Community resources
Helpful support beyond the therapy room
Explore trusted resources, organizations, and community supports that can help you find additional information, care, and connection when you need it.
Crisis & immediate support
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, these resources can help connect you with immediate support.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support for mental health, substance use, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress.
Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Provides 24/7 emergency behavioral health services, including crisis assessment, walk-in support, and mobile crisis response.
Emergency Services: 703-573-5679
Learn more about Fairfax crisis services: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/services/emergency-crisis
City of Alexandria Emergency Services
Offers 24/7 behavioral health crisis support for Alexandria residents, including phone, telehealth, and community-based response.
Emergency Services: 703-746-3401
Learn more about Alexandria crisis services: https://www.alexandriava.gov/adult-behavioral-health/mental-health-crisis-programs
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Provides 24-hour emergency mental health services for Fredericksburg and surrounding communities.
Emergency Services: 540-373-6876
Learn more about Rappahannock Area crisis services: https://rappahannockareacsb.org/contact-us/
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Mental health support & education
These organizations offer trusted information, education, support, and connections to mental health and substance use resources for individuals and families.
NAMI Virginia
NAMI Virginia provides free education, support groups, peer programs, and resources for people living with mental health concerns and the family members who support them.
Visit NAMI Virginia:https://namivirginia.org/
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information and resources related to mental health and substance use, including tools for finding treatment and support.
Visit SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Find treatment and support: https://findtreatment.gov/
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International provides education, peer support, and connections to resources for people experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy, postpartum, and other parts of the perinatal period.
PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773
Text “HELP” to 800-944-4773
Visit Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/
Statewide & local support
These resources can help connect Virginia residents with additional behavioral health services, community programs, and local support options.
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
Virginia DBHDS provides information about mental health, substance use, crisis services, developmental services, and community-based care across the state.
Visit Virginia DBHDS: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/
Virginia 211
Virginia 211 connects individuals and families with local resources for mental health care, housing, food, financial assistance, health services, and other community needs.
Visit Virginia 211: https://www.211virginia.org/
Call 211 for help finding local resources.
FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential national directory from SAMHSA that helps people locate mental health and substance use treatment providers based on location and specific needs.
Find treatment near you: https://findtreatment.gov/
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