Emergency Mental Health Services

Emergency Mental Health Services are available to individuals living, working or visiting Arlington.  24 Hour Emergency Telephone number is 703-228-5160.

The goals of Emergency Mental Health Services are to prevent escalation of crises, relieve the immediate distress of persons in crisis, prevent individuals from doing harm to themselves or others, and promote independence for those who require ongoing mental health services. The program provides crisis intervention, stabilization, support, counseling, follow-up services, and pre-admission screening for persons requiring emergency psychiatric hospitalization.