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Support & Information

Parent & Community Resources

Tools, information, and support for families, caregivers, and community members navigating adolescent substance use and behavioral health.

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Text HOME to 741741

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

1-800-662-4357

Family Support

For Parents & Caregivers

Discovering that your teen may be struggling with substance use can be overwhelming. You are not alone. Here are some resources to help you understand what your family is facing and how to support your teen's recovery.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

1-800-662-4357 | samhsa.gov

Partnership to End Addiction

Free, personalized support for families dealing with a loved one's drug or alcohol use. Includes a helpline, online resources, and coaching.

drugfree.org

NIDA for Teens

Science-based information about drug use and its effects on the brain and body, designed for teens and the adults in their lives.

teens.drugabuse.gov

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

Information about behavioral health services, crisis resources, and treatment options in Virginia.

dbhds.virginia.gov

Referral Sources

For Community Providers & Referral Sources

RCSS welcomes referrals from schools, hospitals, courts, social service agencies, therapists, physicians, and other community providers. Our team is available to answer questions and guide you through the referral process.

ASAM Criteria

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, and transfer/discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.

asam.org

Virginia 211

Connect individuals and families to local health and human services resources in Virginia.

virginia211.org

Hampton Roads Community Resources

Contact RCSS for a current list of local community resources, crisis services, and referral pathways in the Hampton Roads area.

Contact RCSS

Have Questions?

Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about the Pathway to Recovery program, admissions, and what to expect.

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