Youth & Families Resources:
Crisis Services

Our community offers resources to support the unique needs of youth and their families during mental health crises and to prevent further escalation of the crisis.

  • Regional Call Center

    Regional Call Center / 988 / Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential crisis intervention, prevention, and connection to resources 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

    Call 434-230-9704 OR call or text 988

    For Spanish-speaking callers, call 988 and press 2

    988

  • Trevor Project

    LGBTQ+ youth can connect with a crisis counselor trained with an understanding of the unique challenges they face. Connect 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.

    Text “Start” to 678-678

    Call 1-866-488-7386

    Trevor

  • 24/7 Teen Hotline from Ready Kids

    Teens can call ReadyKids to share worries or concerns. Parents or concerned adults can call to consult about a teen in crisis. Free and available 24/7 for area families. Call 434-972-7233.

    ReadyKids

  • Region Ten Emergency Services

    Region Ten Crisis Services support individuals who are in acute mental distress and in need of immediate help in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 434-972-1800

    Region Ten