COVID-19 Resources
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) 965-8622 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.
Our COVID-19 Response
At The Up Center, we recognize the multi-faceted challenges and public health crisis that the COVID-19 pandemic presents to our communities and our employees. We are committed to prioritizing the health, safety and well-being of all Up Center clients and employees during this crisis and have taken steps to address this, including:
- Providing most services and appointments remotely via telehealth;
- Requiring mask wearing and physical distancing of 6 feet for employees and/or clients who may meet in person;
- Implemented additional cleaning and safety protocols;
- Transitioned the majority of our workforce to remote work;
- Increased communication across the agency to ensure all employees feel supported, connected, and informed;
- Created COVID-19 Information and Resources pages on our website for clients and employees, including CDC and local guidelines and resources, teleworking tips, free resources for parents and caretakers working with children at home, wellness tips and resources, etc.
What We're Doing
How You Can Help
Our clients’ needs are likely to increase as this situation unfolds and we will continue to need your support. Please click here to make a donation to our Family Promise Fund.
Donations of the following items are also needed:
- Grocery gift cards
- Non-perishable food
- Diapers, formula and other infant supplies
- Paper products
- Soap and cleaning supplies
These items can be delivered to 222 W. 19th St, Norfolk VA 23517. Questions about making a donation? Please contact Lauren Rucker at 757-965-8684 or at development@theupcenter.org.
Resources
Information Sources
- CDC
- Virginia Department of Health
- GHR Connects
- EVMS
- Businesses offering suspensions of terminations or waived late fees
Coronavirus Testing Sites
Area Hotlines
City Health Departments
- City of Chesapeake
- City of Hampton
- City of Newport News
- City of Norfolk
- City of Portsmouth
- City of Suffolk
- City of Virginia Beach
Public School Systems
- Chesapeake Public Schools
- Norfolk Public Schools
- Portsmouth Public Schools
- Suffolk Public Schools
- Virginia Beach Public Schools
General Mental Health 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
For Childcare Providers & Caregivers
Mindfulness & Meditation Apps
Domestic Violence Resources
To schedule an appointment, call (757) 965-8622.
150 Boush Street, Ste. 500,
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
757.354.3819
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