Department of Family Services Alert:

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

703-324-5730 TTY 711

DFSDSVS@fairfaxcounty.gov

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

Keesha Coke
Director

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Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711

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

Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning individuals experience intimate partner violence at higher rates than heterosexual and cisgender people due to stigma and barriers to accessing support.

If you or someone you care about is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence, you are not alone and there is help available. Call the Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273.

Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC)
Victim advocacy and education about the criminal and civil justice systems
703-246-4573; TTY 711

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) NOVA Chapter
Student organization, education, resource development, public policy, and research
212-727-0135 Ext. 6565

George Mason University, LGBTQ+ Resources Center
Support groups, mentoring, guidance, advocacy, and academic counseling
703-993-2702

INOVA Pride Clinic
LGBTQ+ informed healthcare and medical support
703-522-1175

LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports Fairfax County Public Schools
Provide a safe and respectful learning environment for all students

Transgender Education Association (TGEA)
Provides support for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and their loved ones, including education, information and support groups
tgeagw@gmail.com
703-371-3622

Alexandria Safe Place
Safe Place is a community-based national youth outreach and prevention program for young people in need of immediate help and safety with businesses and organizations designated as Safe Place locations for readily available help.
703-746-5400

Asian and Pacific Islander Queers United for Action (AQUA) DC
The DC Anti-Violence Project (DCVAP) works to reduce violence against those in the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, education, and assisting victims of anti-LGBTQ+ violence.

Safe Space NOVA
Safe, accepting and supportive social environment for LGBTQ+ youth to combat challenges faced by youth
info@safespacenova.org
703-419-5270

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization supporting LGBTQ young people nationwide
866-488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678-678

Trans Lifeline
Confidential peer support hotline run by trans people for trans and questioning peers
877-565-8860
English and Spanish

Equality Virginia (Richmond)
Advocacy, outreach, and education
804-643-4816; TTY 711

Virginia Anti-Violence Project
Advocacy, support, counseling, support groups, outreach and education

Virginia LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline
Support, referrals, information, safety planning, and validation
866-356-6998
Text: 804-793-9999 (Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.)

Youth Pride Clinic at Children’s National Hospital
Primary and specialized healthcare for LGBTQ youth
202-476-5744

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