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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
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
The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
Del. Vivian Watts, D-Fairfax, wants to change state law to say that people in a mental health crisis can't be charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer if the officer is responding to a call for assistance for that emergency.