Virginia’s oldest mental health advocacy organization
We are now Mental Health Virginia
We’ve shortened our name, but not our mission.
There’s a lot going on this May for Mental Health Month, starting with our name.
Mental Health America of Virginia is now Mental Health Virginia. Changing our name to be more concise will bring more clarity for who we are and who we serve.
What We Do
Advocacy
We advocate for a better mental health system and public understanding that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health.
- Increase public awareness, decrease stigma and keep mental health issues on the forefront of policy and legislative agendas.
- Educate policy makers about the barriers preventing people from receiving the help they need, and identify solutions.
Peer Run Warm Line
Free, anonymous and confidential
866-400-6428
Virginia’s Peer-Run Warm Line and other resources for wellness and recovery. Not a crisis hotline, the warm line helps keep people out of crisis. Staff listen nonjudgmentally, and can help identify coping strategies, resources and support for your mental health well-being.
Recovery Education
For individuals who have experienced challenges with trauma, mental health or addiction, our programs incorporate recovery principles, encourage self-empowerment and model peer support practices. Programs include peer facilitated webinars and in-person trainings.
Probation Peer Support
Our Peer Support Wellness program is completely free and voluntary. Once referred, with your permission, one of our Peer Support Specialists will reach out to you to get started.
Latest News
We are now Mental Health Virginia
“Mental Health Virginia” - We’ve shortened our name, but not our mission. There’s a lot going on this May for Mental Health Month,...
Amendments Reduce Legislature’s Increases for Mental Health
Virginia’s behavioral health system has been in a crisis of its own for far too long. The governor’s introduced budget in December...
Governor Vetoes Suicide Bill
Kylie Hobson, University of Richmond law student, contributed to this article. Governor Youngkin’s veto of HB 81 to abolish the...
Mental Health of College Students
According to the Healthy Minds Study for the 2020–2021 school year, data from 373 college campuses had more than 60% of college...
Making a Difference
“Being able to talk to you is like a magic wand. I feel so much better having talked to you and have someone just listen to me.“
“The opportunity to use what was learned to advocate for mental health“
“That I could relate to what she was going through, non-judgmental and supportive. “
Current Initiatives
May is Mental Health Month
The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you.
While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.
¡Nuestro kit de herramientas del Mes de la Salud Mental en español ya está aquí!
¡Mental Health América se complace en anunciar que nuestro kit de herramientas del Mes de la Salud Mental 2024 ya está disponible en español!
Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health at work is so important!
Take advantage of this opportunity for a FREE, 1 hour, in-person presentation to your leadership team that includes resource lists, completion certificate and materials.
Contact coachcheryl@wonderousways.com to schedule.
Funded by a grant to support mentally healthy workplaces in Virginia.
2024 Mental Health Voter Guide
With mental health care on the ballot in 2024, it’s more important than ever for the mental community to be involved in this year’s election. MHA’s 2024 Voter Guide is here to empower you to vote with mental health in mind.
