Social Services

General Assistance Needs

If you are seeking emergency assistance for food or shelter, please call Fairfax County's Consolidated Services line at 703-222-0880.

For a list of local food pantries and shelters, search the Fairfax County Human Services Guide.

2-1-1 Virginia is an information and referral resource for those seeking health and human services support. To learn more about 2-1-1, visit Crisislink's FAQ page.

The InterFaith Conference also publishes an "Emergency Food and Shelter Directory." For information on how to order this booklet, click here.

Government Assistance

Fairfax City: 703-385-7855
Fairfax County: 703-FAIRFAX (703-324-7329)

On October 5, Fairfax County announced that residents who need help paying home heating bills or who face an emergency heating situation this winter may be able to access assistance from two federally-funded programs locally administered by the county's Department of Family Services.

The Fuel Assistance program helps eligible low-income households with the costs of heating their homes, and the Crisis Assistance program helps households in emergency situations by providing primary heat security deposits and funding the repair or replacement of heating equipment.

For more information, click here.