Resources for those Experiencing Job Loss/Insecurity

Fairfax County

The website highlights ways to get help finding a new job, launching a business, managing your mental health, and getting financial help, among other things. It can be found here

Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors who need access to: 

Jobs

Healthcare support – 60 days to enroll in Virginia’s marketplace if you lose your job. Enroll VA provides support in making a selection.

Financial Assistance

  • Food, utility, rent assistance –  Coordinated Services Planning hotline at 703-222-0880
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid. For more information, call the customer call center at 703-324-7500. 
  • Women, Infants, and Children – 703-246-5599.
  • The Human Services Resource Guide connects residents with thousands of nonprofit and government services. Listings include detailed service descriptions, eligibility requirements, locations (maps and directions) and contact information.
  • School Age Child Care (SACC) program who are unable to make payments should reach out to SACC to discuss options. Call 703-449-8989 or email saccregistration@fairfaxcounty.gov
  • Families in the Child Care Assistance Referral program who are having difficulty making payments should reach out to CCAR staff at 703-449-8484 or email CCARInfo@fairfaxcounty.gov to explore resources and support available
  • Pets – Residents in need of pet food or other pet resources can visit the Animal Shelter’s Pet Resource Center for a comprehensive list of resources and support.
  • Tax Payments – Any taxpayers who are unable to pay their county taxes will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Call 703-222-8234 (English) or 703-324-3855 (Español), TTY 711, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health

Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provides a range of services for people experiencing mental health concerns and substance misuse, helping during both emergencies and non-emergencies

Military and Veterans – many resources here 

State of Virginia

Other Mental Health

Self Care in Times of Uncertainty (by Thrive Worldwide – worldwide provider of mental health services in the workplace).

Anxiety Resource Information on symptoms and tips, as well as signposts to further support. 

Thriving In Hard Times: Reflections From A Clinical Psychologist One of our psychosocial team talks about the role of hope and gratitude when navigating dark times. 

How To Look After Yourself Following A Trauma Self-care advice to aid recovery. 

Churches with Lay Counseling (from Lay Counseling Institute)

Other resources

Job Listings across justice, social change, and justice sectors: 

The Narrative Initiative’s newsletter – https://lnkd.in/dF55RfqH