The Fairfax Falls-Church Community Services Board is updating security procedures for people visiting the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Fairfax, VA, 2203). These new procedures are intended to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Beginning on Saturday, November 1, 2025, all visitors and county staff who do not have a valid Fairfax County ID badge should be aware of the following changes.

Entry

Visitors may only come into and leave the building through the following entrances:

• South Lobby Entrance, far right door, next to the parking garage. This entrance is open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Emergency Services Entrance, lower level. This entry is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Visitors who need ADA accommodation may enter and exit through the South Lobby and Emergency Services doors.

Screening

All visitors will be screened (checked) before entering the building. If a visitor refuses screening, they will not be allowed inside. Screening includes the following.

• Visitors will pass through a magnetometer (a metal detector) or handheld wand. All belongings must be removed from pockets and put in a security bin to be checked by security officer.
• If the magnetometer alerts, security officers will screen the individual with a hand-held wand.
• Visitors with a metal or a medical device within their body will be screened by a security officer with a hand-held wand.
• All bags, packages, strollers and other items that could hide items that are not allowed will be manually checked by security officer.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for this process.

Prohibited Items

Visitors will not be allowed to enter the building with any weapon or item that could be used as a weapon. Items that are not allowed (prohibited) include:

• Weapons of any kind. This includes firearms and knives.
• Sharp objects
• Tools
• Any item that could be used to cause harm

If security officers find a prohibited item, the visitor will not be allowed to enter the building. Visitors will be given the option to return the item to their car and return to the screening process.

For questions or special accommodation, please contact the Sharon Bulova Center at 703-559-3000 before visiting.

Contact Information

For media inquiries, contact CSBCommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov.