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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 people across the country to celebrate Recovery Month. This month honors people who are living in recovery. It also reminds us that healing is possible. Recovery Month 2026 focuses on connecting with care, peer support and community awareness. Recovery Month reminds us that no one has to do this alone.
As Michael Lane, Division Director of Recovery and Peer Services, says, “With the right support, people can find hope and move forward in recovery.”
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The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) announced on August 13 that we are once again offering mini-grants for youth-led projects to reduce stigma among their peers, with support from the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia which is funded by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
These mini-grants will fund youth-planned, youth-led projects within Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church City, to be completed by May 21, 2027. Proposals are due September 14, 2026.
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The third annual 988 Day takes place September 8 to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and highlight the importance of prioritizing mental health and seeking help. 988 Day is a key part of the broader September focus on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and recovery.
This year’s 988 Day theme is “988 Reasons: Your reason is enough,” highlighting the many reasons people may need support, such as a difficult moment, a mental health challenge, or a concern for someone else. Anyone can call, text, or chat 988 anytime, 24/7, to connect with a skilled, caring, and non-judgmental 988 counselor.
Help us spread the word about 988 as part of a national initiative led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Opioid Overdose Prevention
The CSB offers free REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education trainings. These 60-minute virtual classes teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, how to properly administer naloxone nasal spray (Narcan) and what to do during an emergency.
Training is offered on September 11, 2026, and September 24, 2026.
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Suicide Prevention
The CSB offers free 60-minute virtual QPR trainings for anyone age 16 and older. Participants learn how to identify signs of suicide risk, offer hope and take action that can save a life. Now, more than ever, reaching out to offer connection, safety and support is vital.
Training is offered on September 5, 2026, September 17, 2026, and September 29, 2026.
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Committing just 10-15 minutes each day for self-care can reduce stress and improve your mood. Here are some easy ways to make it work for you:
- Step outside
- Get moving (dance, walk, stretch)
- Practice slower breathing
- Connect briefly with a friend
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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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