HOTLINES
Alcohol

• Arlington County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program
  703-288-1550 (8 a.m. until 8 p.m.)
  For referrals and information.

• Crisis Link  
  703-527-4077 or 1-800-SUICIDE
  A not for profit dedicated to counseling troubled teens. Services are free.

Birth Control/Pregnancy 

• Arlington Teen Health Clinic
  703-228-1214
  Where to go for confidential and teen-friendly public health services if you are concerned about STDs, pregnancy or need birth control (including emergency contraception).
  
  
• Emergency Contraception Website 
  Website provided by Princeton University provides information about emergency contraceptives.
  
  
• Catholic Charities
  1-800-CARE-002
  For confidential counseling, as well as support with housing or medical care during your pregnancy and after delivery.
  

Child Abuse

• Arlington County Child Protective Services 
  703-228-1500
  For referrals, information and help if a parent or caregiver is abusing you.
  
  
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 
  1-800-422-4453
  Who you can call if a parent or caregiver is abusing you.
  
  
• Crisis Link 
  703-527-4077
  A not for profit dedicated to counseling troubled teens. Services are free.
  
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 
  1-800-799-7233
  
  
• Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 
  1-800-CHILDREN
  
  
• Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline
  1-800-838-8238

Eating Disorders

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  703-228-1550 (8 am until 8 pm)
  
  
• Information and Referral Hotline
  1-800-931-2237
  
  
• Crisis Link 
  703-527-4077
  A not for profit dedicated to counseling troubled teens. Services are free.

Gangs & Safety

• Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force
  703-GET-HELP (438-4357)
  Call to report gang activity. Can be anonymous, Spanish speakers available.
  
  Arlington County Police Department MySpace Page
  Chat with an officer or ask an online question on the ACPD's Blog.
  
  
• Graffiti
  703-558-2222
  Call to file a report.

Hate Crimes

• Federal Hate Crimes Reporting Line
  1-800-2-JUSTICE
  
  
• Virginians for Justice (Anti-Gay Crime) Reporting Line
  1-800-347-HATE

Mental Health

• Crisis Link 
  703-527-4077 or 1-800-SUICIDE
  A not for profit dedicated to counseling troubled teens. Services are free.
  
  
• Arlington Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
  703/228-1550 (8 am until 8 pm); 703-228-4256 (nights and weekends)

Poison Emergency

• Poison Control Center 
  1 -800-222-1222

Police/Fire/Rescue

• Emergency:   911
  Non-Emergency: 703-558-2222
  
  
• Arlington County Police Department MySpace Page
  Chat with an officer or ask an online question on the ACPD's Blog.
  

Rape/Assault/Abuse

• Violence Intervention Program 
  703-228-4848 (24-Hour Hotline Number)
  This program provides help to those coping with abusive dating relationships and to anybody who has been sexually assaulted.
  
  
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (LoveisRespect.org)
  1-866-331-9474, 1-866-331-8453 TTY
  Call or chat online to learn about or to get help dealing with dating abuse.
  
  
• DC Rape Crisis Center
  202-333-RAPE
  
  
• Virginia Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotline and Website
  1-800-838-8238
  Free, confidential help.
  
  

Shelters and Services for Runaways

• Emergency Shelter (Domestic Violence Victims Only)
  703-237-0881
  
  
• The Alternative House 
  703-356-6360
  Find information on an alternative house for homeless and abused children, teens and families.
  
  
• National Runaway Switchboard 
  1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Suicide Prevention

• Crisislink 
  703-527-4077 or 1-800-SUICIDE
  Counselors help you during a crisis.

STD Treatment & Testing

• Arlington Teen Health Clinic
  703-228-1214
  Where you can go for confidential and teen-friendly public health services if you are concerned about STDs, pregnancy or need birth control (including emergency contraception).
  
  
• HIV/AIDS and STD Testing
  703-228-4960
  Services provided by Arlington County.
  
  
• Virginia AIDS Hotline
  1-800-533-4148
  
  
• National AIDS Hotline
  English: 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
  Espanol: 1-800-344-SIDA (7432)
  
  
• National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline
  1-800-227-8922

Substance Use & Abuse

• Arlington County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program
  703-288-1550 (8 am until 8 pm)
  Who you can call if you have a mental health or substance abuse problem.

Can't find what you're looking for? Try the 211 Web site, a searchable database of local resources for those who need help. You can also call 211 to speak to an operator that will assist you.