Need help?

Begin with one phone call.

Fairfax County social workers assess your situation and can refer eligible Herndon and Reston residents to FISH for emergency financial assistance.

A community assistance professional listening attentively by phone

Rent and housing

Emergency help that may prevent eviction or housing instability.

Utilities

Assistance with urgent utility bills and threatened shutoffs.

Prescriptions

Help obtaining medically necessary prescriptions and related items.

If you live outside Fairfax County

Call 211

Virginia 211 can help identify health and human services available in your area.

Ayuda en español

Llame al 703-222-0880

Si vive en Herndon o Reston y necesita ayuda financiera inmediata, llame al Condado de Fairfax de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m.

Questions about the Emergency Assistance Program may be directed to 571-267-2980 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Messages after hours may be left at 571-267-2977.