If you need help right now
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Region Ten Emergency Services
24-hour crisis services for Charlottesville and Albemarle: 434.972.1800.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information for substance use: 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7.
Circle of Security Network
Attachment-based services for Virginia families. circleofsecuritynetwork.org
Circle of Security International
Parent resources and information about the Circle of Security model. circleofsecurityinternational.com
Recommended reading
Books I often recommend
- Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell. A warm, practical introduction to Circle of Security for parents.
- Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson. A clear guide to the attachment needs underneath couples conflict.
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