Offers a variety of services to the public
to improve the quality of human life; to enhance self-reliance and
concern for others; and to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope
with emergencies.
700 London Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-1031 phone
(757) 399-5174 fax
pcreamer@arcportsmouth.org
Offers psychiatric care for adults, specialized
treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse, and a pain management program.
In addition to inpatient treatment, the hospital provides day-hospital
programs, outpatient services, information and referral services,
as well as a comprehensive speaker's bureau.
3636 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 398-2367 phone
(757) 398-2396 fax
Provides hospice care for the terminally
ill in the home, in an assisted living facility or an adult home.
3636 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 398-2338 phone
Provides 24-hour telephone crisis intervention
and suicide prevention services. A centralized emergency resource
system enables telephone counselors to refer people in crisis to
the help they need. This agency also has a telephone safety check
service for the elderly or disabled living alone. Community suicide
prevention and crisis intervention education and training are also
offered.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
(757) 622-1126
P.O. Box 3278
Norfolk, VA 23514
(757) 622-7259 fax
cletsom@theplanning
council.org
Provides outpatient treatment which is family-focused
and family-maintained. Some areas dealt with include marriage conflicts,
job stress, child behavior, teenage adjustments, aging parents,
depression, divorce and sexual problems, consumer credit counseling
and Good Beginnings, a prevention program for young at-risk mothers.
1805 Airline Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 397-2121, Ext. 306 phone
(757) 399-3316 fax
www.childandfamilyservices.org
Provides health care for children of Hampton
Roads.
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7000 phone
(757) 668-9199 fax
The Church and Community In Action provides
community leaders with opportunities to address the needs and problems
of the citizens of Portsmouth with a goal toward improving the quality
of life for all of its people.
P.O. Box 216
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 487-9710 phone
Provides wellness programs including
immunizations, injury prevention programs, communicable disease
management, W.I.C. and car seat distribution for low-income
families.
3600 High Street
Portsmouth VA 23707
(757) 393-8585 phone
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The Center provides free or low cost
mediation services to resolve family, business, and neighborhood
issues. Free consultations to see if your situation is right
for mediations. Education and training in mediation and
problem solving skills is provided for adults and youth at various
parks and rec centers, and Empowerment 2010 sites
586 Virginia Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2777 phone
(757) 531-9423 fax
www.conflictcrushers.org
amandadsc@hamptonroads.com
Provides support to families of children
with life-threatening illnesses to stay together. Services
includes Home Health Care, Hospice Care, Family support and
Bereavement support.
516 London Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 967-9251 phone
(757) 967-9124 fax
www.edmarc.org
Individualized service helps youth and
families. Intervention targets increased family functioning
and stabilization to create lasting connections to community
resources. Services include Intensive In-Home Services,
Mentoring Program, Substance Abuse Services, Anger Management
Program, Parenting Education, and Referral and Linkage services.
P.O. Box 6423
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 469-1155 phone
(757) 483-4091 fax
www.FamiliesInNewDirection.net
Provides emergency shelter for battered women
and their children with 24-hour crisis intervention and advocacy.
Legal, psychological and social counseling available by referral
to residents as needed.
P.O. Box 2187
Portsmouth, VA 23702-2187
(757) 485-1445 phone
(757) 485-0883 fax
hers@livenet.net
Trains volunteers for hospice to assist patients
and their families to maintain the best quality of life during terminal
illness and after the patient's death.
3636 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 391-6017 phone
(757) 393-4762 fax
Provides a free and confidential human resources
information and referral service to the general public and to service
providers.
130 W. Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 625-4543 phone
(757) 622-7259 fax
ir@theplanningcouncil.org
Provides a state district court acting in
all cases concerning children, including custody, behavior, criminal
acts by or against a child, and neglect. Jurisdiction of criminal
matters by one family member against another family member, child
custody, visitation and support, spousal support, and spousal abuse
is also handled.
605 Crawford Street
P.O. Box 1073
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 393-8851 phone
(757) 393-5166 fax
Provides pregnancy testing, counseling,
information about abortion and adoption, doctor referrals, job and
education information, maternity and baby clothes and more.
5000 Portsmouth Blvd Suite 1
Portsmouth VA 23701
(757) 499-4444 phone
Provides free legal information and
representation in civil cases to low-income families and individuals
430 Crawford Street
Portsmouth VA 23704
(757) 393-7350 phone
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Provides generic medications for people without
insurance who fall within financial guidelines. This is emergency
assistance, not on going. Referral is offered to the Patient Assistance
Program of various drug companies.
1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 405-1800 phone
Provides medical services and medication
assistance to indigent and uninsured persons residing in Portsmouth.
3600 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 215-3100 phone
(757) 393-9263 fax
Provides a free, confidential service for
parents who want to improve their relationship with their children
and find more effective ways of coping with the pressures of everyday
life. Groups meet once a week for two hours. Children under twelve
can participate in activities while their parents are meeting.
Downtown Norfolk YMCA
312 W. Bute Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-9622, Ext. 19 phone
(757) 627-4824 fax
Provides a coalition of membership organizations
dedicated to enhancing adolescent pregnancy prevention efforts by
educating school-aged children and their parents; encouraging collaborative
community involvement to increase the effectiveness of teen pregnancy
prevention efforts; assisting in the coordination of services to
teens through networking and building support systems within the
community; and offering technical assistance and support to enhance
programs provided by member organizations.
662 Lincoln Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 397-6740 phone
(757) 398-5773 fax
Provides primary medical care without regard
to patients' ability to pay.
664 Lincoln Street
P.O. Box 338
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-6363 phone
(757) 393-1336 fax
ccreede@portshealth.org
Provides services to meet the needs of Portsmouth
citizens and promote awareness of available programs and resources,
to build strengths and encourage self-sufficiency.
1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 405-1800 phone
(757) 405-1875 fax
Wide array of mental health services for
children, adolescents and families to include emergency services,
case coordination, hospital and facility services, outpatient counseling,
and home-based services.
BB&T Bank Building
Suite 400
500 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5357 phone
(757) 393-5226 fax
prevent@ci.portsmouth.va.us
Provides information and resources needed for
self-sufficiency to area residents.
664A Lincoln Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 398-8655 phone
(757) 398-2856 fax
pfrc_tpc@compuserve.com
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Provides support for Portsmouth grandparents
and other kinship caregivers rearing a second family. Support groups
meet weekly at every Portsmouth public elementary school.
1300 Centre Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-0570 phone
(757) 393-0075 fax
brocamez@aol.com
Provides outpatient clinics, environmental
health programs, medical health care, and support services. Films
on VD, TB, housing hygiene, family planning, and communicable disease
are available to qualified groups.
Suite 102
1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8585 phone
(757) 392-8027 fax
Provides information and support to care
for your baby through the first year and how to help your baby grow
and develop. Bring baby with you to sessions.
Wednesdays, from 6- to 7:30 p.m.
Child and Family Services of Eastern
Virginia
1805 Airline Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-2121 phone
Offers human resource services to individuals
and families, especially counseling, food, general clothing to victims
of fire or disaster, financial assistance, emergency assistance,
and special holiday assistance.
2306 Airline Boulevard
P.O. Box 3098
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-2519 phone
(757) 397-8258 fax
portsmouthcorps@aol.com
Provides a variety of services and workshops
for parents and guardians that will enhance both parenting skills
and personal development.
3651 Hartford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8392 phone
Provides a variety of services to disadvantaged,
inner city families. Services include after school and
summer enrichment programs, emergency assistance, Meals on Wheels,
senior nutrition program, notary services and health screenings.
442 Jamestown Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-0541 phone
(757) 399-0054 fax
wesleys@exis.net
Provides short-term residential stay offering
families a new start in a time of crisis due to eviction, fire, etc.
Families must have been residents of Portsmouth for at least six months
prior to homelessness. Food, shelter and clothing are provided, as
well as an opportunity for homeless families to help themselves. By
offering emergency housing, the residents can seek employment and
permanent housing in an atmosphere of respect, acceptance, and companionship.
P.O. Box 1183
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 393-4246 phone
(757) 397-2975 fax
parc_inc@juno.com
Provides services to custodial parents,
non-custodial parents, individuals, and agencies with physical
custody of a child including locating non-custodial parents,
establishing paternity, and collecting child support payments.
601 Port Centre Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Toll-Free phone
(877) 695-5499
www.dss.virginia.gov/family/dcse.html
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