Off-Campus Resources
Help is available whenever you need it.
24 Hour Hotlines
- Abuse Alternatives: 1-800-987-6499 This # includes linkage to language-line interpreting service for non-English speaking callers. TTY: 1-423-652-9750 (Washington County)
- Family Resource Center: 1-800-613-6145 (Smyth County)
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (www.rainn.org —Provides a list of national resources.)
- National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- loveisrespect.org: 24 hour chat, 1-866-331-9947, TTY 1-866-331-8453 OR Text: “loveis” to 22522
- GLBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 OR email: help@LGBThotline.org
- National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org (great resource guide)
Non-24 Hour Help
- Bristol Crisis Center (support groups available): 276-466-2218
- Project Jane - Highlands Community Services: 1-855-426-5263
- Domestic Violence Officer Washington County, VA: 276-676-6031
- Victim Witness Assistance Washington County, VA: 276-676-4200
- Washington County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office: 276-676-6291
- Smyth County Commonwealth Attorney: 276-782-4042
- Legal Aid: 1-888-201-2722
- Virginia Victims Fund: 1-800-552-4007 The Virginia Victims Fund (VVF) is a state program created to help victims of violent crime with out of pocket expenses. These can include medical bills, prescriptions, funeral expenses, and many other expenses.