Arlington Peers Helping Peers in Recovery (APRC)

Offering a safe, stigma-free environment for those experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness since 2013

Contact Arlington Transit by Telephone

Call the ART Customer Service Call Center Monday through Friday, 7 a.m to 6 p.m, at 703-228-RIDE (703-228-7433). TDD relay service is available for deaf and hard of hearing callers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. by dialing 711.

APRC Services:

• Assistance with such resources as acquiring benefits, housing or Community Services Board (CSB) resources
• Computer Lab available with Internet, WIFI and a printer
• Computer Training (Formal training courses)
• Employment Assistance: Specialists help peers find gainful employment and/or volunteer assignments
• Field trips to Washington National games and an annual beach trip
• Landline phone access
• One-on-one peer counseling
• Recreational activities such as holiday parties and barbecues
• Lunch & Snacks

APRC Groups:
Please call 703-567-1346 or visit to find out the time of the groups as they are subject to change. Please visit our Groups page for descriptions.

An Employment Specialist is available once a month between 12:00 and 3:00 to help with resumes, applications, and job searches. Virtual employment support is also available. Please call for details.

WRAP Workshops are also available throughout the year.

“The peer center has benefited me in many ways. I have been a participant since 2012. I admire the programs the center provides and really appreciate the consistency in the level of support I have received from APRC over the years.”
– Brian W.