Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

CareVan

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The CareVan is a 37-foot mobile service vehicle that delivers integrated health, housing and human services to communities in Fairfax County. The van features multiple onboard workstations, public access to computers and internet access to reduce barriers and expand community access to the county’s robust Health and Human Services system. 

  • 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

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:

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For questions and more information about CareVan services, call 703-324-7004, TTY 711, or email the CareVan Coordinator.


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