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Arlington crisis response team may get more staff and expanded hours

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

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Virginia's 988 lifeline; a gateway for help in a crisis

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

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Letters for Feb. 5: Continue funding the Marcus Alert program to address mental health emergencies

Letter writers urge funding for the Marcus Alert program, discuss former President Donald Trump's treatment of Russia, and oppose supporting Israel.

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Virginia NAACP: Rights restoration a 'flagship' issue

The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.

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Virginia NAACP: Rights restoration a 'flagship' issue

The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.

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Virginia: Call to end felony assault in mental health crisis

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.

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Virginia NAACP: Rights restoration a 'flagship' issue

The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.

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Suffolk outlines plans to implement 'Marcus Alert' system

The Marcus Alert was named after Marcus David-Peters, a teacher killed by Richmond police in 2018 during a mental health crisis.

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Suffolk to implement Marcus Alert to respond to mental health crisis

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.

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New Roanoke center to specialize in mental health care

The Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare clinic could see 780 to 900 clients weekly.

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