As students across Fairfax County get ready for a new school year, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) wants families to know that help is available. School can bring stress, new challenges and big changes, and our youth programs are here to support teens and caregivers. We offer several services that can make the school year healthier and easier.
Youth & Family Services Overview
Our Youth & Family team offers many kinds of support. Families can get therapy, psychiatric care and help finding other resources. Our staff works with young people and their caregivers to improve communication, build coping skills and support long-term well-being. We partner with families so they never feel like they have to face challenges alone.
Youth & Family Services support children and teens ages 3 to 18. For transitional aged young people who are still in need of services, they may be eligible through age 22.
CSB also offers support in many languages. Some staff members speak multiple languages at our community locations and at YMAT clinics. The CSB Entry & Referral Call Center can take calls in English and Spanish, and telephone translation services are available for other languages when needed.
Youth Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid and Substance Use
Youth Medication-Assisted Treatment, or YMAT, is the use of FDA-approved medicine in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders and prevent opioid overdose. YMAT is available for people 12 -22 years. After age 22, our team will help make the transition to adult services.
YMAT also offers peer support. A trained young adult is available to talk with teens, listen and share helpful ideas. This peer support happens along with counseling and other services, giving teens someone who understands what they’re going through.
CSB Clinicians in Fairfax County Public Schools
Some CSB clinicians work directly inside Fairfax County Public Schools. This helps students get support without needing to leave school or travel for an appointment. It also helps school staff and CSB work closely together.
This year, we are adding one more school-based clinician so more students can get care where they already are every day.
Turning Point Program
Turning Point is an early-intervention program for older teens and young adults who may be experiencing the first signs of psychosis. The program provides therapy, medication support, case management and skills to help individuals stay involved in school, work and daily activities.
Turning Point also offers peer support for families. Families can connect with another family that has gone through similar experiences. This can help parents and caregivers feel understood and hopeful.
Community-Based Youth Services
The CSB offers youth and family counseling, referrals and other behavioral health services in several community locations across Fairfax County. These community-based services provide easy access closer to home.
- Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
Call 703-383-8500 or walk in at 1086 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170.- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Hybla Valley Community Center in Alexandria
Call or 703-383-8500 or walk in at 7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22306.- Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- James Lee Community Center in Falls Church
Call 703-383-8500 or walk in at 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Youth Care Navigation Services
Healthy Minds Fairfax Youth Care Navigation Services helps families find appropriate mental health and substance use treatment services in two ways:
- Connect with a free Care Navigator to help find the right level of support. Care Navigators listen to each family’s needs and help remove barriers like transportation, scheduling or knowing where to start. To connect with a Care Navigator, call 703-468-0040 or email youthcarenav@hopelinkbh.org.
- Look up local resources using a free online database. Enter a zip code, to find nearby children’s and youth behavioral health services, physical health providers, and other community resources.
Get Support from the CSB
To get started with any of the services mentioned above, call CSB’s Entry, Assessment and Referral Call Center at 703-383-8500 or walk in at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
For emergency mental health or substance use issues, walk-in services are available 24/7 at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health or call 703-573-5679 TTY 711. Call 911 if you have an urgent need for police or medical response. Call or text 988 if you are in a mental health crisis and want to talk to somebody.