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He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind;’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27
Below is a list of resources that can help an individual/family during difficult times especially with finances or other issues.

Below is a list of resources that can help an individual/family during difficult times especially with finances or other issues.

FOOD PANTRIES

Dulles South Food Pantry - https://www.dsfp.org/ LOCATION: 24757 Arcola Mills Drive. Schedule an appointment to receive food on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by contacting us at: or

Loudoun Hunger Relief -- https://www.loudounhunger.org/ 703-777-5911 Qualifications: Proof of residence in Loudoun County Distribution Hours: No appointment required service options (these are first come, first served while supplies last): · Monday 9am – 3pm · Tuesday 9am – 3pm · Wednesday 9am – 3pm 750 Miller Dr., Ste. A-1, Leesburg, 20175

Catholic Charities -ccda.net 703) 443-2481 316 E. Market St., Leesburg, 20176 Qualifications: None Distribution Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 2:30pm Rent, Utility Assistance, and Basic Household Needs Financial Assistance is by appointment only. Emergency Assistance Intake: During the COVID-19 pandemic, please do not call. Email the address below and we will call you back. |

LINK 703-437-1776 | https://www.linkagainsthunger.org/
LINK provides emergency food to people in the Herndon, Sterling and Ashburn areas of Northern, Virginia. If you have an emergency food request, please call LINK at 703-437-1776 and leave a message in the mailbox for food assistance. A LINK volunteer will contact you to verify your need and schedule a delivery as appropriate.

Link Mobile Food Pantry - Drop off food at Herndon United Methodist Church (701 Bennett St., Herndon) - there is a container in the front of the church to put your donations inside.
Donate food to LINK through our AMAZON WISH LIST - many of our member churches are closed during this time, so this is an easy way to donate food to LINK. Click here to view our WISH LIST
Donate funds to help provide grocery gift cards. Click here to donate.

Loudoun Interfaith Relief –https://www.loudounhunger.org/ Important Note: During the COVID-19 crisis, we are serving BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Leesburg Pantry and Sterling Community Center! We are providing only pre-packed bags of food and we cannot guarantee what will be in each bag. At the Leesburg pantry, you will stay in your car and receive your food curbside. At our remote locations, service logistics vary by location. We have Spanish speakers to answer the phones 9-1. emergency food. Food Distribution Hours: By appointment only at Leesburg Pantry. Tue 8:30- 11:30am and Tues and Thurs 5:45 -7:10pm. 750 Miller Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-5911

GENERAL RESOURCES

Loudoun County Government Family Services – www.loudoun.gov Provides nutritional, financial, housing, and child-care assistance to low-income families. Programs for elderly residents, adoption services, family counseling. Employment and training services, Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way NE, Suite 103, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 777-0353

Loudoun Cares- www.loudouncares.org health and human services needs Helpline: (703) 669-INFO (4636)

2-1-1 Virginia --Dial 2-1-1 |211virginia.org 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 2-1-1 Virginia is a free service that can help you find the local resources you need. Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in VA

Connect Northern Virginia- connectnorthernvirginia.org Community portal for resources in Loudoun and Fairfax

Caring.com https://www.caring.com/ is a free resource to help seniors throughout Virginia to help with financial support and care options. Many aging adults are unaware of the available care options and programs that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life.
Note: Families with school-age children can also contact the parent liaison at their child’s school.

Dulles South Neighborhood Closet
Donation dates, volunteer opportunities, and other news in the latest newseltter at https://dullescloset.org/ 703-957-8044
Future Clothing Give Away Events
August 13 - Back to School
November 12 - Outerwear & Underwear
December 3 - Winter

HOMELESS SERVICES

The Good Shepherd Alliance – https://goodshepherdalliance.org/ community

emergency/transitional housing and outreach services 20684 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 703 724-1555

Loudoun Homeless Services Center – https://www.loudoun.gov/1796/Homeless-Services
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services provides information, assistance and referrals to county residents who are experiencing or facing homelessness. To access these programs, call Coordinated Entry Services at 703-777-0420 to complete a referral. The Coordinated Entry Services line is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cold Weather Shelter--Hypothermia Shelter
The Loudoun County Hypothermia Shelter ( previously referred to as the Cold Weather Shelter) will be open open mid-November through the end of March from 5:30pm to 7am daily. The shelter is for single adults aged 18 and older in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, meals, shower facilities, and information on other community resources, such as food, medical care, and employment opportunities. The shelter will be open November 15, 2022, through March 31, 2023. Find details in this news release.

Loudoun County Abused Women’s Shelter – https://www.lcsj.org/
Shelter for women and children, safe house, legal services. Administrative Office: 105 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. 24 hour hotline: (703) 777-6552

Mobile Hope of Loudoun- https://mobile-hope.org/ ,
Homeless Youth Division program that supports children, 24 yo and younger who are homeless and provide clothing, financial assistance, life skill training, youth employment services. Open M-F 8:30-5:30 | 703.771.1400 | 302 Parker Court SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

MEDICAL RESOURCES

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia 703-443-2000 https://hwnova.org/ 163 Fort Evans Rd. NE, Leesburg, 20176 Hours by appointment only Primary care services for children and adults including school and sports physicals and immunizations, dental, nutritional & mental health counseling. All patients accepted regardless of financial/insurance standing; enrollment coordinators on site will assist with sliding scale eligibility. Call for appointment.

Loudoun Free Clinic https://www.loudounfreeclinic.org/
Due to the pandemic, call first to obtain an appointment at 703-779-5416 224-A Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg, 20176. Hours by appointment only Acute, primary and chronic care services for uninsured residents of Loudoun ages 18 - 64 with income eligibility.

MENTAL HEALTH

Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center—(CIT) t https://www.loudoun.gov/3654/Crisis-Intervention-Team-Assessment-Cent 703-777-5100 appointments, 703-777-0320 emergencies ,102 Heritage Way NE, Leesburg, 20176 Hours: 7 am - 11 pm Mental health assistance, including emergency assistance for those experiencing severe emotional crises.
Call 911 and ask for a CIT Deputy
Call 703-777-0320 to access Loudoun Mental Health Emergency Support 24 hours a days/7 days a week
Call 1-800-273-TALK to access the PRS CrisisLink hotline or Text CONNECT to 85511

Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) 703-771-5155| https://www.loudoun.gov/mhsads
Leesburg Office: 102 Heritage Way NE, Ste. 302, Leesburg, 20176
Sterling Office: 21641 Ridgetop Circle, #105, Sterling, 20166
Mental Health Emergency Services Phone: 703-777-0320

Loudoun Family Services: lfconline.org, https://www.loudoun.gov/107/Family-Services 703-777-0353
A volunteer nonprofit organization that provides emergency care, respite care and mentoring to families and children in Loudoun County
Leesburg Office: 102 Heritage Way NE, Ste 302, Leesburg VA 20176
Sterling Office: 21641 Ridgetop Circle, #105, Sterling VA 20166

Fairfax County Resources
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-psychology-services/mental-health-resources-and?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

National and Local Crisis Resources

Call 988 or 911 in case of a life-threatening emergency; TTY dial 711

Call 911 in case of a life-threatening emergency; TTY dial 711

Crisis Link Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077
Crisis Link is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one

Crisis Text: Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency Room: 703-538-2872

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 703-573-5679

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 988

Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679
The Merrifield Center, of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.

As part of Fairfax County Public Schools' continuing efforts to maintain safe schools, a confidential and anonymous telephone hot line is available.

Safety Tip Line

Community Resources

NASP Guidance for Reinforcing Safe, Supportive and Positive School Environments for All Students (from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP))

Updated: 1/2023