Behavioral Healthcare

Mental Health and Substance Use Programs, Services, and Resources

Behavioral Health Crisis Services: Get Help Now

Crisis resources for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Includes phone and text options, mobile response options, and locations to receive crisis support services.

Children's Behavioral Health

The Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau works with children and adolescents who experience stress, anxiety, substance use, feelings of hopelessness, depression, and other behavioral and other emotional challenges.

Adult Behavioral Health

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

Senior Adult Mental Health

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

Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST)

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

Crisis Intervention Center

Provides 24/7 rapid assessment, crisis de-escalation, intervention, and
crisis stabilization for mental health emergencies

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.

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.

AARI

Our primary goals are to prevent individuals from developing a substance use disorder, increase access and awareness of available treatment resources in our community, and decrease access to opioids through diversion.

Marcus Alert

Marcus Alert is Arlington’s Behavioral Health Crisis Response System. It ensures that individuals experiencing a crisis receive the collaborative behavioral health response that is needed.

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

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

CR2: Community Regional Crisis Response

Regional mobile crisis response serving Arlington residents of all ages.

REACH: Regional, Education, Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation

Services are available 24/7 for individuals of all ages with documented evidence of intellectual and/or developmental disability and individuals over 18 years of age with mental health and/or at-risk behavioral challenges.

988: CrisisLink/HopeLink

3 Ways to Connect:
Call: 988 or 703-527-4077
Text: “CONNECT” to 855-11
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit

16-bed regional facility that provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for Northern Virginia residents.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute

Inpatient psychiatric facility under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)

Arlington County SMVF Behavioral Health Specialist assists in case management to help navigate, coordinate, and access clinical services.

Emergency Custody, Temporary Detention, and Involuntary Commitment

Information about Emergency Custody Orders (ECO), Temporary Detention Orders (TDO), and Involuntary Commitment

Same Day Access

You can get mental health and substance use services today through the Same Day Access program. Contact the appropriate program for more information.

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

Adults:
Call 703-228-5150 for questions and to schedule an appointment for intake.

Senior Adults:
Call 703-228-1700 for questions and to schedule an appointment for intake.