Local Resources

Care for the community, care for our friends and family and self-care are so important. The list below gives resources designed to help in all of those efforts. The list is a work in progress.

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.

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

Loudoun County Animal Services pet pantry and other resources for pets.

Regional and State Resources

FACETS – helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax.

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.

Virginia 2-1-1 local social services

Legal Services of Northern Virginia This nonprofit law firm provides free, civil legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Northern Virginia.

Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, or visit https://988lifeline.org
A free and confidential service available 24/7/365. Call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org to access trained crisis counselors who can help anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and/or a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also call, text or chat 988 or 703-527-4077 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

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.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hotline: 1-800-950-6264

Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence 703-360-7273; TTY 711