24hr Hotline/TTY: 804-458-2840

 

The James House

Since 1989, The James House (TJH), a non-governmental, non-profit organization, has been committed to providing comprehensive, cost-free services for people who have been affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking. We are governed by a board of directors who believe in our mission. Please take a moment to check out our current Annual Impact Report.

They are the proud recipients of the 2012 Excellence in Organizational Management Award and the 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award from The Cameron Foundation.

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We also provide technical support and training for allied service professionals, schools, houses of worship, law enforcement and community groups at no cost.

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Our Services

Our services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, court and hospital accompaniment, safety planning, private counseling, support groups, case management, a resource library, transitional services, food vouchers, emergency pet placement, and referrals to community resources. All of our services are free and confidential.

For sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking issues we offer the following:

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Statistics

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Did you know?
- A woman is battered every 9 seconds.
- One in four girls will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.
- Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime in the world.
- More than 1 million women are stalked each year in the U.S.
 

Learn about these and other statistics here

Resources and Reports

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Find information about:

- Local and national resources.click here


- TJH Operational Reports.click here


- TJH Financial Reports.click here
 
 

Current Support Groups

Sexual Violence Support Group, Contact Jane

Domestic Violence Support Group, Contact Stacey

Support Group for Kids that witness Domestic Violence, Contact Stacey

Latina Domestic Violence Support Group, Contact Elvira

Advocacy Staffing in Dinwiddie Contact Charlotte

Advocacy Staffing in Prince George Contact Charlotte

Advocacy Staffing in Chesterfield Contact Elvira

Survival of childhood sexual violence support group Contact Jane

 
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Important and Emergency Phone Numbers / Palm Cards:


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24hr Hotline #: 804-458-2840.
 
Important Phone Numbers For Hopewell Residents:
Emergency911 Commonwealth’s Attorney541-2255
Police Non-Emergency541-2275 Court Services541-2265
Victim/Witness Assistance Program541-2352 Legal Aid862-1100
Social Services541-2330 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Food Bank521-2500 Magistrate524-6611
Domestic Violence Safe Shelter458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Central Intake for homeless single adults648-4177 National Youth Crisis Line(800) 448-3000
Central Intake for homeless women & children291-9083 National Suicide Hotline(800) 273-8255
District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000   
 
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Important Phone Numbers For Petersburg Residents:
Emergency911 Commonwealth’s Attorney861-8899
Police Non-Emergency732-4222 Court Services733-2371
Victim/Witness Assistance Program732-0226 Legal Aid862-1100
Social Services861-4720 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Food Bank521-2500 Magistrate733-2311
Domestic Violence Safe Shelter458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Central Intake for homeless single adults648-4177 National Youth Crisis Line(800) 448-3000
Central Intake for homeless women & children291-9083 National Suicide Hotline(800) 273-8255
District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000   
 
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Important Phone Numbers For Prince George County Residents:
Emergency911 Commonwealth’s Attorney733-2790
Police Non-Emergency733-2770 Court Services733-2786
Victim/Witness Assistance Program863-1826 Legal Aid862-1100
Social Services733-2650 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Food Bank521-2500 Magistrate524-6611
Domestic Violence Safe Shelter458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Central Intake for homeless single adults648-4177 National Youth Crisis Line(800) 448-3000
Central Intake for homeless women & children291-9083 National Suicide Hotline(800) 273-8255
District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000   
 
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Important Phone Numbers For Dinwiddie Residents:
Emergency911 Commonwealth’s Attorney469-4536
Sheriff’s Office469-3755 Court Services469-4539
Victim/Witness Assistance Program469-5384 Legal Aid862-1100
Social Services469-4524 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Food Bank521-2500 Magistrate733-2311
Domestic Violence Safe Shelter458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Central Intake for homeless single adults648-4177 National Youth Crisis Line(800) 448-3000
Central Intake for homeless women & children291-9083 National Suicide Hotline(800) 273-8255
District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000   
 
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Important Phone Numbers For Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Residents:
Emergency911 Legal Aid862-1100
ColHgts Police Non-Emergency520-9300 ColHgts Court Services520-9335
ColHgts Victim/Witness Assistance Program520-9256 ColHgts Commonwealth’s Attorney520-9293
Chesterfield Police Non-Emergency748-1251 Chesterfield Court Services748-1372
Chesterfield Victim/Witness Assistance Program796-7087 Chesterfield Commonwealth’s Attorney748-1341
Social Services861-4720 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Food Bank521-2500 Magistrate748-1410
Domestic Violence Safe Shelter458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Central Intake for homeless single adults648-4177 National Youth Crisis Line(800) 448-3000
Central Intake for homeless women & children291-9083 National Suicide Hotline(800) 273-8255
District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000   
 
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Números de teléfono importantes para la comunidad Hispana:
Emergencia911 Apoyo para hispanos victimas de violencia458-2704
Servicios para el Inmigrantes355-4559 Cámara de Comercio Hispana de VA378-4099
Enlace Hispano de Chesterfield796-7085 Enlace Hispano de Richmond646-0145
Legal Aid (Abogados)862-1100 Virginia Lawyer’s Referral Hotline(800) 552-7977
Central Virginia Banco de Comida521-2500 District 19 Mental Health Crisis Line862-8000
Refugio para víctimas de violencia domestica458-2840 Virginia Supportive Housing525-1951
Refugio para personas adultas solteras sin hogar648-4177 Apoyo para adolecentes(800) 448-3000
Refugio para mujeres y niños sin hogar291-9083 Apoyo para evitar Suicidios(800) 273-8255
 
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