Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT)

Arlington County Community Services Board

2100 Washington Boulevard
4th Floor
Arlington, VA 22204

(703) 228-1753

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 228-1753
Phone Emergency
(703) 228-5160
TTY/TTD
(703) 338-1788
Email
dhscsb@arlingtonva.us
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Who We Are

The Arlington County Community Services Board administers the Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT). The program is a joint partinership of governments within the region. The RAFT program fills a vital community need for individuals who need assisted living or nursing home level care and are ready to be discharged from a state psychiatric hospital or are at risk of going to a state psychiatric hospital. 

The goal of the program is to allow individuals to live in the least restrictive environment possible in a location that is close to home and easily accessible for family and friends. RAFT provides these services:

  • Multidisciplinary evaluation,
  • Comprehensive plans of care,
  • Case management and coordination with physicians and other agencies,
  • Regular medication monitoring and evaluation,
  • Individual, group and family therapy sessions,
  • 24 hour consultation to facilities and mental health training for staff. 

Visit the program website for contact information for the regional partners outside of Arlington County.

Who We Serve

Service Area(s)
Alexandria City
,
Arlington County
,
Fairfax City
,
Fairfax County
,
Loudoun County
,
Prince William County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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Age Requirements
60+
Family
No
Residency Requirements
Serves residents of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun Counties or the City of Alexandria.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Serves individuals age 65 and older who need assisting living or nursing facility level care and have a history of psychiatric hospitalization or are at risk of hospitalization.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Emergency crisis services are available 24 hours per day, every day

Intake Process
Call for a screening assessment. Individuals must be referred by a Northern Virginia Community Services Board (CSB).  The CSB RAFT representative will schedule an assessment. Enrollment is based on meeting eligibility requirements and availability of space.
Documents Required
Call for details
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(703) 228-1700

Qualifications
Qualification Type
Licensure
Qualification Entity
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Qualification Number
112
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