Community Resources

Last Updated on April 19, 2025

This page is dedicated to community resources and benefits information. This page will be updated regularly with helpful links to mental health resources, benefits, and disability information. 

This page also contains paid affiliate links.

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Autism

Autism Speaks

Autism Spectrum Disorder And Addiction

Autism Spectrum News

Autism Society of Tidewater

CA Human Services (Autism Support Across the Commonwealth)

iCare4autism

FACT (Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater)

Healthy College on the Spectrum: Managing Autism as a College Student

ONLINE SAFETY GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Natural Health365

Navigating Healthcare for Children With Autism

SpectrumNews.org

More Autism Resources 

A Homeowner’s Guide to Creating A Sensory-Friendly Space For Individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders

Financial Resource Guide For Families Of Children With Autism

How to Help Your Autistic Child Learn at Home

How Nurses Can Support Children With Autism During Medical Visits

Planning an Accessible and Sensory-Friendly Theme Park Trip

Read This If You Don't Know How to Talk to Someone Who Has Autism

Sleep Help For People With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory overload: Teaching children with autism to take medication

Elemy.com (Life- Changing Care for Autism, ADHD, Stress, and Anxiety)

Parents’ Guide: So Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With Autism

Autism Resources & Help (For Parents, Teachers & More)

Asperger’s: How to Recognize the Signs & Symptoms

The Levels of Autism: Unique Treatment Approaches for Each

Benefits Information

Medicaid.gov

Medicaidwaiver.org (Medicaid Waiver in Every State)

Mentalhealth.gov

Social Security Administration

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

Virginia Department of Social Services

Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB)

COVID-19 Resources 

5 Things you Must Know COVID-19 : Symptoms of Coronavirus 2020

72 Coronavirus Statistics You Might Not Know

A Senior’s Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Home from Coronavirus

Coronavirus Relief Options

Endemic Guidelines for Using Face Masks to Continue Protecting Yourself & Others

Disability Resources

21 Scholarships for Students With Disabilities

A Guide to Understanding Cars & Vehicles for the Handicapped

Accessible home checklist

A Guide to Vehicle Modifications for People with Disabilities

Car Modification for Persons with Disabilities: What You Need to Know

Cerebralpalsy.org

Cerebral Palsy and Vocational Counseling

Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Cerebral Palsy Support for Families

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find

Financial Resources for People With Disabilities

Guide for Families, Parents, and Guardians of Students With Disabilities

College Guide for Students with Disabilities and Their Parents

Guide to Home Ownership for People With Disabilities

Guide to Online College for Individuals with a Learning Disability

How to Find an Accessible Apartment

National Funding Sources

Navigating College with Disabilities: An Essential Guide

Online Safety Guide for People With Disabilities

Resources for People With Disabilities Looking to Get Into Healthcare Careers

Special Needs Trust Guide

Special Needs Grants

Speech & Language Therapy The Complete Resource Guide

Health and Wellness

EHealthinsurance.com

FitTeam.com

GardensFamilyDentistry.com

GoodRx.com (Prescription Discount Coupons)

How Dental Insurance Works

Singlecare.com (Discount Prescription Coupons)

Sleep and Mental Health (MattressAdvisor.com)

Socialworkdegrees.org (Mental Health Resources)

Intellectual Disability

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
ARC of the United States
ARC of Virginia

Center for Parent Information and Resources

CHKD Developmental Pediatrics

Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads
42 Great Down Syndrome Resources You Should Know About

Special Olympics (National Site)

Special Olympics of Virginia

United Cerebral Palsy (National Site)

Additional Resources

Mental Health News/Resources

19 Activities & Apps to Help Kids With ADHD Blossom

225 Mental Health Resources for Students [Free & Affordable]

ADHD Awareness Month (HealthyLifeRecovery.com)

Adler Health (Premier Mental Health Treatment in California)

A guide to mental health on college campuses

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (Black Mental Health)

Archstone Behavioral Health

A social worker’s guide to cyberbullying

Barriers to Mental Health Treatment (D'Amore Mental Health)

Bright Futures Treatment Center

CDC.gov (ADHD)

College students’ guide to managing ADHD

Creating Comics in Therapy

DBSAlliance.org (Bipolar Disorder)

Depression at work: Symptoms and what to do about it

Depression in women : What You Should Know

Depression Self-Test (Eden by Enhance)

Evolve Wellness (Mental Health Treatment)

Helpguide.org (Depression Information)

Holistic Mental Health (Granite Recovery Centers)

Huff Post Mental Health

Medicalnewstoday.com (Mental Health News)

MPOWER Wellness of Exton

NAMI.org (Schizophrenia)

National Depression Hotline

NIMH.NIH.gov (Depression Resources)

Mental Health America

Mental Health Match: The right therapist makes all the difference

Mental Health for Black and African American Students

Paradigm Treatment (Mental Health Treatment for Teens)

Psychcentral.com (Psychology)

Remote resources for mental health workers

SAMHSA.gov (Mental Health Resources)

Shortridge Academy (Private Mental Health Boarding School for Teens)

Still Standing: Surviving Suicide Support Group

Telstoneiop.com (Behavioral Healthcare Treatment)

Treatment of eating disorder in teen girls

Tulua Health

The Barry Robinson Center (A Behavioral Health System for Youth)

Theguardian.com (Mental Health News)

The Power of Comics: How Sequential Art Can Improve Mental Health

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

What Can Trigger a Depressive Episode?

What You Need To Know About Depression

Online Therapy
BetterHelp - Professional Online Counseling & Therapy

Calmerry.com

GoodTherapy.org

Headway.co - We'll find you a therapist and save you money.

Online-Therapy.com

Regain.us Couples & Marriage Counseling

Talkspace Online Counseling

Teencounseling.com

A Verywell Report: Americans Find Strength in Online Therapy

Parenting Resources

A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Best Sports Gear for Kids

A FAMILY'S GUIDE TO KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

All You Need To Know About Bullying: Online and Off

15 Things To Do Instead of Watching TV

Car Safety Tips for Teenage Drivers

Child Safety Resources

Enriching a child’s creativity through mobile technology

Fully Accessible Guide to Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds and Playsets

Guide To Moving With Children

Helping Kids through Traumatic Experiences

How To Keep Your Kids Safe In The Online World? [A Child Saver Guide for Parents]

Resources for Protecting Children Online

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety

Technology for New and Expecting Parents

Senior Resources

12 Ways Grandparents can Support Homeschooling

16 Fun and Rewarding Activities For Those With Dementia

AARP

A Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources

A Nutrition Guide for Memory Loss Care and Prevention

Assisted Living for People With Mental Health Disorders

A Seniors Guide to Fentanyl

Common Repair Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Avoid Them

Digital money for seniors

DIY Home Modifications for Senior Fall Prevention

ELDERLY SLIPS AND FALLS GUIDE

Five Home Repairs Seniors Should Avoid Doing When They Are Alone

How To Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safe From Online Scams

Protect Your Parents from Common Digital Traps (Seniorlifestyle.com) 

Memory Care in Virginia

Seniors’ Guide to Medication Management

More Resources

FreeGrantsforFelons.org

FreeGrantsforVeterans.org

How to Continue Learning after College Graduation

SingleMothersGrants.org

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