Emergency Services - Arlington, Arlington County Community Services Board

The emergency services unit provides immediate assistance to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The goals are to: Prevent the crisis from worsening Relieve immediate distress Prevent individuals from harming themselves and/or others Services include: Rapid assessment, intervention, and stabilization for mental health emergencies, including immediate supportive counseling to relieve distress and prevent the crisis from worsening, development of a safety plan to prevent harm to self and/or others, connection to resources, and peer (i.e., individuals with lived experience) support.