Activities for Me and My Child

Things to do in Arlington and nearby

Parks and Recreation:

Family Programs and Events
– Parks in Arlington (searchable tool)
– Arlington Nature Centers
– Aquatics classes

Events at County Libraries:

– Story Times for Babies & Preschoolers
– Elementary Events
– Middle School Events
– High School Events
– Events for Families

Walk Arlington – Kids Walkabouts and Maps

4H Programs

YMCA Arlington

Therapeutic Recreation Office

Kid-friendly – These are local and regional resources for child-centered classes, play places and events (there may be a cost and Arlington County does not endorse private events).

Stay Arlington’s Kid Friendly To Do List

Red Tricycle – Local Things to Do With Kids

Contact Us

Children's Behavioral Health Bureau
2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22204
Map, Directions, Transit Information

For Client Services

Hours of Operation

Same Day Access Assessment Hours

Make a Referral

Professionals and Providers may fill out this online Referral Form and submit a Release of Information form (available in English(PDF, 335KB) and Spanish(PDF, 140KB)) to cbhbinfo@arlingtonva.us. A copy of your Referral Form responses will be emailed to the referral source once completed.

 

In Crisis/Need Help Now?

Worried your child may attempt suicide/self-harm? Not sure what to do? Call:

Arlington County Behavioral Health Crisis Services

Regional Crisis Call Center (988)
703-527-4077
Text: CONNECT to 85511
Chat with a crisis counselor online 24/7/365, click here.

National Hope Line 
1-800-SUICIDE

Darkness-to-Light Child Sexual Abuse Helpline
1-866-FOR-LIGHT

Into Safe Arms – prevent unsafe baby abandonment
(703) 752-5262

In a life-threatening emergency:
CALL 9-1-1

NEW: School Support Line

This is a no-cost, confidential service that puts students and families in touch with mental health professionals who know how to listen, ask the right questions, and offer advice. And it’s available around the clock for you and for members of your family.

833-MeCigna (833-632-4462)

We’re here 24/7/365!

LGBT Help Lines

GLBT National Youth Talk Line:
1-800-246-PRIDE

Metro DC PFLAG HelpLine:
240-600-0884

Translifeline:
1-877-565-8860

LGBT National Hotline:
1-888-843-4564

LGBTQ Lifeline:
1-866-488-7386

Jed Foundation
Text “START” to 741-741
or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Teen Line:
1-800-TLC- Teen

SMYAL(Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League)
202-546-5940

Web Resources

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