Local Resources
Care for the community, care for our friends and family and self-care are so important in this time of physical distancing and anxiety related to COVID-19. The list below gives resources designed to help in all of those efforts. The list is a work in progress.
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Loudoun County Services
Loudoun County Government, Health and Human Services
Virginia 2-1-1 local social services
Loudoun Cares – Information & Referral Helpline, we connect residents in need with local nonprofits and agencies that can assist with a variety of health and human services that include rent/utility assistance, food, clothing, medical/dental, housing, job services and more. We work closely with over 25 faith-based organizations to secure emergency financial aid for qualifying residents.
Utility assistance – The COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund and Helpline, operated in collaboration with Loudoun Cares and Catholic Charities, can provide up to $1,750/household in utility payment to qualifying Loudoun County residents affected by this crisis. Residents in need should call the Helpline at 703-669-5040 and leave a message. Press “1” once you hear the auto-attendant for Spanish.
FACETS – helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty. facets@facetscares.org
Middleburg FISH – Medical and rental assistance and assistance with utilities. Telephone: (540) 687-8771
LINK – Financial Assistance – Financial assistance for those living in the LINK service area of Sterling and Ashburn is provided through Loudoun Cares at 703-669-4636
Loudoun Human Services Network
The Loudoun Pet Pantry (LPP) – provides food and help families keep their beloved furry family members. petpantry@humaneloudoun.org or call Loudoun County Animal Services (703-777-0406.
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Fauquier Counties – COVID-19 Emergency Fund and Helpline – 703-669-5040. Rental assistance due to lost income during COVID-19.
Other Resources
Employee Rights to Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the CARES Act.
Virginia Poverty Law Center – Source of information on poverty law issues, including domestic and sexual violence law, elder law, housing law, family law, public benefits and consumer law.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia – This nonprofit law firm provides free legal counsel to the region’s low income and neediest populations on a matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Virginia Family Services is monitoring the COVID-19 spread in Northern Virginia and has set up a response fund. Learn more and donate here. They are also accepting donations of non-perishable food, diapers, cleaning supplies and grocery store gift cards through their Amazon wish list. NVFS is also looking for coronavirus support volunteers to help provide food and supplies for people who need it, and they are looking for people to prepare meals off-site to be delivered to their SERVE homeless shelter.
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Hotlines
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) – Free, confidential, 24/7, treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance-use disorders.
PRS CrisisLink: 703-527-4077. Free 24/7 service bringing immediate help, hope and healing to empower individuals facing serious life challenges, suicidal thoughts, or emotional or situational problems.
CrisisLink Regional Textline: 703-940-0888
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hotline: 1-800-950-6264
Domestic Violence Action Center – for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence – 703-360-7273; TTY 711