Crisis Resources
24/7 Hotlines & Help Centers
Important Note: Our clinicians are not immediately available by phone or email at all times. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency and need to speak with a professional immediately, the following resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These services offer immediate support, safety planning, and assistance in arranging psychiatric evaluations or hospitalization if needed.
If you are in immediate danger or require urgent medical or psychiatric care, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Immediate Crisis (National 24-hour Lines):
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Dial or text 988 at anytime. Learn more at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth):
call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
Local Emergency Mental Health (by County)
| Location | Resource | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| City of Alexandria | Mental Health Crisis Hotline | 703-746-3401 |
| Arlington County | Emergency Mental Health | 703-228-5160 |
| Fairfax County | Crisis Link (Hotline) | 703-527-4077 |
| Fairfax County | Sharon Bulova Center (Walk-ins) | 703-573-5679 |
| Loudoun County | Mental Health Emergency | 703-777-0320 |
| Prince George’s (MD) | Crisis Response | 301-429-2185 |
| Montgomery Co. (MD) | 24-hour Crisis Center | 240-777-4000 |
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Support
| Organization | Type of Support | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence | 800-799-7233 Text "START" to 88788 |
| RAINN | National Sexual Assault Hotline | 800-656-4673 |
| Virginia Statewide Hotline | Sexual/Domestic Violence Support | 800-838-8238 Text 804-793-9999 |
| Doorways (Arlington) | Domestic Violence & Shelter | 703-237-0881 |
| ACTS (Prince William) | Sexual Assault Services | 703-497-1192 |
| DC Rape Crisis Center | Sexual Assault Support (DC Area) | 202-333-7273 |
Specialized Resources
| Organization | Type of Support | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| CR2 Children's Regional Crisis Response | Direct Dispatch for Youth Under 18 | 844-627-4747 Text "START" to 88788 |
| National Runaway Safeline | Runaway Crisis Hotline | 1-800-RUNAWAY |
| Veterans Crisis Hotline | Veteran Support & Crisis Hotline | 9888 Dial 988 Then Press 1 |