Community Resources

Community Resources Available to Help

Local organizations provide outlets and options to survivors of sexual violence, as well as resources for the accused.

For questions or additional information on these and other off-campus resources, please feel free to contact Mason's Title IX Coodinator by calling 703-993-8730, or emailing titleix@gmu.edu.


Fairfax County Department of Family Services' Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

The Department of Family Services' Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers compassionate and comprehensive state-accredited programs for women, men, teens and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
12011 Government Center Parkway
Pennino Building, Floor 7, Suite 740
Fairfax, VA 22035
Phone: (703) 324-5730
TTY: 711
24-hour Hotline/Helpline: (703) 360-7273


Domestic Violence Action Center

The Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) offers services to victims of domestic violence or stalking and their families who reside in Fairfax County or were assaulted and/or stalked in the county. Referrals for offender services are also available through the intake telephone number only (no offender walk-ins).

Domestic Violence Action Center
Fairfax County Historic Courthouse
4000 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 2702 (enter on the side facing West St.)
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 246-4573
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm (by appointment only from 4:30-6:30pm)

DVAC South County
South County Human Services Building
8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 507
Alexandria, VA 22309
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

DVAC North County
Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center
1086 Elden St.
Herndon, VA 20170
Hours of Operation: Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm