Department of Family Services - Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

703-324-5730
TTY 711

DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov

12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building, Floor 7, Suite 740
Fairfax, VA 22035

Toni Zollicoffer,
Director

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

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** Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711 **

**SAFETY ALERT** If you are in danger, call or text 911.

The Department of Family Services' Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers compassionate and comprehensive state-accredited programs for women, men, teens and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.

Stay informed about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Fairfax County.

DFS ANNOUNCEMENT

All Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ (DSVS) individual and group therapy services (ADAPT and survivor services) are suspended until further notice. (Those currently in therapy will receive support via telephone from their existing therapist.) The DSVS 24-hour hotline is still available 703-360-7273.

Stay connected with the Department of Family Services (DFS);
follow our Facebook page (@FairfaxCountyFamilyServices).

Services

Resources

National Resources

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (24 hrs/ 7 days)
866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- What is Teen Dating Violence?
- Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
- About Dating Violence
National Center for Victims of Crime
Love is Respect
Casa de Esperanza (Spanish, English)
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888

State Resources

Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hrs/ 7 days)
800-838-8238 (Voice/TTY)
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Virginia Department of Health, Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention Program

Local Resources

Other Services

Fairfax County Police Department
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
Magistrates
Issues emergency protective orders.
Fairfax: 703-246-2178
Services for people with mental illness or substance use disorders
Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY 711
Entry & Entry & Referral: 703-383-8500; TTY 711
Child Protective Services
703-324-7400; TTY 703-222-9452
Adult Protective Services
703-324-7450; TTY 703-449-1186
Coordinated Services Planning
Information and referral to human services resources in the community.
703-222-0880, TTY 703-802-7914

Staying Safe at Home

These are stressful times because of risks to our health, many of us must stay home. For some, staying home doesn’t always feel safe because someone there may threaten or hurt you. If this is you, know that you can call the Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence hotline for help 24 hours a day at 703-360-7273. If it is not safe to talk, text LOVEIS to 22522 for the national domestic violence hotline or chat at rainn.org for the national sexual violence hotline. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You are the best judge of safety in your own situation. But here are some ideas for keeping yourself and others in your home safe.

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Step Up 4 Kids

Step Up 4 Kids began when county officials realized that seeing domestic violence at any age can affect a child for the rest of their lives. Children may not have the words to tell adults how the violence in their house explains how they act. Fairfax County understands it is important for county services, schools and nonprofits to work together to meet the needs of children impacted by domestic violence. Learn more about how you can help children in your community.

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