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VCU Domestic Violence Resource

Domestic Violence in Virginia: Statistics and Resources

Our partners at the Virginia Commonwealth University have released this resource for identifying, naming and quantifying Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence. Follow the link below to a page containing characteristics of Domestic/IP Violence, statistics relating to Domestic/IP Violence in the state of Virginia, and a compilation of various resources available to Virginians experiencing violence.

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Mental Health Resources

Benefits of Asking for What You Need

It’s okay to not be okay. It’s also okay to not know how to talk to others about being okay, or to be unsure about how to talk with others about what you need. Use the document below to look at some common feelings and misconceptions around asking for help, and for a step-by-step exercise to help you get more comfortable asking!

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Finding Joy

Let’s talk joy! In any moment of your day, whether you’re stressed, bored, or something else, there is joy within reach. This isn’t about stuffing down your feelings or pretending you’re okay. If you’re sad, it’s okay to feel sad. But if you want to feel joy, you absolutely can. Think about what’s around you and how you want to feel good. Focus on your 5 senses. Get creative!

Within the Crossword below are some ideas of where you can seek joy or positive vibes this week!

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Talking About Boundaries

Boundaries are important. Without them, we would be unable to let others know what makes us comfortable or uncomfortable in different spaces. You deserve to always feel as though your voice is being heard, though we know that communicating boundaries can be difficult – especially for those of us who have experienced systemic and historic marginalization. Here’s a resource for a simple trick to use when discussing your boundaries with others!

Setting Boundaries

Counseling

Spanish Speaking
  1. Richmond/Central Virginia
  2. Northern Virginia
    • The Women’s Initiative Jefferson School City Center 
      233 4th Street NW, Room 255-B Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 Phone: (434) 872-0047 / Fax: (434) 202-7694 
      WomensInitiative.org
  3. Southwest Virginia
Spanish Speaking
  1. Richmond/Central Virginia
  2. Northern Virginia
    • The Women’s Initiative Jefferson School City Center 
      233 4th Street NW, Room 255-B Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 Phone: (434) 872-0047 / Fax: (434) 202-7694 
      WomensInitiative.org
  3. Southwest Virginia
Couples Therapy
  1. Richmond/Central Virginia
  2. Northern Virginia
  3. Southwest Virginia
Family Therapy
  1. Richmond/Central Virginia
    • Richmond Creative Counseling, LLC 
      1900 Byrd Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23230 
      Phone: (804) 592-6311 / Fax: (804) 237-0532 
      RichmondCreativeCounseling.com/
    • Family Advocacy Clinic
      5717 Midlothian Tpke. Richmond, VA 23225 
      291-9340
  2. Northern Virginia
  3. Southwest Virginia
Children’s Therapy
  1. Richmond/Central Virginia
  2. Northern Virginia
  3. Southwest Virginia

Emergency Shelters

Richmond/Central Virginia
  1. Housing Families First Hilliard House
    (804) 236-5800
    3900 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223
  2. Caritas
    (804) 343-2045
    1125 Commerce Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
  3. Safe Haven
    (804) 231-7137
    2864 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
  4. YWCA Richmond
    (804) 643-6761
    6 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219
Northern Virginia
  1. Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing
    (703) 820-7621
    5914 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
  2. Northern Virginia Family Service
    (571) 748-2500
    10455 White Granite Dr #100, Oakton, VA 22124
Southwest Virginia
  1. ACTS Homeless Shelter
    (703) 221-3188
    17866 Main St, Dumfries, VA 22026
RWIC/TANF Office numbers (broken down by region)
  • Richmond WIC office: (804) 205-9816
  • Henrico WIC office: (804) 501-1610
  • Ashburn WIC office: (703) 777-0239
  • Centreville WIC office: (703) 830-6100
  • Belmont WIC office: (540) 857-6063
  • Virginia Beach WIC: (757) 491-5183