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Children with Special Needs

The Arc of Northern Virginia

APS Special Education Parent Resource Center

Arlington Public Library Accommodation Services

Community Resources for Individuals with Disabilities

Parent Infant Education Program (PIE)

Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Office

Virginia Family Special Education Connection

Contact Us

Children’s Behavioral Healthcare Division
2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22204
Map, Directions, Transit Information

 

For Client Services

  • For our general Children’s Behavioral Healthcare number: 703-228-1560
  • If you need Emergency Mental Health Services, call: 703-228-5160
  • For 24-hour rapid response provided to all youth and individuals across the lifespan facing a mental health crisis, see CR2.

Hours

  • Same Day Access/Intakes are limited and will be scheduled through 703-228-1560. 
  • County holiday schedule
  • Closings, delays and cancellations

If this is an emergency, please call Emergency Services now at 703-228-5160.

In Crisis/Need Help Now?

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To help yourself, or a friend:
Suicide Prevention Flyer

Para ayudarse a sí mismo o un amigo:
Suicide Prevention Flyer in Spanish

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

CrisisLink Regional Hotline
703-527-4077
1-888-628-9454 (en espanol)
Text: CONNECT to 85511


National Hope Line 
1-800-SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK

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!

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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

  • NEW: Get Help Guide
  • LGBT Community Support Groups in Northern Virginia
  • Jason Foundation.com
  • SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
  • Teen Suicide Prevention for Parents – Mayo Clinic Video
  • Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth and Families: Youth Mental Health Guide

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