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April 19, 2024
Arlington’s response team for people in mental health and substance use crises is on track for a substantial buildout. An additional $478,286 in federal funds would allow Arlington to hire two therapists and another behavioral health specialist for the Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST), a county report says. This would mean expanded hours of operation
April 18, 2024
People can call or text 988 or find help online at 988va.org for themselves or a friend or family member who may need crisis support. The idea is that no
January 10, 2024
The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
January 9, 2024
The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
January 9, 2024
Del. Vivian Watts, D-Fairfax, wants to change state law to say that people in a mental health crisis cant be charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer if the officer is responding to a call for assistance for that emergency.
January 8, 2024
The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
January 5, 2024
The Marcus Alert was named after Marcus David-Peters, a teacher killed by Richmond police in 2018 during a mental health crisis.
January 4, 2024
Come July 1, if you’re in Suffolk and experiencing a mental health crisis or in distress, you can call 988 instead of dialing 911.
November 17, 2023
The Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare clinic could see 780 to 900 clients weekly.
November 17, 2023
The Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare clinic could see 780 to 900 clients weekly.