Human Services & Resources

24/7 Crisis Numbers

If you are experiencing an immediately life-threatening situation, call 911.

Emergency Mental Health Services
703-573-5679
TTY 711

Fairfax Detoxification Center
703-502-7000
TTY 703-322-9080

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline
703-360-7273
TTY 711

Adult Protective Services
703-324-7450
TTY 711
Report abuse, exploitation, or neglect of adults 60 years and older or adults 18 years and older and incapacitated.

Child Protective Services
703-324-7400
TTY 711
Report abuse, neglect, or concerns about a child’s well-being.

Additional Numbers

The following information lines are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday:

Coordinated Service Planning
703-222-0880
TTY 711
Connects residents to County and community-based resources to address immediate and long-term needs such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, and financial assistance.

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
703-324-5730
TTY 711
Programs for women, men, teens, and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

Services for Older Adults
703-324-7948
TTY 711
Assists older adults and their caregivers connect with County services that include in-home care, caregiver support and respite services, case management, transportation, Meals on Wheels, recreation and wellness programs, and community engagement opportunities.

Services for People with Disabilities
703-521-5421
TTY 703-449-1186
Assists people with disabilities connect with services including assistive technology, case management and support services, community engagement opportunities, employment resources, housing resources, transportation resources, and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and other disability laws.

• Search Permitted Home Child Care Providers in the City of Fairfax
• Childcare Assistance and Referral (CCAR) Program
  703-449-8484

Fairfax County agencies serving the City of Fairfax:

• Coordinated Services Planning (Connects residents to County and community-based resources to address immediate and long-term needs.)
• Community Services Board (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services)
• Family Services
  • Financial and Medical Assistance
  • Services for Children and Families
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
  • Employment and Training
  • Senior Housing
  • Services for Older Adults
  • Services and Resources for Persons with Disabilities
• Health Department
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Environmental Health
• Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
• Neighborhood and Community Services
  • Human Services Resource Guide

City of Fairfax residents may request a reduction for the dental clinic cost.  To apply for the program a "Request for Fee Reduction" application form and supporting documentation must be submitted a minimum of three weeks in advance.  All requests will be evaluated based on overall household income size relative to the financial assistance eligibility scale which is included with the application.  

Eligibility-Requirements-for-Dental-Clinic-2025.pdf(PDF, 976KB)

Dental-Application-Instructions-2025.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Dental-Clinic-Fee-Reduction-Program-Application-2025-English-Spanish.pdf(PDF, 190KB)

COVID-19-Patient-Screening-Questions-English-Spanish.pdf(PDF, 70KB)

• Human Services in Northern Virginia
• Northern Virginia Dental Clinic
  703-820-7170
• Elder Care Locator
  1-800-677-1116
• Senior Navigator
• English as a Second Language Resources
• The Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG)
  Provides immediate 24/7 access to detailed information on thousands of non-profit and government services available to Fairfax County and Fairfax City residents. Listings include detailed service descriptions, eligibility requirements, locations (maps and directions), and contact information

General Information & Assistance Flyers

• Northern VA Senior Employment Program Flyers (English)
• Fairfax County TOPS: Transportation Options, Programs and Services (English & Spanish)
• Shepherd's Center Transportation Flyer (English)(PDF, 107KB)
• Shepherd Center Transportation Services Flyer (Spanish)(PDF, 220KB)
• New Parent Support Flyer(PDF, 1MB)
• Brochure for Seniors Seeking Job Opportunities(PDF, 1MB)
• Brochure for Employers(PDF, 1MB)

Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) Program

VENA is an emergency food assistance program created by the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide support to SNAP households during the federal shutdown. This program is available to Fairfax City residents who meet the eligibility requirements.

Key Information

• SNAP benefits will not be issued in November
• To fill the gap, Virginia has started VENA (Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance)
• There is no application process for VENA. Benefits will be issued weekly only to people eligible for SNAP as of October 29, 2025
• Emergency food assistance under VENA will be added to existing SNAP EBT cards starting November 3
• To check your balance before you shop, call 1-866-281-2448 and enter the 16-digit number on your card

VENA Benefit Schedule

VENA will be funded on a weekly basis instead of monthly. Benefits will be issued weekly to people eligible for SNAP as of October 29, 2025:

Program Details

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) administers VENA directly. Learn more about VENA from VDSS.

Eligibility: You must have been approved for SNAP before October 29, 2025 to participate in VENA. New SNAP applications and renewals continue to be accepted and processed, but benefits cannot be issued until the federal government reopens.

SNAP Program Information

Current Status

• October Benefits: October SNAP benefits were distributed as expected and are not affected by the federal shutdown
• November Benefits: Regular SNAP benefits cannot be issued during the federal shutdown; VENA provides temporary assistance
• Retroactive Benefits: It is unclear whether benefits will be issued retroactively once the shutdown ends

Other Assistance Programs

The following programs are currently not affected by the federal shutdown:

• Child Care Assistance and Referral (CCAR)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid)

Since SNAP is funded at the federal level and supervised by the state, Fairfax County cannot control or change when SNAP funding will be released.

Additional Resources

For More Information

For the latest updates on VENA and SNAP, visit the Fairfax County SNAP Updates page →

Emergency Food Access Providers

Get emergency access to food items, diapers, baby food/formula, toiletries, and household items via the Emergency Food Access Providers Application.

Fairfax City residents are eligible for these services.

Access the Emergency Food Providers Map →

How to Use the Food Access Map

The food and resource distribution sites are shared with the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services. Please call or email before visiting a site to confirm they are open.

On the webpage, you can:

• Select criteria (ZIP Code, days available, products needed, and language requirements) to find the nearest distribution site that meets your needs
• View pop-ups showing details for each food distribution site, including:
  • Contact information
  • Available resources
  • Days and hours of operation
  • Eligibility requirements and restrictions
• Use the search bar in the top right to search for distribution sites and addresses in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, and Fort Belvoir

If you see a location not included in the map or have questions regarding the application, please email NCSFoodAccess@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Donations: People who wish to donate to these sites may contact the site via their phone number located in the pop-up.

Charitable Organizations

Numerous charitable organizations support the Fairfax City community. Check out this list and see how you can donate your time, money, and talents.