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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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Every year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a solemn yet powerful occasion to remember lives lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind, and raise awareness about overdose prevention.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) works with local partners to reduce overdose from opioids. In addition, Fairfax County provides many resources to stay informed about the current climate of opioids throughout the county.
Everyone has a role to play in saving lives, and IOAD reminds us that even small steps—like education, compassion, and advocacy—can make a world of difference.
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Diversion First offers alternatives to incarceration for people with mental health concerns, substance use concerns and/or developmental disabilities who come into contact with the criminal justice system for low-level offenses. The continuum of services is designed to more efficiently use resources to prevent repeat encounters with law enforcement, create a safer community and promote healthier lives.
Since its beginning in 2016, Diversion First has helped over 4,400 people avoid arrest.
Read the 2024 Annual Report and learn more about Diversion First.
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Hear from Lisa Potter, Director of Countywide Diversion Initiatives, to learn about Diversion First, a successful and recognized initiative that offers alternatives to incarceration for people with mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities.
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 Talk. They hear you.
Parents and caregivers of children, teens and young adults: Learn how to start and continue having conversations about underage drinking and substance use prevention.
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REVIVE! Kit Training
Learn what to do and not do in an opioid overdose situation in this free, 1-hour online training. After completion, residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church are eligible to receive a free box of naloxone.
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The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is thrilled to announce that the Addiction Medicine Clinic (AMC) at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health in Merrifield is now offering extended hours to better serve you! Starting immediately, AMC’s new hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
These extended hours will help ensure that support and care for individuals with opioid use are accessible, even during non-traditional business hours. At the AMC, we offer services such as Medication Assisted Treatment (Suboxone/buprenorphine) and admission to Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) for ongoing recovery support.
For more information, contact the Addiction Medicine Clinic at 703-559-3188 or reach out to CSB Entry and Referral by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
No appointment? No problem. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis Friday through Sunday!
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Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? Take time this month to take extra care of yourself.
Here's a hot tip: drink more water! Staying hydrated can improve mood, enhance physical performance, and promote clear skin.
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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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