find help. find support. Find hope.

The Central Virginia Hope Initiative is a network of local, regional and national recovery service providers who will rally behind someone with a substance use disorder to provide access to:

  • Detoxification programs
  • Intensive outpatient services
  • Residential treatment programs
  • Peer recovery services
  • Aftercare
  • Support groups
  • Sober living programs
  • Inpatient/outpatient mental health services
  • Training on the proper use of nasa Naloxone

In addition to linking participants to appropriate services, the Central Virginia Hope Initiative is engaged in community efforts to increase affordable resources for substance use disorders.




Drop in sessions are held on the fourth Monday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Community Health Center. However, individuals can stop in at any time if they are in need of help or assistance.

ways to get help

Getting help is as simple as walking through the door. Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or a substance use disorder, the first step is simply showing up. From there, you will get connected with a Central Virginia Hope Initiative Angel and Navigator—both of whom will walk you through your next steps.

Next steps could include a screening, emergency treatment or a referral to a program that is right for you.

how we can help

If you’re interested in recovery from the following addictions or substance uses, we are here to help:

  • Opiates
  • Methamphetamines
  • Alcohol

At Central Virginia Hope Initiative, we are interested in treatment and support, not judgement or condemnation. That’s why anyone who drops in also has the opportunity to surrender their drugs, alcohol or paraphernalia with no consequence to them. Our goal is that you get help and only help. 

Hope initiative partners

The Central Virginia Hope Initiative is a partnership between the Opioid Coalition, Unlimited Potential Foundation, Roads to Recovery, Community Access Network, the Free Clinic of Central Virginia, Centra Health, The Haven, Horizon Behavioral Health, Lynchburg City Police Department and other concerned family members and citizens.