Free resources
Free health resources in Virginia
6 places in Virginia that cost nothing or almost nothing to use. Each card links to the official page we read and shows the date we read it.
State program
Cover Virginia
Virginia's health coverage portal from the Department of Medical Assistance Services, covering Medicaid and FAMIS for children, adults aged 19 to 64, pregnant people, older adults and people with disabilities. Apply online or find help in your area.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
The state agency that plans, funds and monitors behavioral health services across Virginia, including mental health and substance use treatment, crisis care, child and family services and housing support. Its site helps you find your local Community Services Board.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
Nonprofit
211 Virginia
A free, confidential service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, connecting people across the Commonwealth with housing, food, health care and other community resources. Supported by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Dial 2-1-1 or text CONNECT to 247211.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
Birth in Color
A Virginia organization working on maternal health care and reproductive justice since 2018. It matches people with doulas, trains and certifies community based doulas, and runs classes, lactation support, free contraception and maternal mental health resources.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
Health Brigade
A Richmond clinic providing health services to those least served in a caring and non-judgmental environment, for people who are low income, uninsured or on Medicaid. Primary care, mental health and wellness, HIV and STI testing, and care coordination.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
NAMI Virginia
The Virginia state affiliate, an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness, advocating for better lives and running free support groups, classes and resources across Virginia. Office line weekdays, 9am to 5pm Eastern.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
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