Centers For Opportunity
Peer Support & Program Information
Call 571-919-8909 or visit our website to learn more about our services and virtual support groups.
Language & Education
English Empowerment Center
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What We Offer: Summer 2025 English classes for adult learners—beginning through intermediate levels—in-person across Northern Virginia and online conversation groups.
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Locations: Charles Drew CC (Arlington), William Ramsay Rec Center (Alexandria), Annandale CC, and more.
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Registration Fee: $65 per session (materials included)
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Contact & Sign-Up:
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📞 (703) 237-0866
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Hotlines
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (also online chat)
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Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Suicide Prevention Text Line: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
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DBSA Text Line: Text DBSA to 741-741
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (also online chat)
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National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) (also online chat)
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HopeLink: 703-527-4077 | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | TTY: 7-1-1 | Text CONNECT to 85511
State & County Resources
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB)
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Learn more | Emergency Services (24/7): 703-572-5679
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Text CONNECT to 85511 for suicide prevention
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Office: 703-383-8500 | TTY 711 | Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm
Arlington County CSB
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Learn more | Emergency Services (24/7): 703-228-5150 | TTY: 703-228-5242
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Hours: Mon–Thu, 8 am–7:30 pm; Fri, 8 am–5:30 pm
Fairfax Detoxification Center: 703-573-5679 | TTY 711
Virginia Employment Commission
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Apply online or call 866-832-2363 | Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5 pm
Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG)
Arlington Food Assistance Center: 703-845-8486
Arlington DHS Financial Assistance: 703-228-1300
Digital Access
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Affordable Internet & Computers: Internet Essentials
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Free Wi-Fi at Fairfax County Libraries: 6 am–10 pm daily (parking-lot access)
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Internet Subsidy for Low-Income Households: Allconnect FCC Program
Child Care Resources
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CommonHelp Virginia: Apply Online
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Fairfax County Office for Children: 703-449-8484 | [email protected]
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National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736 | Mon–Fri, 1 pm–10 pm
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Virginia Trauma Informed Community Network: Activities & advice for parents
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Virtual Family Travel (VA Tourism): Explore 18 historic sites across Virginia
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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems:
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Amazon Free Kids’ TV Shows: Browse Library
Virtual Support Groups
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Centers For Opportunity Online Support Groups
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Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: Online Groups
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7 Cups: Free Online Support
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-800-208-8649 (phone meetings)
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Al-Anon: 1-888-425-2666 (electronic meetings)
Mental Health Resources
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Take a Free Screening: Northern Virginia Mental Health Screening
If you have other resources to suggest or need help accessing any of these services, please reach out to Centers For Opportunity at 571-919-8909.
