Available Health Care Resources
Having health care coverage is an important step to better health and well-being. Coverage is not only important when you are sick, but it is also helpful when you don’t feel sick. Explore options for your health care.
Medical Health
Marketplace
If you are not qualified for Medicaid, you may be qualified for health insurance through the Marketplace. Open Enrollment dates are November 1st through December every year. There is an additional enrollment period called Special Enrollment Period. If you’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child.
- Visit healthcare.gov for more information.
Community Health Clinics
- Health Works of Northern Virginia
- Neighborhood Health
- County health departments (often do vaccines, STD and pregnancy tests, etc. For free or low cost)
- Low-Cost Healthcare Resources in Northern Virginia
Pregnancy
NOVA Pregnancy Help Center
Nova pregnancy center provides free and confidential services to those facing an unexpected pregnancy. Services such as tests, ultrasound, peer counseling are provided.
- 10380 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 278.5433
Dental Care
Mental Health
NOVA does not provide mental health services (per the policy of the Virginia Community College System), but we have an Office of Wellness and Mental Health. Visit their site or contact them through email for more community mental health resources at wellness@nvcc.edu.
Community Resources
Mental Health Counseling Services– Individuals, Couples and Families
Sliding fee scale ranging from $10-$65.
Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043
703.538.8470
Fax: 703.538.8465
The Lamb Center is a daytime drop‐in resource center for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Fairfax, Virginia. The Center provides breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry service, Bible studies, employment opportunities, housing and job counseling, AA meetings, a nurse practitioner clinic, a dental clinic, and much more. Counseling is our core program and encompasses spiritual, psychological, life and employment dimensions. They partner with local groups and organizations who have a passion for serving the homeless.
3160 Campbell Dr., Fairfax, VA
703.691.3178
If you need more information regarding access to healthcare, please contact us.