🌱 New Mental Health Facility + Northern VA Sending Relief To Turkey

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Chantilly and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 60 Low: 40.
• Tuesday: Sunshine; windy, cooler. High: 52 Low: 31.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 51 Low: 30.
• Thursday: Sun and some clouds. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Chantilly today:

1. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is opening a new mental health treatment facility in Chantilly, marking the provider's fourth location in Virginia. With over 1.1 million adults in Virginia suffering from mental health conditions, and over 380,000 not receiving treatment, the new facility aims to address the high demand for mental health treatment providers in the state. Odyssey CEO Richard Clark said the new clinic in Chantilly will help individuals and families in need take the next step toward lasting recovery. (Augusta Free Press)
2. Officials in Northern Virginia have launched an earthquake relief effort to help the people of Turkey following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. According to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, the death toll has now reached about 51,000, with over 180,000 people injured by the earthquake and aftershocks. The Northern Virginia Regional Commission has partnered with Embrace Relief to raise funds to buy food packages for those impacted by the disaster. (Patch)
3. Sandy Anderson has announced her candidacy for the Fairfax County School Board as the representative for the Springfield District, which includes Chantilly High School. Anderson, who is a longtime resident of the Springfield District, is focusing her campaign on promoting STEAM education as well as securing adequate funding for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). "My experience as an FCPS student, current FCPS mom, PTO leader, military spouse, and a higher-ed educator make me uniquely qualified to represent and serve the families of the Springfield District," said Anderson in a statement issued Friday. "This is my hometown, and I am ready to serve." (Patch)

Coming up in Chantilly:

Monday, March 6

• Parent & Child Mindful Art Classes At C5T Elite Sports Training (5:15 PM)

Thursday, March 9

• Northern Virginia Jazz Jam Session With The Alfred Yun Trio At Bourbon Boulevard (6:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Parent's Night Out At My Gym (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Five more properties have just hit the Chantilly real estate market. (Chantilly Patch)
• Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These adorable, adoptable pets are available now in Chantilly area shelters. (Chantilly Patch)

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— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.