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Opioids: Opioid Settlement Funds

How Fairfax County is Using Opioid Settlement Funds

States and localities across the country, including Fairfax County, have sued numerous organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors and pharmacy benefit managers for their role in the opioid epidemic. While many of these legal matters are pending, some have been settled and payments to states and localities (including Fairfax County) have begun. In general, these settlements require that funds are used:

  • For abatement purposes (efforts to treat, prevent or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids, or to otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic) 
  • To expand/enhance programs (cannot replace existing funding)
  • For projects led/managed by a state, county or city (funds cannot be given directly to community organizations but partnerships are encouraged)

The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) is the independent state entity guiding and overseeing Virginia’s implementation of opioid settlement funds. Like other counties and cities in Virginia, Fairfax County receives opioid settlement funds directly and also is eligible to receive funds from the OAA. 


Fairfax County’s approach to using opioid settlement funds is guided by the following principles: Fairfax County Opioid Response Plan FY 23-25

  • Align with the County’s FY 23-25 Opioid Response Plan 
  • Fill critical system gaps (i.e. youth treatment services)
  • Optimize existing programs/projects
  • Invest in system transformation
  • Balance timely use of funds with fiscal responsibility
  • Utilize evidence-based/informed approaches
  • Continue to leverage existing funding sources where possible

As of March 1, 2024, Fairfax County is using opioid settlement funds to advance a total of eight projects, including one Northern Virginia regional partnership project. As the chart below illustrates, these projects collectively reflect the multi-pronged, cross-systems approach that guides the County’s opioid response and are aligned with commonly identified community needs. These projects fully utilize the current projected funding (as of March 1, 2024) the County will receive from the opioid settlements. Additional settlements and payments are anticipated in the future, though the amount and timing is unclear.

Project chart of opioid response plan category

As required by the settlements and OAA, Fairfax County separately accounts for the different types of opioid settlement funds: Direct Distribution, Individual OAA Share/Gold Standard, and Cooperative (Competitive) Awards. The Direct Distribution funds (i.e. the funds Fairfax County receives directly) are held in the County’s Opioid Settlement Reserve in the Federal-State Grant Fund and re-allocated to opioid abatement projects upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.  

Camps

Fairfax County Camps

Park Authority Summer Camps (Parktakes)

When school is out, Park Authority's camps are in session. Our camps are held at numerous locations across the county during school breaks and student holidays. They provide unique experiences in a variety of topic areas like art, sports, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), cooking, gaming and nature. Camp offerings include full-day and part-day camp programs and include options for extended care and special accommodation requests. All camp spaces are open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Find camp details, planning resources and registration information online. Learn more and register

 

Rec-PAC

Rec-PAC (Pretty Awesome Children) is a six-week structured recreation program with an emphasis on leisure skills designed for elementary school children. Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities such as: fun and fitness, indoor and outdoor games, team sports, nature, crafts, storytelling, sports festivals, talent shows and supervised play sessions. Rec-PAC is held at elementary schools across the county. The Park Authority has partnered with the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and Fairfax County Public Schools to provide a daily breakfast and lunch at all locations during summer 2024. Qualified individuals can receive full or partial scholarships for Rec-PAC. Learn more and apply online.

 

Camp Fairfax

Camp Fairfax welcomes rising 1st - 7th grade children for a weekly summer camp located in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Each weekly session offers the opportunity for children to explore their creativity and develop their talents and skills through a variety of experiences in the Artist's Cabin, the Performer's Cabin and the Athlete's Cabin. Camp Fairfax also provides opportunities for children to develop friendships, enjoy time outdoors, and participate in field trips. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.  A sliding fee scale is available. Summer registration opens in March. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register

 

Sully Community Center Sports Camps

Sully Community Center Sports Camps are more affordable and accessible for income-eligible households in the Sully Community Center service area. Eligible families pay reduced rates for children to participate in popular Park Authority summer camps offered at Sully Community Center. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in January. Offered through Neighborhood and Community Services in partnership with the Park Authority. Learn more and register.

 

NCS Therapeutic Recreation Camps

Therapeutic Recreation offers affordable summer camp experiences for individuals (ages 5-22) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders. Financial assistance available. Summer camp registration opens in April. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register

 

Teens in Action

The Teens in Action program offers an engaging, healthy and free recreation experience for youth ages 12 to 18 to learn, play and serve. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in March. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

 

Value in Prevention (V.I.P.) Camps

V.I.P. summer camp encourages current or rising middle school students to develop healthy and positive recreation interests through a wide variety of leisure activities and programs. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in March. Offered through Fairfax County Public Schools and Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register

 

4-H Camps

The overnight 4-H camp is held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center for campers ages 9-13. High schoolers may also become counselors. The five-day, four-night camp is offered for one week in July. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in February. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Learn more and register

 

Culmore Summer Soccer Camp

Young athletes ages 6-16 can continue to develop their skills and participate in a team setting at this free summer camp at Bailey’s Elementary School in Falls Church. Registration opens in spring. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

 

Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Camps

Summer camps are designed for families needing full-day activities or those interested in just a few hours of hands-on activities. Learn more and register.

 

McLean Community Center Camps

Campers will win gold when they sign up for one of McLean Community Center’s many enriching summer camp programs. Whether learning to play chess, expressing themselves artistically, developing delicious international dishes, dancing to favorite tunes, exploring scientific mysteries, acting in one of the Bard’s best plays or enjoying trips to local destinations, campers will score personal victories all summer long. View our Summer Camp Guide. Learn more and register.

 

Reston Community Center Camps

Reston Community Center is your source for safe, enriching and fun summer experiences. We have a full slate of half- and full-day camps that meet a wide range of interests. From cooking to coding, Minecraft to mosaics, pet care to field trips that travel all around the Virginia/D.C./Maryland area, the Reston Community Center has you covered. Learn more and register. 

 

Workhouse Arts Center Camp

Planning for our 2024 Summer Camps is in full swing! Young creatives ages 5-18 can choose from two tracks: Art or Theater. And we’re making the schedule as simple as possible: One-week sessions (Monday – Friday). Your children can dip into a one-week session, immerse themselves in all eight sessions or anywhere in between. Learn more and register. 

Park Authority Spring Camps (Parktakes)

When school is out, Park Authority's camps are in session. Our camps are held at numerous locations across the county during school breaks and student holidays. They provide unique experiences in a variety of topic areas like art, sports, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), cooking, gaming and nature. Camp offerings include full-day and part-day camp programs and include options for extended care and special accommodation requests. All camp spaces are open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Find camp details, planning resources and registration information online. Learn more and register online

 

SACC/Camp Fairfax 

SACC/Camp Fairfax welcomes children in kindergarten through 6th grade for weeklong programs offered during the Fairfax County Public Schools spring and winter breaks. Children will enjoy exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, technology, engineering and math exploration and much more. Programs are located in public schools and community centers throughout the county. A morning and afternoon snack is provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services:

 

NCS Out-of-School Time Camps

Select public schools and community centers across Fairfax County welcome 1st through 6th graders for a week-long camp during Fairfax County Public Schools spring and winter breaks. Programs offer fun and creative opportunities to help participants develop valuable life skills and make positive social connections. Financial assistance available. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

 

Teens in Action

The Teens in Action program offers an engaging, healthy and free recreation experience for youth ages 12 to 18 to learn, play and serve. Financial assistance available. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

Camp Jobs and Volunteering

Make a difference in a child’s life while having fun, making new friends, gaining valuable experience and creating life-long memories. Explore our opportunities:

 

 


Countywide Strategy: Cultural and Recreational Opportunities

Cultural and Recreational Opportunities is one of the 10 Community Outcome Areas within the Countywide Strategic Plan. This area evaluates and addresses barriers (including transportation, language, virtual access and technology gaps) to cultural and recreational opportunities. This Camps page reduces these barriers and helps residents easily find camp opportunities. 


Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center

Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center Staff

The Center is staffed and managed by a full-time SHRC Coordinator through funding from Fairfax County. The SHRC Coordinator is employed by and directly supervised by the Fairfax Bar Association. The SHRC Coordinator also receives input from the SHRC Standing Committee which is composed of community stakeholders.

SHRC staff are prepared and permitted to:

  • Provide you with the number of a local lawyer referral service, legal services program or other service where you can get legal help.
  • Give you information about law libraries and online resources.
  • Explain and answer questions about how the court works.
  • Give you general information about court rules, procedures and practices.
  • Provide you with available court forms and instructions.
  • Provide court schedules and information on how to get a case scheduled.
  • Provide you information from your case file.
  • Answer some basic questions about court deadlines and how they are determined.
  • Provide additional assistance in some circumstances to aid you if you have special needs.
  • Provide information, brochures and contact information about mediation and ADR programs in your court.
  • Assist you in your own language.

SHRC staff are not permitted or allowed to:

  • Tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.
  • Tell you what words to use in your papers. We can, however, check your papers for completeness before you file them.
  • Tell you what to say in court.
  • Give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.
  • Talk to the judge for you.
  • Let you talk to the judge outside of court.
  • Change an order signed by a judge.
  • Give you information about a judge’s decision until the judge makes that decision public.
  • Give you information that we would be unable or unwilling to give to the other side in your case.
  • Interpret court documents or tell you what you “should” do.

About the Courthouse SHRC

What It Is

A resource center open to the public and located in the Fairfax Courthouse, the Courthouse Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) serves individuals in the community who interact with the judicial system and the court as litigants, prospective litigants, witnesses or those who simply have business with the court. The SHRC provides one centralized center for services that are currently being provided to the public on an ad hoc basis from numerous sources, such as the front help desk, Fairfax Bar Association lawyer referral service, court clerks offices and other entities.

Structure

The SHRC is a County-funded initiative and collaborative effort through the Fairfax Bar Association, which receives input from a stakeholders’ committee comprised of community stakeholders and non-profits serving the community, including legal aid programs, domestic violence response and advocacy programs, County agencies or departments such as the Department of Housing and Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, court staff, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Public Defender and private attorneys in various practice areas.

What It Does

The SHRC provides legal information about court procedure for the three branches of court located at the courthouse complex. Members of the public, through positive interactions with resource center staff, can access informational materials, forms, and legal resources, and receive referrals to legal services or other agencies and services that may be available. Legal advice is not provided. This is an information, resource, and referral service only.

Goals

To increase access to justice, improve court filings and provide a positive point of contact between the Court and the Community. The SHRC assists the various clerks offices by providing a location where clerks can refer members of the public for individualized responses to questions seeking legal information about forms, court procedure, where to file, and how to access resources relevant to their needs.

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 115, Fairfax, VA, 22030

Phone:  703-246-2172
Fax:  703-591-0310
E-mail:  shrc@fairfaxbar.org

Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Holidays


Parking

Hourly public parking is available for a fee in designated public parking garage (entrances to Garage B on Page Avenue). Free parking is available in several marked lots located some blocks from the courthouse in surrounding Fairfax City, with only limited street parking in the area. Persons with valid handicapped parking permits may park near the front of the courthouse in reserved lots/spaces clearly marked for their use.

Digital Equity and Inclusion

Digital Inclusion Week


Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy

In 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy (Trust Policy) to reaffirm current county policy and improve community health, welfare, safety, security and trust by ensuring that immigrant residents can access county benefits and services without fear that the information they share will be disclosed to federal immigration officials.

The Trust Policy makes that promise concrete by establishing mandatory countywide standards for information sharing and other protections for our immigrant neighbors. We will do everything we can to help people get the services and access to their county government they need. The Trust Policy further ensures that the County is not a source of personal information that those outside the County can exploit for their own purposes.  More information for Immigrants in Fairfax County.

The Trust Policy

Trust Policy General Directives

All County departments/agencies have adopted these General Directives and will implement them in accordance with the Fairfax County Trust and Confidentiality Policy.

I.  General Standards for Agencies and Employees

II.  Procedures and Responsibilities Under the Trust Policy

III.  Agency Standard to Limit Availability of Personal Identifiable Information

IV.  Compliance Review

Under the lead of the Chief Equity Officer, the Director of Immigrant Community Affairs will conduct a countywide compliance process review once a year to verify that all county departments and agencies are in compliance with the Trust Policy.

Trust Policy Compliance

Animal Shelter In compliance
Cable and Consumer Services In compliance
Civil Service Commission / Alternative Dispute Resolution In compliance
Clerk Services In compliance
Code Compliance In compliance
Community Services Board In compliance
County Attorney Not Applicable
Economic Initiatives In compliance
Emergency Management and Security In compliance
Environmental and Energy Coordination In compliance
Facilities Management In compliance
Family Services In compliance
Finance In compliance
Fire and Rescue In compliance
General District Court Not Applicable
Government Relations Not Applicable
Health In compliance
Housing and Community Development In compliance
Human Resources In compliance
Human Rights and Equity Programs In compliance
Independent Police Auditor Not Applicable
Information Technology In compliance
Internal Audit In compliance
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court In compliance
Land Development Services In compliance
Management and Budget In compliance
McLean Community Center In compliance
Neighborhood and Community Services In compliance
Park Authority In compliance
Planning and Development In compliance
Police In compliance
Police Civilian Review Panel In compliance
Procurement and Material Management In compliance
Public Affairs In compliance
Public Library In compliance
Public Safety Communications In compliance
Public Works and Environmental Services In compliance
Reston Community Center In compliance
Retirement Administration Agency In compliance
Sheriff’s Office Not Applicable
Tax Administration In compliance
Transportation In compliance
Vehicle Services In compliance

 

Trust Policy Compliance Concerns

Do you have a Trust Policy compliance concern? We want to know! There are three ways to share your concern:

  1. Call us at 703-324-4000, TTY 711 and leave a message in your language. See the flyer for more information.
  2. Email immigrants@FairfaxCounty.gov.
  3. Complete the online compliance concern form.

Non-Profit Community IDs

Fairfax County established a procedure for approval of non-profit groups whose IDs may be used by individuals as a valid form of identification and proof of residency, following the guidelines of the Trust and Confidentiality Policy

If the non-profit organization you represent is interested in obtaining this approval, please send us a message to immigrants@fairfaxcounty.gov.


SHAPE the Future of Aging

SHAPE logoSHAPE the Future of Aging is a strategic plan to make Fairfax County a better place to age, for older adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity. SHAPE is an acronym that includes five areas of focus:

  • Services for Older Adults and Family Caregivers
  • Housing and Neighborhood Supports
  • Access to Mobility Options
  • Personal Well-Being
  • Economic Stability and Planning

The SHAPE the Future of Aging plan is aligned with the Fairfax County Strategic Plan and OneFairfax to address the needs of older adults as we plan for the future. The SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in May 2023.

Initiative Development Committees focused on each of the SHAPE categories will be developed and led by the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging in the coming months.

For further information, please contact the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging at dfscommissiononaging@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 

 

SHAPE the Future of Aging – County Conversation Podcast 

Check out the County Conversation Podcast on the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan, as host Jim Person talks to Tara Turner, director of the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, about the plan and its importance to the community. 

2022 CASOA Survey Results

Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA)

Fairfax County, together with the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, collected input to learn more about the aging experience in our area to plan for a more aging-friendly community. 

Learn more details and history of the process at the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) webpage.


Immigrants in Fairfax County

Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy (Trust Policy)

The Board of Supervisors passed the Trust Policy in 2021 to codify Fairfax County’s commitment to the safety and security of all immigrant residents. The Trust Policy contains specific standards to ensure that employees do not voluntarily cooperate with enforcement of federal civil immigration laws.


More County Policy Statements

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the following resolution on April 4, 2017:

  • Whereas, Fairfax County is and will continue to be a County that exemplifies values of respect and acceptance;
  • Whereas, we welcome and celebrate one another’s differences and cultural backgrounds; Whereas, while immigration is a federal matter, Fairfax County does partner with federal authorities on serious criminal matters when required;
  • Whereas, we do not ask, nor do we have the resources for, our police officers to become immigration officials, nor for Fairfax County to assume the responsibilities of federal immigration officials;
  • Whereas, Fairfax County Police successfully engage in community policing, which requires the trust of residents who are not afraid to call law enforcement if their safety is at risk, or to report information that may help to solve a crime;
  • Whereas, it is the responsibility of our police officers to ensure the safety of Fairfax County residents through community policing rather than through immigration enforcement;
  • Whereas, Fairfax County Public Schools complies with the federally mandated requirements that we educate all children, regardless of immigration status;
  • Whereas, the School Board is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all children in our public school system and Fairfax County Public Schools values the richly diverse backgrounds of our students and families;
  • Whereas, Fairfax County’s diversity makes our community strong and vibrant, and we are proud of what every resident has to offer;
  • Therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors does hereby affirm our strong commitment to maintaining a community culture that values and celebrates the similarities as well as the differences among our neighbors.

Former Chairman Sharon Bulova stated, “Fairfax County is a welcoming and accepting community where residents of all backgrounds deserve to feel respected and safe. It is important that we, as local leaders, speak out when our constituents are concerned regarding policies or practices that may affect them. We are a safe, diverse and caring community, and if that harmony is threatened, I believe we have a duty to speak out and clearly articulate our values.”

The county has received several inquiries about federal changes in policies or procedures regarding immigrants. We’ve heard the concerns about the federal government and planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in our area.

Fairfax County does not and will not enforce civil federal immigration laws. The federal courts have determined that the enforcement of civil immigration laws is solely a federal responsibility under the exclusive authority of ICE.

The Board of Supervisors has not designated Fairfax County as a sanctuary county; it complies to the fullest extent required by federal, state or local law with any law enforcement agency requesting criminal law enforcement assistance. The Board of Supervisors' Trust Policy and Police General Orders found above establish the county’s practice for civil matters.

Fairfax County seeks to protect the federal and state constitutional rights of all persons, including immigrants.

As of March 9, 2021, the 2019 public charge rule is no longer in effect. As a result, receiving public assistance like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), or federally subsidized housing no longer impacts an immigrant’s application for Lawful Permanent Resident (green card) status. In addition, factors such as an immigrant’s medical history, age, income and assets, education level, family size, and English proficiency are no longer factors.

Immigration officials will now apply the 1999 public charge field guidance, which only considers income-maintenance benefits, including SSI, TANF, and state/local cash assistance programs, as well as institutionalization for long-term care funded by the federal government.

Frequently asked questions about the public charge rule:

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court adheres to the Code of Virginia  with respect to reporting violent felonies to the proper authorities. Virginia Code Section 16.1-309.1 (H) states “that an intake officer shall report to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States Department of Homeland Security a juvenile who has been detained in a secure facility based on an allegation that the juvenile committed a violent felony and who the intake officer has probable cause to believe is in the United States illegally.” The intake officer will complete a violent offender form which assists in determining this status.

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) investigates every crime reported to them and responds to every call for police assistance, regardless of a person's immigration status. They strive to serve, protect and provide police assistance to anyone in this county who needs it.  When the police arrest someone, they do not check immigration status.

The Police Department is not involved in targeted immigration enforcement operations with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Local and state law enforcement officers, including Fairfax County, do not have the authority to conduct immigration enforcement sweeps or stop anyone solely to inquire about their citizenship or immigration status.

Prior to any HSI activity, the investigators make every effort to notify the Police Department through the communications dispatch center. This is done for general awareness purposes and in the event they experience an unforeseen emergency that requires local law enforcement or emergency medical assistance.

General Order 601

This General Order is intended to identify and unify arrest procedures throughout the Department. When conducting an arrest, officers shall uphold all County and State codes.

General Order 604

The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to all persons and treating all persons with dignity and respect. This commitment is designed to strengthen the trust provided from our community and increase the effectiveness of community policing. In keeping with the principles outlined through ONE Fairfax, members of the Department will provide equal services to all community members regardless of known or perceived race, sex, ethnicity, religious preferences, sexual orientation, immigration status, citizenship or national origin, except where otherwise required by state or federal law.

The Fairfax County Police Department's mission is to fight and prevent crime and provide a culture of safety in the community which preserves the sanctity of all human life. As such, the Department will work with law enforcement entities to fulfill this mission. However, Fairfax County Police officers are not authorized to participate in or facilitate the enforcement of federal civil statutes (i.e. federal immigration laws). Officers shall only conduct a query of a person's information in a law enforcement database for criminal justice purposes, and only as prescribed by law and the regulations of the systems being queried.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is a public safety agency committed to ensuring the safety and security of the diverse communities it serves. The Sheriff's Office operates the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) and complies with local, state and federal laws. All Sheriffs in Virginia are required by Code of Virginia § 19.2-83.2 and § 53.1-218 to determine the residency status of individuals arrested and brought to jail for a felony offense. During the booking process, fingerprints are automatically transmitted to a state database to which all local, state and national law enforcement agencies, including ICE, have access. 

The Sheriff’s Office does not book anyone into the Adult Detention Center nor hold inmates past their court ordered release date without a judicial warrant. Deputies do not participate in, nor provide assistance to, ICE activities out in the community.

The Sheriff’s Office worked with the ACLU People Power to create a written notice informing undocumented immigrants about the availability of free legal advice from the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition. Deputies distribute the printed notice to all inmates that have an ICE detainer. The notice is available in English, Spanish and Korean. Regardless of a person’s immigration status, the Sheriff’s Office ensures that every incarcerated person has telephone and in-person access to their attorney.

Resources for Immigrants

We can provide you and your family access to available supports and resources including food, rental assistance, utility assistance and other help. The starting point is to call 703-222-0880, TTY 711, our Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) social work call center. CSP will make all the arrangements to get you the help you need through our network of community and county service providers. The call center has dedicated English and Spanish lines and specialists who have the ability to provide services in 17 languages and accessibility to translation services for others.


Podemos proporcionarle a usted y a su familia acceso a recursos y apoyos disponibles, incluidos alimentos, asistencia para el alquiler, asistencia de servicios públicos y otra ayuda. El punto de partida es llamar al 703-222-0880, nuestro centro de llamadas de trabajo social de Planificación de Servicios Coordinados (CSP). CSP hará todos los arreglos para obtener la ayuda que necesita a través de nuestra red de proveedores de servicios comunitarios y del condado. CSP tiene líneas dedicadas en inglés y español. Los especialistas en CSP tienen la capacidad de proporcionar servicios en 17 idiomas y acceso a servicios de traducción para otros. 

Servicios del red de seguridad del Condado Fairfax para inmigrantes

Legal Aid Justice Center provides legal advice and representation to immigrant tenants facing landlord-tenant problems such as unpaid rent, eviction, unlivable housing conditions, landlord harassment, lockouts or utility shutoffs, and debt collection by current or former landlords. Attorneys speak English and Spanish, and all other languages are available through Language Line. Please call 703-778-3450 and leave a message, which will be returned within one business day.


Legal Aid Justice Center brinda asesoramiento y representación legal a inquilinos inmigrantes que tienen problemas con su arrendador, como alquiler no pagado, desalojo, condiciones inhabitables de la vivienda, hostigamiento por parte del arrendador, bloqueo del acceso a la vivienda o desconexión de servicios públicos, y el cobro de deudas por arrendadores actuales o anteriores. Nuestros abogados hablan inglés y español, y hay otros idiomas disponibles a través de Language Line. Por favor llame al 703-778-3450 y deje un mensaje. Le devolveremos la llamada dentro de un día laborable.

On Jan. 22, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved a board matter (agenda item 19, page 29) that called for:

  • A ‘Pilot Program’ that would cost $200,000 and provide legal representation for detained residents or residents at risk for detention, as well as providing legal rights education to County residents.
  • As part of the FY 2019 Third Quarter Review, the Board of Supervisors approved additional funding of $416,164, including $200,000 for a pilot program to provide legal representation for immigrants.
  • For more information, please contact CASA at 866-765-CASA (2272) or visit www.wearecasa.org.

Welcome to our English Language Learning guide. In this guide, you will find library materials and other online websites that can help you:

Many library staff speak languages other than English as well, and can act as translators. To see which languages are spoken at your branch, view their branch webpage or call their Information Desk.

Non-Profit Community IDs

Fairfax County established a procedure for approval of non-profit groups whose IDs may be used by individuals as a valid form of identification and proof of residency, following the guidelines of the Trust and Confidentiality Policy

If the non-profit organization you represent is interested in obtaining this approval, please send us a message to immigrants@fairfaxcounty.gov.


Speed Camera Pilot Program

Following the six-month, 10-camera pilot, countywide photo speed enforcement would be implemented in two phases:

  1. Phase 1, in FY 2024, would include 50 photo speed enforcement cameras distributed between school and work zones.
  2. Phase 2, in FY 2025, would add 30 cameras for school zones.

Fines Begin April 10, 2023

Individuals can see and pay their citations at https://view.cite-web.com.​​​​​​​ There are no points or insurance impacts resulting from a citation. An escalating fine structure, starting at 10 mph over the limit, maxes out at $100:

  • $50 for 10-14 mph over limit.
  • $75 for 15-19 mph over limit.
  • $100 for 20 mph or more over limit.

Countywide Strategy: Mobility and Transportation

Mobility and Transportation is one of the 10 Community Outcome Areas within the Countywide Strategic Plan and one of the of the success indicators is to improve traveler safety is developing and implementing a multi-faceted plan to reduce and ultimately eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries.

 


Diversion First

Diversion First logoDiversion First is a more efficient use of public resources designed to:

  • Prevent repeat encounters with the criminal justice system.
  • Improve public safety.
  • Promote a healthier community.

The goal is to intervene whenever possible to provide assessment, treatment or needed supports. 

Do you need help for yourself or someone you know with a mental health issue or substance use disorder?

The following services are available 24/7, every day of the year, including holidays:

9-1-1
Call: 9-1-1

Text: 9-1-1
Request a CIT-trained officer to respond.
 

Regional Crisis Call Center and Textline
Call: 9-8-8 or 703-527-4077 | TTY: 711
Text: "CONNECT" to 855-11

 

CSB Emergency Services
Call: 703-573-5679 | TTY: 711


Fairfax Detoxification Center
Call: 703-502-7000 | TTY: 703-322-9080


For non-emergencies: Call the CSB Entry & Referral Services at 703-383-8500 or come directly to the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health.

Data and Resources

Our resources include presentations, reports, videos and more to help you better understand the benefits of diversion.

Diversion First was launched following recommendations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission and Board of Supervisors adoption of a resolution to decriminalize mental illness by supporting the national Stepping Up initiative.

Need more information or want to schedule a presentation? Reach out!

Director of Diversion Initiatives
703-324-7088 | TTY 711

Diversion First Partners

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board  Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Fairfax-Falls Church Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness

Fairfax  County Court ServicesFairfax County Department of Fire and RescueFairfax County PoliceFairfax County Department of Public Safety CommunicationsFairfax Sheriff's Office 

Pedestrian, Bike and Traffic Safety

How Can I Make Things Safer?

How Drivers Can Help

Driving a vehicle is a great responsibility. You could seriously injure or kill another person in a blink of an eye, even at lower speeds. Take this responsibility seriously. 

  • Slow down and avoid distractions while driving. 
  • Make eye contact with pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Do not pass other cars stopped in the street.

Before turning right on red or at a stop sign, STOP then LOOK for pedestrians and cyclists: Left-Right-Left-Straight. 

Stay three feet away from cyclists and pedestrians when passing. Drivers may legally cross the yellow line in order to safely pass a cyclist or pedestrian.

Stop for pedestrians in the street, period. Virginia law requires drivers to stop (not just yield) to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks until the pedestrian has cleared the lane. This includes all lanes and both directions at clearly marked crosswalks; any regular pedestrian crossing (such as residential intersections) even if unmarked; or at any intersection where the maximum speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour.

Stay Safe While Walking

Walking is great for your health, the environment and your community. Stay safe while walking by following these safety recommendations:

Don’t assume drivers can see you: 

  • Use your phone’s flashlight when walking in the dark to increase your vision and visibility, and to signal bus operators.
  • If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.

Crossing a road safely:

If you need to cross the road look left and right for the closest place to cross safely. Use a marked crosswalk if available; otherwise cross at a location with good sightlines in both directions.

  • Wait for a safe gap in traffic or for all traffic to stop before crossing.
  • Do not attempt to cross the street in front of an approaching vehicle or stopped bus. 
  • Look and make eye contact with drivers before you cross.
  • While crossing, make sure to look out for other approaching vehicles in case they don’t see you and won’t stop for you.

 

Stay Safe While Biking and Riding

Biking and riding is an affordable, fun, convenient, sustainable and healthy form of transportation for all ages and abilities, especially when you need to cover a bit more of a distance.

Sidewalks, Paths and Trails

There are many multi-use trails, bike lanes and neighborhood streets in Fairfax County that can be used by people on bikes, mopeds and scooters and other micromobility devices. Biking and micromobility devices are legal on sidewalks in Virginia, unless restricted by signage.

Streets

When riding on a street, you have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. Ride with traffic and obey traffic rules, signals and stop signs; stay as close to the right edge of the road as possible. On very narrow roads, it is safer to ride in the middle of the lane.

  • Ride with the flow of traffic; do not pass stopped vehicles.
  • Avoid blind spots and never pass a vehicle on the right. 
  • Leave enough room between your bike and other vehicles.

Always be ready to yield. Though drivers must share the road, you can’t make them. What you can do is go slowly enough that you could stop or give the right of way at a moment’s notice to avoid a collision.

Be aware of your surroundings. Don't assume other drivers can see you.

  • Use lights and reflectors at night, twilight and in rainy conditions. 
  • Make eye contact with other road and trail users to ensure they see you before moving into their line of travel.
  • Watch for turning vehicles particularly from side streets and driveways, and ride outside the door zone of parked cars.
  • Be on the lookout for loose gravel, ice, sand, puddles, branches, broken glass and other road or trail hazards.


Additional County Resources:

Safety in Every Season

Slow Down safety campaign logoSpeeding is a major issue in our neighborhoods:

80% of recent survey respondents believe speeding is a problem. 

On certain roads, 82% of motorists travelled 10+ mph over the posted limit. 

 

Countywide Strategy: Mobility and Transportation

icon blending imagery of bus, car and bicycleMobility and Transportation is one of 10 Community Outcome Areas within the Countywide Strategic Plan. One success indicator is creating a plan to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries. 

As an ongoing commitment to the safety of Fairfax County residents, the Board of Supervisors unanimously supports the establishment of a cross-agency pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety team that includes the Board of Supervisors staff, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the following agencies:


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