You are not alone.
There are many community resources that can provide help if you, your family member or a friend is struggling with substance misuse.
Chick here for a list of signs that illustrate substance abuse.
Please also visit Hidden in Plain Sight for information on further signs of youth substance misuse.
Opioid and Heroin-specific Treatment Resources
Click here for a detailed list of the programs, resources, contact information and location of the agencies and organizations listed on the treatment resource card, as well as other organizations that are not listed.
Visit our SAFE Opioid and Heroin Prevention Task Force page for more information about opioids, heroin, and how we are working together with our community partners to address the opioid epidemic in Chesterfield County, VA.
Naloxone, test strips, medication lock bags, and drug deactivation kits are available at Chesterfield County Public Libraries. Call 804-751-2275 to confirm availability.
Additionally, Colonial Heights residents may receive naloxone from the Colonial Heights Health Department.
Safe Medication Disposal
A Safe Medication Disposal Kiosk is available at the following locations:
Chesterfield County Police Headquarters
1001 Iron Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA 23238
Walgreens
20 Buford Rd., North Chesterfield, VA, 23235, 4201 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 and 6851 Temie Lee Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112
CVS
8121 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA, 23235 and 6400 Iron Bridge Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23234
Click here for additional information or to find safe medication disposal near you.
Resources
General:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Curb the Crisis (Opioid Resource)
truth: Opioids (Youth Opioid Prevention)
Assessment:
The 45 Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
Treatment and Recovery:
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services – Substance Abuse Services SAME DAY ACCESS
Tucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital – Impatient Residential Treatment for Dual Diagnoses
Detox Local (mental health and substance abuse resources for the AAPI community)
Family Counseling Center for Recovery
Live Another Day (BIPOC Resource)
National Counseling Group, Inc.
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Start Your Recovery (substance abuse information and support)
Teen Challenge North Central – Richmond
CARITAS – The Healing Place (Residential Recovery)
McShin Foundation: Full-service Recovery Community Organization (RCO)
Master Center Chesterfield Treatment Facility
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Richmond
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Richmond
Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia (SAARA) Recovery Support Groups (options for family & young people)
Alive RVA: Peer to Peer Recovery Warmline 1 -833-4PEERVA (1-833-473-3782)
Families Anonymous: For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems
NorthStar Community Meetings: Faith based Support