2005 Youth Survey
Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Services
Youth Intervention
Family Support
Mental Health Services
2005 Youth Survey
Youth Survey Report and PowerPoint presentation
online.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Services
Alcoholics
Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have
had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational,
multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are
no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants
to do something about his or her drinking problem.
English 703-281-7501 / Spanish 703-360-5447
Alcohol
And Drug Youth Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Information, Prevention, Administrative Offices: 703-934-5476
Youth treatment information: 703-533-5634
24 hour crisis/ emergency services 703-573-5679; TTY 703-207-7737
Al-Anon/Alateen
helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of
living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly,
Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are
sponsored by Al-Anon members. Toll free 877-339-8350
Narcotics
Anonymous provides support for drug users. 888-452-HOPE or 800-543-4670
Safe
And Drug Free Youth Section, Fairfax County Public Schools provides
two kinds of prevention services for youth: a one-day tobacco intervention
seminar and a three-day alcohol and other drug intervention seminar.
The Safe and Drug-Free Youth Sections also oversees 22 school-community
coalitions that provide drug and violence prevention programs in their
local communities within Fairfax County. 571-423-4270
INOVA
Kellar Center is a not-for-profit outpatient mental health and substance
abuse treatment center for children, adolescents and their families.
Structured day and evening treatment programs as well as special education
services are provided. 703-218-8500
U-Turn of the Substance
Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance is a community-based, grassroots
membership organization of people in recovery, their families, friends
and committed community supporters. 804-762-4445 Email: director@saara.org
Mental Health Referral Associates provide referrals
to substance abuse services. 703-960-0116
Living Free Health Services provides out- patient
substance abuse treatment program with group sessions for youth ages
12-18, with mandatory family therapy in which teens have at least one
parent or guardian present. Education and relapse prevention focused
groups also available. 703-750-1292 Email: mwarden@livingfreehealth.com
Youth Intervention
Fairfax
County Police Gang Unit tracks and monitors information about gang
activity. 703-246-4650
Community
and Recreation Services Teen Centers provide safe and drug free
places for teens to participate in various social, recreational and
community activities. Nine centers located throughout the County. 703-
324-TEEN
Fairfax
County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court provides crisis counseling/intervention
and telephone consultation. Walk-in appointments available.
Juvenile Intake 703-246-3367
Domestic Relations Services 703-246-3040
The
Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation services is
one of FPY's key partners and provides numerous programs for youth of
all ages and abilities. 703-324-4FUN
Fairfax
Youth Survey
Everyone's Child, has now been translated into 7 languages.
The Fairfax County
Gang Prevention
Provides links to other information and resources
Family Support
Coordinated
Services Planning, Fairfax County Department of Systems Management
for Human Services provides in-depth assessment of needs and provides
linkages and referrals to appropriate community resources.
English - 703-222-0880
Spanish - 703-631-3366
TTY – 703-803-7914 (Para Espanol)
PANDAA (Parents’ Association to Neutralize Drug
and Alcohol Abuse) Listening Ear provides confidential support for
parents experiencing behavior problems with a child. Parents Support
Groups provide free self-help for parents experiencing behavior problems
with a child. 703-750-9285
Parent Resource Center offers seminars, training
programs, and information to foster parent/professional partnerships.
703-204-3941 or 703-204-3956
Fairfax County Public Schools Adult Education Parenting
Classes are offered monthly. For class dates, times, and cost call:
Nancy Coffey 703-324-7723, Para Espanol 703-324-7405
Hogar Hispano provides information and referral
in Spanish. 703-534-9805 (Para Espanol)
Fairfax
County Police
Non emergency numbers:
Information 703-691-2131, 703-204-2264-TTY, 703-691-2233 (Out of Area
Non-Emergency)
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/police/
Community Ministry of Northern Virginia assists
in connecting young people and their families in need with a faith community.
703- 451-3370
Email: commministry@earthlink.net
Multicultural
Clinic Center provides mental health and substance abuse counseling
in English, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages. 703-354-0000
Email: service@mccva.com
Barrios Unidos focuses on youth violence reduction,
mediation and leadership development for youth. 703-845-0400
Hispanic Committee of Virginia provides short-term
family counseling and information and referral in English and Spanish.
703- 671-5666 (Para Espanol) Email: info@hvcc.org
Fairfax County Public Schools have social workers,
guidance counselors, or school psychologists are available to provide
support and referral assistance. Call your child’s school for
more information. www.fcps.edu
Center for Multicultural Human Services provides
mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and information
and referral in English, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages.
703-533-3302
Northern Virginia Mediation Service, George Mason
University. "Impartial, third party assistance in finding mutually
acceptable solutions to disputes between parents and teens." 703-993-3656,
703-933-1315 (Para Espanol) Email: nvms@gmu.edu
Mental Health Services
Mental
Health Entry and Referral Services, Fairfax- Falls Church Community
Services Board
Intake, Assessment, and Referrals: 703-222-4145, 703-799-4363 –
TTY
24 Hour Crisis/Emergency Services: 703-573-5670, 703-207-7737 –
TTY
Mental Health Referral Associates provide referrals
to mental health services. 703-960-0116
Alternative House operates a 24-hour hotline for
distressed adolescents who have run away or have thought of running
away. 703-356-6360 or 1-800-SAY TEEN
CrisisLink
provides 24-hour confidential listening, crisis intervention, and information
and referral.
703-527-4077 or 1-800-273-TALK