Toll-free Helpline (800-272-3900) with 24-hour information on Alzheimer's disease, care giving strategies, and local services.

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., eastern time.

Offers free, confidential active listening, crisis de-escalation and suicide prevention, crisis intervention, relationship concerns, violence, gangs, family, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues, self-harm (cutting), runaways, sexual and physical abuse, pregnancy, depression and suicide. The 24/7 hotline also provides emotional support, problem-solving skills, and information regarding community resources. Textline: Text "CONNECT" to 85511

Responds to requests for information from persons with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, their family members and the general public. Provides referrals to local sources of aid. Send email requests through the web site.

Vets4Warriors is a national program that provides 24/7, free, confidential personalized services (peer support) to all Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members Veterans and their families/caregivers.

Provides a hotline to report sick or dying farm birds. An outbreak of a bird disease such as Exotic Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could not only harm your birds, it could kill other nearby birds and quickly spread through your flock. In order to prevent such an outbreak, USDA, in cooperation with States, has begun a campaign to promote avian health by encouraging bird owners to report sick or suspicious birds to your veterinarian, and/or extension agent and to practice good biosecurity. In the Northwest Region of Virginia, call the Harrisonburg Lab at (540)209-9120. Look for Signs. Watch for signs of disease or unexpected deaths among your birds. Report Sick Birds. Dont wait! Early detection can make a difference. If your birds are sick or dying, call USDA's Veterinary Services toll free at (866)536-7593, or your State Veterinarian or local extension agent to find out why. Practice Backyard Biosecurity. Keep your birds free from disease. Restrict traffic on your property, and disinfect shoes, clothes and hands to prevent the possible spread of disease.

Operates a 24-hour hotline. Provides counseling and emotional support for survivors of sexual assault and incest. Also offers advocacy through criminal justice and medical procedures, and legal/ medical referrals. Provides advocates to accompany survivors to a hospital for the SANE exam (forensic exam) on an on-call basis. Can provide advocates to accompany survivors to the police department or the courts with 48 hours notice to the business office. Offers educational presentations and professional training on issues related to sexual violence.

Confidential crisis intervention, information and referral, medical advocacy, and general advocacy is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This vital resource is for anyone needing support or information regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse and stalking.

Provides a 24 hour hotline for survivors of sexual assault, their families and friends. The hotline is staffed by staff and trained volunteers who provide crisis intervention, support and information and referral services. For the SARA Hotline, please call (434)977-7273. For the statewide hotline (Virginia Family and Sexual Violence Hotline), please call 800-838-8238.

The Victim Assistance Helpline helps crime victims understand their rights and options, connect with resources, access referrals and identify next steps.

Comprehensive resources for individuals in domestic violence situations, whether physical, psychological, sexual, or economical. Via telephone, provides counseling for the abused, safety planning, preliminary intake for the Women in Crisis shelter, and information and referral to other services available.

Provides a nationwide toll-free hotline for help with gay and lesbian issues. Offers free and confidential peer-counseling, information and referrals. Discusses coming-out issues, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information and other issues with callers of all ages. Additional numbers available: LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428 (1-888-OUT-LGBT) LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743 (1-800-246-PRIDE) LGBT National Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243 LGBT Switchboard of New York: 212-989-0999

Provides a Teen Hotline for free and confidential advice to teens or someone worried about a teen regarding any topic. The Teen Hotline is nonjudgmental and accepting of caller's beliefs and situation. Visit the web site for email options and youth forums.

Dedicated to helping hyperactive children and those with attention deficit disorder through diet management.

LAWS operates a 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline staffed by trained advocates and volunteers.

Provides counseling to adolescents and their families in times of crisis. A youth may be a runaway, have been pushed out of home, or be at risk for running away or for homelessness. Services provided include a 24-hour hotline/crisis intervention, crisis counseling for adolescents and their families, Hotline: (434)972-SAFE(7233)

Helpline provides emotional support to the caller as well as information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, chapter services, and community resources. They also maintain updated information on community resources such as home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, elder care lawyers, financial planners, and transportation, additionally, they can help individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families assess whether a specific care providers can meet their individual needs.

Provides nationwide services for families, law enforcement and other professionals in the prevention of cases of abducted, endangered and sexually exploited children. Serves as a clearing house for missing and exploited children. Also offers a National Emergency Child Locator Center: In the event of a natural disaster, the National Emergency Child Locator Center will: * Establish a toll-free hotline to receive reports of displaced children; * Create a website to provide information about displaced children; * Deploy staff to the location of a declared disaster area to gather information about displaced children; * Provide information to the public about additional resources; * Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; and * Refer reports of displaced adults to the Attorney General's designated authority and the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System.

24 hour Helpline for primary or secondary victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, bullying 24-Hour Helpline (757) 258-5051 Toll-free Helpline (833) 537-0970

Offers caregiver preparation to help families understand the disease process and caregiver challenges; counseling and support for families and caregivers experiencing emotional or stressful challenges; and information and referral services to assist with locating and utilizing professional and community resources. Call for more information or assistance.

Offer referral to our community partners in Health and Medical Services, Human Services, Animal and Environmental Services, and Youth and Education Services. Also offers The TALK Helpline (434) 295-8255 is available 24 hours (September 9-May 10) annually. This is a student-run, student-operated program, staffed entirely of volunteers, affiliated with Madison House. Strives to provide callers with an emphatic ear for any sort of issue they wish to discuss. While HELP LINE volunteers complete a training program, we are not professionals, and so we focus on finding long-term services in the community for our callers, such as counseling services, medical services, drug treatment programs, and the like.

Provides a crisis intervention hotline, a free and confidential telephone service with comprehensive information on, and referral to, local human service agencies/services to callers. Northern Shenandoah Valley 24 Hour Crisis Hotlines are listed below: Winchester City, Frederick & Clarke Counties: (540)667-0145 Page County: (540)743-3733 Shenandoah County: (540)459-4742 Warren County: (540)635-4357

To provide non-emergency listening and referrals for mental health concerns. Peer-run, non-judgmental support if you need to talk. Not a Hotline, which is for emergency services. For emergency or crisis, call National Crisis Hotline 988, or 911.

A temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Provides a 24 hour crisis line and information and referral for victims. Offers legal and criminal justice advocacy to help victims through legal processes. Offers follow-up services and community education. Will provide transportation to appointments as needed. Gives lectures/presentations about domestic violence to the public as well as Teen Dating Violence programs to schools and groups. For Abusers: Offers referral to Batterer's Program at Behavioral Health Services.

Tool for Virginia law enforcement agencies to assist with locating missing senior adults. In order for Senior Alert to be activated: *Individuals whereabouts must be unknown. *Individual is over 60 years of age. *Individual suffers cognitive impairment to extent that he/she is unable to care for themselves without assistance (including a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia). *Individuals disappearance poses credible threat to his/her health and safety as determined by law-enforcement. Other criteria: *Law enforcement investigation has verified individual is missing and eliminated alternative explanations. *Sufficient information regarding missing individual is available to disseminate to public. *Missing senior adult must be entered into Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) missing person files and information reported to the Virginia Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. *Photograph of individual must be provided to Virginia Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. If all of above criteria are not met, Virginia "Senior Alert" Plan will not be activated; however, information may still be provided to media.