Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative
The Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative (AARI) is Arlington’s opioid and other addictions taskforce, comprised of stakeholders from across the county. AARI was founded in January 2017 in response to the rising concerns regarding opioids in our community.
Our primary goals are to prevent individuals from developing a substance use disorder, increase access and awareness of available treatment resources in our community, and decrease access to opioids through diversion.
Community members can obtain FREE Naloxone/Narcan through the mail. Visit our overdose reversal page to learn more.
Incident Statistics
Take a look at the raw numbers of opioid related incidents investigated by Arlington County's Police Department
Opioid Related Incidents
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction is an approach to addiction that saves lives and treats individuals with compassion and empathy. Learn more about harm reduction, why it is so important, and harm reduction tools that are available for free to community members.
Harm Reduction
Medication Safety
Safely storing and disposing of medication is a key prevention strategy related to addiction. Learn about how you can safely store and dispose of medication.
Safe Storage and Disposal of Medication
How to talk to Kids
It's never too early or too late to talk about substance use. According to SAMHSA, kids as young as 9 years old begin to view alcohol in positive ways. Learn simple ways to have conversations based on the age of your child.
How to talk to kids of all ages about substance use
Resources
Resources to receive help exist both within the County and immediately surrounding area, learn more on our Treatment Resources page. There are also a vast amount of family and individual support resources and information available online. Learn more via our Additional Resources page.
Flyers & PSAs
AARI regularly develops new flyers and PSA's to share with our community. You can assist with our mission by printing and hanging flyers in your community or sharing to your social media
Flyers & PSAs
Upcoming Events
Stay in Touch
Contact Us
Email: aari@arlingtonva.us or call or text 571.302.0327 for assistance connecting to substance use resources (harm reduction tools, treatment, support groups, etc) and/or peer support services.
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AARI publishes a quarterly newsletter. Share your email address to receive it
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