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Who We Are

The Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) is one of five regional residential training centers for individuals with intellectual disabilities operated by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, the Commonwealth of Virginia. The campus consists of twelve buildings on eighty-six acres, and serves approximately two hundred individuals.

NVTC offers services to the citizens of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun Counties, and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. The admission and discharge process is coordinated with the appropriate community services board. To be eligible for services, an applicant must have intellectual disabilities, associated with sensory and physical disabilities and/or extreme maladaptive behaviors. To meet each individual’s challenging and extensive requirements for care and training, a network of clinical and direct support professional staff are available on a 24-hour basis. Services are highly individualized and are provided in the least intrusive and non-restrictive manner for growth and development in an integrated, diverse environment. The Center has

agreements with Fairfax County Public Schools and community services boards for off campus educational and vocational programs.

NVTC is Medicaid certified for an intermediate care facility (ICF/MR). Medicaid (Title XIV of the Social Security Act) is a federal program under the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, whereby funds for qualified individuals are matched or supplemented by state funds.

Our Clients

All school-age students attend Fairfax County Public Schools.Many clients who are over the age of 22 attend vocational and/or employment programs within the community. Clients who do not choose the developmental model of experience (described above) choose the vocational model of experience. These activities include bulk mail preparation, recycling materials, silverware processing, and janitorial tasks. Several local businesses, as well as George Mason University, employ our clients.

NVTC grounds cover 85 acres of woods and lawns. There is a walking trail, sports court, picnic pavilion, indoor swimming pool and a variety of gazebos and picnic areas. A carefully designed therapeutic program addresses each client's need for exercise, fitness, and fun. Recreational activities take place on and off grounds. These include concerts, boating excursions, movies, dances, picnics, shopping trips, and more. In the summer, many clients attend Camp Easter Seal.

Our Residential Units