An “emergency” is a life-threatening or very serious situation requiring an immediate intervention or action.
A “crisis” is a serious and distressing situation that is not life-threatening but warrants professional monitoring, guidance and assistance as soon as possible. If you are in a crisis, use the Find a Psychologist search above to locate a therapist.
If you are experiencing an emergency,
then please consider the following: phone 911, contact or go to the emergency service of a community mental health center or nearby hospital, contact your physician, contact the emergency number on your health insurance card, or call a crisis hotline for support or guidance.
Emergency Services – Community Mental Health Centers
- Alexandria 703-746-3401
- Arlington 703-228-5150
- Fairfax 703-573-5679
- Loudon 703-777-0320
- Prince Georges 301-883-7879
- Manassas 703-792-7800
- Woodbridge 703-792-4900
- Rappanhannock 540-659-2725
- Washington, DC 1-888-WE-HELP
Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Northern Virginia 703-527-4077
- Fredricksburg/Rappanhanock/Stafford 540-373-6876
- Loudon 703-777-0320
- Prince Georges 301-883-7879
- Manassas 703-792-7800
- Woodbridge 703-792-4900
- Washington, DC 1-888-WE-HELP