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Home» CrisisLink Services » CrisisLink Hotlines

CrisisLink Hotlines

We’re here 24/7. Call us.

703.527.4077

1.800.273..TALK (8255)

1.800.SUICIDE (2433)

If you use TTY, Please dial 7-1-1

CrisisLink Hotlines provide suicide prevention, crisis intervention, emotional support, and information and referrals to other community agencies.

How to tell if someone is suicidal:

  • Read about the warning signs of suicide.
  • Learn how you can help.
  • You can also help by:

  • Volunteering: We’re looking for individuals to answer calls on our 24-hour Hotlines.
  • Donating: CrisisLink’s ability to answer calls 24/7 depends on the support of people like you.
  • More about CrisisLink Hotlines:

  • Free and confidential
  • Staffed by highly trained paraprofessional volunteers and crisis line workers
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
  • We have information about community services that can help you
  • Why Call Our CrisisLink Hotlines

  • Talk with someone who cares about you
  • Talk with an empathic person if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself
  • Find referrals to mental health and other community services
  • Get ideas and tips about how to help someone you’re concerned about
  • Although suicide prevention is our primary mission, people call for many reasons, including (but not limited to) the following:

    Suicidal thoughts • Physical illness • Information about suicide
    Relationship problems • To help another person • Family problems
    Find help after a disaster • Help for veterans • Information on mental health/illness
    Homelessness • Abuse/violence • Loneliness
    Substance abuse • Family problems • Sexual orientation issues
    Depression • Financial problems • Teen issues

    Who Should Call

  • Anyone
  • Anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal
  • Anyone concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing these feelings
  • Anyone who needs emotional support
  • Anyone who needs information about other community services
  • Credentials

    Certification:

  • Certified by the American Association of Suicidology
  • Certified at Level IV, the highest possible level
  • Cited as a nationwide model of excellence
  • Professional/Clinical Consultants:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor on staff
  • Community-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in emergency mental health
  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Recognition and Awards:

  • Arlington County Community Hero Award
  • To honor volunteers who have made a difference.

  • James B. Hunter III Volunteer Excellence Award
  • In recognition of exceptional volunteer service.

  • American Association of Suicidology
  • Outstanding Service under Extraordinary Circumstances.

  • Arlington Chamber of Commerce ABBIE
  • To an organization that is well known and thought of by its clients for consistently delivering exceptional quality and service.

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    United Way #8265
    Office: (703) 527-6603
    Fax: (703) 516-6767
    2503 D N. Harrison St. PMB#114
    Arlington, VA 22207

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