-836-1820 Education and advocacy. Visit Abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect.
Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Visit Counseling and Therapy.
Virginia Center for School Safety 804-371-6506 Comprehensive resource for school safety information. Visit Teen Violence.
Virginia Families for Vaccine Information and Choice 757-301-9602 Citizens' advocacy group concerned with defending the freedom of all Virginia citizens to make informed, voluntary vaccination decisions. Visit Family Health.
Virginia Gang Investigators' Association Information, workshops, and trainings for law enforcement, school personnel, religious leaders, social workers, counselors, probation officers, and parents. Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.
Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy Protects and advances legal, human, and civil rights of persons with disabilities; combats and prevents abuse, neglect, and discrimination; and promotes independence, choice, and self-determination by persons with disabilities. Visit Special Education.
Virginia Parent and Information Center The U.S. Department of Education has funded parent information and resource centers in 58 locations throughout America to help families and schools support children's learning. Visit Teaching and Learning.
Virginia State Clearinghouse on Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-822-4453 The Clearinghouse operates as Virginia’s center for missing children administered through the Virginia Department of State Police. Visit Runaways and Missing Children.
Virginia Youth Violence Project Conducts and disseminates research on the understanding and reduction of violent behavior, and provides education for those working in the social, legal, and human services professions. Read Advice for Parents.
Washington Regional Alcohol Program 703-893-0461 Award-winning public-private coalition formed to fight drunk driving, drugged driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area. Provides sober rides. Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking. |
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Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD 1-800-422-4453
540-667-0145 Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties 540-635-4357 Warren County 540-459-4742 Shenandoah County 540-743-3733 Page County
CrisisLink DC Area 703-527-4077
National Capitol Poison Center 202-625-3333
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National Hotlines and Helplines
1-800-RUNAWAY 1-800-786-2929
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-784-2433
Northern Virginia Hotline 703-527-4077
1-800-222-1222
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Virginia Family Violence Hotline 1-800-383-8238
Virginia Missing Children Hotline l-800-VA-CHILD
Virginia STD/AIDS Hotline 1-800-533-4148
Virginia Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
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Al-Anon and Alateen: Getting In Touch
Al-Anon/Alateen in Northern Virginia 703-764-0476
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Virginia
804-452-1959
Adoptive Parents Support Groups
Anxiety Disorder Self-Help Support Groups
Asperger Syndrome Support Groups
Because I Love You Parent Support Group
Brain Injury Support Groups - Northern Virginia
Chemical Reaction Support Group
1-800-898-9985
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 1-800-826-3632
1-877-883-2332
1-800-736-9805
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Anonymous in Virginia
Marijuana Anonymous Support Meetings 1-800-766-6779
Narcotics Anonymous -- Almost Heaven Area
1- 800-310-3001
Parents of Murdered Children - Shenandoah Valley 540-869-1036
Rainbows Peer Support Group Locater
SMART Recovery (Washington, D.C. area) 703-486-0202
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