For county and school referral partners

CSA contracted services that support stability

A dedicated resource for County CSB employees, CSA teams, school counselors, school social workers, and other authorized referral partners coordinating care for individuals and families.

County CSB & CSA teams

School counselors & social workers

Confidential referral coordination

Referral-ready information

Match the referral to the level of support needed

NuStart Behavioral Health is a Fairfax County CSA provider with immediate staffing availability and bilingual team members. Final service acceptance is based on clinical fit, eligibility, authorization, geographic availability, and the applicable funding pathway.

Children, adolescents, and families

Intensive Family Preservation Services (FFS-IFPS)

A focused, home- and community-based service for families experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges that place family stability at risk. Services are individualized around the youth and caregivers, with practical support delivered where concerns occur.

When to consider a referral

Escalating behavior, conflict, or repeated crises in the home
Risk of removal, placement disruption, or a higher level of care
Difficulty maintaining safety, routines, or consistent caregiver responses
Need for coordinated intervention across home, school, and community settings

Service may include

Family-centered assessment and individualized service planning
Safety planning, crisis-prevention strategies, and stabilization support
Caregiver coaching and practical behavior-management strategies
Youth coping, emotional-regulation, and problem-solving skills
Family communication, conflict reduction, and routine development
Coordination with authorized CSB, CSA, school, and treatment partners

Start a provider referral

Eligible adults

Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS/MHSB)

Individualized, community-based training and support for eligible adults whose mental-health symptoms interfere with daily functioning, stability, or independent living. The service emphasizes hands-on practice and measurable progress in the person’s natural environment.

When to consider a referral

Difficulty maintaining daily routines, appointments, or treatment follow-through
Challenges managing symptoms while living independently in the community
Need for structured support with housing, budgeting, transportation, or resources
Recurring instability connected to limited coping or independent-living skills

Service may include

Functional assessment and person-centered goal development
Symptom awareness, coping strategies, and relapse-prevention planning
Medication-management routines and appointment follow-through
Personal care, household organization, budgeting, and daily living skills
Community resource navigation, communication, and social skills
Coordination with authorized providers, case managers, and natural supports

Start a provider referral

Preparing the referral

Help us review the request efficiently

When available and authorized for release, include the presenting concerns, current diagnoses and assessments, recent service history, safety or placement concerns, funding or authorization information, and the best contacts for care coordination.

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