Mental Health Resources

Fredericksburg City Public Schools is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, and families. Below you will find information about resources and community agencies that can support individuals. School counselors, social workers, and psychologists are available to support students and families with needs not covered below.

Additionally, be sure to visit our virtual calming room and check back for updated announcements and events.

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org for free and confidential help.

Upcoming Events

October: Cook Center Mental Health Series [VIRTUAL]

Our focus this month is Bullying — Stop the Cycle. Each session is open to everyone and begin at 7pm and 9pm EST.

Info below

October 1

Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health — Kickoff

October 2

Help Your Child Succeed — Three Parenting Styles

October 3

Emotional Regulation: Recognizing What's Wrong

Regulación emocional: Reconocer qué está sintiendo

October 7

Bullying — Stop the Cycle
Watch with us: 7pm OR 9pm

Acoso — Frenar el ciclo
¡Únase a nosotro! 7pm o 9pm

October 8

Establishing Healthy Boundaries

October 9

Parenting through Anxiety and Depression

October 10

Understanding Loneliness in Children

October 14

How to Motivate Your Child

October 15

Social Media: Protecting Your Child

Atenuar los ciclos de conflicto

October 16

Understanding Your LGBTQ+ Child

October 17

Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved

October 21

Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions

October 22

ABCs of Substance Use and Vaping

October 23

Building Your Child's Confidence

Desarrollar la confianza de su hijo
¡Únase a nosotro! 7pm o 9pm

October 24

Supporting Your Child After Trauma

October 28

Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions

October 29

Mindfulness for Improved mental Health

October 30

Why Our Children Self-Harm

Evasión escolar

October 26: WIGs/FADES Preventing Generations of Incarceration Open House

OPEN HOUSE, Information in text below

You're invited to FailSafe-ERA's Preventing Generations of Incarceration Open House. This group provides support and services to our city and surrounding counties for citizens reentering society after incarceration. The WIGs (Women Inspiring Girls) and FADES (FailSafe-ERAs Aspiring to Develop & Empower Sons) event is a kickoff celebration of FailSafe-ERA's new Preventing Generations of Incarceration program for youth ages 12-18.

  • Meet the PGI team!

  • Greet your friends!

  • Have fun!

Vision Community Church
410 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405

Saturday, October 26, 2024
1pm to 3pm

Getting Started with ParentGuidance.org Resources

Welcome to ParentGuidance.org

ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.

ParentGuidance.org provides trusted courses and support in many areas, including but not limited to:

  • Mental Health

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Self-Worth

  • Grief and Loss

  • Suicide Ideation

  • Self-Harm

  • Bullying

  • Family Strife

If you're looking for a place to start, we recommend the "Parenting with a Purpose" course.

Stay tuned for coming information about upcoming webinars as part of our Mental Health Series, in cooperation with ParentGuidance.org.

ParentGuidance.org logo

Our Partners

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg provides:

  • MHAfred HelpLine, a referral service to connect clients with clinicians

  • Suicide Prevention Education

  • Senior Visitors Program, which connects volunteers with an older adults in the community who is experiencing loneliness

618 Kenmore Ave
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 371-2704

https://www.mhafred.org

Grand Canyon University

Whether you're a community college transfer student or a working adult, Grand Canyon University (GCU) has degree programs and student resources to help you be successful on your academic journey.

Benefits available to you:

  • Cost reduction options and scholarship opportunities

  • 24-hour complimentary unofficial pre-evaluation to determine applicable, previously earned credit based on your unofficial transcript

  • Flexible programs of study tailored to your needs and interests

  • Expert step-by-step guidance along the way

https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/psychology

Fairy Godmother Project

The Fairy Godmother Project provides services to the parents/guardians of children with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

No insurance needed.

600 Lafayette Blvd., Ste 101
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

https://www.fgpinfo.org/

Marine Corps Community Services Behavior Health Programs

Marine Corps Community Services Behavior Health Programs provide non-medical counseling for active-duty service members and their families.

Clients must be military-affiliated.

Quantico | Prevention and Counseling (usmc-mccs.org)

Fredericksburg Pride

Fredericksburg Pride provides:

  • LGBTQIA+ Youth Night

  • LGBTQIA+ Youth Book Club

  • Social Support Events

  • LGBTQIA+ Resources

  • Parent/Guardian Support

Fredericksburg Pride – All the Pride (fxbgpride.org)

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!)

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) provides transit services in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford.

FXBGO! serves a 78-square-mile area within the greater Fredericksburg region, operating within the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County. Service hours vary by route but is primarily provided Monday through Friday, with the earliest routes beginning at 6:30am and the latest routes ending at 8:30pm, with most routes operating every 60 minutes. Late-night and weekend service is provided from 7pm to 12:30am on Friday, 8am to 10:30pm on Saturday, and 9am to 6:30pm on Sunday via the Eagle Express, which operates during the University of Mary Washington's Fall and Spring academic semesters.

1400 Emancipation Highway
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 372-1222

Routes | Fredericksburg, VA - Official Website (fredericksburgva.gov)

Snowden at Fredericksburg

Snowden at Fredericksburg serves patients in acute psychiatric crisis with inpatient mental health hospitalization. In addition to acute psychiatric crisis with inpatient mental health hospitalization, Snowden at Fredericksburg has two outpatient programs to service those in need of mental health services (Partial Hospitalization Program) and substance abuse treatment (Intensive Outpatient Program). Both of these programs are group-driven and intensive treatment models.

1200 Sam Perry Blvd.
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 741-3900

Mary Washington Healthcare | Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, VA

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

The Rappahannock Community Services Board (RACSB) provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention/early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties. RACSB is equipped with Emergency Services Therapists, who offer brief crisis counseling and referrals for community resources. Their trained therapists also triage for psychiatric hospitalizations. Clinicians provide pre-screening to determine eligibility for involuntary admission and assist with voluntary admissions to psychiatric facilities.

600 Jackson Street
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

Phone: (540) 373-3223
24/7 Emergencies: (540) 373-6876

Rappahanock Area Community Service Board | Hope starts here. (rappahannockareacsb.org)

Empowerhouse

Empowerhouse provides:

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Safety Planning

  • Risk Assessment

  • Shelter & Housing

  • 24-Hour Hotline

  • Court and Hospital Accompaniment

  • Support Groups for All Ages

  • Services for those experiencing or fleeing domestic violence

(540) 373-9373

www.empowerhouseva.org

Healthy Minds Therapy

Healthy Minds Therapy provides outpatient counseling services to individuals, couples, families, children, and adults across the lifespan and working through various mental health stressors and diagnoses. They have in-office and online appointments available, as well as group therapy. They also have in-house prescribers for medication management.

Insurance accepted:

  • Anthem

  • Carefirst

  • Tricare

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

  • United Healthcare

  • Anthem Healthkeepers Plus

2201 Charles St, Ste 105
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 845-6940

https://healthymindstherapy.blog/

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Virginia

Mothers Against Drunk Driving provides emotional support, information to help navigate through the criminal/civil justice system, victim support groups, advocacy in court, referrals, and volunteer opportunities.

Services offered at no charge.

(804) 353-7121

madd.org/virginia/

Accent Group and Family Services

Accent Group and Family Services is dedicated to providing professional services with counseling and training in appropriate skill sets that support individuals’ behavioral, mental, and medical health and safety.

2217 Princess Anne St, Ste 306-1
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

ACCENT Group and Family Services, LLC  (accentgroupfamilyservices.com)

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center

The Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center offers individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and a variety of other groups. They also offer psychiatry (medication management services), psychological testing, and Autism Specific Testing.

They accepted almost all commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE insurance on an in-network basis.

1135 Heatherstone Dr
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

info@resiliencecounseling.care

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center | Counseling Virginia | Psychiatry Virginia

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg

BBBS Greater Fredericksburg's one-to-one mentoring program empowers youth to thrive! They help children have success in school, make positive choices, and improve their self-confidence by providing children with mentors that leave a big impact. Their program is designed to help children and teens achieve their full potential.

325 Wallace St, Apt. A
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 371-7444

info@bbbsfred.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg | Defend Potential through Mentorships! (bbbsfred.org)

WellSpring Child and Family Psychology

WellSpring offers a variety of integrated behavioral health services, including individual, family, and couples therapy, psychiatry services, and dietary and nutrition services. Services are available for children, adolescents, and adults.

615 Emancipation Highway, Ste. 101
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401

(540) 693-0096

WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, PC - WellSpring Home

Our Team

Maris Wyatt

Director of Special Education

Walker-Grant Center

Email Maris Wyatt

Amanda Jones

Mental Health Support Specialist

Walker-Grant Center

Email Amanda Jones