[Archived] City of Alexandria Offers Community Well-Being Resources

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2017

Following the June 14 shooting incident at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, the City of Alexandria reminds the community of resources to help cope with uncertainty or fear.  Such tragic events—in addition to ongoing violence, political turmoil, and rapidly unfolding world events—can result in added stress, uncertainty, fear and depression.

For those who are experiencing these feelings, know there are resources that can help.

• If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone, call or text the PRS CrisisLink Hotline at 703.527.4077 or text "connect" to 855-11 (TTY, please dial 711).

• The City offers resources for coping with uncertainty and fear, with information about reactions to and ways to cope with these feelings, tips on managing general stress, and how you can help support the reactions of children and adolescents who are experiencing these feelings.

• City employees have access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 telephone and online access.

For immediate police, fire, or emergency medical assistance, call 911.  As a reminder, the City’s emergency hotlines also include the child protective services hotline at 703.746.5800; the domestic violence hotline at 703.746.4911; the emergency services for mental health or substance abuse crisis hotline at 703.746.3401; the adult protective services hotline at 703.746.5778; and the sexual assault hotline at 703.683.7273.  All emergency hotlines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email Maurice Tomdio at maurice.tomdio@alexandriava.gov or call 571.384.5244, Virginia Relay 711.