Healthcare & Public Health

Become an active part of the solution and engage with the following community partners

Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network

Mission: Our mission is to ensure every uninsured, low-income individual has access to primary care and preventative services. We provide care regardless of county and state lines. If you can access the ACHN clinic, you can get care!

Organization contact information: 703.542.3366, contact@achnhealth.org

Websitehttp://www.achnhealth.org/

Helpful Resourceshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/17TDcErf1WapTSlX0q8OwHsaXWRkKWCyF/view?usp=sharing

Alzheimer's Association

Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Organization contact information: 703-766-9007, bedonnelly@alz.org 

Websitehttps://www.alz.org/

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Birmingham Green

Mission: Birmingham Green is the non-profit partner for Northern Virginia area local governments providing a continuum of exceptional long-term care for adults, primarily those with limited resources. Birmingham Green is an innovative leader in the field of long-term care. The non-profit organization provides a quality of life for every resident that recognizes their personal dignity and encourages functioning at their maximum levels of independence. 

Organization contact information: Andre Porter | Volunteer Manager | aporter@birminghamgreen.org 

Websitehttp://www.birminghamgreen.org/

Environmental Health Trust

Mission: Environmental Health Trust is a think tank that promotes a healthier environment through research, education, and policy. We carry out cutting edge basic research on environmental health hazards and also work directly with communities, health and education professionals, and policymakers to understand and mitigate these hazards. Our Mission is to safeguard human health and the environment by empowering people with state-of-the-art information. 

Organization Contact Information: theodora.scarato@ehtrust.org | 301-765-7016 

Website: https://ehtrust.org/ 

Fairfax County Community Service Board

Mission: To provide and coordinate a system of community-based supports for individuals and families of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church who are affected by developmental disability, serious emotional disturbance (youth), mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

Organization contact information: Evette Brantley, csbvolunteer@fairfaxcounty.gov

Websitehttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/

GMU Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinic

Mission: To improve the health status of underserved, uninsured vulnerable populations, and to engage nursing and allied health students in direct provision of health care services through service learning.

Organization contact information: 703-993-5880

Websitehttps://chhs.gmu.edu/mapclinics  

HIPS

Mission: HIPS advances the health rights and dignity of people and communities impacted by sex work and drug use by providing non-judgemental harm reduction services, advocacy, and community engagement led by those with lived experience. They envision a world where all people can use their power to live healthy and self-determined lives free from stigma, violence, criminalization or oppression.

Organization contact information: Ms. Kenney Mayo | Volunteer Drop-in Coordinator | 3 | hips@hips.org 

Websitehttps://www.hips.org/  

Inova Blood Donor Services

Mission: To provide a safe, pure, potent, and adequate blood supply to patients being treated in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland

Organization contact information: Noelle.Thorsen@inova.org, 571-233-8929

Websitehttp://www.inovablood.org/

Insight Memory Care Center

Mission: Our mission is to provide specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community, through our adult day health and resource center.

Organization contact information: 3953 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030 | 703-215-1575  | volunteer@insightmcc.org

Websitehttp://www.insightmcc.org/

Helpful Resourceshttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1uqlCEl-5xyR-CTM_3rCTirkiWlDGFXMK

NovaSalud

Mission: NovaSalud Inc’s mission is to improve and strengthen the health and well-being of our diverse Northern Virginia community through culturally competent language, and appropriate STD and HIV/AIDS services; including HIV testing and prevention education free of charge for all. 

Organization contact information: info@novasaludinc.org | 703-533-1858

Websitehttps://www.novasaludinc.org/

PRS, Inc.

Mission: PRS’ mission is to provide behavioral health, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services. PRS’ vision is to change and save lives in our community by empowering hope, safety, recovery, wellness, independence and community integration.

Organization contact information: Lauren Padgett, lpadgett@prsinc.org | 703-531-6351 

Websitehttps://prsinc.org/

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria

Mission: SAPCA is an alliance of parents, youth, schools, city health and recreation agencies, media, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers and law enforcement.  Our mission is to engage diverse sectors of the community in collaborative, cross-cultural and comprehensive substance abuse prevention efforts that result in a reduction of underage substance use and abuse in the City of Alexandria.

Organization contact information: emma.beall@alexandriava.gov 703-746-3670

Website: PreventItAlexandria.org

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The Arc of Northern Virginia

Mission: The Arc of Northern Virginia is a local affiliate of the largest non-profit organization supporting people and families living with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. The mission is to provide service and education navigation locally and on a state level, as well as, information and referral, a special needs trust program, self-advocacy empowerment opportunities, and special events. We distribute weekly updates for families, professionals and individuals living in the cities and counties of Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax. 

Organization contact information: Larry Rockwell | (703) 208-1119 ext. 114 | LRockwell@TheArcofNoVA.org

Websitehttps://thearcofnova.org/

The Women's Center

Mission: The mission of The Women’s Center is to significantly improve the mental health and well-being of all members of the community through counseling, education, support, and advocacy.

Organization contact information: Haleh Tajbakhsh, htajbakhsh@thewomenscenter.org, 571-385-1617 

Websitehttp://thewomenscenter.org/

Helpful Resourceshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1C5kkQtqeYxg-WVSHZSm7rKHArHujmUI0/view?usp=sharing