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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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Stress Awareness Month has been recognized and sponsored every April since 1992. Originally setting out to decrease the amount of stress in the workplace, Stress Awareness Month now extends to supporting anyone interested in discovering ways to regulate emotions, strengthen relationships and much more. The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provides a comprehensive range of services to support individuals at any level of need, including those with developmental disabilities. While the term “stress” is commonly used, its meaning and impact on overall well-being merit further exploration. By examining our relationships with stress, we can identify effective coping mechanisms that improve our daily lives and foster greater wellness.
We sat down with the CSB's Executive Director, Daryl Washington, to hear about how the conversation around stress and mental health issues has changed over his 30-year tenure.
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 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training
Learn about how and why adversity and trauma in childhood can reliably predict risks for mental, physical, behavioral health and productivity later in life. What's predictable is preventable.
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Mental Health First Aid
Gain the skills to better understand mental illnesses, seek timely intervention, and save lives. This is an 8-hour hybrid course that provides you with real-life tools and a core five-step action plan to support someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or emotional crisis.
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Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress, helping to calm the mind and bring awareness to the present moment. By focusing on deep breathing and mindfulness, meditation promotes relaxation and emotional balance. Over time, a regular meditation practice can improve resilience, enhance focus, and foster a sense of inner peace amidst life's challenges.
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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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