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Alexandria Community Services Board

720 North Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 746-3401

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 746-3401
Phone Emergency
(703) 746-3401
TTY/TTD
(703) 838-5054

Who We Are

Alexandria Community Services Board provides Emergency Services for mental illness and substance abuse. In the case of a dangerous or life threatening emergency, always call 911 immediately.



Emergency Services provides 24-hour intervention for persons experiencing a mental health or substance abuse-related crisis. Licensed clinicians evaluate mental health and substance abuse problems and provide help as needed over the phone or in person.



Emergency Services responds to a variety of crises including: stress, anxiety, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, thoughts about hurting one’s self or someone else, drug or alcohol problems, traumatic events and more.



To contact Emergency Services, call 703.746.3401 and ask to speak to an Emergency Services clinician.  When calling after regular business hours, the call will be answered by an answering service and an Emergency Services clinician will return the call within 10 minutes.  The 24-hour Emergency Detox number is 703-746-3636.



Walk-in Emergency Services are available at 720 North Saint Asaph Street, second floor, on Monday -Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  If staff are busy attending to other crises, there may be a wait, so it is helpful to call before coming when possible.

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Alexandria City

Cost & Payment Methods

Payment Method(s)
Private Pay
,
Private Insurance
,
Medicaid
,
Medicare
Fee Structure
Sliding Scale Fee
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Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
City of Alexandria residents

Available 24/7
Yes
Additional Availability Comments
Office hours are Monday-Wednesday 8AM-9PM; Thursday and Friday 8AM-5PM.

Intake Process
Phone, Walk-in, emergency services offered 24/7.
Documents Required
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Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(703) 746-3535

Qualifications
Qualification Type
Licensure
Qualification Entity
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Qualification Number
016
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