988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
For Urgent Mental Health-Related Distress
Call:
703-527-4077 (Regional Crisis Call Center)
9-8-8 (Learn more about 988)
Or, Text "CONNECT" to 855-11
911 Emergency Response
CSB Emergency Services
Behavioral Health Services
For CSB Non-Emergency Behavioral Health Services
Call CSB Entry & Referral
703-383-8500 TTY 711
Mon-Thu, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. /
Fri, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., or
Walk-in at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health
Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. /
Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Developmental Disabilities Services
For Developmental Disabilities Services, contact an Intake Support Coordinator
703-324-4400 TTY 711
Detoxification Services
Fairfax Detoxification Center
Available 24/7
703-502-7000
TTY 703-322-9080
Locations
Find information about the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health and Other CSB Service Locations.
Mental Health
Counseling, medication, crisis response, and other services for people of all ages with mental health concerns.
Developmental Disabilities
Services to help people with developmental disabilities live, work and take part in our community.
Substance Use Disorder
Treatment, detoxification, recovery supports for people with substance use disorders.
Children, Youth and Families
Counseling, medication, crisis response, recovery supports and other services for children and youth (and their families).
Prevention and Wellness
Assists the community in strengthening its emotional health and ability to handle challenges related to substance misuse and mental illness.
Detoxification
Services to help individuals safely detoxify from the effects of drugs and/or alcohol.
CSB News
November 20, 2024
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be recognized on November 23, 2024. This solemn day honors the individuals left behind after a suicide, and aims to encourage connection, understanding and hope through the shared experience of loss.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Senator Harry Reid introduced a resolution to the United States Senate in 1999 leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. This effort was initiated after Senator Reid lost his father to suicide. The AFSP website states, “Also known as Survivor Day, [it] was designated by the United States Congress as a time for those affected by suicide to come together for healing and support.” International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is observed on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving each year, as the holiday season can be particularly challenging for suicide loss survivors.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed by phone, text, or chat. The goal of 988 is simple: to connect people in need with trained crisis counselors who can offer compassionate, real-time support.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) has initiatives to support individuals and families who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Its Wellness Health Promotion and Prevention (WHPP) team regularly attends community events in addition to hosting their own trainings to provide resources and education on mental health and substance use issues that may contribute to suicidal behavior.
Brian Anderson, Division Director of WHPP, supports a committed team of individuals who provide these services to the Fairfax community. “Our primary focus of service delivery is to promote QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer), our evidence-based method of offering suicide prevention training, which teaches individuals how to detect the warning signs of suicide, how to properly intervene when someone is unwell, and where to refer someone in crisis,” Anderson shared. Anderson and his team offer QPR trainings, in addition to other vital behavioral health trainings, on a monthly basis. These trainings are helpful and hopeful for those looking for support.
The CSB also offers a Mental Health First Aid course, which trains people to identify risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, promotes early intervention, and teaches people how to help someone who is in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
If you or someone you know is a survivor of suicide loss, you and they are not alone. Reaching out for support offers hope, breaks stigma, and fosters connection.
November 7, 2024
This Veterans Day, let’s honor our heroes by shining a light on mental health. Many veterans carry invisible wounds. If you’re struggling or know someone who is, you are not alone. There are local resources here in Fairfax and the region that offer immediate support. The vision of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life, including our remarkable Veterans. Below are some ways the CSB engages with veterans as an employer as well as a service provider.
Employees at the CSB
The CSB is an equal opportunity employer which means military personnel, active or retired, are encouraged to join our celebrated team. Through internal supportive resources and flexible opportunities, the CSB provides a stable landing ground for veterans to be matched with in-demand careers while seamlessly being able to attend required military duties.
Individuals We Serve
Statistics demonstrate a significant prevalence of mental health and substance use issues among the veteran population. The CSB is ready and equipped to support those individuals who qualify. Our clinicians regularly ask the individuals we serve about history of military experience and assess how military service may have an impact on their current functioning. By collecting this information, individuals have a better chance of success in treatment.
Veterans Treatment Docket
The Veterans Treatment Docket is a specialized program at the CSB that focuses on veterans’ mental health and substance use recovery. Recognizing the toll on veterans that accompanies military service, the mission of the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket is to serve the community and increase public safety by integrating and incorporating a coordinated treatment response for justice-involved veterans with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The goal of the program is for these veterans to return to the community as healthy, goal-oriented individuals.
To all veterans and their loved ones, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
If you or a veteran you know is in need of crisis support, reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1.
To Access CSB Services:
For CSB Non-Emergency Behavioral Health Services, call CSB Entry & Referral at 703-383-8500 TTY 771, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may also walk-in at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For emergency mental health or substance use services, walk-in services are available 24/7 at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health or call 703-573-5679 TTY 711.
October 23, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Drop off unused or expired medications.
Accepted items: prescription and non-prescription pills, e-cigarettes and vaping devices with batteries removed, small liquid packs/pods for e-cigarettes and vaping devices, prescription ointments, and medications for pets.
Not accepted: illegal drugs, pressurized canisters (inhalers/aerosol cans), needles, large sources of liquids, non-prescription ointments, and lotions.
Disposal is FREE, convenient, confidential, and safe.
Safe handling of unused or expired medications:
Protects the environment.
Prevents misuse.
Prevents accidental poisoning.
Drop-Off Sites
Fair Oaks District Station
12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033
Franconia District Station
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA, 22015
Mason District Station
6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Mount Vernon District Station
2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
Reston Hospital Center
1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA 20190
Outside Pavilion 1, across from Parking Garage B
Sully District Station
4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151
Tysons Emergency
8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
Town of Vienna Police Department
215 Center Street South, Vienna, VA 22180
Need help with a substance misuse issue?
Call the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board:
Emergency Services (24/7) – 703-573-5679 (TTY 711)
Fairfax Detoxification Center (24/7) – 703-502-7000(TTY 703-322-9080)
CSB Entry & Referral Services – 703-383-8500
Call 988 for urgent mental health-related distress.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Can’t make it to Drug Take Back Day?
Learn about year-round prescription and over the counter medication disposal, including those prescribed by veterinarians.
For media inquiries, contact CSBCommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov.
October 16, 2024
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provided lifesaving services to more than 22,550 individuals experiencing challenges with mental health, substance use or developmental disabilities in FY 2024. The CSB’s latest Annual Report highlights the work of the agency’s dedicated staff and partners, and the positive difference its services are making in the lives of people in the community. It also details the implementation of new programs and expanded services for the community, including:
Opening of a new Youth Medication-Assisted Treatment (YMAT) clinic in South County to provide community located services for youth.
Expanding youth behavioral healthcare services to Fairfax County community centers located in Falls Church, Alexandria, and Herndon.
Strengthening the crisis care response to the community. 600 callers were transferred from 911 to the 988 Regional Crisis Call Center in FY 2024, where they received immediate behavioral health assistance over the phone by trained crisis workers.
Preparing to respond to an unprecedented opportunity of new developmental disabilities waivers to be offered to individuals in Fairfax County.
Preparing to provide 300 new housing vouchers available for Fairfax County residents with serious mental illness, in partnership with the local housing authority.
CSB services provide innovative, affordable, and effective behavioral health treatments and support to community members and offer hope and a path to recovery for individuals and families throughout Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
Read the CSB’s FY 2024 Annual Report online or access a downloadable copy.
The CSB’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report highlights the work of the agency’s dedicated staff and partners, and the positive difference its services are making in the lives of people in the community.
October 9, 2024
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is now offering new community-based behavioral health services for youth and families at three community centers: the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, Hybla Valley Community Center in Alexandria and Herndon Resource Center.
The CSB’s Youth & Family Community-Based Services Team is reducing barriers to treatment by giving individuals the opportunity to access high-quality, affordable health care and supports in the communities in which they live. CSB Youth & Family Services provides evidence-based treatment to individuals ages 5 to 18 in need of behavioral health services.
Find more information about available services and hours in the Fairfax County NewsCenter.
The CSB’s Youth & Family Community-Based Services Team is reducing barriers to treatment by giving individuals the right to access high-quality, affordable health care and supports in the communities in which they live.