Virginia COVID-19 Resources
AHC Resident Resources: Stay in Touch and Get Help
Get connected to emergency services.
If you need financial help, food, health information or have other emergency needs, AHC’s Resident Services staff can connect you to services that can help. Please contact Susan Davidson at 703-486-0626 ext. 1112 or Susan.Davidson@ahcinc.org.
Stay in touch through free App.
Please sign up for AHC’s free Rent Café App, which helps us stay connected through email or text. You can also use the app to pay rent or schedule maintenance. To register, download the Rent Cafe App or go to your apartment’s website and click on “Resident Login.” You will need to call your leasing office for your registration code or use the phone number you gave us when you moved in.
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General Virginia Information
Healthcare
- You can apply for Medicaid at any time at https://www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.
- Medicaid COVID-19 information – English
- Medicaid COVID-19 information – Spanish
- You can also apply for low-cost health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.healthcare.gov.
- If you do not qualify for full benefits through Medicaid or FAMIS, or you cannot afford Marketplace coverage, there are still options available for the uninsured to receive health care services at Virginia’s Free and Charitable Health Clinics and Virginia’s Community Health Centers.
- Virginia Medicaid Fact Sheet
- Virginia Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions
Support for Small Businesses
Unemployment Information
- Apply for unemployment benefits: Virginia Employment Commission or call 1-866-832-2363
Spanish Resources
Arlington County
- Rent Resources, Emergency Food and Census Information in six languages (PDF)
- Arlington County Emergency Resources (PDF)
- Arlington County Emergency Resources – Spanish (PDF)
- Food, Financial and Medical Assistance for Neighbors in Need – comprehensive and updated list of resources from Arlington County
- Covid-19 Resources for Renters – Renters’ Rights (PDF)
- RECURSOS PARA LOS INQUILINOS (PDF)
- Six steps to prevent COVID-19 (multi-language PDF)
Emergency Needs
- Emergency funds and rental assistance. Arlington Dept of Human Services, (703) 228-1350.
- Arlington Emergency Hotline. Visit https://www.arlingtonva.us/alerts/ to sign up for text alerts.
- Emergency referrals. AHC’s Resident Services staff is available to help you find emergency resources. Contact Susan Davidson, 703-486-0626 ext 1112 or susan.davidson@ahcinc.org
Information Resources
- Arlington Emergency Hotline. Visit https://www.arlingtonva.us/alerts/ to sign up for text alerts.
- New Coronavirus Call Center. Arlington County has a new call center to respond to questions and concerns. Please call (703) 228-7999 from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday.
- Arlington County Coronavirus webpage has extensive details on local responses. Visit https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/ for the latest information.
- Virginia Department of Health 24-hour Coronavirus Information Hotline: (877) 275-8343.
Food
- Capital Area Food Bank: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/covid19response/
- Arlington Food Assistance Center: https://afac.org/resources-covid-19/
- Arlington Public Schools is providing free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Visit APS for locations of the pick-up sites.
- APS also has a list of other resources in the community, highlighting local businesses that are offering food to those in need.
Health
- Contact your local or state health office for local information, closings, insurance information and updated notices: Arlington, VA – Public Health Division
- Arlington Free Clinic provides high-quality free healthcare to uninsured Arlington residents.
- Virginia Hospital Center continues to operate a COVID-19 Sample Collection Site in Arlington; Patients who have a physician’s order for testing can schedule an appointment at 703-558-5766, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Job Search
- Free virtual resume writing and help with career search through the Arlington Public Library
Legal Services
Legal Services of Northern Virginia is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services, including helping access public benefits, can help residents apply for public benefits. Call 1-866-LegalAID (1-866-834-5243).
Business Resources
Business resources during the coronovirus pandemic, Arlington Economic Development
Arts
Arlington Arts at Home. Arlington County offers a variety of art-inspired activities for children and adults, including coloring pages, art projects and tours of local exhibits for children and adults.
City of Alexandria
Emergency Needs
- Resources to meet basic human needs for residents impacted by COVID-19
- Help with jobs, food and human services, City of Alexandria Dept of Community and Human Services, (703) 746-5700 or visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus#dchs
- Emergency referrals. AHC’s Resident Services staff is available to help you find emergency resources. Contact Susan Davidson, 703-486-0626 ext 1112 or susan.davidson@ahcinc.org .
Information Resources
- City of Alexandria Alerts. Visit https://bit.ly/AlexAlerts to sign up for text, email or voice alerts.
- COVID-19 Information Line. For questions about COVID-19, call the Alexandria COVID-19 Information Line at (703) 746-4988, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- City of Alexandria Coronavirus webpage has extensive details on local responses. Visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus for the latest information.
- Virginia Department of Health 24-hour Coronavirus Information Hotline: (877) 275-8343.
Food
- Capital Area Food Bank: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/covid19response/
Health
- Contact your local or state health office for local information, closings, insurance information and updated notices: Alexandria, VA – Health Department
Fairfax County
Emergency Needs
- Fairfax County food assistance hotline: (703) 222-0880
- Emergency and basic needs hotline: Fairfax Health and Human Services, (703) 222-0880
- Emergency referrals. AHC’s Resident Services staff is available to help you find emergency resources. Contact Susan Davidson, 703-486-0626 ext 1112 or susan.davidson@ahcinc.org .
Information Resources
- Fairfax Alerts: Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/alerts to sign up for text alerts.
- Fairfax County Coronavirus Information: Call (703) 267-3511 (9:30 am to 9 pm weekdays and 9:30 am to 5 pm on weekends) or email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov (monitored 8 am to 8 pm weekdays)
- Fairfax County Coronavirus webpage has extensive details on local responses. Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/ for the latest information.
- Virginia Department of Health 24-hour Coronavirus Information Hotline: (877) 275-8343.
Food
- FCPS is providing grab and go meals at no cost for students at 18 sites. We are coordinating with community partners to ensure the locations and timing of food centers and pantries are being communicated with FCPS families. Beginning Monday, March 16, we are expanding the grab and go food distribution sites to a total of 18 locations. The food distribution is set up outside the schools. Breakfast will be served from 8-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the locations listed below:
- Annandale Terrace ES, 7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003-5432
- Bailey’s Primary ES, 6111 Knollwood Dr, Falls Church, VA 22041-1706
- Braddock ES, 7825 Heritage Dr, Annandale, VA 22003-5312
- Brookfield ES, 4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151-2826
- Burke School, 9645 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015-3005
- Centre Ridge ES, 14400 New Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20121-1605
- Crestwood ES, 6010 Hanover Ave, Springfield, VA 22150-3837
- Cunningham Park ES, 1001 Park St SE, Vienna, VA 22180-6606
- Dogwood ES, 12300 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191-1107
- Garfield ES, 7101 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22150-3536
- Graham Road Community Center, 3036 Graham Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
- Fort Belvoir Upper ES, 5980 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-3270
- Hutchison ES, 13209 Parcher Ave, Herndon, VA 20170-4333
- Hybla Valley ES, 3415 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306-2036
- London Towne ES, 6100 Stone Rd, Centreville, VA 20120-1635
- Mount Vernon Woods ES, 4015 Fielding St, Alexandria, VA 22309-1403
- Providence ES, 3616 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030-2941
- Weyanoke ES, 6520 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312-2203
- FCPS students are welcome to come to any of the sites to pick up a meal during these time periods. All students enrolled in FCPS schools and other County children receive one meal at no-cost; and, may have additional meals at no-cost upon request. Adults may purchase breakfast and lunch meals at a cost of $2.00.
Health
- Contact your local or state health office for local information, closings, insurance information and updated notices: Fairfax, VA – County Health Department. Weekdays, 8 am to 4:30, (703) 246-2411 | TTY 711
