Health and Medicine

• Health Care Services
• Mental Health Services

Health Care — Insurance & Assistance

• Cover Virginia: Connecting Virginians to Affordable Health Insurance
  A guide to applying for low or no cost health insurance programs for eligible individuals, families or children. Among the programs included are Medicaid, FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS, Plan First, Smiles for Children and the Governor's Access Plan (GAP). Sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Available in many languages.
• Enroll Virginia!
  Information and assistance for individuals and small businesses on obtaining health insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. From the Virginia Poverty Law Center.
• Free Clinics in Virginia
  Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics provides a list of member clinics and their contact information. Eligibility requirements vary for each organization.
• Free or Low-Cost Medical Care for Children
  Programs for children in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. From the Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
• HealthCare.gov
  Official site of the Affordable Care Act. One-stop shopping for health insurance in each state's Health Insurance Marketplace (health care exchange). From this site, consumers can compare coverage from all the qualified health care options available in their state and enroll in the program most suitable to their needs and budget. Managed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Also available in Spanish.
• InsureKidsNow.gov
  Information on Medicaid and CHIP services for families in every state. Also available in Spanish.
• Medical Assistance Programs
  Virginia Department of Social Services describes the programs offered in Virginia, who qualifies and the eligibility requirements for each. Provides a link to apply online. Available in many languages.
• Medicare
  The federal government's health insurance plan for adults age 65 and older and certain younger persons with disabilities. Also available in Spanish.
• No Surprises Act — Consumers
  Learn about new rights and protections for consumers to end surprise bills, help consumers better understand costs before getting health care, and remove them from payment disagreements between their health care providers, health care facilities and health plans. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP)
  Call them for help understanding Medicare, Medigap, drug plans and long-term care insurance. Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
• Virginia Medicaid
  A health care coverage program for low-income individuals and families. From the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.

Mental Health Services

• Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board — Mental Health Services
  Counseling, medication, crisis response, and other services for people of all ages with mental health concerns.
• Healthy Minds Fairfax
  Healthy Minds Fairfax coordinates a full range of mental health and substance abuse services for children and youth across multiple county agencies, the school system and private treatment providers.
• NAMI Northern Virginia
  The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, serving the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. NAMI Northern Virginia offers classes, support groups, and other services to individuals living with mental health conditions and their families and friends at no cost to participants.
• Suicide Prevention Information and Resources
  If you or someone you care about may be at risk of suicide, don't hesitate to reach out for help right away. Resources are available 24/7. From the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.