Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board

CONTACT INFORMATION: Emergency - 703-573-5679 / Detox - 703-502-7000 (24/7)
703-383-8500 TTY 711
8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Daryl Washington
Executive Director

Merrifield Peer Resource Center

Image of balanced rocks with the words "hope, recovery, wellness"

The Merrifield Peer Resource Center (PRC) at the CSB's Sharon Bulova Center is a living example of Hope, Recovery, and Wellness.

The Center is a free resource for adults recovering from with mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Peer Recovery Specialists (PRSs) and volunteers share their lived experiences with similar challenges in an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere of support and encouragement through:

  • Individual peer support PRSs are ready to help you:
    • Create job-winning resumes, cover letters, and provide individual employment support
    • Apply food stamps, general relief, SSI/SSDI
    • Navigate the CSB service system online
    • Develop advance directives, which allow you to plan for health care decisions – mental and physical – when you are unable to make those decisions for yourself
    • Find housing, communicate with health providers, and recommend helpful community resources
  • Group peer support is available through:
    • Tranquil Voices – general peer support group open to all
    • Positive Reflections Group
    • A Hope and Healing Journey
    • Meditation and mindfulness classes
    • Creative Arts group

Additional services include:

  • Computer/internet access
  • Online, self-paced training on Microsoft Office programs
  • Help with debt management and accessing credit reports
  • Social activities, camaraderie and fun!

Check out the Center’s calendar of activities.

Stop by the Center today and connect with others through groups, activities, and one-on-one peer support.

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