Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Al-Anon Family Groups – www.al-anon.org
United States: Telephone: (757) 563-1600
Toll-free Meeting Line: (888) 425-2666
Al-Anon offers resources and support to family members and friends of someone who struggles with problem drinking or substance abuse.
Email: [email protected]  

Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.  Attending A.A. meetings doesn’t cost anything. Participating requires no age or education. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem
Alcoholics Anonymous’ primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – https://afsp.org/
Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide. Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

Americans with Disabilities Act – www.ada.gov
1-800-514-0301 (voice)
1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
The ADA website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

American Chronic Pain Association – https://www.acpanow.com/       
Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The information and tools on this site can help you to better understand your pain and work more effectively with your healthcare team toward a higher quality of life.

American Trauma Society – https://www.amtrauma.org/default.aspx
Toll Free: 800-556-7890
The American Trauma Society is dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury. For 50 years, the ATS has served as an advocate for the trauma care system, trauma prevention programs, and survivors of trauma and their families throughout the United States. 
Our mission is to Save Lives, Improve Care, & Empower Survivors.

Amputee Coalition – www.amputee-coalition.org
Toll-Free: 888/267-5669
The mission of the Amputee Coalition is to reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support, and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention. Resources and information for children, adults, and families.

Understanding Limb Loss and Limb Difference – https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/understand-limb-loss

Anxiety and Depression Association of America – https://adaa.org/
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice, and research. It helps people understand the disorders and educates them about scientifically supported treatments so they can make informed decisions. It also supports professionals who provide treatment and conduct research. Click the link to learn how ADAA could help you or your family.

Brain Injury Association of America – https://www.biausa.org/
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) works to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education to improve the quality of life for adults and children affected by brain injury. BIAA is dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. It has a network of state affiliates, local chapters, and support groups.

BrainLine – https://www.brainline.org/
703-998-2020
BrainLine provides education and resources about Brain Injury and PTSD for both adult and pediatric survivors and their families. They focus on treatment and recovery information for moderate to severe TBI symptoms in both adults and children.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Overdose Prevention
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds national research that specializes in health education, resources, and raising awareness. Some medications, such as prescription opioids, can help relieve pain in the short term but also come with serious risks and potential complications—and should be prescribed and used carefully. The CDC highlights that the best ways to prevent opioid overdose deaths are to improve opioid prescribing, reduce exposure to opioids, prevent misuse, and treat opioid use disorder.
Overdose Prevention Education and Learning Hub – https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/communication-resources/resource-hub.htmlThe drug overdose epidemic continues to evolve, with nearly 107,950 overdose deaths in the United States in 2022. CDC’s Division of Overdose Prevention is working to reduce overdose deaths and related harms by creating and disseminating overdose prevention materials and resources nationwide. DOP’s websites have a variety of data, publications, materials, training, and videos developed to support drug overdose prevention efforts in communities.
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders – https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/index.html
Overdose Prevention Resources – https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/communication-resources/index.html
Commonly used terms about opioids and drug overdose – https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/glossary/index.html

Detox.Com – https://www.detox.com/ptsd/
Helpline available 24/7: call 866-351-3840
Information on support for PTSD and Addiction

Family Caregiver Alliance – https://www.caregiver.org/
The Family Caregiver Alliance addresses the needs of family and friends who are providing long-term care for loved ones at home. It provides support, information, and tools to manage the complex demands of caregiving. These include online support and resources, navigators to help locate support services by state, and the National Center on Caregiving which unites research, policy, and practice to develop cost-effective programs for caregivers. Click the link to find out more about how FCA could help you or your family.

Hope After Head Injury – https://hopeafterheadinjury.com/ 
Hope After Head Injury exists to bring hope to those who have been impacted by brain injury in their life, whether going through the experience themselves or caring for a loved one. They understand that the journey through head trauma is a road that when walked alone can be scary and lonely. Through the voices of brain injury survivors and caregivers, they provide awareness, encouragement, and hope. Click the link to learn more about Hope After Head Injury.

Mental Health America – www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Resources and information for youth, parents, and adults.

National Center for PTSD – https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
1-800-273-8255
The National Center for PTSD offers national resources for trauma survivors and families, which include information about PTSD, resources such as the PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals.

National Center for Victims of Crime – https://victimsofcrime.org/
(202) 467-8700
The National Center for victims of crimes:advocates for stronger rights, protections, and services for crime victims
provides education, training, and evaluation
serves as a trusted source of current information on victims’ issues.
This website helps survivors and families find local assistance, learn about crime and its effects, and browse resources to help victims of crime to rebuild their lives. (Also see VictimConnect Resource Center)

National Human Trafficking Hotline – https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
If you, or someone you know, are a victim of Human Trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Human Trafficking is a crime in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims to engage in sex acts or labor services against his/her will.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For assistance, call 988, TTY: 1-800-799-4889.
The Crisis Text Line is: 741741
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centers.