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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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Charmain Jeffrey McKay recently announced a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month in Fairfax County and has been recognized as such since 2011. This year's proclamation has sparked meaningful conversations and reflections within the community. One community member, with support from the Arc of Northern Virginia, shared her personal experiences on how opportunities have positively impacted her life, highlighting the profound benefits of a truly inclusive society.
Inclusion in the Community
Did you know that Fairfax County hosts a variety of inclusion opportunities? Here are a few:
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The Arc of Northern Virginia - A non-profit made up of, and led by, people with developmental disabilities, their families and allies.
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Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates - A local business that provides meaningful employment to adults living with an intellectual disability through a supported group environment.
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Sensory Rooms - Neighborhood and Community Services hosts three sensory rooms throughout Fairfax County that provide person-centered, safe and nurturing environments designed to promote exploration, play, and sensory integration.
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Technical Assistance - In the Department of Family Services, dedicated staff from the Disabilities Rights and Resources team provide assistance on disability-related questions and provide information about resources for people with disabilities.
- Some individuals receiving support from the CSB also participate in a day program at Ellmore Farmhouse in Frying Pan Park. In this program, individuals create unique items, including greeting cards, candles, and other handcrafted goods, which are sold in the Farmhouse gift shop.
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Happy Women's History Month! Currently, 77% of the CSB's top leadership roles are filled by women. These incredible women are changemakers in their fields and deliver state-of-the-art treatments, fight for equity, and bring innovative technologies to the agency. The 2025 theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership, shaping the minds and futures of all generations.
In this article, you'll meet some of the phenomenal women working at the CSB who dedicate their days to caring for others. Join us in applause to celebrate the incredible and priceless impact they make on our community.
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Taking care of your brain can be fun! Enjoy cooking a meal with your favorite people. Get outside and find 5 new things in nature you've never noticed before. Or make it a point to socialize if you haven't hung out with friends in a while. Adding fun to your day is a great way to show your brain you care about it!
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Get an in-depth look at CSB services by going behind the scenes with CSB staff with a Q&A session. This month, we introduce Sierra Simmons with Developmental Disabilities Support Coordination services.
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 Understanding Developmental Disabilities
Understanding someone with a disability and being understood by someone with a disability are both easier and harder than people think. This customized training provides you with supportive information and real-life tools. Contact Daniel Cronnell to schedule this training for you and your team.
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Lock & Talk - Locking devices for medications and firearms
An essential strategy for keeping someone safe who's in a crisis is to limit access to firearms and poisons, including medications that can be misused. Contact our prevention team for more information about our Lock and Talk program.
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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.
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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.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a substance use crisis, call the Fairfax Detoxification Center 24/7 at 703-502-7000, TTY 703-322-9080.
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If someone with a developmental disability is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis, call REACH, a 24/7 regional crisis stabilization and crisis prevention service for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, at 855-897-8278.
The Fairfax-Falls Church CSB is part of a large community network of behavioral health, developmental disability and healthcare service providers without whom the wealth of quality services to the northern Virginia community would not be possible. As part of our collaboration with community partners, the CSB may refer members of the community to other service providers as appropriate to meet their needs.
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Serving Fairfax County
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provides lifesaving services for people experiencing mental health concerns, substance misuse and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
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