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The ABBA List nonprofit mission is: Transforming Lives. This resource website provides a comprehensive list of free help, support and resources in Hampton Roads. Information is added and updated monthly.
Advocate For Youth and Family Services, Inc (AFYFS) is a mental health agency located in Virginia that serves children, adolescents, adults, and families who face mental health challenges. Serving all of Hampton Roads.
Alabaster Concierge is a premier service provider to families in hampton roads area. We assist with running errands such as grocery store, helping busy moms take a break, busy families, personal shopper, post maternity care, newborn care, post office mailing, appointment scheduling and transportation.
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) CORE Services are dedicated to providing quality information based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, CHKD offers classes, conferences, webinars, and more for parents and professionals interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in parenting. From parent education to children's health and mental wellness to injury prevention and sports performance, CHKD has got you covered.
Commune NFK is a farmer-owned sustainable eatery, cafe, bakery and Event Venue using local ingredients to serve delicious and conscientious food and drink in the Norfolk NEON District.
Cooking classes and events.
Focusing on integrating opportunities, and interrupting the cycle of addiction, we offer expertise and diverse services to individuals challenged with substance misuse, mental health diagnosis, or a disability.
Providing Services including those focused on mental health, education, intellectual disabilities, and autism. Autism ABA, Community Based Mental Health, Educational Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Outpatient Therapy, and Private Day School.
The Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that was created to provide emergency supplies of diapers to those in need. Organized list of participating community partners throughout Hampton Roads.
Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK - 12th grade.
A community based center that offers a multitude of different programs, such as, food/clothing drives, after school homework help for children, feed the children summer programs and much more!
A nonprofit dedicated to minimizing trauma in children and strengthening families. Providing parent advocacy services in CPS cases, resource and referral, and are launching a shared housing program to provide safe and affordable shelter.
Utilizing culturally competent education, resources and mentorship, we support attachment and bonding within the family system in order to reduce involvement with the child welfare system, increase parental confidence and capacity, and produce improved educational and social outcomes for all children.
We offer support for a variety of needs, including trauma,
- Faith-based counseling
- Creative Arts Interventions (Music, Art, Dance Therapy
- Individual, Group, Couples, and Family Therapy
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Sexually reactive behaviors
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Military clients
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression & Anxity
- ADHD and so much more.
Our therapeutic modalities encompass individual, group, and family therapy, as well as dance/movement therapy and creative arts (music, art, poetry, drama).
MomCo is a non-profit organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Formally called MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Check website link for the current programs in your location.
NSTS provides afterschool and full-day summer programs for Norfolk youth (currently ages 13 — 16). Our activities for teens include sailing, boat-building, visual and performing arts, academic support, group projects, character education, STEM-skill development, hands-on field trips, and much more.
Free Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.
PBP Psychotherapy, Ltd is an outpatient counseling clinic offering therapy for individuals, groups, couples and families as well as professional development training and parenting education. We specialize in play therapy, grief, trauma, and family counseling.
2-hour Summer Enrichment Camps focusing on helping your child(ren) develop and enhance tools related to feelings identification, self-soothing techniques, self-esteem, friendships, anger, gratitude, compassion, and empathy.
Slover Library carries over 130,000 books and other items available to borrow, hosts classes and events from genealogy to children’s programs, and provides access to leading-edge technology. Some of the different spaces you will find at Slover include:
Playscape- a play area for children ages 0-2 filled with developmentally appropriate play equipment, KidZone for youth ages 3-6, Early literacy gaming computers and tablets, Children’s Art Studio, Children’s Programs, Reading Areas, Sound Studio, Study Rooms, Design Studio, Production Studio, Teen Zone — A casual environment with gaming, computers, and study rooms, YOUmedia Lab, Gaming Lounge, and Maker Studio in Selden Market.
Books are available for all ages. Two books per person, per household (not all members of the household need to be present). Visit up to two times per week. Spread the word! A program of Reach Reads.
A full-service psychotherapy practice located in the historic Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia at The Palace Professional Center.
We will provide clothing, food, resources, educational items to individuals and families in the community. Donations, food and clothing will be accepted and distributed to help individuals and families within the community.

