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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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February is often associated with love and relationships, but staying connected is important for everyone, not just couples, all year long. Good relationships help us feel supported, reduce stress and improve mental health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), strong social ties can lower the risk of depression and anxiety and help people recover.
Read the full article to learn more about why relationships matter, tips for building healthy connections, and how the CSB can help put these suggestions into action.
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Join us to celebrate youth voices! The Fairfax Prevention Coalition Youth Team used photography to capture the beauty of Route 1 and share their vision for positive change. Come see their powerful photos and meet these amazing young changemakers at our reception on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hybla Valley Community Center (7950 Audubon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22306).
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 Barbara Wadley-Young Named CSB Acting Executive Director
Barbara Wadley-Young, PhD, MSW, has been named Acting Executive Director of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. She is an experienced executive leader in behavioral health and developmental services.
Dr. Wadley-Young has been serving as the Deputy of Clinical Operations for more than three years, and Asst. Deputy Director for three years prior, where she has responsibility for oversight and monitoring of CSB directly operated and contracted behavioral health and developmental disability services.
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 Daryl Washington Appointed Next Commissioner of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s office has appointed Daryl Washington, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Executive Director, as Commissioner of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services under her administration.
The CSB congratulates Mr. Washington and thanks him for his longtime service to Fairfax County.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
Trainings are offered in virtual and in-person formats.
Sign up for a training today!
February 12, 2026
February 24, 2026
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In recognition of American Heart Month, we encourage you to take inventory of how you can reduce stress in your life to support a healthy heart.
You can’t always prevent or avoid stress. But you can change how you respond to it. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too!
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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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