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Behavioral Healthcare

Mental Health and Substance Use Programs, Services, and Resources

Adult Behavioral Healthcare

A range of programs and services are available to help Arlington residents overcome or better manage their mental health and substance use issues.

Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative

Opioids (also sometimes called narcotics) are powerful substances, both legally prescribed and illegally obtained.

Children’s Behavioral Healthcare

Mental health and substance use help for children and families

Emergency Mental Health Services

For anyone experiencing a mental health emergency

Get Help Guide: Behavioral Health Resources

Extensive list of resources compiled by the Arlington Community Services Board (CSB) and Department of Human Services (DHS) to make it easy for residents to access quality mental healthcare when needed.

Marcus Alert

Marcus Alert provides an umbrella of services to individuals experiencing a crisis related to mental health, substance use, or developmental disability.

Senior Adult Mental Health

Promotes quality of life and independence of individuals 60 and older with mental health service needs.

RAFT

The RAFT program provides direct intensive mental health services to older adults, trainings and consultations in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes, as well as to interested individuals and groups in the community.

Substance Use (Adult)

Outpatient and residential treatment options

Aspire: Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis (FEP)

Information on Arlington County Aspire Program, which provides specialty care for First Episode Psychosis (FEP).

Crisis Intervention Center

Provides 24/7 rapid assessment, crisis de-escalation, intervention.
23-hour crisis stabilization for mental health emergencies
Special Conservators of the Peace – Allows transfer of custody to get Police back in community faster.
Dedicated youth therapist – “Diversion First”
Referrals can be made by anyone in Arlington who calls 703-228-5160, including family, friends, hospitals, police.

Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST)

Mobile clinicians who can respond to individuals experiencing a mental behavioral health crisis.

Same Day Access

You can get mental health and substance use services today through our Same Day Access program. NOTE: Some limitations exist due to COVID safety protocols. Contact the appropriate program for more information.

Children:

Call 703-228-1560 for questions and to schedule an appointment for intake.

Adults:

Same Day Access walk-in services available beginning September 7, 2021.
Call 703-228-5150

Senior Adults:

New clients by appointment only. Most appointments by phone or Zoom; limited face-to-face appointments.
Call 703-228-1700.