Find HELP – Fairfax County Resources
Emergency Services
In an emergency, Emergency mental health services Hotlines
- CSB Mental Health Emergency Services and Mobile Crisis Unit – Call 703-573-5679, or come directly to the Merrifield Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax) fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- board/services/emergencies
- Community Regional Crisis Response (CR2) -24-Hour Emergency Response Regional Crisis Call Center 703-527-4077. For providers making a referral for Community Stabilization, please call 571-778-4209 cr2crisis.com
Emergency substance use disorder services
- Fairfax Detox Center – 703-502-7000, (4213 Walney Road, Chantilly), fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- board/services/detoxification
- Children’s Regional Crisis Response (CR2) – 24-hour rapid response for youth (17 and younger) facing a mental health and/or substance use crisis, 1-844-627-4747, cr2crisis.com
Emergency developmental disabilities services
- “REACH” (Regional, Education, Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation) crisis stabilization and crisis prevention service for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities: 855-897-8278, fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/region/reach
- Mental Health Emergency Services and Mobile Crisis Unit – 703-573-5679, fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- board/services/emergencies
- Fairfax Detox Center – 703-502-7000, (4213 Walney Road, Chantilly), fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- board/services/detoxification
- Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline – 703-360-7273, crisis support, options counseling, safety planning and referrals, fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence
- Suicide Prevention – 1-800-273-TALK, or text “connect” to 855-11, suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Veterans Crisis Line – confidential support 24/7, 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838-255, or chat online at www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/index.asp
Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Mental Health Services/Resources for Children and Families – List of local mental health resources
- CSB Entry & Referral Services – call Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-383-8500, or come directly to the Merrifield Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax)
- Catholic Charities – faith-based individual, couples and family counseling, 703-841-2531
- Center for Psychological Services (George Mason nvfs.org University) – sliding fee scale, psychoeducational testing and mental health evaluations, therapy for individuals, families, couples and group therapy, 703-993-1370
- Haven of Northern Virginia – free grief counseling, 703-941-7000
- Northern Virginia Family Service – individual, couples and family counseling, 571-748-2500
- PRS Inc. – outpatient therapy for individuals, 703-531-6302; Recovery Academy, 12-week psychoeducation program for mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder, 703-531-6300
- Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team – intensive multidisciplinary mental health treatment for older adults (age 65 or older) with severe mental illness, 703-228-1700
- The Women’s Center – mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families; support and education, 703-281-2657
Peer-Run Recovery Centers and Groups
Recovery centers are places where people in recovery from mental health challenges and substance abuse can find hope, healing and the tools they need to reach their goals.
Annandale Consumer Wellness Center – 703-531-4650
Laurie Mitchell Empowerment and Career Center – 703-461-8088
Merrifield Peer Resource Center – 703-559-3100
Reston Wellness Center – 703-481-4171
South County Recovery and Drop-in Center – 703-341-6890
Substance Use Disorder Services
CSB Entry & Referral Services – call Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-383-8500, or come directly to the Merrifield Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax) fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board
Fairfax Detox Center – 703-502-7000, (4213 Walney Road, Chantilly), fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- board/services/detoxification
PRS Inc. – outpatient therapy for individuals, 703-531-6302; Recovery Academy, 12-week psychoeducation program for mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder, 703-531-6300, prsinc.org
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration – national directory of substance use disorder and mental health resources, samhsa.gov/find-treatment
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Student and Wellness Office | 571-423-4270 | https://bit.ly/3x6XA6d | Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Program
Family Support
Al-Anon/Alateen – program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, info@alanonva.com, alanonva.com
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – Support groups for persons with mood disorders and their friends and family, dbsanova.org
disAbility Navigator – web resource created by and for people with disabilities and their families, disabilitynavigator.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Virginia – family and parent support and education programs, 571-458-7310, nami-northernvirginia.org
National DisAbility Rights Network – advocacy group for people with a disability, ndrn.org
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous – phone support and meeting information, 703-293-9753 or 1-800-208-8649, nvintergroup.org
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – Support groups for persons with mood disorders and their friends and family, dbsanova.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous – draonline.org• Narcotics Anonymous – na.org• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Virginia – peer-to-peer, teens/young adults, family and parent support, 571-458-7310, nami-northernvirginia.org
Seeds to Recovery (Virtual Training) by Recovery Centers of America – 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 12:00pm – Anyone interested in learning more about how to support yourself or a loved one through recovery. You do not have to be in recovery or be struggling with addiction to attend this webinar. This is for anyone who wants to learn more about addiction recovery. recoverycentersofamerica.com/substance-abuse-treatment/seeds-to-recovery/
The Chris Atwood Foundation has a lot of different services, including a peer support line and family support line – Get Help | The CAF
Peer Outreach Response Team (PORT) | 703-559-3199 | https://bit.ly/3x7Xs6E | Peer support specialists available.
Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court support group for parents/guardians of teens under 18 | 703-246-2495 | https://bit.ly/3BZkm3B
Pathways to Healing | 571-373-164/703-324-7545 | A support group for family and friends impacted by substance use hosted by Fairfax County Department of Family Services (DFS). | https://bit.ly/3xb3IKA
Medication Assisted Peer Support (MAPS) | 703-559-3188 | https://bit.ly/2UOzgsV
The Phoenix, A Sober Active Community, The Phoenix
Al-Anon Northern Virginia (which includes Al-Ateen meetings), alanonva.com
CCo Virginia Underage Drinking Townhall
Click this link, which opens in a new tab:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MtYmsyrBvFmkbH23zH86zVv5Q6iO-XH2
Resource Guides
Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide – detailed service descriptions, eligibility requirements and locations nonprofit and government services available to Fairfax County residents
Fairfax County Human Services Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) – short-term, emergency help with basic needs, 703-222-0880
A Senior’s Guide to Fentanyl – Fentanyl has unfortunately become a growing concern in our society, and it’s crucial that the older generation understands its risks and knows how to discuss it openly with their loved ones. It offers a clear explanations, practical advice, and thoughtful insights on this sensitive subject. The guide includes:
- What Fentanyl is.
- Why it is a threat.
- Tips for talking to adult cchildren/grandchildren.
- Helpful articles and interactive drug education videos.
- Printable 3-Fold Pamphlet for easy distribution