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Services for Members of the Military, Veterans and their Families

A collection of resources for veterans and individuals serving in the military and their families.
Page updated on April 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM

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“Behind every strong soldier there is an even stronger family who stands by them and loves them with all their heart.”

News

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See the March 2025 newsletter featuring community events and trainings and celebrating the contributions and sacrifices of members of the military and their families. 

Previous SMVF Newsletters:
February 2025 
January 2025
December 2024
SMVF November 2024 

 


Who Are We?

The City of Alexandria and Arlington County Department of Community & Human Services have joined forces to create a Behavioral Health Specialist position designed specifically to assist service members, veterans, and their families in connecting with behavioral healthcare services.

Download the flyer in English| Spanish |Amharic

Services Provided

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Services provided may include light-touch case management to help navigate, coordinate and access services as well as clinical referrals for individuals experiencing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, brain injury treatment, physical abuse, substance use disorders, homelessness and more.

Accessing Services

For additional information including how to access services, please contact:

Nicol.Jackson@alexandriava.gov
703.965.6279

City of Alexandria
Department of Community & Human Services
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311

www.alexandriava.gov

Additional Resources

Please visit alexandriava.gov/Veterans for information and resources on housing, education, health, employment and more.

For urgent mental health care support, please see the Mental Health Crisis Programs page.

If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, the City of Alexandria has multiple resources to ensure you are able to easily get the most appropriate care possible. Most of these resources are available 24/7, and none of them require a referral.

  • REGIONAL CRISIS CALL CENTER
    CALL 703.527.4077/ TEXT 85511
  • DCHS EMERGENCY SERVICES 
    CALL 703.746.3401 – OR VISIT 4850 MARK CENTER DR, FIRST FLOOR, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311
  • ALEXANDRIA CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM 
    CALL 911 AND ASK FOR AN ACORP UNIT
  • CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
    CALL 911 AND ASK FOR A CIT OFFICER
  • INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
    VISIT 4320 SEMINARY RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304

Alexandria Veterans Resources List

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Alexandria Clothing Resources

Christ House Thrift Shop

703-548-4881

125 S West St Alexandria, VA

Rising Hope Mission Church, Rag to Riches Clothing Closet

703-360-1976

8220 Russell Rd Alexandria, VA

 

Alexandria Emergency Services

24 Hour Emergency Services

703-746-3401

720 Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Alexandria Food Services

Christ House Food Pantry

703-548-4227

131 S West St Alexandria, VA

Office of Community Services

703-748-5700

 

Alexandria Homeless Drop-In and Day Centers and Referral Services

Alexandria Community & Human Services Information and Referral

703-746-5700

2525 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

Alexandria Community Shelter

703-746-3660

2355- B Mill Road, Alexandria, VA

ALIVE! House Shelter

703-684-1430

125 S Payne St Alexandria VA

Carpenter Shelter

603-548-7500 ext 214

930 N Henry St Alexandria, VA 22314

Carpenter Shelter- David's Place

703-548-7500

930 North Henry St Alexandria, VA

Christ House Men's Shelter

703-549-8644

131 S West St Alexandria, VA

Homeless Services Assessment Center (HSAC)

703-746-5700

2525 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

Alexandria Rental/Utility Assistance

Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services

702-746-5700 

ALIVE! Emergency Monetary Assistance

703-746-5700

Salvation Army at Alexandria Corps

703-836-2427

1804 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
 

Community Resource

Capital Care

703-333-6960

 National Military Family Association

703-931-6632

2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22314

Serving Together Project

1-855-738-7176

 

Community Resource | Mental Health

Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)

202-730-8206

2461 Eisenhower Ave, Floor 2, Alexandria, VA 22314

Pups4Patriots

800-227-4645

1400 16th Street NW, Suite 360 Washington, DC 20036

Victory Gardens For Vets

703-408-6447

 

Community Services

Code of Support

571-418-6339

 

Community/Employment

AMVETS

240-678-6888

4676 Forbes Blvd Lanham, MD

 

Education

Folds of Honor

918.274.4700

 

Emergency Services

Alexandria CSB

703.746.3400

American Addiction Centers

703-403-1675

 CR2

844-N-Crisis or 571-364-7390

Department of Community and Human Services/OCS

703-746-5942
 

Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center

800-440-6310

7008-G Little River Tpk, Annandale VA 22003
 

Inova Alexandria Hospital

703-504-3066

4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
 

Skyline Medical Center

571-777-8494

5276 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
 

The Marine Corps DSTRESS Line

1-877-476-7734

 
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

1-800-959-8277

3033 Wilson Blvd. Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
 

Urgent Care Center of Arlington

571-395-9912

2439 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207
 

Veterans & First Responders in Crisis

1-800-273-8255


Virginia Hospital Center

703-558-6155

1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205

 

Employment

Dog Tag Bakery

202-407-9609


VetSuccess @ George Mason University

4400 University Dr. SUB 1 BLDG, Room 1510, Fairfax, VA 22030
 

Workforce Development Center

703-746-5990

4850 Mark Center Drive, Suite 100

Alexandria, VA 22311

 

Financial Assistance

Real Property Tax Relief

Tax Relief, Revenue Division, Department of Finance

301 King Street, Room 1700, Alexandria, VA 22314

 

 Homeless Services

 Clarendon House

703-228-5150

2120 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22204

Final Salute Inc

703-224-8845

2800 Eisenhower Ave Ste 220, Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Housing

Official Housing Authority- Alexandria

703-549-7115

401 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Legal Resource

Legal Services of Northern Virginia

571-482-2689
 

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

2101 L Street NW, Suite 225 Washington, DC 20037

 

Mental Health

Alexandria Vet Center

703-360-8633 ext 51930

6940 South Kings Highway, Suite 204, Alexandria, VA 22310

 

Brain Injury Services

703-441-8881

Columbia Associates in Psychiatry

703-775-0362

 

DC VET Center (serves DMV)

202.726.5212

1296 Upshur St NW Washington, DC 20011

 

Mental Health Outpatient Services

301 King Street Alexandria, VA 222314

Military and Family Life Counselors

571-733-0251

Fort Myer, VA

 

Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program

703-696-0973; 703-696-9603

209 McNair Rd, Fort Myer, VA 22211

Veterans Moving Forward

571-259-1504

44225 Mercure Circle #130 Sterling, VA

 

Mental Health/Family Services

Military Family Clinic

240-847-7500

1420 Spring Street, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910

National Military Family Association

703-931-6632

2800 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 250 Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Military Community Assistance

Easter Seals

240-847-7500

1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Blue Star Families

202-350-1993

 

Outreach

Fields of Valor Farms

14411 Baden Westwood Road Brandywine, MD 20613Rental/Utility Assistance

 

Rental/Utility Assistance

Catholic Charities Emergency Finanical Assistance Program

703-548-4227 x3

 

Virginia Department of Social Services

703-228-1350

 

Transportation

Lukes Wings (major illness transportation program)

202-803-2042

1054 31st St NW, Suite 540, Washington, DC 20007

 

Vehicles for Veterans

1-844-812-7838

 

VBA/Legal

Virginia Veteran Family Support Department of Veteran Services

540-273-4733

571-229-9452

540-471-4804

 

Veteran Benefits Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office

1-800-827-1000

1722 I Street NW

Education & Training

1-888-442-4551

 

Veteran Community Resource

DC Community Resource and Referral Center

202-258-1391

1500 Franklin Street, NE WDC

 

Veteran Health Administration

Fort Belvoir Community Based Outpatient Clinic

202-745-8640

9300 DeWitt Loop Sunrise Pavilion, Fort Belvoir, VA

 

Veteran Helplines/Resource Directory

CrisisLink Suicide Hotline, DC & Northern VA (24/7)

703-527-4077 or 988

 

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

1-877-424-3838 or 1-877-4AID-VET

Request DD214

1-800-827-1000

1722 I St. NW, Washington, DC (Regional Office)

1500 Franklin St NE Washington, DC

 

Veteran Rapid Rehousing

Housing Counseling Services

202-667-7006 (Ask for an eligibility specialist)

 

Veterans First- Friendship Place Alexandria

202-425-4944

 

Volunteers of America

571-765-1075

7901 Annapolis Rd Lanham, MD 20706

Operation Renewed Hope

703-887-8117

 

Veterans Health Administration

Post 9/11 Military2VA Case Management

202-745-8000, ext 55557 or ext 55560

 

Washington DC VA Medical Center

202-427-0109

 

Washington DC VA Medical Center

1-877-222-8387; 202-745-8000

 

Veterans Helplines/Resource Directory

City of Alexandria Department of Community & Human Services

703-965-6279

4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

 

Veterans Crisis Hotline

988 Press 1

 

 

 

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