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Welcome to Arlington Families

We link parents and caregivers to resources for families in Arlington, Virginia. Find a playground, meet other parents in a workshop, learn about school options, discover something fun this weekend or connect to practical parenting ideas. Find info below by area of interest or by age. Contact us with suggestions or updates.

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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?

crisis image

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
Call or text 9-8-8, or visit www.988lifeline.org

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