Financial Help and Management
Financial Assistance
Coordinated Services Planning (CSP)
Fairfax County’s Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) office connects Fairfax County residents to county- and community-based services and resources that promote self-sufficiency and enhance well-being.
Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG)
The Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) is an online database that contains information about services available to Fairfax County residents ranging from:
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing
- Transportation
- Recreation
- Support Services
- And much more
Medicine Assistance Tool
A partnership of America’s biopharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines.
Needymeds
NeedyMeds is an online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs. All the information is free, easy to access, and updated regularly. No registration is required and we don’t request any personal information.
Virginia Department of Medical Assitance Services (DMAS)
Financial assistance for major illness or injury.
James Mott Community Assistance Program
Their goal is to empower communities with economic and equity disparities to attract investment opportunities in housing, health and well-being for youth, adult, and elderly persons, financial stability, workforce development, and education that will create a greater quality of life for individuals and families using a holistic approach through a model of self-sufficiency.
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SMAFC)
Transportation, Companion Shopping, Handy Helpers, Friendly Callers, In-Home Visitors & More
Energy Bill Assistance
Cooling Assistance Program
Are you in need of a little help to keep cool this summer? Apply for the Cooling Assistance Program for low income households.
Energy Assistance
The purpose of this program is to help eligible households with low income (in Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church) offset expenses associated with heating and/or cooling their homes.
Foreclosure Prevention
Services Directory for Fairfax County
Provides resources and information for homeowners that are not able to pay their homeowners association dues, are facing foreclosure or experiencing other financial difficulties. Information about credit repair, budgeting, financial literacy, the County’s Coordinated Services Planning department, HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, and other resources is available.
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)
Offers intensive housing case management. Focus will be on housing and barriers leading to housing instability. No financial assistance available in this program.
Financial Training
The Women’s Center, Vienna, VA
Provides resources for financial consultations, budget/credit counseling, and housing specialists.
Public Benefits (Food Stamps, SNAP, etc.)
CommonHelp
CommonHelp is Virginia’s fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Energy Assistance, and Child Care. Through a single online site, you can find out for what assistance you might be eligible and submit one application saving you time and effort.
Tax Preparation Assistance, Free
AARP Tax Aide
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service, we were made especially for you.
MyFreeTaxes
United Way free service enables individuals or families with a combined income of $62,500 or less in 2015 to file their own taxes free.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Assistance is provided at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.