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The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board oversees mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse treatment services in the city of Falls Church, Fairfax City and Fairfax County. Because of staff shortages, the board has reported long waits for services. Here are some of the longest delays:
| Program | No. of People Waiting | Average Wait |
| Alcohol and drug evaluation and intake services | ||
| Adult outpatient, English-speaking | 45 | 4 weeks |
| Adult outpatient, Spanish-speaking | 20 | 4 weeks |
| Adult day treatment, English | 15 | 8 weeks |
| Adult day treatment, Spanish | 20 | 8 weeks |
| Mental healthassessments and treatment for children and adults | ||
| Youth outpatient, English | 26 | 1 week |
| Youth outpatient, Spanish | 11 | 3 weeks |
| Adult outpatient, English | 86 | 4 weeks |
| Adult outpatient, Spanish | 17 | 4 weeks |
| Mental retardation | ||
| Residential services (housing) | 203 | One month to 17.5* years |
| Case management (intervention on behalf of individuals and families) | 346 | One month to 2.7 years. |
*Wait time reflects the number of caregivers planning years in advance by attempting to reserve spots for family members who will need permanent housing.
Source: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, March 1, 2006.
