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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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Each September, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) joins organizations across the country in recognizing National Recovery Month—an annual observance dedicated to increasing awareness around mental health and substance use recovery.
This month serves as a powerful reminder to reduce stigma, celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery, and inspire hope throughout our communities. Here in Fairfax and Falls Church, we proudly stand with the national recovery movement to promote understanding and affirm that recovery is possible for everyone.
Actions to Support and Sustain Recovery
1. Build a Strong Support Network
2. Establish Healthy Routines
3. Learn about Relapse Prevention
4. Practice Self-Compassion
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As students and their families transition back to school, Fairfax County has an array of mental health resources and supportive services to assist them both inside and outside of the classroom. The county is committed to promoting youth wellness and providing access to professional help, when needed. The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Healthy Minds Fairfax, and Fairfax County Public Schools can assist in providing students and their families the support they need to thrive.
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Learn about the innovative and effective ways the team at Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit are taking care of individuals who need short-term crisis stabilization from mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
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 Mental Health First Aid
Did you know you can request a custom Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for your organization? Reach out today to schedule a custom class or attend a group class:
Next Youth MHFA Training: September 9, 2025
Next Adult MHFA Training: September 25, 2025
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QPR Suicide Prevention
Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to the help they need.
Next Training: September 6, 2025
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The goal of 988 Day is to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource that provides help for individuals feeling overwhelmed, in crisis, or struggling with mental health, substance use, or other stressors. Anyone in the U.S. can call, text or chat with 988 anytime to receive compassionate help.
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Take a moment. Pause. Breathe. Your breath is a powerful tool—always with you, always available. Use it to calm the mind, ease tension, and release frustration.
Inhale… Exhale… Repeat.
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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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