Please note that we are not immediately reachable by phone or email at all times. In the event that you experience a mental health crisis/emergency and need to speak with a mental health professional right away, the following crisis hotlines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
These hotlines are able to provide immediate assistance and can also aid in facilitating a psychiatric hospitalization, if that becomes necessary.
You may also call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate support.
City of Alexandria
Community and Human Services Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 703-746-3401
Fairfax County
CBS – Mental Health Crisis – 703-573-5679
Mobile Crisis Unit: 703-560-0224 or 703-573-5679
Arlington County
Human Services /Mental Health Crisis – 703-228-4256
Crisis Link Fairfax County
24/7 regional hotline: 703-527-4077
Text “CONNECT” to 855-11
National Numbers for Suicide Prevention / Hotline
1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-784-2433
Or use the chat feature from their website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text line
Text HOME to 741741
National Hopeline Network
1-800-442-4673