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.
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.
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 emergenciesSpecial 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.