2013
Welcome to the first edition of the EVEF Anti-Violence Project Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Resource Guide. This guide was created to serve as a resource for people working with LGBTQ Virginians who might not be aware of the extent of community based resources in their areas. / Prepared by: The Equality Virginia Education Fund Anti-Violence Project
Introduction
Welcome to the first edition of the EVEF Anti-Violence Project LGBTQ
Resource Guide. This guide was created to serve as a resource for people
working with LGBTQ Virginians who might not be aware of the extent of
community based resources in their areas.
While we aspire to create a resource guide that will provide appropriate
referrals for LGBTQ survivors of violence, at this time we have simply
compiled a list of organizations and individuals experienced in working with
LGBTQ communities. These organizations and individuals may not have
extensive experience working with survivors of violence, but offer a direct
link to other services that LGBTQ individuals might be looking for.
In future editions, we will offer a set of criteria for organizations regarding
their capacity to serve LGBTQ survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner
violence, and hate-based violence in order to be included in the resource
guide. Some of the initial criteria might include inclusive organizational
policies, on-going staff training, collaborative efforts in local communities,
etc. If you or your organization are interested in being included in future
editions of the resource guide, please contact the Anti-Violence Project for
more information.
If you have experienced or are offering support to someone who has
experienced sexual violence or intimate partner violence and are in need of
services, please refer to the Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence
Hotline or the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance website
for up to date information on local community sexual violence and intimate
partner violence resources.
Table of Contents
Medical, Legal, Community, and Religious/Faith Resources
Statewidep. 4
Central Regionp. 5
Eastern Region p. 9
Southern/Southwest Region p. 12
Northwest Region p. 14
Northern Region p. 16
While all of these resources are accurate at the time of publication, they are
subject to change at any time. Please note that every attempt has been
made to ensure that the resources listed in this guide are familiar with the
often unique concerns facing LGBTQ individuals. However, due to staff
turnover and other unforeseeable organizational shifts, the ability of each of
these organizations to act as a resource for LGBTQ people might change.
Should you have any questions regarding the efficacy of any of these
resources or wish to report discriminatory or inappropriate actions, please
call the Anti-Violence Project at 804.925.8287.
A Note on Our Legal Referrals:
EV is not a law firm, has no staff attorneys, does not represent clients, and
does not provide legal advice. We simply offer a list of attorneys who are
willing to receive referrals from individuals who have contacted us. Any
terms for taking a case or providing legal advice, including fees, are to be
worked out between the individual seeking a referral and the attorney to
whom they are referred. The attorneys presented in this guide responded to
queries that they have experience with family violence law and are
interested in working with LGBTQ clients seeking assistance in the criminal
justice system of Virginia.
This project was supported by the Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant 07-A5313DV07 and 08-
B5313DV08 from funds made available through the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.
The opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the views of DCJS.
Statewide
Equality Virginia Education Fund Anti-Violence Project
403 N. Robinson St.
Richmond, VA 23220
804.925.8287
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website:
Services provided: Referral information; Hate violence reporting; Additional
resources available on website
Virginia Pride
PO BOX 17706 Richmond VA 23226
Phone: 804. 592.1093
Website:
Services: Community program involvement and scholarship opportunities for post high school education expenses in the LGBTQ community
Jim Collins Foundation
Website:
Services: JCF isa community-based initiativeraising money to fund gender-confirming surgeries for those transgender people who need surgery to live a healthy life, but have no ability to pay for it themselves.
TREVOR Project
Phone: 866.488.7386 toll free 24/7
Website: and
Chat Service:
Services provided: LGBTQ community network, suicide prevention, advocacy program, help line and youth question/answer service resource for gender identity and sexual orientation.
Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline
Operated by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
5008 Monument Ave. Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 800.838.8238 (v/tty)
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day
Website:
Services provided: Referrals to local advocates; Safety planning; Individual
support services; Additional resources available on website
Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
707 E. Main St., Suite 1500
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 800.552.7977
Website:
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Closed on holidays.
Services provided: Referral to lawyer or agency with experience in your
particular type of case
Richmond Area
Medical Resources
Camille Adams, LPC
113 N. Robinson St. Richmond, VA
Phone: 804.334.9169
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: LGB friendly addiction recovery therapy
Phyllis A. Berg, PhD
7301 Forest Ave. Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804.285.4121
Fax: 804.285.4123
Email:
ServicesProvided: Individual psychotherapy, counseling
Blue Green Dragon Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
Ki Ennes, M.Ac., L.Ac.
3122 W. Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804-274-8002
Hours of Operation: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Acupuncture and Chinese herbs for transition-related issues and general well-being.
Captial Area Health Network
2809 North Avenue Suite 206
Richmond, Virginia 23222
Phone: 804.780.0840 (North Side/Main Phone Line)
Fax: 804.780.0862
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website:
Services Provided: Primary care; dental; support services; psychotherapy and counseling
Roger Carlton
Phone: 804.288.1210
5700 W. Grace St. Richmond, Va 23230
Services Provided: Counseling and Therapy
Dr. Sand Cassell, LCP
2405 W. Main St. Richmond, Va
Phone: 804.355.9293
Services Provided: Counseling and Therapy
Chippenham Family Medicine
681 Hioaks Road
Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone: 804.233.9661
Fax: 804.560.3424
Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Thursday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
Monday--Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Services Provided: Primary care services
Crossover Ministry
108 Cowardin Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Phone: 804.233.5016
Fax: 804.231.5723
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website:
Services Provided: Primary care; dental care; individual psychotherapy and counseling; HIV care services
Cypress Counseling, LLC
Chris Carson, LCSW
420 N. 1st Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 804.651.3941
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM;
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website:
Services Provided: Individual and group psychotherapy and counseling
Dr. Debbie Daniels-Mohring, LCP
2200 Pump Rd. Richmond, Va 23233
Phone: 804.740.0681
Services Provided: Counseling and Therapy
Family Counseling Center for Recovery
Contact: Dr. Martin Buxton
905 C. Southlake Blvd. Richmond, Va 23236
Phone: 804.266.9671
The Family Institute of Virginia
Michael F. Jeffrey, MS, LPC, LMFT
2910 Monument Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804.355.6876
Fax: 804.355.2597
Hours of Operation: Mondays-Fridays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Services Provided: Psychological evaluation; individual psychotherapy and counseling; marriage and family therapy
Fan Free Clinic
1010 N. Thompson St.
Richmond, VA 23230
804.358.6343 (main receptionist)
804.358.8538 (for medical appointments call Monday at 9:00am)
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, varies
Website:
Services provided: Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment;
HIV testing; general medical care; counseling services
Five Element Acupuncture
Contact: Ann Furniss
2933 West Cary Street Suite 201 Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804.938.5668
Website:
Hours of Operation: Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; by appt. only
Services Provided: Acupuncture
Glenside Wellness and Counseling
Contact: Margaret J. Norman, LPC
5412 B Glenside Dr. Richmond, Va 23236
Phone: 804.419.0492
Lisa Grifin
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Psychologist and gender identity specialist works with youth
Hospital Hospitality House
Deborah Rodgers
612 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 804-828-6901 ext- 425
Fax: 804-828-6913
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Lodging for families in medical crisis; must have a referral from a participating hospital
Dr. Paula Jean
907 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: 804.329.3940
Services Provided: LGBTQ friendly counseling and individual therapy
Jewish Family Services
6720 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, VA 23226
804.282.5644
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, varies
Website:
Services provided: Subsidized counseling services for individuals or families
Jonathan Lebolt, PhD, LCSW
14 South Auburn Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804.683.4536
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Individual, couples, and group psychotherapy
Diane Mattingly, LCSW, EMDR
113 N. Robinson St. Richmond, Va
Phone: 804.229.8416
Website:
Services Provided: Various LGBTQ friendly therapies as well as group therapy and workshops. Specializing in PTSD, trauma, sexual and domestic violence, childhood trauma therapies.
Holli Newman, LPC
4407 Forest Hill Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone: 804.231.2273
Fax: 804.232.8222
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Email:
Services Provided: Individual psychotherapy & counseling, couples work
Melinda Penn
Email:
Services Provided: Pediatric endocrinologist serving trans youth/children
Melissa Powell, LCSW
5700 Old Richmond Ave. Ste. G30 Richmond, Va 23226
Phone: 804.363.4334
Email:
Services Provided: comprehensive therapeutic services
Richmond AIDS Consortium
PO Box 980049 Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: 804.828.6471
Fax: 804.828.0570
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Accepts Walk-ins
Services Provided: HIV clinical trials, clinical training
Richmond Consultation Services
Carrie Hartwell, LPC
5700 West Grace Street Suite 108 Richmond, Virginia 23226
Phone: 804.503.1074
Fax: 804.288.2616
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Psychotherapy and counseling
Laburnum Diagnostic Imaging Center
4630 South Laburnum Avenue Suite C
Richmond, Virginia 23231
Phone: 804.226.4637
Fax: 804.222.7551
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Services Provided: mammography, breast ultrasound, DEXA
Minority Health Consortium
Contact: Juan Pierce
Phone: 804.225.0820
Services Provided: Free HIV testing, Walk-ins
Martha Ann Spruill, LCSW
3500 Kensington Avenue Suite A3
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804.405.0939
Hours of Operation: hours vary
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Individual Psychotherapy and Counseling
TIPS Program at Petersburg Health Care Alliance
Early Intervention HIV Clinic
c/o PHCA
541 South Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va 23803
Phone: 804.957.9601 Ext. 237
Fax: 804.861.4300
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Provided: Primary care facility; support services in HIV/AIDS
Turning Points Counseling
Contact: Barbara Davis, LPC
14 S. Auburn Ave. Richmond, Va 23221
Phone: 804.798.8285
Email:
Services Provided: Youth and Family Counselor
Contact: Brenda Burgner, LCSW
Email:
Services Provided: Therapy for children and adolescents
University of Richmond Counseling Center
Phone: 804.289.8119
Email:
Website: capsrichmond.edu
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Center on Aging
Contact: Lisa G Furr, Project Coordinator, Central VA Task Force on Domestic Violence in Later Life
P.O. Box 980229 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0229
Phone:804.828.1525
Fax:804.828.7905
Virginia Diabetes and Endocrinology
Contact: Dr. Burris Endocrinologist
348 Browns Hill Ct. Midlothian, Va and 7650 E. Parham Rd. Richmond, Va
Phone: 804.272.2702
Fax: 804.272.9355 and 804.272.9050
Website:
Services Provided: Trans friendly variety of diabetes and endocrine services specializing in internal medicine and primary care services.
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
201 N. Hamilton Street Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone: 804.482.6138
Fax: 804.482.1001
Hours of Operation: Monday –Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Website:
Services Provided: Obstetrics/gynecological services
Faith/Religious Resources
Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond
2501 Park Ave. Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.353.9477
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: Pastoral counseling; Community referrals; Transgender
support group; HIV/AIDS support group
St. Mark’s Episcopal
520 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.358.4771
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: Pastoral counseling; Community referrals; Information
and educational materials
Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen
11105 Cauthorne Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23059
804.752.6005
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: Community referrals; Pastoral counseling; Social and
support groups
Community Resources
The Bird Cage-Trans Support Group
MCC Parish House 2503 Park Ave. Richmond, Va
Phone: 804.353.9477
Gay Community Center of Richmond
1407 Sherwood Ave. Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.353.8890
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: Community referrals; Meeting space
GLSEN Richmond (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network)
P.O. Box 5181 Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.922.2523
Website:
Services provided: local community and event organizing for student and legislative action
James River Transgender Society (JRTS)
Meets at Fan Free Clinic
1010 North Thompson Street Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804.358.6343
Hours of Operation: 1st Friday of each month, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM Accepts Walk-ins
Website:
Services Provided: Support and social group for MTF trans persons
Minority Health Consortium
208 E. Clay St. Ste. B. Richmond, VA 23219
804.225.0820Hours of Operation:
Mon-Tues:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 10am-5pm, 6pm-12am
Thurs-Fri: 10am-5pm
Services Provided: Free HIV testing, health education classes
PFLAG Richmond (Parents, Family and Friends or Lesbians and Gays)
P.O. Box 36392 Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804.751.5167
Website:
Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY)
2311 Westwood Ave. Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804.644.4800
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: Community referrals; Support groups for youth; Antibullying
resources; Safe schools resources
Richmond Transformers
1010 North Thompson Street Richmond, Va 23230
Phone: 804.864.8012 (ask for Ted)
Phone: 804.358.6343 (ask for Zakia)
Hours of operation: 7 – 9 pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Email:
Services provided: Support services for FTM Transgender persons
VCU Wellness and Resource Center
815 S. Cathedral Place Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.828.9355
VCU’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate: 804.828.2085
Monday- Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Legal Resources
Edward Barnes Family Law
9401 Courthouse Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804.796.1000
Website:
Frederick R. Gerson
7012 Three Chopt Rd. Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804.282.2500
Website:
Jennifer M. Newman, P.C.
7 East Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804.421.9975
Website:
Susanne Shilling
2311 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: 804. 644.3200
Website:
Services: Specializes in divorce, family law and custody disputes. She is trained in mediation and collaborative law
Central
Medical Resources
AIDS Services Group
963 2nd St. SE Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434.979.7714
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Website:
Services provided: HIV testing; Community referrals; Support groups and
services for people living with HIV/AIDS
Charlottesville Psychological Therapists
Contact: Deborah Cohn, Ph.D.
Phone: 434.971.4747 (ext. 113)
Email:
Website:
Services: LGB therapy servicesworking with adults on a variety of issues including depression, loss, and relationship difficulties
Northridge Internal Medicine
Northridge Medical Park 2955 Ivy Road (250 West), Ste 205 Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: 434.243.4500
Website:
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
River Bend Counseling
Contact: Katie Quinlan
125 Riverbend Dr. Ste. 2 Charlottesville, Va 22911
Phone: 434.961.2555
Website:
Services: Therapy and counseling dedicated to emotional wellness
Faith/Religious Resources
Integrity @ St. George’s Episcopal Church
905 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540.373.4133
Website:
Services provided: Community referrals
Legal Resources
Patricia M. Brady
103 East Water St. Suite 301 Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434.296.8806
Services Provided: law practice specializing in family law
Elizabeth P. Coughter
Contact: Michie, Hamlett, Lowry, Rasmussen & Tweel PLLC
500 Court Square Suite 300 Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 800.451.1288 (toll free) or 434.951.7200
Website:
Community Resources
LGBT Resource Center at the University of Virginia
Newcomb Hall, Room 435
P.O. Box 400701 Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: 434.982.2843
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Website:
Services Provided: Referrals to counseling; Referrals to Women’s Center;
Community referrals; Support services
PFLAG Blue Ridge
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library; Facilitator: Karen Barker
201 East Market Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-923-9950
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby meetings of ROSMY Blue Ridge (see listing below). Email or check website to confirm meeting location.
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: Support group for families and friends of LGBTQ individuals, with a special interest in ensuring that Trans* issues are supported and respected.
ROSMY Blue Ridge – Youth Support Group
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 East Market Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-987-8975
Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby meetings of PFLAG Blue Ridge (see listing above).
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: ROSMY offers weekly curriculum based support groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 and information and referrals for youth and families. Trainings for school personnel, human service providers, and other youth workers on how to best address the needs of LGBT
Eastern
Medical Resources
ACCESS: AIDS Care Center for Education & Support Services
222 West 21st St. Ste F-308 Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: 757-640-0929
Hours of operation: varies
Website:
Services provided: HIV testing; Community referrals; Support groups and
services for people living with HIV/AID; Transgender health clinic
Balance Health
Contact: Maggie Chubb, LCSW
930 Redgate Ave. Norfolk, Virginia 23407
Phone: 757.626.3733
Fax: 757.626.3331
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 9:00 AM-5 PM (hours vary)
Services Provided: Individual psychotherapy and counseling
Chesapeake Care, Inc.
2145 South Military Highway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Phone: 757.545.5700
Fax: 757.961.0471
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday (Hours Vary)
Email:
Services Provided: Primary care; dental care; pharmacy services
Community Psychological Resources
Contact: Margaret Mcdowell-Lynn
229 West Bute St. 2nd Floor Suite 200 Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Phone: 757.622.6794
Fax: 757.626.1509
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email:
Services Provided: Psychological evaluation; individual psychotherapy, family counseling and counseling
Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc.
PO Box 1039 Nassawadox, Virginia 23413
Phone: 757.414.0400
Fax: 757.414.0569
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (only some centers)
Email:
Website:
Services Provided: (All services for youth and adults) Primary care; dental care
EVAN (Eastern VA AIDS Network) aka TACT
909 Glenrock Rd. Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Phone: 757.583.1317
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm;
Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Last Friday of each month: 9:00-12pm
Website:
Services provided: HIV testing; Community referrals; Support groups and
services for people living with HIV/AIDS
Norfolk Department of Health