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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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The holiday season is often described as “cheerful,” but it can also bring stress and emotional challenges. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs in the midst of all of the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re dealing with grief, social, financial or emotional stress, support is available from the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB).
This month, we sat down with Stacey Lawson, Division Director of Residential Treatment and Detoxification Services to learn more about the mental health and substance use support that is available 24/7 — even throughout the holidays.
Stacey shared, "I have seen so many lives positively impacted by our services, it’s impossible to pick just one. However, it feels really rewarding to know that some individuals who I served during my first year of working at the CSB are still clean and sober 26 years later. Some even now work for the CSB and are giving back themselves!"
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Remember to make time for self-care during the holiday season. By noticing which activities drain you and which ones energize you, you can make choices that better support your well-being.
-From your friends at the CSB
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In a month that so many associate with giving, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our volunteers. This year, 63 volunteers gave a total of 16,051 hours of work. Volunteers shared their time and talents to support our community in many ways -- like teaching yoga, beautifying the grounds of our residential facilities, and offering tutoring services.
Thank you, volunteers!
Learn more about CSB’s Valued Interns & Volunteers in Action (VIVA!) program.
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 Youth Mental Health First Aid
Ensure you have the right tools when you need them. Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces attendees to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth, explains the importance of early intervention, and most importantly, teaches people how to help a young person who is in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Next Youth Training: December 9, 2025
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Talk. They hear you.
"Talk. They hear you." is presented by the CSB's Wellness, Health Promotion & Prevention team for parents and caregivers of children, teens and young adults, to help start and continue having conversations about underage drinking and substance use prevention throughout a child’s development. Join this important
Next Training: December 10, 2025
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Embrace wellness during this holiday season. Here are a few simple steps to help you make sure you enjoy yourself, your time, and those around you.
- Acknowledge your feelings.
- Make a plan so you maintain a manageable schedule.
- Practice stillness.
- Be realistic with your expectations.
- Accept help and resources if needed.
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For CSB Non-Emergency Behavioral Health Services, call CSB Entry & Referral at 703-383-8500 TTY 771, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 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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