Emergency Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Alexandria Community Services Board provides Emergency Services for mental illness and substance abuse. In the case of a dangerous or life threatening emergency, always call 911 immediately.



Emergency Services provides 24-hour intervention for persons experiencing a mental health or substance abuse-related crisis. Licensed clinicians evaluate mental health and substance abuse problems and provide help as needed over the phone or in person.



Emergency Services responds to a variety of crises including: stress, anxiety, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, thoughts about hurting one’s self or someone else, drug or alcohol problems, traumatic events and more.



To contact Emergency Services, call 703.746.3401 and ask to speak to an Emergency Services clinician.  When calling after regular business hours, the call will be answered by an answering service and an Emergency Services clinician will return the call within 10 minutes.  The 24-hour Emergency Detox number is 703-746-3636.



Walk-in Emergency Services are available at 720 North Saint Asaph Street, second floor, on Monday -Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  If staff are busy attending to other crises, there may be a wait, so it is helpful to call before coming when possible.