Do you know anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide? This tragic reality is not just a distant issue; it has surged into the spotlight in recent years. Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among adolescents and young adults skyrocketed by 62%. The COVID-19 pandemic only intensified this crisis, prompting many to describe youth suicide as a "secondary pandemic." Consider the Asian community: in 2022, suicide emerged as the leading cause of death among Asians aged 15 to 24, according to the CDC. Alarmingly, Asian Americans often underutilize mental health services. While statistics indicate that one in six Asian Americans is likely to experience psychiatric disorders in their lifetime, they are three times less likely to seek the support they need compared to their non- Asian peers. What’s behind this disparity? The FCC is passionately committed to addressing this pressing issue by fostering a culturally responsive mental health care system. Our initiative, the FCC Walk-In Clinic (FCC-WIC), aims to provide accessible, effective, and culturally sensitive mental health support for those in need. Together, we can make a difference and save lives.
Do you know anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide? This tragic reality is not just a distant issue; it has surged into the spotlight in recent years. Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among adolescents and young adults skyrocketed by 62%. The COVID-19 pandemic only intensified this crisis, prompting many to describe youth suicide as a "secondary pandemic." Consider the Asian community: in 2022, suicide emerged as the leading cause of death among Asians aged 15 to 24, according to the CDC. Alarmingly, Asian Americans often underutilize mental health services. While statistics indicate that one in six Asian Americans is likely to experience psychiatric disorders in their lifetime, they are three times less likely to seek the support they need compared to their non- Asian peers. What’s behind this disparity? The FCC is passionately committed to addressing this pressing issue by fostering a culturally responsive mental health care system. Our initiative, the FCC Walk-In Clinic (FCC-WIC), aims to provide accessible, effective, and culturally sensitive mental health support for those in need. Together, we can make a difference and save lives.
Overview
Walk In Clinic (WIC) is designed to provide immediate, accessible mental health services to individuals in the community to improve mental health, reduce mental health stigma, and to prevent premature hospitalization. Further, WIC promotes culturally sensitive approaches for those who are not familiar with the Western medical systems.
Overview
Walk In Clinic (WIC) is designed to provide immediate, accessible mental health services to individuals in the community to improve mental health, reduce mental health stigma, and to prevent premature hospitalization. Further, WIC promotes culturally sensitive approaches for those who are not familiar with the Western medical systems.
Goals
To increase individuals' overall mental health by improving accessibility to counseling services
■ Improve Accessibility: to offer a timely mental health services to those facing immediate crises or experiencing high stress
■ Reduce Stigma: To offer a culturally familiar counseling program to those are not familiar with counseling intake process and to those with stigma
■ Early Intervention :To offer early intervention services to prevent premature hospitalization or delayed hospitalization
Operation Hours
Every Tuesday from 9am to 5pm (stage 1)
Please check periodically as the operation hour changes.
Locations
○ VA : FCC main office
1952 Gallows Road, #210, Vienna, VA 22182
○ MD : FCC satellite office (Coming soon)
915 Russell Ave. Suite B, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Scope of Practices
○ Full Psychological Evaluation
○ Medication Evaluation
○ Medication Management (MD location only until further notice)
○ Crisis Counseling
Fee
○ Fee varies based on the service type, length of the service, and the provider. Please contact the office.
○ Accept major commercial insurances
○ Sliding scale available, please contact the office
Join our Cause
Join us in our mission to expand our services and make a meaningful impact in our community! By lowering service fees and increasing sliding scale options for those in need, we can ensure that everyone has access to the support they deserve. Your generous donation can truly make a difference—together, we can save lives!
Make your donation by using the link below, send us a check (payable to FCCGW) to the FCC main office, or text CLINIC to (844) 422-6444 to support the Walk-In-Clinic!
Msg & Data rates may apply. For Help, text Help or to cancel, text Stop to (844) 422-6444.
