Al-Anon Service Center of Northern Virginia, Inc. Al-Anon is a self-help mutual support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 100 North Washington Street, Suite 200
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: 703-534-4357 or 877-339-8350 Alcoholics Anonymous (Northern Virginia) Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals to share their experiences with alcohol addiction. 8501 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-876-6166 Alzheimer's Disease The Area Agency on Aging coordinates Alzheimer's/memory loss family support groups for friends and family members of Alzheimer's/memory loss victims. Loudoun County Adult Day Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 571-258-3402 The Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area is the region's primary support network and information resource for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The organization enhances care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers. Alzheimer's Association
National Capital Area
11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-359-4440 or 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society provides services to cancer patients and their families, including transportation to appointments, loan of home care equipment, and financial assistance with treatment and medication. 124 Park Street, S.E.
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: 703-938-5550 Arthritis Foundation -- Virginia Chapter The Arthritis Foundation promotes arthritis research, organizes support groups for individuals with arthritis. 3805 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 800-456-4687 American Heart Association (Greater Washington Region) The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization offering education and community programs related to heart disease and stroke. The organization provides information on a variety of topics pertaining to such subjects as heart health, nutrition, cholesterol, and coronary bypass. 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 530
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-941-8500 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Support Group The Northern Virginia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Support Group offers discussion and speaker meetings, conference calls, e-mail announcements, and a website with practitioner lists, media articles, information about coping, treatment, conferences and more. The group meets on the third Saturday of the month, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Fairfax County. Phone: 703-968-9818; 410-647-7578
e-mail: cfsupport-owner@yahoogroups.com
Website: www.geocities.com/cfsnova Separation and Divorce The Support Group for Separation and Divorce is a mutual support group for individuals going through a separation or divorce. Phone: 703-777-1414 (Colonial Funeral Home) Death of Baby or Child Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering mutual support and understanding to parents who have suffered the loss of a child, or the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Local contact information: 1-877-969-0010 (toll-free) Grief and Loss The Loudoun Widows and Widowers Support Group is a mutual support group for widows and widowers and anyone else who has suffered a loss. Phone: 703-777-1414 (Colonial Funeral Home) Diabetes Management Program The Loudoun Hospital Center provides an ongoing diabetes management program to educate and support individuals with diabetes. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, the program includes individual and group classes and a support group. Phone: 703-858-6358 Disability Services Board The Loudoun County Disability Services Board provides information and resource referral to local governments regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, provides input to state agencies on service needs and priorities of people with physical and sensory disabilities, and projects local service needs and priorities for fiscal and program planning. Loudoun County Disability Services Board
c/o Loudoun County Housing Services
102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 202
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-5718 (voice)
703-777-0389 (V/TTY)
Fax: 703-777-0109 Domestic Violence The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a statewide coalition that works toward the elimination of domestic violence and offers assistance and support to those serving battered women and their children. 1010 N. Thompson Street, Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-377-0335
Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-838-8238 Feingold Association of the United States The Feingold Association helps families of children with attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity and autistic spectrum disorders, as well as chemically sensitive and salicylate sensitive adults. The program eliminates certain food additives and temporarily removes natural salicylates. P.O. Box 6550
Alexandria, VA 22306
Phone: 703-768-3287 or 800-321-3287 Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area The Hemophilia Foundation serves as an advocate for those with hemophilia and related clotting disorders. The Foundation coordinates educational seminars and social activities, offers individual and group support, conducts a summer camp program for children with hemophilia, provides medic alert bracelets, and offers some limited financial support. 10560 Main Street, Suite 604
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-352-7641 Huntington's Disease Society of America The Huntington's Disease Society supports research on Huntington's Disease (HD), assists people with HD and their families, serves as advocates for individuals needing services, and provides 24-hour help line phone service. 8303 Arlington Blvd, Suite 210
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-204-4634 or 703-323-1403 Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program This free service assists the consumer in making an informed decision about long-term care and providers, such as nursing homes, board and care facilities, and homes for adults. 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708
Fairfax, VA 22035-1104
Phone: 703-324-5861
TTY: 703-449-1186 Loudoun Literacy Council The Loudoun Literacy Council trains and provides tutors for individuals who require assistance with reading, including those who are learning English as a second language. Math and spelling assistance is also available. 204 South King Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703-777-2205 Lung Line Service Through this service, registered nurses trained in respiratory and immune system disorders provide information to callers. 1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-388-4461 or 800-222-5864 Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington The Lupus Foundation provides free literature, doctor referrals, support groups, telephone counselors and educational classes on lupus. 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 732
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-349-1167 or 888-349-1167 (toll-free)
e-mail: info@lupusgw.org Loudoun Alliance for the Mentally Ill This group provides support, education and guidance for friends and families of persons suffering from mental illness. Phone: 703-444-5326 (Nancy Merrill)
National Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Friends of Loudoun County Mental Health Friends of Loudoun County Mental Health is a private non-profit organization which operates in partnership with the Supported Living Services of Loudoun County Mental Health Services. This group advocates for mental health needs throughout Loudoun County, educates the general public about mental illnesses, and raises money to fund our various consumer-focused programs. Loudoun's Supported Living Services works directly with consumers of the county's programs who are experiencing serious mental illnesses. 17 Royal Street, S.E., Suite 103
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703-443-1380 Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a group of people who are recovering from addiction to narcotics, and who meet regularly to provide mutual support. P.O. Box 374
Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703-435-1230 (Northern Virginia) or 800-543-4670 Parkinson Disease The Ashburn Parkinson Disease Support Group holds free monthly meetings for people with Parkinson disease and caregivers. Phone: 703-723-6805 Northern Virginia Sickle Cell Center The Northern Virginia Sickle Cell Center, at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, provides medical, educational, and supportive services to families whose children have been identified with Sickle Cell Disease. The Northern Virginia Sickle Cell Center
3299 Woodburn Road, Suite 220
Annandale, Virginia 22003
Phone: 703-876-2715
Fax: 703-876-2705 Center for Sickle Cell Disease The Center for Sickle Cell Disease offers education and information about sickle cell disease, provides research on Sickle Cell Anemia, and offers screening, counseling, and patient care. Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease
1840 7th Steet, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-865-8692 Nations Capital Area SIDS Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic This organization provides emotional support for families that have experienced any sudden infant death or crib death. P.O. Box 799
Haymarket, VA 20168
Phone: 703-955-6899 Women's Issues The Women's Center provides information, counseling and educational programs that focus on the personal, professional, legal and financial concerns of women, men, and families. Services include individual counseling and psychotherapy; workshops on legal, financial, career, psychological, and consumer issues; separation and divorce services; mutual support groups; and standardized testing services. TWC offers services in the Loudoun County area. 133 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22180-4602
Phone: 703-281-2657
Website: www.thewomenscenter.org |