COVID Resources
ARLINGTON/FAIRFAX COUNTY COVID-19 Resources
Here are sites you can access for information, assistance, and volunteering in the ongoing pandemic.
Click on the hyperlink to reach the site(s) you want.
If you know of other COVID-19 resources, please send to Bill Pritchard at: pritchardpix@aol.com
ARLINGTON COUNTY
The county is entering Phase Three of the Forward Virginia reopening.
Arlington County COVID-19 information and resources are available at:
https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/
Arlington COVID-19 Hotline: 703-228-7999
HOURS: Mon–Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed Sunday)
COVID-19 Testing in Northern Virginia
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/
Food, Financial, and Medical Assistance
https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/food-financial-and-medical-assistance/
Arlington Public Schools Free Breakfast/Lunch and Other Resources
https://www.apsva.us/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/free-lunch-breakfasts-and-other-resources/
Arlington Public Schools Distance Learning
Arlington Public Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year in full-time distance learning, which begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
School officials say they will monitor health conditions and work with state and county health officials to review plans and make adjustments as necessary.
For more information, go to:https://www.apsva.us/school-year-2020-21/
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
Arlington Thrive (Same-day, emergency financial assistance for Arlington residents)
Housing Resources
https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/housing-resources/
FAQs for Renters
https://housing.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-faqs-for-tenants-and-landlords/
Mental Wellness Guide
https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/covid-19-mental-wellness/
Posters and Materials in Other Languages
FAIRFAX COUNTY
Fairfax County COVID-19 Portal Page - information and resources are available at:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus
Fairfax County COVID-19 Case Data (Case numbers, demographics, etc.)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/case-information
Fairfax COVID-19 Hotline: 703-267-3511
Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates from Fairfax County about COVID-19.
Email questions or concerns to ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov. This email account will be staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.
Fairfax Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hsrg/
Provides information for food, housing, financial assistance, medical, domestic violence, housing, clothing, and other resources
COVID 19 Specific Fairfax Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/HSRG/Pages/SeasonalAnnouncementsData.aspx
Fairfax Public Schools - Continuing Free School Lunch Program
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
Offering grab and go meals at schools, and at other locations.
Fairfax Coordinated access to Food, Financial, and Medical Assistance
Coordinated Services Planning - call 703-222-0880, TTY 711
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERING
Arlington County Medical Reserve Corps.
https://health.arlingtonva.us/medical-reserve-corps/
American Red Cross
https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=rco_opportunity_browse_list
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Covid Resources
http://www.thediocese.net/news-and-events/covid-19-resources/outreach-and-partner-ministries/
Site includes the following:
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Best Practices for Food Pantries
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Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations
- Reducing Social Stigma during a Public Health Crisis
- Employment and Financial Crises
- Homelessness and COVID-19
- Managing Anxiety and Stress
- Coronavirus and Addiction
