News & Announcements

Posted on: November 17, 2023

Loudoun County Hires Nonprofit Loudoun Cares to Administer Emergency Eviction Relief Program

Link to information about emergency eviction assistance

Beginning Monday, November 20, 2023, eligible Loudoun County residents may apply for emergency eviction assistance by submitting an online pre-screening application through the nonprofit Loudoun Cares.

The program has been commissioned by the Board of Supe...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Opens November 15

Link to information about the Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter

The Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter will open Wednesday, November 15, 2023, for single adults aged 18 and older in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. This temporary shelter, which provides a warm i...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: November 3, 2023

Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Programs in November

Link to information about mental health and substance abuse training programs

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for November 2...

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

‘Maintenance’ Defined in Loudoun’s Onsite Sewage Treatment System Ordinance

Photo of onsite sewage system with text about an amendment to the ordinance that defines maintenance

During its October 11, 2023, public hearing, the Board of Supervisors amended the Loudoun County Codified Ordinances related to the “maintenance” of onsite sewage treatment systems.

An amendment to Chapter 1066.01 (Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems) adds a d...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 17, 2023

Health Department Encourages Residents to Take Action to Prevent Respiratory Illnesses

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Loudoun County health officials encourage residents to stay current on the latest recommendations for preventing respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, seasonal flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). As colder weather arrives and Loudoun residents...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: October 6, 2023

County Offers Parenting Wisely: Young Child Edition

Link to information about the Parenting Wisely program

Parents in Loudoun County have a new, no-cost resource to help guide them through the challenges of raising young children who are experiencing problem behaviors. 

The Department of Family Services is launching a Young Child Edition of the Parenti...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Loudoun to Host Job Fair Tailgate with Local Employers October 11

Link to information about the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host the Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg. The event will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Loudoun to Open Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist; Will Accept Preliminary Applications

Link to information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Loudoun County is scheduled to open the waitlist for the county’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, with the release of the preliminary application, which will be available at loudoun.gov/housingchoice...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Members Sought for Loudoun County Continuum of Care

Link to information about the Loudoun County Continuum of Care

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking applicants for membership. The CoC is a community coalition of public, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons who are homeless or at ...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 10

Link to information about the fatherhood program

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, October 10, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encoura...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Recovery Festival September 16

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Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the third annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Do...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Potential Exposure to Rabid Cat at Loudoun Shopping/Restaurant Center

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The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possibl...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Loudoun County Health Department is Now Locally Administered

Link to information about the Loudoun County Health Department

The Loudoun County Health Department is now under the administration of the county government, completing a process formally initiated by Loudoun County in 2020 with its fall Legislative Report, to serve Loudoun residents better and improve several operat...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Loudoun Resumes In-Person Services for the Women, Infants, and Children Program; Opens Second Office

Link to information about the Women, Infants, and Children Program

The Loudoun County Health Department is resuming in-person services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program by appointment in a phased approach, beginning this week. The WIC office had been closed to in-person services during the pandemic. Addi...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Three Things to Know about the Air Quality Alert for Loudoun & the Region

Link to information about a Code Red Air Quality Alert

Loudoun County residents are advised that a Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Northern Virginia and the greater metropolitan Washington D.C. region. Air quality is expected to be poor through Thursday, June 8, 2023, in part due to smoke from ...

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Health & Human Services
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Regional Homelessness on the Rise; Loudoun Continues to Provide Homeless Support Services

Link to information about the Point in Time Count

As homelessness in the Washington D.C. region rises, Loudoun County continues to offer support services for people facing a housing crisis. Homelessness in the Washington D.C. region is up 18% over last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Counc...

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