This Veterans Day, let’s honor our heroes by shining a light on mental health. Many veterans carry invisible wounds. If you’re struggling or know someone who is, you are not alone. There are local resources here in Fairfax and the region that offer immediate support. The vision of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life, including our remarkable Veterans. Below are some ways the CSB engages with veterans as an employer as well as a service provider.

Employees at the CSB

The CSB is an equal opportunity employer which means military personnel, active or retired, are encouraged to join our celebrated team. Through internal supportive resources and flexible opportunities, the CSB provides a stable landing ground for veterans to be matched with in-demand careers while seamlessly being able to attend required military duties.

Individuals We Serve

Statistics demonstrate a significant prevalence of mental health and substance use issues among the veteran population. The CSB is ready and equipped to support those individuals who qualify. Our clinicians regularly ask the individuals we serve about history of military experience and assess how military service may have an impact on their current functioning. By collecting this information, individuals have a better chance of success in treatment.

Veterans Treatment Docket

The Veterans Treatment Docket is a specialized program at the CSB that focuses on veterans’ mental health and substance use recovery. Recognizing the toll on veterans that accompanies military service, the mission of the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket is to serve the community and increase public safety by integrating and incorporating a coordinated treatment response for justice-involved veterans with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The goal of the program is for these veterans to return to the community as healthy, goal-oriented individuals.

To all veterans and their loved ones, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

If you or a veteran you know is in need of crisis support, reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1.

To Access CSB Services:

• For CSB Non-Emergency Behavioral Health Services, call CSB Entry & Referral at 703-383-8500 TTY 771, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 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.
• 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.