July 8, 2025

Community Services Board (CSB)

Health and Wellness Newsletter

Building a Healthier Future: Prevention is Key

Substance use disorders and mental health issues can be scary and confusing. But the adage remains true that knowledge is power. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), research-based prevention programs can significantly reduce early use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) supports a primary prevention approach to promote positive mental health.

Locally, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) plays an active role in the prevention efforts of the Fairfax community. The Wellness, Health Promotion and Prevention (WHPP) team strengthens our community’s emotional health and ability to handle mental health and substance use challenges through trainings, workshops, presentations, and campaigns.

Community Trainings

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a public education program offered by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board that can help communities understand mental illnesses, seek timely intervention, and save lives.

REVIVE! Kit Training

If you would like to receive opioid overdose response instruction, you can register to take the free CSB Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education training (REVIVE! kit training). Upon completion of the CSB training, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church are eligible to receive a free box of naloxone.

Service Spotlight: Q&A with Raymond Paden, Program Manager, Wellness, Health Promotion & Prevention

Hear from Raymond Paden, Program Manager of the Wellness, Health Promotion & Prevention team to learn about the breadth of resources and support provided at the CSB!

July Wellness Tip

This summer, consider taking a digital detox to reconnect with nature and the world around you. Cutting back on screen time can boost your mental well-being and help you be more present in the moment.

CSB Lifesaving Services

Access CSB Services

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.