Safety Resources

If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
Call 911 immediately
Go to the nearest emergency room or ask someone to take you

Suicide Hotlines

Please consider the resources below for free, confidential and empathic support if you  or someone you know is in need of someone to talk to. These hotlines​ offer 24 hour support services. Compassionate people will talk with you, provide referrals and help you take the appropriate steps to ensure your well being.

  • National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Crisis Link Suicide/Crisis Hotline: 703-527-4077

  • Crisis Link Suicide/Crisis Text Line: 703-940-0888

Mental Health Services

For county specific emergency mental health services, including crisis stabilization and emergency psychiatric evaluations, please contact:

  • Alexandria, Virginia: 703-746-3401

  • Arlington, Virginia: 703-228-4256

  • Fairfax, Virginia: 703-573-5679

  • Woodbridge Location: 703-792-4900

  • Manassas Location: 703-792-7800

Child Protective Services

If you suspect abuse or neglect of a child, please contact your county Child Protective Services (CPS) immediately. After business hours, please contact the Virginia State Hotline.

  • Alexandria, Virginia: 703-746-5800

  • Arlington, Virginia: 703-228-1500

  • Fairfax, Virginia: 703-324-7400

  • Prince William County, Virginia: 703-792-4200

  • Virginia State Hotline: 1-800-552-7096

Adult Protective Services

If you suspect neglect, self-neglect, abuse or exploitation of an adult, please contact Adult Protective Service immediately. After business hours, please contact the Virginia State Hotline.

  • Alexandria, Virginia: 703-746-5778

  • Arlington, Virginia: 703-228-1700

  • Fairfax, Virginia: 703-324-7450

  • Prince William County, Virginia: 703-792-4200

  • Virginia State Hotline: 1-888-832-3858