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Department of Family Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-5730 TTY 711
DFSDSVS@fairfaxcounty.gov
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building, Floor 7, Suite 740
Fairfax, VA 22035
Keesha Coke
Director

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Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC)

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Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711
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  SAFETY ALERT – If you are in danger, call or text 911.


Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) logoThe Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) is a comprehensive, co-located service center, staffed by county agency and community non-profit partners, created to provide culturally responsive information and support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human sex trafficking, and their families. DVAC also promotes the accountability of those who have caused harm through these crimes with specialized prosecution and supervision.

Community victim advocates, system-based advocates, and other service providers offer a safe environment where victims can feel comfortable exploring their options and accessing the services and resources they may need. All services are free and, when possible, confidential. Some of the services include:

  • Assistance with individualized safety planning.
  • Crisis intervention, emotional support, and options counseling.
  • Education about the criminal and civil justice systems (including civil protective orders and criminal injuries compensation).
  • Emergency shelter.
  • Housing information and referral.
  • Referrals to other county and community-based resources.
  • Short-term case management.

Get more information about DVAC by calling 703-246-4573.

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  • Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
  • Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney
  • Fairfax County's Police Department, Victim Services Section
  • Inova Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team (FACT)
  • Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
  • Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV)
  • Northern Virginia Family Service - Multicultural Center
  • Shelter House, Inc.
  • Tahirih Justice Center
  • The Women’s Center

Check out these DVAC Partners videos. (All videos may contain graphic images of abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.)

All About Domestic Violence Action Center Partnerships

Locations and Hours

Domestic Violence Action Center’s Advocacy Services Extends Hours
The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) now offers late appointments and longer DVAC Main Line hours to Advocacy Services clients, extending remote services Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Advocates provide, free of charge, safety planning, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, referrals and more. Schedule an appointment be calling 703-246-4573.

DVAC Historic Courthouse (Building #2)

4000 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 2702, Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-4573, Email
Walk-in services are temporarily unavailable at DVAC. For assistance, call 703-246-4573 or the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273.

DVAC North County

Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
1086 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170
Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is also a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program location.

Other Locations

InovaCares Clinic for Women and Children
6400 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am.-.5 p.m.

Fairfax County Courthouse
Domestic Relations Intake Office
4110 Chain Bridge Road, Ste. 202
Fairfax, VA 22030
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Walk-ins welcome

Fairfax County Courthouse
General District Court
4110 Chain Bridge Road, Ste. 211
Fairfax, VA 22030
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Walk-ins welcome

Fairfax County Community Services Room
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (By appointment only)

Kelly Square
Fairfax County Health Department
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
703-246-4573 (By appointment only)

James Lee Community Center
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome

Pennino Building
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 740
Fairfax County, VA 22035
703-324-5730, Email
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

If you're interested in a tour of our DVAC locations, please call 703-246-4573.


This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GG-02042-ICJR awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.


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