Virginia’s oldest mental health advocacy organization
Victory for Mental Health Awards
Join us as we honor individuals and organizations making a difference in mental health across the Commonwealth. The Victory for Mental Health Awards will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, celebrating leadership, innovation, and advocacy that improve the lives of Virginians.
What We Do
Advocacy
We advocate for a better mental health system and public understanding that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health.
- Increase public awareness, decrease stigma and keep mental health issues on the forefront of policy and legislative agendas.
- Educate policy makers about the barriers preventing people from receiving the help they need, and identify solutions.
Peer Run Warm Line
Free, anonymous and confidential
866-400-6428
Call, text or chat
Virginia’s Peer-Run Warm Line and other resources for wellness and recovery. Not a crisis hotline, the warm line helps keep people out of crisis. Staff listen nonjudgmentally, and can help identify coping strategies, resources and support for your mental health well-being.
Recovery Education
For individuals who have experienced challenges with trauma, mental health or addiction, our programs incorporate recovery principles, encourage self-empowerment and model peer support practices. Programs include peer facilitated webinars and in-person trainings.
Probation Peer Support
Our Peer Support Wellness program is completely free and voluntary. Once referred, with your permission, one of our Peer Support Specialists will reach out to you to get started.
Latest News
Reflections
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Is Art Essential to Your Mental Health Journey?
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High School Stress
Written by Madeline Lund Ms. Lund is a high school student in Northern Virginia and volunteers with Mental Health Virginia.As a high...
Mental Health Month – Resources and a Richmond Area Event
The National Mental Health Association (now Mental Health America) first proclaimed May to be Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949,...
Making a Difference
“Being able to talk to you is like a magic wand. I feel so much better having talked to you and have someone just listen to me.“
“The opportunity to use what was learned to advocate for mental health“
“That I could relate to what she was going through, non-judgmental and supportive. “
Current Events
Back to School with Mental Health in Mind
As the new school year kicks off, we’ve got you covered with resources that support your outreach now—and all year long.
Explore the new MHA Back to School with Mental Health in Mind webpage. We break down common concerns for students and caregivers into plain-language information that can be shared throughout the school year.
You’ll also find printable handouts to share in your community, covering depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and suicide prevention. Print them for school events, clinics, libraries, or anywhere families gather.
(Re)STORE: Sampler
October 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(Re)STORE uses Peer Recovery Specialists to facilitate trauma-informed training and recovery support for crime or trauma survivors anywhere in Virginia. The (Re)STORE: Sampler webinar introduces an interactive program of wellness and resilience topics by using a strengths-based approach to empower individuals toward recovery and self-advocacy.
Format: This live 90-minute webinar is free of charge and intended for Virginia crime and/or trauma survivors.
Topics include: Trauma and stress, grief and loss, wellness and resilience
Facilitators: Kevin Kelly, CPRS and Heather Fossen, CPRS
