Outpatient treatment services are for children and youth who are experiencing mental health challenges, using substances or who have a co-occurring disorder (mental health/substance use).

Services include individual, group and family counseling, and take place in the community where the child lives. If necessary, services can include medication management.

It is highly recommended when searching for a service provider that you choose someone who uses evidenced-based practices. These are therapeutic techniques that have been shown through research to be most effective. Always ask your provider what evidenced based techniques they use.

Learn how to find a provider.

Learn how to get the most from treatment.

What happens if my child does not have insurance or I cannot find a provider?

These providers/agencies provide mental health and substance use treatment at no cost or at a reduced rate:

Community Services Board

• 703-383-8500 or walk-in to their Merrifield Center location at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
• Payment accepted:
  • Most commercial insurance (contact your insurance company)
  • Medicaid
  • Services are offered on a sliding scale
• Other information:
  • No appointments are necessary
  • Walk-in assessments available

Marriage and Family Therapy at Virginia Tech’s Center for Family Servicesin Falls Church

• 703-538-8460
• Payment accepted:
  • Services are offered on a sliding scale

The Women's Center (https://thewomenscenter.org/counseling)

• 571-385-1625
• Payment accepted:
  • Most commercial insurance (contact your insurance company)
  • Services are offered on a sliding scale

George Mason University Center for Psychological Services

• 703-993-1370
• Payment accepted:
  • Services are offered on a sliding scale
• Other information:
  • Also offers psychological testing

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia

• 703-443-2000
• Payment accepted:
  • Services are offered on a sliding scale
  • Most commercial insurance
  • Medicaid
• Other information:
  • Also offers physical health services

Neighborhood Health

• 703-535-5568
• Payment accepted:
  • Most commercial insurance (contact your insurance company)
  • Medicaid
• Other information:
  • Also offers physical health services

Northern Virginia Family Service

• 571-748-2500