Helpful Local Support and Information for Times of Crisis! Â
SafeTalk HelpRoom
SafeTalk HelpRoom, a service provided by DoD Safe Helpline, is an online community of sexual assault survivors in the military that meets to support each other in taking the next steps after a sexual assault. It’s free, secure and available 24/7 – and, since May 14, there’s an additional help room specifically for men. Every Sunday, between the hours of 1-3 p.m. EST, men who have gone through similar experiences can connect with one another securely, confidentially and anonymously by accessing www.safehelpline.org.
Sexual Assualt Prevention and Response
If you need access to the emergency SAPR advocate please call (540) 424-0660. They are available 24 hours a day for crisis relief.
Domestic Violence Hotline
If you see abuse or suspect that someone is in danger, you should be proactive in contacting authorities. If you witness an incident, it is important that you do not put yourself in harm’s way; instead, contact the authorities and allow them to handle the situation. If you or someone you know needs assistance or are the victim of domestic abuse, contact the local Fleet and Family Service Center at 540-653-1839 or 1-800-500-4947, the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-342-9647 or if you are in immediate harm or danger you should call 911.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
If you or someone you know needs assistance with drug or alcohol dependency issues, contact the NSASP Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor GM1 Muench at 540-653-2221
Suicide Prevention
Life is worth living! For someone to talk to who will understand call the 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 and select option 1.
