Off-Campus Resources

Help is available whenever you need it. 

24 Hour Hotlines

  • Abuse Alternatives: 1-800-987-6499 This # includes linkage to language-line interpreting service for non-English speaking callers. TTY: 1-423-652-9750 (Washington County) 
  • Family Resource Center: 1-800-613-6145 (Smyth County) 
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (www.rainn.org —Provides a list of national resources.) 
  • National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 
  • loveisrespect.org: 24 hour chat, 1-866-331-9947, TTY 1-866-331-8453 OR Text: “loveis” to 22522
  • GLBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 OR email: help@LGBThotline.org 
  • National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org (great resource guide) 

Non-24 Hour Help 

  • Bristol Crisis Center (support groups available): 276-466-2218
  • Project Jane - Highlands Community Services: 1-855-426-5263
  • Domestic Violence Officer Washington County, VA: 276-676-6031
  • Victim Witness Assistance Washington County, VA: 276-676-4200
  • Washington County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office: 276-676-6291
  • Smyth County Commonwealth Attorney: 276-782-4042
  • Legal Aid: 1-888-201-2722
  • Virginia Victims Fund: 1-800-552-4007  The Virginia Victims Fund (VVF) is a state program created to help victims of violent crime with out of pocket expenses. These can include medical bills, prescriptions, funeral expenses, and many other expenses.