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Church Resources

Dover Baptist Association exists to connect and support our member Baptist churches and their leaders. Tools and resources are integral to fulfilling that very purpose. Not seeing what you are looking for? Feel free to inquire at dover.info[at]doverbaptist.org.

Crisis & Mental Health Resources

If you are experiencing a medical or safety emergency, call 911.   

 

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, dial or text 988.  

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Christians in Crisis Hotline - Call or text 1-844-472-9687 

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Mental Health Hotline - Call (866) 903-3787

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Exploring Christianity via online chat through Need Him Global: https://needhim.org/

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call (800) 273-TALK (8255) or chat with Lifeline. You can also dial or text 988, which has been designated as the national number for suicide prevention and mental health crises. For TTY users, you can use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.


Crisis Textline - Text TALK to 741741. You can also text MHA to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line through Mental Health America.


Disaster Distress Helpline - Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. You can call or text this hotline if you've been impacted by a disaster and are experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns.


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine - Call 1-800-950-6264 M-F, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Eastern or text "HELPLINE" to 62640, M-F 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Eastern. For Virginia-specific NAMI resources: www.namiva.org


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - Call (800) 662-4357. SAMHSA also has resources for finding treatment and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.


National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

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Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press "1," chat online at veteranscrisisline.net, or text 838255

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SAgE's Farmer/Rancher Support Hotline: (833) 381-SAGE


Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 

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Find a local therapist: www.psychologytoday.com 

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Start or join a Trauma Healing Group: https://www.sil.org/trauma-healing and  https://traumahealinginstitute.org/  Topics explored include any painful suffering that lingers, including affects of rape/assault, HIV/AIDS, domestic abuse, suicide, addictions, conflict, disaster and covid-19.​

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Find pastor or lay person Christian Counseling and Chaplaincy: https://www.vipcare.org/

 

 CENTRAL VIRGINIA CRISIS LINES:

  • Richmond City: 804-819-4100

  • Chesterfield County: 804-748-6356

  • Goochland and Powhatan Counties: 804-556-3716 (River Road West) and 804-598-2697 (Old Buckingham Road)

  • Hanover County: 804-365-4200

  • Henrico County: 804-727-8484

  • New Kent County: 804-966-2496

  • Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell: 804-862-8000

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