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Community Services Board (CSB)
Health and Wellness Newsletter
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As students across Fairfax County get ready for a new school year, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) wants families to know that help is available. School can bring stress, new challenges, and big changes, and our youth programs are here to support teens and caregivers. We offer several services that can make the school year healthier and easier.
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Every year on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings us together to take action on overdose in our community. This year’s theme is 25 Years On. Still Needed — highlighting the fact that we are making progress, but we need to keep going.
The good news is that future overdoses can be prevented. We know how to lower overdose risk and keep each other safe.
Use this toolkit to spread the word about resources, connect people to treatment and honor those we’ve lost.
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Recently, we sat down with Donna Chittum, CSB Recruitment Specialist, to learn more about the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program (PHYAP) and what it means for Fairfax County youth who are interested in careers in behavioral health, developmental disabilities and substance use prevention and treatment.
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Underage Drinking Prevention
The CSB's Wellness, Health Promotion & Prevention team offers "Talk. They hear you." presentations to help parents and caregivers start and sustain meaningful conversations about alcohol and substance use.
Learn how to spot signs of underage drinking, understand its consequences and discover practical ways to prevent it. Small, ongoing conversations truly make a big difference.
Training is offered on August 12, 2026, and September 9, 2026.
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Building Resilient Communities
Groundbreaking research, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, shows that adversity in childhood can strongly predict mental, physical and behavioral health outcomes later in life. The good news: what's predictable is preventable.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a presentation for your group? Email Fairfax-AceInterface@fairfaxcounty.gov today!
Training is offered August 10, 2026, and September 9, 2026.
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Mindfulness is a simple practice with powerful benefits. Taking a few minutes each day to focus on your breath or observe your thoughts without judgment can reduce stress and improve emotional health.
Try a guided meditation or a mindful walk to start.
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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, 10:00 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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