Help is here — let’s start together.

Client Resources

New to OAR, or looking for support in the community? Start here, then explore our curated list of trusted local resources.


New client information

Please call us at 434 296-2441 immediately upon referral by the Court or release from incarceration. Bring all Court paperwork, photo ID, and proof of residence to your first appointment.

What happens at my first appointment?

We’ll talk about your situation and review your Court paperwork. It lasts around an hour. From there, you’ll be directed to the appropriate program — and our journey starts together.

Bring with you

1
All Court paperwork
2
A photo ID
3
Proof of residence

Trusted local resources

A curated list for our clients.

Mental health & substance use

Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone (434) 293-6565

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Region Ten

Mental health, developmental disability & substance-use services · (434) 972-1800

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Narcotics Anonymous

Phone 1-800-777-1515

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On Our Own

Peer recovery center & supportive community · (434) 979-2440

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The Women's Initiative

Mental-health programs in Central Virginia

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support, 24/7

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Reentry & incarceration

Restoration of Voting Rights

Secretary of the Commonwealth

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Virginia Department of Corrections

Visitation information

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Central Virginia Regional Jail

Visitation information

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Home to Hope

Peer-led reentry navigation, City of Charlottesville

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Housing & safety

The Haven

Day shelter & housing-focused services

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Shelter for Help in Emergency

Help for domestic-violence survivors in Charlottesville

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)

Support & advocacy, Charlottesville VA

Employment & education

Albemarle Career Center

Phone (434) 972-4010

Adults Learning English

English as a second language

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Literacy Volunteers

Free 1-on-1 English & citizenship tutoring

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