Loudoun County Opens New Mental Health Crisis Center
The Leesburg facility provides around-the-clock behavioral health care to help alleviate local emergency room and police demand.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Mental Health
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Loudoun County has opened a new $21 million Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center in Leesburg to support those experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The facility operates 24 hours a day to assist individuals who may also be struggling with substance use.
Why it matters
The center was created to address rising mental health service demands following the pandemic, aiming to reduce the reliance on law enforcement and emergency departments for crisis care. By providing specialized stabilization services, the facility seeks to streamline access for those in need.
The new facility features 16 recliners for receiving and 10 beds for stabilization. Officials expect 50% of visitors to be discharged after 24 hours of care.
The players
Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine is a United States Senator who toured the new facility to observe its role in regional mental health support.
Connections Health Solutions
Connections Health Solutions is the organization responsible for the daily operation and clinical management of the new Leesburg crisis center.
The details
Operated by Connections Health Solutions, the center offers urgent care, crisis receiving, and stabilization services for the Loudoun County area. The site accepts referrals from community services boards, hospitals, and local law enforcement.
Timeline
The facility soft opened on October 22, 2026.
Additional service areas are scheduled to open in November 2026.
Health Landscape
This facility is a direct response to the national post-pandemic mental health workforce shortages that have strained traditional care delivery systems. By centralizing crisis services, the county is modeling a specialized response to bridge gaps left by the post-pandemic mental health workforce shortages.
Residents experiencing behavioral health emergencies now have a dedicated location in Leesburg rather than relying solely on local emergency rooms. This change aims to provide faster, specialized stabilization for those in crisis or struggling with substance use.
The takeaway
The opening of this center provides a critical safety net for the Leesburg community by diverting crisis cases away from standard emergency medical care. Families can utilize this resource 24 hours a day when immediate behavioral health intervention is necessary.
What happens next
Additional service areas within the facility are slated to open in November 2026, contingent upon the completion of the state licensure process.
Further reading
For more information on behavioral health resources in the area, visit the Mental Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LoudounNow.
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