Mental Health Resources for Children

Jan 18, 2021 | Covid-19, Mental Health, Social-Emotional

Some children are experiencing heightened or new mental health challenges during the pandemic. Here are two excellent resources for children in Northern Virginia:

CR2 Community Regional Crisis Response: 24 hour emergency line for rapid crisis response with the goal of serving the child in the community instead of a hospital. Free. Serving Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia. 844-N-Crisis (844) 627-4747

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers regular family support groups in Northern Virginia. Now held virtually during the pandemic.