A Mobile Safety Net Offering a Suite of Services & Resources
The CareVan continues to be a part of the countywide COVID-19 response and recovery effort and will provide services in conjunction with existing outreach events including food distribution, testing and other emerging needs within communities in need. Building upon the county’s robust health, housing and human services system; commitment to addressing social determinants of health; and implementation of a coordinated care model, Fairfax County’s Health and Human Services (HHS) is uniquely positioned to create a program that minimizes barriers to whole health solutions.
GOALS OF THE CAREVAN:
- Reduce Health Inequities Within Communities in Need
- Simplify the Process for Enrollment and Continuation of Services
- Develop and Nurture Community Relationships
- Promote Awareness of Health, Housing and Human Services and Programs
PROVIDING ONSITE SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES
The service locations for the CareVan will be determined from a variety of sources including data from the Coordinated Services Planning team, Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard and One Fairfax’s COVID-19 Vulnerability Index.
What the CareVan Can Do For You
Family Assistance Workers provide:
- Health Department eligibility and enrollment for:
- Medical home assistance
- Federal-qualified health centers
- Medicaid
- Medical Care for Children partnership
- Health Department services
- Dental
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Speech
- Hearing
- Maternity program
- Eye care
Vaccine Navigators (Community Health Workers) provide:
- COVID-19 education and resources
- Educate residents about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Address vaccine hesitancy.
- Raise awareness of vaccination sites.
- Schedule residents for vaccination.
- Educate residents on protective behaviors in the event they do not want to be vaccinated.
- Assist residents in getting connected to health services.
- Increase the effectiveness of the CBOs’ COVID-related outreach efforts.
The CareVan Coordinator (Department of Neighborhood & Community Services) provides information about:
- Transportation programs
- TOPS
- Mobility Management
- Critical Medical Care
- Fastran bus services
- Coordinated Services Planning
Where You'll Find the CareVan
Upcoming Events
CONTACT US
For questions and more information about CareVan services, call 703-324-7004, TTY 711, or send an email. You may also fill out the contact form below. In your message, be sure to include the requested date, time and location for your event.
For photo or video opportunities, email the CareVan Coordinator.