The Up Center is one of the region’s leading providers of mental health services. We have moved quickly to respond to the needs of our community during the COVID-19 crisis by shifting to a telehealth delivery service for outpatient counseling.

We recognize that financial hardships exist and are flexible in working with clients on payment for service.

If you need mental health support during this unprecedented time, here are some ways we can help:

• Face-to-face video therapy
• Flexible scheduling
• 15, 30 or 60 minute appointments
• New clients accepted
• Appointments available for people without health insurance

Please call us at (757) 644-1242 to schedule an appointment.

If you are a veteran or a military family member, please call our Military Family Clinic at (757) 965-8686 to schedule an appointment.

Reliable Information Sources

• CDC
• Virginia Department of Health
• GHR Connects
• EVMS

General Mental Health Resources

• CDC Mental Health Resources and Coping with Stress & Anxiety
• 60 Digital Resources

Substance Use Disorder Services

• NAMI HelpLine Information & Resource Guide
• Magellan Healthcare Virtual Recovery Meetings
• SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
• The Up Center Virtual Peer Recovery Group

For Veterans

• Managing Healthcare Workers’ Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
• For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak

For Children

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network

For Childcare Providers & Caregivers

• EVMS: Resources for Childcare Providers and Caregivers, Addressing COVID-19

Area Hotlines

• Public Health Hotline
• United Way Help Hotline

Mindfulness & Meditation Apps

• Headspace
• Calm

Domestic Violence Resources

• YWCA
• Samaritan House
• HER Shelter
• National Domestic Violence Hotline

To schedule an appointment, call (757) 644-1242.