Mental Health Resources

VHF is dedicated to helping individuals live a mentally healthy life and we believe that taking care of the mind and spirit is as important as taking care of the body. One of the ways we do this is to offer programs that support creating bonds with your community and another way we do this is to offer resources to help you manage your emotional wellness and mental health. If there is anything else you need related to mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out, 804-740-8643, info@vahemophilia.org. We are here for you.

For general (non-urgent) mental health questions you can contact the social worker at your Hemophilia Treatment Center or contact your primary care provider to discuss mental health treatment and/or obtain a referral to a mental health provider.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency crisis, please dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Virginia Mental Health Resources

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services website:

Community Services Board (CSB) Contact Information:
CSBs help people in Virginia with mental health, intellectual disability, and/or substance-use disorder needs. CSBs provide pre-admission screening services 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. 

Mental Health 

Developmental Disabilities:

Suicide:

  • Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
  • If you are trying to reach a 988 call center in Virginia using an out-of-state area code, you can call 703-752-5263. These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resource List From the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation 

Go here for a list for individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders who are interested in exploring mental health support and resources. If you or someone you care about is experiencing an immediate crisis or having thoughts of self-harm or harming others, then seek immediate assistance by calling 9-1-1, calling 9-8-8 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), calling your healthcare provider, or going to the nearest emergency department.

Mental Health Resource List From the Hemophilia Foundation of America

Go here for a robust list of mental health resources ranges from hotlines and text lines, self-care, and resources to identify warning signs that indicate someone is in crisis, common warning signs of suicide, and what to do or say if someone is in crisis/at risk of suicide.

Bleeding Disorders Substance Use & Mental Health Access Coalition

BD SUMHAC is a national coalition made up of members from the National Hemophilia Foundation, the Hemophilia Federation of America, HTC providers, chapter staff, and community members from around with country with a mission to advocate for access to appropriate substance use and mental health treatment facilities for all individuals with bleeding disorders.

BD SUMHAC has developed a toolkit for your HTC or other medical providers that can be used if you are in need of inpatient or residential substance use or mental health treatment and is in the process of developing a toolkit for patients with bleeding disorders.

If you have been denied access to inpatient or residential substance use or mental health treatment facilities, please contact Gillian Schultz, BDFNC Director of Programs and BD SUMHAC coalition member, or Kate Bazinsky, BD SUMHAC chair.

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Free and confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources are available for you or your loved ones through a national network of local crisis centers.

  • Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English
  • Call 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish
  • TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
  • Chat Services

 

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