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Virginia Drug & Alcohol Helplines

The American Addiction Centers (AAC) admissions helpline is free and available 24/7. Our compassionate admissions navigators are here to answer your questions about rehab.
Call 888-341-7785
Helpline Information
If you or a loved one are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Lifelines for Urgent Support in Virginia

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988

Call 988 if you or your loved one is experiencing a suicidal or emotional crisis. You will be connected to informed, empathetic individuals who can connect you or your loved one to real-time crisis resources.

Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741

The Crisis Text Line offers 24/7 text support. A trained Crisis Counselor is available to receive and respond to texts from a secure online platform.

Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222

This anonymous and free helpline is available 24/7 to give you guidance and resources if you believe you or someone you know is at risk of poisoning. If you suspect an overdose, call 911.

Addiction Help Hotlines in Virginia

Alive RVA Warm Line1-833-4PEERVA (1-833-473-3782)

The Alive RVA Warm Line is available for those individuals experiencing addiction first hand, as well as those who have loved ones who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Funded by SAMHSA, the Alive RVA Warm Line is staffed with Peer Recovery Specialists who are educated about substance use disorders and associated conditions.

Curb the Crisis Community Service Boards 

Curb the Crisis serves as a resource for residents of Virginia who are struggling with opioid use disorder or who have a loved one who is. Individuals can visit the Curb the Crisis website and type in their zipcode to find their local Community Service Board’s phone number and obtain substance use and mental health services.

Boys Town National Hotline – 1-800-448-3000

The Boys Town National Hotline offers support for children and families in crisis. The hotline is staffed around the clock and can provide information, support, and resources for several concerns, including substance use.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline – 1-800-950-6264

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, referred to as NAMI, offers callers information, support, and referrals for mental health-related issues from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST.

National Clinician Consultation Center – (855) 300-3595

For clinicians helping clients or patients with substance use disorder (SUD), you can call this helpline free of charge to obtain a professional clinical consultation. The national line is staffed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.

National Runaway Safeline – 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

If you or someone you love has run away from home, this helpline can provide resources and support. This line is available 24/7 and helps support runaway youths, families in crisis, and people experiencing homelessness.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) provides a 24/7 helpline. This helpline can give you information, support, and resources for you or someone you know who is experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.




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Our Admissions Navigators are trained, experienced, and compassionate individuals who understand the struggles related to addiction—many of our navigators are in recovery themselves.

With their extensive knowledge of AAC treatment centers and the rehab admissions process, your admissions navigator will help you navigate through treatment options to find the one best suited to your needs.

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American Addiction Centers Navigator - Nick
My favorite part is not having to lie anymore. Living a double life and hiding every action, and every thought is extremely tiresome. Now, I am just free to be me. Life is so much easier when you are able to just be open and honest and free.
Nick, Admissions Navigator
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The best thing about being in recovery is the time. I spent so much time drinking and being hungover that I didn’t do anything else. I now have time to give back to my community, spend time with my family and friends, grow a garden!
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