Resources
People thrive when they are a part of healthy, supportive, and inclusive communities.
The following resources aim to provide free or low-cost support in Fairfax, VA, and beyond, particularly immigrants and LGBTQ+ people who are often marginalized and excluded.
Mental Health Crisis Support
988 Lifeline: Suicide or crisis support via phone call or text; just dial 988
BlackLine: Culturally-responsive and confidential crisis support line focused on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and LGBTQ+ identities
LGBT National Hotline: A confidential phone line for support around concerns related to sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, fully staffed by volunteers who identify as LGBTQIA+
TransLifeline: A peer-support crisis phone line for the trans community, run entirely by trans volunteers, with English and Spanish language services.
The Trevor Project: 24/7 suicide prevention phone, text, or chat line for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24
Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or use the website to chat
Psychological Services in Fairfax, Virginia
George Mason University Center for Community Mental Health: Offers sliding-scale group therapy services and psychological testing
9900 Main Street
Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22031
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board: Offers counseling, psychiatric medication, substance abuse treatment and detox, and support for developmental disabilities
8211 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Inova Pride Clinic: Gender-affirming medical care, primary care, behavioral health care, and sexual health support with an LGBTQ+ focus
500 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Whitman-Walker Health: Gender-affirming medical care, primary care, behavioral health care, sexual health support, and dental care with an LGBTQ+ focus
1201 Sycamore Dr SE
Washington, DC 20032
Immigration Support
Ayuda: Legal, social, and language services for low-income immigrants
2701 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22031
CASA: Offers support to immigrants and working-class families with citizenship application and interviews, finding and connecting with healthcare, financial education, free tax preparation for eligible community members
2359 Research Ct
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Office Number: 571-421-2211
Multilingual Health Hotline: 1-800-201-6567
Legal Aid Justice Center: Free immigration consultations with an immigration attorney and Know-Your-Rights presentations to immigrant communities
6402 Arlington Blvd
Suite 1130
Falls Church, VA 22042
Recreational Activities
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services: Offers recreational, educational, and developmental programs for Fairfax County families and community members of all ages
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035