Resource Link: Mental Health

RESOURCE LINK: MENTAL HEALTH

As we start a new year, it’s important to spend time thinking about mental health and coping strategies. Mental health is often affected by weather. Cold, dark, damp days can have a negative impact on mental health.

Here are some resources if you or someone you know needs mental health assistance:

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you are in distress or experiencing difficult thoughts call 9-8-8, which is available 24/7 to assist in mental health crises with free and confidential support.

211 Virginia

221VA is both a telephone number and a website that can assist in finding services available in your locality. To call, simply dial 2-1-1 from your phone and be prepared to provide your zip code and what type of service you need.

Horizon Behavioral Health

Horizon is the area’s Community Services Board and can be reached at 434-477-5000 to schedule an intake, or 434-522-8191 for after hours emergencies.

Impact Living Services

Impact currently offers counseling in the Town of Bedford as well as in Forest and can be reached at 434-533-1088.

Hope for Tomorrow

Hope for Tomorrow offers counseling in the Town of Bedford and in the Forest area and can be reached at 434-300-HOPE (4673).