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You don't have to call for help--you can text for it!

CRISIS TEXT LINE

First, you’re in crisis. That doesn’t just mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support.

Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving.

Dealing With Tough Stuff Teens Go Through

Life is not always filled with sunshine and rainbows, there is tough stuff to deal with as well. The following links and resources may help you or a friend out in a time of need. 

Local Resources

Important Phone Numbers

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Emergency Mental Health Line: 703-573-5679; TTY 711

PRS CrisisLink: 703-527-4077. TEXT "Connect" to 855-11

Department of Family Services main line: 703-324-7500; TTY 703-222-9452

Child Protective Services Hotline: 703-324-7400

Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-360-7273; TTY 711

Artemis House: 703-435-4940; TTY 711

Short Term, Emergency Help for Basic Needs: 703-222-0880; TTY 711

Northern Virginia Urban League Resource Mothers: 703-246-8723 (for teen mothers)

Second Story:  1-800-SAY-TEEN or text TEENHELP

Resources

Family Planning Walk-In Clinic

Confidential HIV Testing Locations in Northern Virginia

Fairfax County Health Department Clinic Locations 

Healthy Families Fairfax Referral Form

Mental Health

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), free 24-hour help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), free 24-hour help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), free 24-hour help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), free 24-hour help.

Sexual Health

Physical Health

Abuse & Violence

Relationships

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