E-mail: [email protected]    |    Phone: +571-919-8909

South County Recovery and Drop In Center (SCRDIC)

Offering a safe, stigma-free environment for those experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness since 2011

Monday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Temporarily Closed until March 19th

Public Transportation

For persons using public transportation please contact the Fairfax Connector Information Center listed below:

(703) 339-7200TTY: (703) 339-1608

Follow the instructions you hear for English or Spanish and then make sure you have your location of departure and location where you wish to arrive. They will then give you specific instructions of what buses you need to take in order to arrive at your destination. 

SCRDIC Services:

  • Assistance with such resources as acquiring benefits, housing or Community Services Board (CSB) resources
  • Computer Lab available with Internet, Wi-Fi and a printer
  • Hot Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks
  • Employment Assistance: Specialists help peers find gainful employment and/or volunteer assignments
  • Field trips
  • Food Giveaway: SCRDIC annually gives away large amounts of donated food to peers at SCRDIC
  • Landline phone access
  • One-on-one peer counseling
  • Recreational activities such as holiday parties and barbeques
  • Showers and Laundry facilities

SCRDIC Groups:
Please call 703-341-6890 or visit to find out the time of the groups as they are subject to change. Please visit our Groups page for descriptions. Free Snacks, Beverages, Lunch, and Dinner are provided at this location.

Employment Specialists are available by appointment, please inquire via phone or visit.

“After coming to SCRDIC I have decided to keep sobriety in my life. I appreciate the items they offer to help me as a homeless gentleman, especially the clothing, hygiene products, and access to showers and laundry facilities.”
–Mark A.