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Knowledge is POWER! 
Check out these local & national resources. Share this information with someone you may know!

Region 5 Crisis Line: (757) 656-7755
Healthy 757: https://healthier757.org

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

NAMI Costal VA: (757) 499-2041

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

American Legion Hall Post 280: (757) 547-2120

Kids Corner

Follow this page link for resources on how to discuss topics with your child such as: anxiety and feelings, how to better help them better understand social development and ways of communication and a fun way for them to express their daily mood.

Coping Skills

Follow this page link to learn more about effective coping skills, for yourself or someone you know. We provide you with examples of coping skills, descriptions and definitions.

MHA

Each May, Mental Health is honored and has been since 1949. Mental Health America provides a toolkit to educate and inform about mental health and give resources for those who need them. If you or someone you know needs resources for a mental health need, feel free to contact any of the Prevention Services team for assistance.

Mental Health Resources

Follow this page link for resources to help you or someone you know who is in need of information about mental health. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Prevention Services team for support.

Substnace Use Awareness Resources

Follow this page link for resources to help you or someone you know who is in need of information about substances. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Prevention Services team for support.

Lock and Talk Virginia

Follow this page link to Lock and Talk Virginia resources. Watch videos on how to safely and properly lock your medications away, as well as your firearms. Videos are available in both English and Spanish, with captions.

Virginia's Problem Gambling Resources

Follow this page link for resources and information about Virginia's Problem Gambling Council. Here, you will also find information to help you, or someone you know, who may be experiencing a problem gambling or gambling addiction.

City of Chesapeake Resources

Follow this page link to see the PDF versions of resources that are available in the City of Chesapeake. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Prevention Services team for support.

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