Linking individuals, human services and businesses ...
serving Southeastern Virginia since 1965

Dial 211 from any location in Southeastern Virginia!
For further details about 2-1-1 VIRGINIA CLICK HERE.

Access to 2-1-1 VIRGINIA is available now 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

(Searches in other languages can be made through www.211Virginia.org)

George Harden, VP of I&R

The Planning Council’s Information and Referral Service, established in 1965, is a free and confidential service for the people of Southeastern Virginia. Our data base of over 5,000 organizations, groups, agencies, and programs provides updated information on services for a variety of needs.
Available by appointment, telephone or on our website, www.theplanningcouncil.org, the Community Compass Directory of services gives information on services, contact name, hours of operation, fee schedules and program descriptions. Multiple resources and referrals are available for a holistic approach to solving human service problems.
If you have a problem to solve or a need for information about services, call 2-1-1 or visit our website to find answers. Our staff members are trained to recognize your specific needs and make the appropriate referral. When necessary, we are glad to help you communicate with service providers.

We can provide you information or refer you to agencies that can help with:

Other Information Services:

CRISIS LINE (Emergency Mental Health Services): (757) 622-1126
Help is only a phone call away.

The CRISIS LINE is a 24-hour telephone access to crisis intervention and referral services for people needing help with problems such as alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, child abuse, depression, loneliness, hopelessness and suicide. The Safety Check Program can make daily assurance calls for anyone living alone or disabled; call 622-1309 for details.

When someone exhibits warning signs of suicide, don't wait. It is essential to take the risk seriously, and get help quickly. Watch out for warning signs including depression, sudden changes in behavior, expressions of a desire to die, making final arrangements, and suicide threats.

Volunteers Needed!

Products 757-622-9268, ext. 3058
Information and Referral Services has developed a line of user- friendly products that can enhance direct public access to information and resources. Available at reasonable costs, these products include:

• Community Compass Directory on disk
• Mailing labels
• Inventories of services and service providers
• Specialized products about resources developed on request

HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCE SURVEY
Please review this documentation of the Inclusion/Exclusion criteria before being included in our database.