For individuals under stress or facing uncertainty, CFO offers a curated list of free activities you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
Centers For Opportunity:
Call +571-919-8909 for peer support or additional resources.
Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
Online chat
Disaster Distress Helpline:
1-800-985-5990
Suicide prevention text line: text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance:
Suicide prevention text line: text “DBSA” to 741-741
The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
Online chat
The National Sexual Assault Hotline:
800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online chat
Crisis Link, PRS
703-527-4077
1.800.273.TALK (8255)
TTY: 7-1-1
Text “CONNECT” to 85511
Granite Recovery Centers
https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/resources/how-to-respond-to-an-overdose
County Resources
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), click here:
703-383-8500, TTY 711
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
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- Emergency Services: available 24/7 at 703-572-5679
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- Suicide prevention text line: text “CONNECT” to 855-11
Arlington County CSB, click here:
Phone: 703-228-5150
TTY: 703-228-5242
Monday-Thursday, 8 am–7:30 pm
Friday, 8 am–5:30 pm
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- Emergency Services available 24/7 at 703-228-5160
Fairfax Detoxification Center:
703-573-5679, TTY 711
Food & Basic Needs Resources
COVID-19 Medical Assistance for the Uninsured:
COVID-19 Uninsured Resources
Unemployment Compensation, Virginia Employment Commission (You must continue to file for unemployment compensation each week):
Apply online, or
Call 1-866-832-2363
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Have questions about unemployment rules? Click here.
Tips for coping with uncertainty in the age of COVID-19:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/news/2020/coping-with-uncertainty
Fairfax County Department of Family Services, click here:
703-324-7500
To apply: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
To apply call: 1-855-635-4370
Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning:
703-222-0880, TTY 711
Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm
Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools:
http://nvintergroup.org/
Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools:
Searchable map of food resources
Fairfax County’s Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG):
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hsrg/
Arlington Food Assistance Center:
703-845-8486
Arlington County Department of Human Services financial assistance, click here:
703-228-1300
Affordable Internet and Computers:
https://www.internetessentials.com/
Free Wi-Fi Fairfax County Libraries:
All library branches have limited wireless internet access. While libraries are closed to the public, Wi-Fi access is available from the parking lots from 6 am–10 pm, seven days a week.
Allconnect: Internet Subsidy for Low-Income Households:
https://www.allconnect.com/blog/fcc-approves-internet-subsidy-for-low-income-households
Child Care Resources
The Fairfax County Office for Children:
703-449-8484
Email: [email protected]
To search for care click here
To apply for financial assistance click here
National Parent Helpline:
1-855-427-2736
Monday-Friday, 1 pm- 10 pm
Virginia Trauma Informed Community Network:
Activities and advice for parents
Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
CDC guidance on talking to kids about COVID
Virtual family travel is courtesy of Virginia Tourism:
Click here for access to eighteen links to explore historic sites across Virginia.
Participate in Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
Amazon free library of kids’ TV shows:
For more information click here.
Virtual Support Groups
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:
Online support groups
7 Cups:
Online support
Alcoholics Anonymous:
1-800-208-8649
Phone meetings
Al-Anon:
1-888-425-2666
Electronic Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous:
1-800-543-4670
https://virtual-na.org/meetings/
NAMI Norther VA:
https://www.nami-
COVID-19 Resource Sites
Fairfax County COVID-19 site:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
Arlington County COVID-19 site:
https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services COVID-19 site:
http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/covid19
National Alliance of Mental Illness COVID-19 Resources:
Mental Health America (MHA) COVID-19 page:
mhanational.org/covid19
Take a mental health screening:
https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/northern-virginia
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
World Health Organization (WHO):
Conversations on Crisis Communications During COVID-19:
For more information click here.
Sunshine Behavioral Health:
https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/domestic-violence/
Southern California Sunrise Mental Health (Managing mental health during COVID-19:
https://socalsunrisemh.com/managing-mental-health-during-covid-19
Free Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga & Fitness:
New Mindfulness Meditation Class, Meredith McEver, LCSW:
703-820-6732
Thursdays, 12:05 – 12:45 p.m
https://zoom.us/j/91995297516?
Meeting ID: 919 9529 7516
Password: 277563
+13126266799 (Chicago)
+16465588656 (New York)
IMCW/The Insight Meditation Community of Washington (Most meditation offerings are by dana (optional donation), and they offer financial aid for some of their paid class offerings.):
Calm is a free guided meditation app and online platform:
Sounds True:
Download myStrength, an online app to help you recharge, refresh, andimprove your mood:
https://appv2.mystrength.com/go/ffccsb/csbcommunity
Free Virtual Fitness and Dance Classes:
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- For more information click here.
YouTube Channels:
YMCA free on-demand classes:
https://ymca360.org/on-demand#/
Wellness Activities & More
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:
The Wellness Society:
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP):
Nursing License Map:
https://nursinglicensemap.com/resources/mental-health-resources
Online Therapy Directory:
https://www.onlinetherapy.com/online-therapy-services/
Public Health Degrees:
https://www.publichealthdegrees.org/resources/79-resources-managing-seasonal-affective-disorder/
Articles
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- Shatterproof: “How I’m Coping with COVID-19 and Social Isolation as a Person in Long-Term Recovery” provides helpful suggestions. Click here.
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- The Chopra Center: “Anxious About the Coronavirus? Here Are Eight Practical Tips on How to Stay Calm and Support Your Immune System.” Click here.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Resources
Alcohol Use Resource for Virginia Residents:
https://www.alcoholhelp.com/treatment/outpatient-rehab
Help.org:
12 Tips for Taking a Restorative Mental Health Day:
