National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233 - Text BEGIN to 88788
Greater Richmond Regional Hotline - (804) 612-6126
Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline - (800) 838-8238
Crisis Support
Important Numbers to call for help...
Police/Sheriff
Charles City County Sheriff's Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-829-9265
Chester / Chesterfield County Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-748-1251
Goochland County Sheriff's Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-556-5349
Hanover County Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-365-6140
Henrico County Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-501-5000
Hopewell Emergency Dispatch
Emergency Number - (804) 541-2222
Colonial Heights Emergency Dispatch
Emergency Number - (804) 520-9300
King and Queen County
Emergency Number - (804) 785-7400
King William County Sheriff's Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-769-0999
New Kent County Sheriff
Emergency Number - 804-966-9500
Powhatan County Sheriff's Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-598-5656
Prince George County
Emergency Communications - 804-733-2770
Richmond City Direct Dispatch
Emergency Number - 804-646-5100
Free Legal & Victim Support Resources
Central Virginia Legal Aid Sociaty
Number: (804) 648-1012
CVLAS is a non-profit law firm that provides free, comprehensive civil legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable residents. Their designated service territory includes Hanover County and fourteen other central Virginia regions. They place a strong priority on domestic violence cases and helping victims secure protective orders.
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV)
Number: (757) 827-5078
Provides free civil legal assistance to residents facing domestic violence, specifically helping victims secure permanent protective orders.
Such as: Housing, Family Law & Domestic Violence, Public Benefits, Consumer & Financial Law, Estate Planning, Other Civil Matters
Safe Shelters
The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance
A statewaide advocacy group that can connect you to emergency legal hotlines, immediate local shelter resources and victim advocates. Based out of Richmond, they do not operate direct public physical shelters themselves. Instead, they serve as the central state infrastructure that funds, trains, and connets the 70+ local crisis response agencies, emergency shelters, and advocacy programs across the Commonwealth
24/7 Statewide Crises Hotline: (800) 838-8238 * Offers interpretation in 200+ languages
Text Line: (804) 793-9999
Confidential Web Chat: Available at the VAdata Chat Portal.
Safe Harbor - Serving Henrico County & Surrounding areas)
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (804) 500-2455 - or Regional # (804) 612-6126
Offers free emergency safe houses, transitional housing, safety planning,
and bilingual support groups
YWCA Richmond (Serving Chesterfield, Hanover & Richmond City)
24/7 Call/Text Hotline: (804) 612-6126
Provides emergency safe housing for individuals and families in imminent danger,
alongside case management, legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment.
The James House (Serving Prince George County, Hopewell & Colonial Heights)
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (804) 458-2840
Provides free emergency shelter, dynamic crisis intervention, and court advocacy services for the counties south of the James River.
The Haven Shelter & Services (Serving areas bordering King William & New Kent)
24/7 Toll Free Hotline: (800) 244-2836
Offers immediate emergency shelter nights, Hispanic/Latino community outreach, counseling and medical accompaniment.
Hanover Safe Place (Serving Hanover County)
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (804) 752-2702
Provides local emergency shelter, case management, and legal assistance for individuals fleeing domestic abuse within the Hanover region.
Protective Order Firms
The Protective Order Helpline (via the Action Alliance): Text Line: (804) 793-9999
Operated by the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, this resource offers immediate legal advice, information on how to navigate local magistrates, and safety accommodations.
Chesterfield
Attorney: (804) 717-1969
Henrico
Attorney: (804) 603-6836
Richmond
Attorney: (804) 626-9310
Hanover / King William / King & Queen
Attorney: (804) 325-1245
Attorney: (804) 658-3418
Legal Aid Sociaty of Eastern Virginia / Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Provides free civil legal assistance to residents facing domestic violence, specifically helping victims secure permanent protective orders.
The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance
A statewaide advocacy group that can connect you to emergency legal hotlines, immediate local shelter resources and victim advocates. Based out of Richmond, they do not operate direct public physical shelters themselves. Instead, they serve as the central state infrastructure that funds, trains, and connets the 70+ local crisis response agencies, emergency shelters, and advocacy programs across the Commonwealth
24/7 Statewide Crises Hotline: (800) 838-8238 * Offers interpretation in 200+ languages
Text Line: (804) 793-9999
Confidential Web Chat: Available at the VAdata Chat Portal.
If you are currently in a dangerous situation and need of an immediate escape, call the crisis hotlines listed. The advocates can arrange and fund an emergency taxi, rideshare, or volunteer transport to bring you safely to a confidential shelter location at no cost to you.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233 - Text BEGIN to 88788
Greater Richmond Regional Hotline - (804) 612-6126
Homeward Greater Richmond Housing Crisis Line - (804) 972-0813
Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline - (800) 838-8238