Virginia Local Resources
Fast links to help: hotlines, legal aid, food, housing, and crisis support in Virginia.
Immediate help
- Emergency: 911
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
- 211 Virginia: Dial 211 (or call toll‑free) for local food, housing, bills, clinics, shelters
If you’re in danger or feel unsafe, call 911.
Domestic violence / sexual violence support
- VA Statewide Hotline (Action Alliance): 1‑800‑838‑8238
- Text support (Action Alliance): 804‑793‑9999
- National DV Hotline: 1‑800‑799‑7233
- RAINN (sexual assault): 1‑800‑656‑HOPE
Free, confidential support exists — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Legal help in Virginia
- Virginia Legal Aid Society “LawLine” intake: 1‑866‑534‑5243
- Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: paid referral + short consult
- Virginia Free Legal Answers: online Q&A (civil) for qualifying users
If you can’t afford a lawyer, start with Legal Aid intake and 211 for local options.
Find food, shelter, and local services
Use 211 Virginia to search by zip code for:
- Food banks & pantries
- Emergency shelter
- Utility assistance
- Free/low-cost clinics
- Mental health services
Pro move: call 211, ask for “the closest option plus two backups.”
MTM note
This page is informational and may change as agencies update programs. If a number is down, use 211 to find the current local contact.