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Hotlines and Information

GET HELP: Hotlines	NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-838-8238 Statewide Chat Hotline (confidential instant messaging) Text: 804.793.9999 LGBTQ YOUTH SUPPORT LINE: 888-644-4390 Text: 804-793-9999 LGBT FOSTER CARE HELPLINE: 866-LBGTeen (542-8336) HELP IN YOUR COMMUNITY—VIRGINIA 211: Dial 2-1-1 (or www.211virginia.org) free information on available community services
Legal	Including housing, consumer, public assistance and family issues Legal Aid (866-534-5243) Virginia Poverty Law Center (800-868-8752) Justice 4 All, Legal Aid Justice Center Legal rights of juveniles
Education	Legal Assistance: Legal Aid Justice Center (Legal Aid Justice Center) Offices in Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond 1-800-578-8111 Applying to College/Vocational School: Virginia Education Wizard Great Expectations community college program Vocational/Trade schools Student Aid Big Future College Navigator Virginia Workforce Credential Grant Financial aid for college: Community College Financial Assistance Programs G3 Financial Aid: Virginia Career programs Virginia two-year college transfer grant Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) College Scholarships Financial Aid for Current and Former Foster Youth Foster Care to Success Scholarships Education and Training Vouchers Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant for Private Colleges (VTAG)
Money/Consumer issues	Opportunity Passport MyMoney.gov CreditKarma: learn about and manage your credit Managing your money Managing debt Request free copy of your credit report Better Business Bureau Managing college money and opening a bank account Dealing with debt collectors
Driving a Car	Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Buying a used car
Health Care	—Applying for assistance: Public benefits application —Health Insurance Coverage After Age 18: Assistance for free health insurance for former foster youth to age 26 or call 1-855-8282 Find Health Insurance if you are not covered through your work, and are are older than 26 or were not in foster care at 18. —Mental and Emotional Health: FAQs on Depression General Information on Mental Health Local Community Services Boards providing mental health care Mental Health Information for Teens and Young Adults Mental Health Virginia “Warm Line” or call 1-866-400-MHAV —Resources for Healing From Abuse: Healing from sexual abuse or call 1-800-838-8238 —Information about birth control, dating, and sexuality: Info for Teens Resources for pregnant teens Victims of sexual or relationship violence —Planned Parenthood clinics in Virginia: 1-800-230-PLAN or Planned Parenthood Clinic Locations: Charlottesville 434-296-1000 Hampton 757-826-2079 Richmond 804-355-4358 Roanoke 540-562-3457 Virginia Beach 757-499-7526
Employment	Job Corps or call (800) 733-JOBS (There are Job Corps centers located in Marion, Coeburn, Monroe and Washington, DC). Virginia Workforce Centers for job seekers Apprenticeship programs, Virginia Department of Labor Workplace credential apprentice programs
Housing/Independent Living	Public Housing Agencies in Virginia Security deposits Housing Choice Vouchers Tips for Tenants Buying a home Eviction Defense Center Chafee Independent Living Transition Planning My Path Forward Virginia
Parenting	Families Forward Virginia Resources for Parents or call 1-800-CHILDREN
Connecting with Others	FosterClub: National Network for Foster Youth Foster My Future: Virginia DSS Foster Youth Portal Foster Care Alumni of America Virginia chapter Think of Us: Transforming Nation’s Child Welfare System Aging Out Institute Project Life: Lifelong Connections Foster Youth Congressional Internship Opening Doors for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care The Imprint Youth voices rising Virginia’s Youth in Action Side by Side Virginia for LGBTQ+ Virginia youth National Foster Youth Institute national voices